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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
May. 15, 2000
Helmut Swars, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach, DE;
Other;
Abstract
A catalytic converter substrate is provided with a large number of continuous flow paths for a fluid medium and with carrier elements for a catalyst material extending in the longitudinal direction of the flow paths. In order to create a substrate that leads to a catalytic converter with low pressure losses and low inertia with increased efficiency, carrier elements are provided that display edges around which flow is possible in the longitudinal direction of the flow paths. The carrier elements are designed in the form of wires , which are located in the middle of flow ducts , where the flow ducts are formed by an arrangement of foil layers . Stiffening wires , extending perpendicular to the foil layers, are provided for stabilisation of the substrate.