Vehicle exhaust component arrangement
US7937936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/24
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An exhaust component arrangement is provided for an off-road vehicle having an engine, a cab, a transmission connected to the engine, and a fuel tank adjacent the transmission. A portion of the fuel tank is positioned below a portion of the cab. The exhaust component arrangement includes a particulate filter unit, a NOx reduction unit, and an oxidation catalyst unit, all connected in series. The fuel tank has a recess formed in an upper surface thereof. A lower portion of one of the units is received in the recess. Preferably, a lower portion of the NOx reduction unit is received in the recess.
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