Leaf spring bracket
US8690115B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N13/1822
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter.
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