Method and apparatus for assembling an insert assembly for a catalytic converter

Patent · Tue May 26 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6422760

Enomoto, M; Ishibashi, I; Yamashita, S; Ichinose, K; Kano, T

A method is described for assembling an insert assembly in a catalytic converter comprising a casing and an insert assembly therein, the insert assembly including a columnar catalyst, a seal mat wound around the outer periphery thereof and a mesh ring attached thereto. The method comprises: fitting a seal mat in a groove provided in a receiving member for receiving the columnar catalyst; positioning the catalyst, with its axis substantially horizontal, on the receiving member; positioning a guide member adjacent to the catalyst on the same axis as the catalyst, and supporting the guide member from the sides thereof. An apparatus is described for assembling an insert assembly in a catalytic converter comprising a casing and an insert assembly including a columnar catalyst having a seal mat wound around the outer periphery thereof and a mesh ring attached thereto. The apparatus comprises: a positioning means including a receiving member having a groove on the surface thereof for receiving the seal mat therein, and for receiving the catalyst therein. The catalyst is positioned substantially horizontally, with a portion thereof to which the mesh ring is to be attached being exposed.

• Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo
• Patent Number(s): US 4667386
• OSTI ID: 6422760
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
CONTROL
COVERINGS
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
HEAT ENGINES
INCLINATION
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
POLLUTION CONTROL
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
POSITIONING
SEALS
SUPPORTS
SURFACES
VEHICLES