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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2024
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Vikas Sheth, Edwards, IL (US);
Nataraj Srinivasan, Chennai, IN;
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An exhaust structure for an exhaust manifold includes a body including a first inlet section configured to receive exhaust gas, a second inlet section configured to receive exhaust gas, and an outlet section disposed in fluid communication with each of the first inlet section and the second inlet section to receive exhaust gas, wherein exhaust gas from the first inlet section and the second inlet section exit the exhaust structure through the outlet section, and wherein the outlet section includes a flange. The body may include a rib extending generally along the longitudinal axis and disposed on a surface of the outlet section, the rib including a first section having a first inclined surface, a second section spaced from the first section and having a second inclined surface, and a third section disposed between the first section and the second section, the third section having a curved surface.