Patent ID: 7611561
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: F01N,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An exhaust filter assembly for filtering exhaust gases from a diesel engine, comprising: a particulate filter block including a plurality of elements that are adapted to filter particulates from exhaust gases and including top and bottom outlet openings for exhaust gases exiting the filter block; a jacket subassembly formed around the filter block, the jacket subassembly including an inlet cone and outlet cone shaped to direct defining an inlet and outlet for directing flow of the exhaust gases into and out of the filter block, respectively; and baffles supporting the downstream end of the filter block, and the inlet cone supporting the inlet end of the filter block, the baffles including an angled baffling portion that deflects exhaust gases coming from the outlet openings in the filter block in a desired downstream direction.