18366959. CATALYTIC CONVERTER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Fumiya Kurashita of Toyota-shi (JP)
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18366959 titled 'CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The catalytic converter described in the patent application consists of two catalyst cases, a sensor for detecting the fluid, and a connecting portion between the two catalyst cases. The first catalyst case contains a catalyst for cleaning the fluid, while the second catalyst case contains a catalyst for cleaning the fluid downstream of the first catalyst case. The cross-sectional area of the first flow path in the connecting portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second flow path in the first catalyst case.
- The catalytic converter has two catalyst cases for cleaning the fluid.
- A sensor is attached to detect the fluid.
- The connecting portion between the two catalyst cases has a smaller cross-sectional area in the first flow path compared to the second flow path in the first catalyst case.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in automotive exhaust systems to reduce harmful emissions.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in reducing pollution by cleaning the fluid in the exhaust system before it is released into the environment.
Benefits
The catalytic converter with two catalyst cases and a sensor provides more efficient cleaning of the fluid, leading to lower emissions and better air quality.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Advanced Catalytic Converter Technology for Emission Control"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the traditional catalytic converters used in automotive exhaust systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the size of the flow paths affect the efficiency of the catalytic converter?
The patent application mentions that the cross-sectional area of the first flow path is smaller than the second flow path, but it does not explain how this impacts the overall performance of the catalytic converter.
What is the specific function of the sensor in the catalytic converter?
While the sensor is mentioned in the abstract, its exact role and function in the operation of the catalytic converter are not elaborated upon.
Original Abstract Submitted
The catalytic converter has a first catalyst case containing a catalyst for cleaning a fluid, a second catalyst case containing a catalyst for cleaning the fluid downstream of the first catalyst case, a sensor for detecting the fluid is attached, and a connecting portion connected between the first catalyst case and the second catalyst case, the cross-sectional area of the first flow path of the fluid in the connecting portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second flow path of the fluid in the first catalyst case, the first flow path, the mounting position side of the sensor with respect to the second flow path, the displacement width of the opposite side facing the mounting position is provided so as to be larger than the displacement width.
