Patent ID: 8256551
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: F01P

Abstract:
1. A fan shroud assembly for use with a cooling assembly of an engine-powered vehicle, wherein the vehicle has a high-temperature engine exhaust line presenting an outer dimension, said fan shroud assembly comprising: a shroud body including a radially inner converging portion and a radially outer base portion, said converging portion protruding axially and presenting a radially inner margin defining a generally axially oriented central opening configured to be disposed adjacent a fan, said base portion defining a generally axially oriented exhaust line receiving passageway spaced radially from the central opening and configured to receive the exhaust line therethrough, said exhaust line receiving passageway being configured so as to present an inner dimension that is greater than the outer dimension of the exhaust line, thereby presenting an air gap between the shroud body and the exhaust line prohibiting direct contact therebetween; and an insulated connection assembly disposed adjacent the exhaust line receiving passageway and configured to provide a sealing connection between the exhaust line and the shroud body, said connection assembly presenting an elongated body configured to span the air gap and sealingly engage the shroud body and the exhaust line adjacent opposite ends thereof.