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Muffler attachment system

US8251173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJul 23, 2009
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2590/06
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An engine includes an exhaust conduit having an exhaust port on an end of the exhaust conduit. The exhaust conduit has an angled inside surface that has a cross section that widens toward the exhaust port. The engine further includes a muffler having a housing with an intake pipe. The intake pipe is inserted through the exhaust port such that the intake pipe is wedged into the angled inside surface of the exhaust conduit.

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