Exhaust system and muffler lap joint
US4113289A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L21/065
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved exhaust conduit lap joint construction is disclosed, wherein the outer tube includes an end portion having therein a plurality of captured take-up slots and a plurality of relief slots which extend through the end of the tube. An inner tube extends telescopically into the outer tube end portion so as to cover the slots from the inside. Clamping means, including means encircling the outer tube and covering the captured take-up slots, hold the two tubes together, whereby a leak proof lap joint is formed.
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