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Muffler structure for internal combustion engine

US5722237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A muffler structure for an internal combustion engine is disclosed which is capable of diminishing occurrence of fraying and lowering of exhaust gas cleaning performance and durability, and which enables replacement of the catalytic cloth and the like to readily be carried out. The muffler structure for an internal combustion engine comprises a muffler 10 and a catalytic assembly 30 disposed in the muffler 10, the catalytic assembly 30 including a spark arresting wire mesh 32 and a catalytic cloth 37 fitted over the spark arresting wire mesh 32, the catalytic cloth 37 has its peripheral edge 37a covered entirely or in substantial part and retained with side walls 34, 34, 36 peripherally provided on the spark arresting wire mesh 32.

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