IMPROVED EXHAUST GAS HEATING APPARATUS

摘要

A heating apparatus (1) and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body (14) defining an exhaust gas pathway (30), a heater flange (20) component attached to an exterior of the container body (14), and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway (30) and secured to the heater flange (20) component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element (35), a bracket assembly (40) that secures the at least one heater element (35) in the container body (14), and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element (35) to the bracket assembly (40).