Header Tethering System

摘要

A header tethering device that provides retention of a header to a collector to prevent separation of the header from the collector is disclosed. A header clamp has a first band configured to encircle the header and establish a frictional connection therewith. A collector clamp has a second band configured to encircle the collector and establish a frictional connection therewith. A flexible tether has a first end mounted to the header clamp and an opposite second end mounted to the collector clamp. When the header clamp is secured to the header and the collector clamp is secured to the collector with the tether extended therebetween, the tether prevents separation of the header from the collector.

主权项

1. A header tethering device for securing a collector to a header in a header assembly and exhaust system of a motor vehicle, the header tethering device comprising:
a header clamp having a first band configured to encircle the header and establish a frictional connection therewith; a collector clamp having a second band configured to encircle the collector and establish a frictional connection therewith; and a flexible tether having a first end mounted to the header clamp and an opposite second end mounted to the collector clamp; whereby when said header clamp is secured to the header and said collector clamp is secured to the collector with said tether extended therebetween, said tether prevents separation of the header from the collector.