Patent ID: 6758300
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
An exhaust system defining a longitudinal axis which is adapted to be generally parallel with a longitudinal axis of a vehicle, said exhaust system comprising:an intermediate pipe; a muffler attached to said intermediate pipe; a tailpipe attached to said muffler; and three isolator assemblies for attaching said exhaust system to said vehicle, each of said three isolator assemblies being attached to one other a component of said exhaust system, each of said three isolator assemblies including an exhaust rod having a first end disposed generally parallel to said longitudinal axis of said exhaust system and a second end attached to said component of said exhaust system such that all first ends of said three isolator assemblies are disposed parallel to each other and parallel to said longitudinal axis of said exhaust system, each of said three isolator assemblies further comprising: an elastomeric isolator defining a bore, said first end of a respective exhaust rod being disposed within said bore; and a bracket disposed around said elastomeric isolator and around said exhaust rod, said bracket being adapted for direct attachment to said vehicle, said bracket providing a failsafe attachment for said isolator assembly.