Valve for a motor vehicle exhaust silencer, and silencer comprising a valve of this type
US8201660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2530/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A valve suitable for closing an orifice (36) of a structure (10) of a silencer (1) for a motor vehicle exhaust line, includes a closing component (44) which is connectable to the structure (10) and capable of adopting a position for closing the orifice (36). The closing component (44) is capable of rising by bending from its closure position. The closing component (44) includes a closure plate (54) capable of closing the orifice (36) and at least one connection plate (56) capable of connecting the closure plate (54) to the structure (10), the closure plate (54) and the or each connection plate (56) having differing thicknesses and/or being made of materials having differing mechanical characteristics.
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