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System and method for facilitating proper assembly of an exhaust system

US8327539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. · US

Inventors

Patrick Klein · Echterdingen, DE
Jeff Sedlacek · Stoughton, US
David M. Grimm · Verona, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2007
Grant date	Dec 11, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49345
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for facilitating proper assembly of an exhaust system. The system includes a first modular exhaust treatment unit connectable to a second modular exhaust treatment unit. At one end, the first modular exhaust treatment unit includes a substantially continuous collar that integrates a first docking element therein. The second modular exhaust treatment unit includes a second docking element configured to engage the first docking element. When connected, the first and second docking elements operate to rotationally align and properly order the first and second modular exhaust treatment units.

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