Patent ID: 7048201
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: F01N,F16J

Abstract:
1. A heat shield for a hot gas exhaust pipe system defining a longitudinal axis comprising: a first heat shield member having a first flange portion and a first heat shield portion, the flange portion lying in a plane and defining a first aperture for receiving therein an exhaust pipe of the system, the first heat shield portion defining a three dimensional configuration extending generally transverse to the flange portion in a first direction for surrounding and facing at least a portion of the received pipe outer surface in two different planes extending along and facing said longitudinal axis; the flange portion including apertures for attaching the heat shield member to the system; and a gasket member including a hot exhaust gas gasket formed of wire mesh having a second aperture aligned with the first aperture for receiving said pipe and a second flange portion having opposing surfaces, the second flange portion overlying and attached to the first flange portion at a first of said opposing surfaces.