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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gary J. Hazelton, White Lake, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A coupling for routing and distributing exhaust gas flow from an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The coupling includes an upstream duct having a first end and a second end, and a gas flow distribution device arranged between the first and second ends of the upstream duct. The coupling also includes a downstream duct having a first end and a second end, and a flexible portion arranged between the first and second ends of the downstream duct. The upstream duct is fixed to the downstream duct to generate a continuous, sealed passage for the gas flow between the first end of the upstream duct and the second end of the downstream duct. A vehicle is also disclosed having an engine employing an exhaust after-treatment device and the coupling for routing and distributing the gas flow from the engine to the after-treatment device.