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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2019
Compx International Inc., Greenville, SC (US);
Travis Pavek, Oshkosh, WI (US);
CompX International Inc., Greenville, SC (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for a compression clamped exhaust catalyst which is incorporated into a marine exhaust header. A serviceable exhaust catalyst is compression clamped and sealed inside an enclosure associated with a marine exhaust system while still maintaining serviceability. The catalyst is seated on an inset bead or ring on the inside of the enclosure. A ring cooperates with the enclosure to clamp a mating exhaust pipe, with a gasket situated between the two. Other structures are provided to compress the catalyst in the enclosure as it is sealed. As seated, the exhaust catalyst is held into place with a compression fit to limit its longitudinal movement while still remaining accessible for servicing.