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Radial flow catalytic converter having thermal expansion compensating means

US3989471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1975
Grant dateNov 2, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 14, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2530/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalytic converter unit of the type used in internal combustion engine exhaust systems has a monolithic refractory catalyst element which is axially retained by means of flat spring pads, such as metal mesh layers or spring washers, and may include a thermal compensation means to help offset different rates of expansion.

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