VIBRATION DECOUPLING CONNECTOR FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS

摘要

A vibration decoupling exhaust connector is provided having a flange (314) mounting the connector to a flange or housing surface (342) of an exhaust system component, such as an exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. A liner tube (330) is resiliently supported in the flange (314) by a vibration dampening resilient metal mesh ring (316). A bellows (312) is sealingly connected to the liner tube (330) and the flange (314), in order to provide flexible sealing of the connector, for substantially precluding escape of exhaust gases from the joint when the connector is in place.