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Manifold baffle system

US4850189A · kind A · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1987
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An exhaust manifold includes an inner shell providing a first flange having an interior and exterior surface and an outer shell cooperating with the inner shell to define an interior region therebetween. The outer shell provides a second flange having an exterior surface which is situated in spaced-apart relation to the interior surface of the first flange to form a flange-receiving space therebetween. The flange-receiving space provides an access opening into the interior region intermediate the inner and outer shells. At least one baffle is situated in the interior region. The at least one baffle includes a mounting flange nested between the first and second flanges and positioned in the flange-receiving space to extend through the access opening so that a distal portion of the mounting flange is exposed to exterior surroundings outside of the interior region defined by the inner and outer shells. Configuration of the at least one baffle is disclosed for use in single and dual exhaust manifolds.

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