An exhaust connection coupler for use in an exhaust system is provided. The coupler includes a flexible bellows member and an outer braid cover surrounding an outer periphery of the bellows member. The bellows member is made of metallic material and has a generally cylindrical and repeatedly corrugated shape. The braid cover is formed into a predetermined shape prior to assembly with the bellows member such that a portion of the braid cover is maintained at a predetermined space from corrugations of the bellows member to avoid friction and to create a thermally insulating air gap therebetween. The coupler also includes a retainer for combining end parts of the bellows member and the braid cover.
EXHAUST CONNECTION MEMBER WITH PREFORMED BRAIDED COVER
ELEMENT DE CONNEXION D'ECHAPPEMENT A COUVERCLE TRESSE PREFORME
12.01.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | F01N GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL , Schalldämpfer oder Auspuffvorrichtungen für Gase von Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen oder von Kraftmaschinen allgemein / B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / F16L PIPES , Rohre |