Muffler filter

Abstract

A muffler filter within a housing (1) is disclosed, which is capable of being secured to an automobile rear bumper adjacent the exhaust of an automobile. The filter housing (1) is attached to vehicle with top (11) and bottom (12) clamps. The filters (3, 4) are attached to removable cartridge holder (2). The fireproof band (6) and filter interlocks (7) are attached over housing (1) for locking the filter. The movable slide (8) is attached to housing (1) for connecting filter to bottom of bumper. Fire proof strap (9) for connecting filter to top of bumper is located on top of housing (1). The filters (3, 4) are mainly activated charcoal filters combined with ionic transport membrane system and comprises absorbent material in a matrix capable of absorbing a plurality of noxious fumes emitted from the exhaust the automobile. The filters are capable of being replaced.

Claims

1. A muffler filter comprising: a. a housing unit (1) featuring an open end; b. a removable cartridge holder (2) with a ring like front (5) on the interior side of the housing unit; c. two activated charcoal filters (3, 4) which are combined with an ionic transport membrane system; d. a locking system involving a fire-resistant band (6) and a filter interlock (7), e. a movable slide (8) panel that connects the filter to a support structure; f. two clamps (11, 12) which provide support to the filter with the support structure and; g. a support strap (9) with a locking system (10), whereas the components of the filter are used for limiting the escape of toxic pollutants into the environment.

2. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the removable cartridge holder (2) is embedded in open end of housing (1).

3. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the pair of activated charcoal filters (3, 4) combined with ionic transport membrane system is located inside the removable cartridge holder (2) for removal of toxic pollutants from toxic fumes emitted from vehicles.

4. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the resistant band (6) is mounted on housing (1) which is fix.

5. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the filter interlock (7) is mounted at bottom of housing (1) which locks filter cartridge holder (2) with resistant band (6).

6. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the moveable slide (8) is located at bottom of housing (1) for connecting the muffler filter at the bottom side of bumper.

7. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the strap (9) is located on the upper side of housing (1) for fixing the muffler filter to top of vehicle either inside or outside.

8. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the strap lock is provided on strap (9) for adjusting the length of strap (9).

9. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the clamp (11) is attached to strap (9) for mounting filter to top of vehicle.

10. The muffler filter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the clamp (12) is attached to moveable lid (8) for mounting filter to bottom of vehicle or bumper.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings:

(2) FIG. 1 shows front view of the Muffler filter

(3) FIG. 2 shows back view of the Muffler filter

(4) FIG. 3 shows side view of the Muffler filter

(5) FIG. 4 shows exploded view of the Muffler filter

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(6) Before explaining the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompany drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

(7) As shown in FIG. 1, the muffler filter comprises of housing (1), within which filters (3, 4) are located. On the top of the housing, a fireproof band (6) is attached permanently for locking the cartridge holder (2) along with filter interlock (7). On the top of housing (1), fire proof strap (9) with strap lock (10) and clamp (11) is attached. At the bottom of housing (1), movable slide (8) is attached for connecting filter to bottom of bumper.

(8) As shown in FIG. 2, filter (4) is located in housing (1). At the bottom of housing (1), movable slide (8) is attached for connecting filter to bottom of bumper. The filter interlock (7) is attached to bottom of housing (1) for locking into fireproof band (6).

(9) As shown in FIG. 3, shows side view of the muffler filter.

(10) FIG. 4 shows exploded view of internal components of the muffler filter. A shown in figure, the filter comprises a housing (1) with an open end at bottom within which fire resistant removable cartridge holder (2) is embedded. Inside the removable cartridge holder (2), activated charcoal filters combined with ionic transport membrane system (3, 4) and other additional filters are placed for absorbing a plurality of noxious fumes emitted from the exhaust the automobile. The cartridge holder is having ring like structure at anterior end which is a front (5) of cartridge holder (2). On the top of housing (1), a fireproof band (6) is situated permanently for locking filter cartridge holder with the help of filter interlock (7), which is located at the bottom of housing (1). Filter interlocks (7) are present on both the sides of housing (1). The fireproof strap (9) is positioned on upper side of housing (1) for joining muffler filter to top of vehicle. The strap lock (10) is provided on strap (9) for adjusting the length of strap (9). At the end of strap (9), a clamp (11) is located for fixing the muffler filter to top of vehicle either inside or outside. The moveable slide (8) is connected at bottom of housing (1) for connecting the muffler filter at the bottom side of bumper through clamp (12).

(11) All part of muffler filter are made of metal and whole assembly is incombustible.

(12) In operation, the clamp (11) is attached to top of the vehicle and clamp (12) is attached to bottom of the vehicle or bumper to position the muffler filter. After positioning, the muffler filter will be ready. When toxic fumes will emit from vehicle that will pass through the filters (3, 4) and the activated charcoal and ionic transport membranes present in filters will lessen elimination of toxic pollutants from fumes. So that non-toxic fumes will emit from vehicle.

(13) The muffler filter is replaceable after every 3 months or as per use of vehicle individual can observe visually and can decide to replace it. Replacement is very easy, only by unlocking filter interlock (7) from band (6) to remove cartridge.

(14) The present invention provide a unique filter for avoiding access of toxic pollutants into the environment up to certain level.

(15) Another advantage is easy to use and easy to assemble.

(16) The further advantage of present invention is it can be used for cars, Trucks, Buses, Planes, Trains, Motorcycles, etc.

(17) The yet another advantage is replaceable.

(18) While embodiment of the present invention have been described in details, it is apparent that modification and adaptation of those embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. It is expressly understood, however, that such modifications and adaptations are within the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims.