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Structure for converter body

US5846495A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided an improved converter body formed of thin metal core elements and a housing. The thin metal core elements have a distal end and a proximal end The distal ends are secured to the housing, and at least some, preferably all, of the proximal ends are free of attachment to any rigid member. This structure results in improved durability in severe automotive tests.

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