Metallic core member for catalytic converter and catalytic converter containing same
First Claim
1. A core member useful in a catalytic converter comprising:
- (a) a strip of corrugated nonnesting thin metal foil having a given length and a given width, said strip being folded to provide portions of about equal length; and
(b) a wire secured along the fold line of said folded strip.
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Abstract
There is provided a novel core member for use in a catalytic converter characterized by a corrugated nonnesting thin metal foil having a given length and a given width, which strip is overfolded to provide portions of about equal length. Along the fold line is attached a wire or rod, as, for example, by welding. The wire containing ends are gathered and secured to form a central core. This core may by spirally wound to fit within a peripheral housing, and the free ends of the core members secured to the housing, as by welding. This assembly may be used in a catalytic converter and may be equipped to be electrically heated from a battery using the resistance of the corrugated thin metal strip portions to effect heating thereof.
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16 Claims
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1. A core member useful in a catalytic converter comprising:
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(a) a strip of corrugated nonnesting thin metal foil having a given length and a given width, said strip being folded to provide portions of about equal length; and (b) a wire secured along the fold line of said folded strip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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