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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2018
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Lei Wang, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Gongshin Qi, Troy, MI (US);
Xingcheng Xiao, Troy, MI (US);
Wei Li, Troy, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A component of an exhaust system is provided. The component includes a housing extending from an inlet at a first end to an outlet at an opposing second end, an electrically conductive material disposed within the housing, and an induction coil configured to emit a magnetic field. The magnetic field is operable to heat the electrically conductive material from a first temperature of greater than or equal to about −20° C. to less than or equal to about 50° C. to a second temperature of greater than or equal to about 200° C. to less than or equal to about 700° C. in a time period of less than or equal to about 20 seconds.