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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2015
Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Peter Thomas Quanz, Sherman, NY (US);
Reid M. Irish, Stockton, NY (US);
Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus comprises an engine, an exhaust manifold fluidly coupled thereto, and an auxiliary system positioned downstream of and fluidly coupled to the exhaust manifold. A slip joint assembly fluidly couples the exhaust manifold to the auxiliary system and includes a slip joint male portion fluidly coupled to the exhaust manifold which includes a plurality of lobes positioned on an outer surface of the male portion. The male portion defines a first passageway in fluidic communication with the exhaust manifold. The assembly also includes a slip joint female portion fluidly coupled to the auxiliary system and including a second passageway. The male portion is insertable into the female portion for fluidly coupling the male portion to the female portion. Only the plurality of lobes contact an inner surface of the second passageway. Moreover, the male portion is axially slidable within the second passageway while maintaining the fluid coupling therebetween.