Charles Nichols

US Patent:

39970027, Dec 14, 1976

Filed:

Jul 16, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/596401

Inventors:

Marvin E. Baker - Boerne TX
Charles D. Nichols - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Wall Colmonoy Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

F28D 710

US Classification:

165154

Abstract:

A disassemblable exhaust muffler and cabin air heater suitable for use on aircraft engines or the like comprising a plurality of assemblable modules which can be readily disassembled to facilitate periodic inspection and repair of the muffler assembly in accordance with prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules. The muffler assembly includes a perforated exhaust gas conduit having a gas flow obstruction at a position intermediate of the inlet and outlet ends thereof and around which an inner shell is removably disposed defining an inner chamber for sound attenuation which in turn is encircled by a removable outer shell defining an outer chamber through which cabin air is adapted to be passed in heat exchange relationship with respect to the periphery of the inner shell. The outer shell and inner shell are readily disassemblable to expose internal areas to inspection for the presence of any structural defects and for effecting any repair thereof.

Address:

17635 Henderson Pass APT 128, San Antonio, TX 78232

VIN:

1HGFA16507L030772

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CIVIC

Year:

2007