Structure for converter body
First Claim
1. A converter body comprising (a) a housing, and (b) a core, said core comprising a plurality of thin metal core elements defining a plurality of cell passages between two adjacent elements, each of said core elements having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal ends being secured to said housing, and the proximal ends being free from attachment within the body.
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Abstract
There is provided an improved converter body formed of thin metal core elements and a housing. The thin metal core elements have a distal end and a proximal end The distal ends are secured to the housing, and at least some, preferably all, of the proximal ends are free of attachment to any rigid member. This structure results in improved durability in severe automotive tests.
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8 Claims
- 1. A converter body comprising (a) a housing, and (b) a core, said core comprising a plurality of thin metal core elements defining a plurality of cell passages between two adjacent elements, each of said core elements having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal ends being secured to said housing, and the proximal ends being free from attachment within the body.
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