Patent ID: 6530443
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: F01N

Abstract:
A shielding structure for an exhaust system, comprising:at least one elastic member for attaching to at least a portion of an outer periphery of an exhaust member, said at least one elastic member comprising an elongate strip having first and second end portions, each of said first and second end portions having a through-hole extending therethrough; a heat insulator for covering at least a portion of said elastic member and at least a portion of the outer periphery of the exhaust member, said heat insulator having first and second opposing edges which coincide with each other, said heat insulator including first and second attaching portions integrally formed with and extending from said first and second opposing edges, respectively, each of said first and second attaching portions having a through-hole extending therethrough, said first and second attaching portions of said heat insulator overlying said first and second end portions of said at least one elastic member such that all of said through-holes are aligned with one another; an elongated tubular collar interposed between said first and second end portions of said elongate strip; a bolt extending through all of said through-holes and through said collar; and a nut secured to one end of said bolt, wherein said heat insulator is connected to said at least one elastic member to thereby remain functionally positioned on the exhaust member.