Patent ID: 6220605
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: F01N,F16L

Abstract:
An exhaust manifold joint, being adapted for use with an engine, said exhaust manifold joint having a hot exhaust gas flowing therethrough, said exhaust manifold joint comprising:a female manifold section having a bore defined by a curvilinear surface and a longitudinal axis;a male manifold section having a neck and a stop, said neck moveably extending into said bore along said longitudinal axis and being space from said curvilinear surface of said female manifold and said stop being spaced from said female manifold section; anda sleeve assembly having a positioning portion, a locating portion, and a body portion intermediate said positioning and locating portions, said positioning portion being disposed in sealing engagement with one of said manifold sections, said body portion being generally parallel with said longitudinal axis, and said locating portion abutting an end of the other of said manifold section and resiliently sealing engaging the other of said manifold section, and said positioning portion and said body portion being positioned within said space between said curvilinear surface of said female manifold section and said neck of said male manifold section and preventing said hot exhaust gas from escaping from said bore in said female manifold section and said male manifold section.