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Support apparatus for a ceramic honeycomb element

US4985212A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1990
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49345
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for supporting a ceramic honeycomb element which is anisotropic in modulus of elasticity and in strength. The support apparatus comprises a shock absorber which is interposed between a casing and the honeycomb element so that a force of pressure acts on the honeycomb element in high-strength directions of the honeycomb structure thereof.

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