Patent ID: 6164703
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60K,F01N

Abstract:
An exhaust coupler comprising:a conduit-type sleeve connected to the engine to pass the exhaust gas therethrough;a conduit-type cover member installed about the exterior of said sleeve;a guiding member extended from one end of said cover member, said guiding member serving to guide any bending action of the decoupler;an inner retainer pocket having a rim engaged located outside said sleeve and inside said cover, wherein said rim extended circumferentially outward and forms a first pocket with said guiding member;an outer retainer member, wherein said outer retainer member is installed about outer surface of said inner retainer member and forms a second pocket with said guiding member;a first buffering member located in said first pocket;a second buffering member located in said second pocket;wherein at least one of said buffering members is ring-shaped; anda bellows fixably engaged between said inner retainer member and said cover member, wherein said bellows prevents leakage of the gas therein and absorbs elastic and bending displacement experienced by the decoupler.