Decoupling element for an exhaust system
US9835076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2450/22
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A decoupling element for an exhaust system (1) of a combustion engine, with an elastic exhaust gas-conducting body (3), with at least one support ring (7) connected to the body (3) in a fixed manner, which encloses an axial end portion (8) of the body (3) on the outside in the circumferential direction (5), and with at least one flange (9), which is fastened to the support ring (7) by means of a weld seam (12), wherein the flange (9) comprises a connecting piece (13), which is inserted in the end portion (8) of the body (3) enclosed by the support ring (7), and wherein the weld seam (12) is configured circumferential on the outside and connects an axial face end (14) of the support ring (7) facing away from the body (3) to the outer circumference (15) of the connecting piece (13) of the flange (9).
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