Inventors:
Paul J. Troxler - Bellingham WA, US
International Classification:
F01N 13/00, F01N 1/16, F01N 13/08, F01N 1/14, F01N 3/02, F01N 5/04, F01N 1/00, B60K 13/04, B60K 13/02
US Classification:
60324, 60 17, 60319, 180309, 180296, 180 892, 180 683, 181239, 181277, 181228, 181248, 181262
Abstract:
A flow diffuser for vehicles of the type having an engine and an exhaust pipe generally includes a substantially tubular body having an outer surface and a first end configured for attachment to an exhaust pipe. The flow diffuser further includes a diffusion portion including at least one channel having a root end located near the outer surface, an exit port, and a channel axis extending between the root end and the exit port, the channel increasing in flow area along the channel axis to reduce exhaust gas velocity.