Exhaust muffler
US9745884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N13/1888
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An exhaust muffler to be attached to an engine body includes a casing that includes: a rear member facing the engine body and a front member opposing to the rear member while maintaining a gap between the front member and the rear member, the gap forming a path in which exhaust gas discharged from the engine body flows; at least one guiding member that is disposed in the gap of the casing, extends from the rear member to the front member, and has a through-hole into which a fastening member that fastens the casing to the engine body is inserted; and a catalyst holding member that holds a catalyst that purifies the exhaust gas and is accommodated in the gap of the casing while being supported by the at least one guiding member.
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