Patent · US Expired

Muffler with catalytic converter arrangement; and method

US5355973A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateJun 2, 1992
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B27/06
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for modifying an exhaust stream of a diesel engine is provided. The apparatus includes a muffler arrangement having an exhaust inlet and an exhaust outlet in construct and arrange for sound attenuation therein. The apparatus also includes a catalytic converter arrangement positioned within the muffler arrangement between the exhaust inlet and exhaust outlet. During operation, the exhaust flow is directed both through the muffler arrangement and the catalytic converter arrangement, to advantage.

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