ARRANGEMENT OF AT LEAST TWO ENGINE-COMPARTMENT EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Abstract

An arrangement of at least two engine-compartment exhaust system components is provided for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The at least two engine-compartment exhaust system components are arranged one behind the other downstream from the internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle and are connected to one another by means of a first connecting body, so that exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine can be directed in succession through the at least two exhaust system components in the direction of an exhaust system. In addition, the two exhaust system components are also arranged behind a manifold device of the internal combustion engine by means of a second connecting body. A motor vehicle is also provided which comprises at least one such arrangement.

Claims

1. An arrangement of at least two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle comprising: at least two engine-compartment exhaust system components that are arranged one behind the other downstream from the internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle and are connected to one another by means of a first connecting body, so that exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine can be directed in succession through the at least two exhaust system components in the direction of an exhaust system, wherein the two exhaust system components are also arranged behind a manifold device of the internal combustion engine by means of a second connecting body, wherein a length from an outlet of a manifold device to an inlet of the exhaust gas system components arranged foremost in the exhaust gas flow direction is no more than 0.07 m.

2. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first exhaust system component is a three-way catalytic converter and the second exhaust system component is a gasoline particulate filter, and wherein the three-way catalytic converter is arranged foremost in the exhaust gas flow direction, and the particulate filter is arranged downstream from the three-way catalytic converter above the first connecting body.

3. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the three-way catalytic converter has a diameter that is equal to or smaller than the gasoline particulate filter.

4. The arrangement as set forth in claim 2, wherein both the three-way catalytic converter and the gasoline particulate filter are each wider than they are long.

5. The arrangement as set forth in claim 4, wherein the dimensions for the three-way catalytic converter and for the gasoline particulate filter are width: from 0.110 to 0.125 m x length: from 0.105 to 0.120 m.

6. The arrangement as set forth in claim 2, wherein the three-way catalytic converter is longer than it is wide, and the gasoline particulate filter is wider than it is long.

7. The arrangement as set forth in claim 6, wherein the dimensions for the three-way catalytic converter are width: from 0.110 to 0.125 mlength: from 0.144 to 0.157 m, and the dimensions for the gasoline particulate filter are width: from 0.124 to 0.137 mlength: from 0.121 to 0.132 m.

8. The arrangement as set forth in claim 2, wherein the three-way catalytic converter is wider than it is long and the gasoline particulate filter is longer than it is wide.

9. The arrangement as set forth in claim 8, wherein the dimensions for the three-way catalytic converter are width: from 0.110 to 0.125 mlength: 0.105 to 0.120 m, and the dimensions for the gasoline particulate filter are width: from 0.110 to 0.125 mlength: from 0.144 to 0.157 m.

10. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first connecting body is smaller than the three-way catalytic converter and/or the first connecting body is smaller than the gasoline particulate filter.

11. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the second connecting body is smaller than the three-way catalytic converter and/or the second connecting body is smaller than the gasoline particulate filter.

12. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein an exhaust gas recirculation system is arranged downstream from the three-way catalytic converter and the gasoline particulate filter.

13. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one measuring device is provided in the first connecting body.

14. The arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one measuring device is provided in the second connecting body.

15. A motor vehicle with at least one arrangement as set forth in claim 1.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The invention will be explained below in exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing. In the drawing:

[0029] FIG. 1 shows a conventional engine-compartment three-way catalytic converter in an installed state according to the prior art;

[0030] FIG. 2 shows a conventional engine-compartment three-way catalytic converter gasoline particulate device in an installed state according to the prior art;

[0031] FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle;

[0032] FIG. 4 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle;

[0033] FIG. 5 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle;

[0034] FIG. 6 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle;

[0035] FIG. 7 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas recirculation system;

[0036] FIG. 8 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle;

[0037] FIG. 9 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas recirculation system;

[0038] FIG. 10 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas recirculation system;

[0039] FIG. 11 shows a side view of an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas recirculation system;

[0040] FIG. 12 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle installed in a hybrid unit;

[0041] FIG. 13 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle installed in a hybrid unit; and

[0042] FIG. 14 shows a motor vehicle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0043] FIG. 1 shows a conventional engine-compartment three-way catalytic converter 10 in an installed state according to the prior art. FIG. 1 shows only an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle (not shown in further detail) in which this conventional three-way catalytic converter 10 is shown installed.

[0044] FIG. 2 shows a conventional engine-compartment three-way catalytic converter gasoline particulate device 14 in an installed state according to the prior art. FIG. 2 shows only an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle (not shown in further detail) in which this conventional three-way catalytic converter gasoline particulate device 14 is shown installed.

[0045] FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 (not shown in further detail). One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0046] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1143 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.664.5) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.13208 mlength: 0.1016 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 5.24.0).

[0047] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided above the gasoline particulate filter 18.

[0048] A drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 30 in the clockwise direction relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 30 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0049] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28

[0050] FIG. 4 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32.

[0051] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0052] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1143 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.664.5) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.13208 mlength: 0.1016 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 5.24.0).

[0053] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is a hybrid unit in this case. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided above the gasoline particulate filter 18.

[0054] A drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 90 in the clockwise direction relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 90 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0055] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0056] FIG. 5 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32.

[0057] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0058] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1143 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.664.5) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1524 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.666.0).

[0059] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12 (not shown in further detail). In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0060] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 90 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 90 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0061] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0062] FIG. 6 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32.

[0063] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0064] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1524 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.666.0) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.13208 mlength: 0.127 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 5.25.0).

[0065] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12 (not shown in further detail). In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0066] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 90 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 90 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0067] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (not shown in further detail) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0068] FIG. 7 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas recirculation system.

[0069] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0070] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1524 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.666.0) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.13208 mlength: 0.127 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 5.25.0).

[0071] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0072] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 90 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 90 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0073] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (shown only partially) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0074] In addition, this FIG. 7 shows a recirculation line 30 of an exhaust gas recirculation system, which is arranged downstream from the gasoline particulate filter 18.

[0075] FIG. 8 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32.

[0076] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0077] The dimensions are as follows: for the three-way catalytic converter, width: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1524 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 4.666.0) and for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, width: 0.13208 mlength: 0.127 m (in inches, these dimensions are: 5.25.0).

[0078] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0079] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 85 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 85 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0080] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (shown only partially) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0081] FIG. 9 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 with exhaust gas recirculation system. One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0082] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0083] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 85 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 85 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0084] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (shown only partially) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0085] In addition, this FIG. 9 shows a recirculation line 30 of an exhaust gas recirculation system, which is arranged downstream from the gasoline particulate filter 18.

[0086] FIG. 10 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 with exhaust gas recirculation system.

[0087] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0088] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the illustrated internal combustion engine 12. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16. Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 85 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 85 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0089] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (shown only partially) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0090] In addition, this FIG. 10 shows a recirculation line 30 of an exhaust gas recirculation system, which is arranged downstream from the gasoline particulate filter 18.

[0091] FIG. 11 shows side view of an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 with exhaust gas recirculation system.

[0092] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0093] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0094] FIG. 11 is a side view of the arrangement that is illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0095] FIG. 12 shows an arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 installed in a hybrid unit.

[0096] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0097] The dimensions for the particulate filter, particularly the gasoline particulate filter, are: 0.118364 mlength: 0.1524 m (in inches, these dimensions are 4.666.0).

[0098] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0099] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 30 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 30 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0100] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is also arranged directly on a manifold device 26 of the internal combustion engine 12 (shown only partially) by means of a second connecting body 24, the second connecting body 24 being designed to specify a relative installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 to the manifold device 26 on account of its connection points 28.

[0101] FIG. 13 shows another arrangement of two engine-compartment exhaust system components for an internal combustion engine 12 of a motor vehicle 32 installed in a hybrid unit.

[0102] One of the engine-compartment exhaust system components is a three-way catalytic converter 16 that is designed according to the invention, and the other component is a gasoline particulate filter 18 designed according to the invention. Both exhaust system components have a substantially cylindrical structure.

[0103] The three-way catalytic converter 16 is connected by means of a first connecting body 20 to the gasoline particulate filter 18 arranged downstream, the first connecting body 20 being designed, on account of its respective connection points 22, to specify an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18 and/or an installation position of the two engine-compartment exhaust system components relative to the internal combustion engine 12, which is illustrated only partially. In this case, this is a substantially horizontal installation position of the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to an image plane and an installation position of the three-way catalytic converter 16 that is provided substantially to the side of the gasoline particulate filter 18. The connection point 22 that is provided for the three-way catalytic converter 16 has the same diameter as a diameter of the three-way catalytic converter 16.

[0104] Relative to a drawn-in centerline A-A of the three-way catalytic converter 16, a drawn-in centerline B-B of the gasoline particulate filter 18 is shown to be offset by an angle of approximately 30 in the clockwise direction. In other words, the three-way catalytic converter 16 is not only shown above the gasoline particulate filter 18 relative to the gasoline particulate filter 18, but also at an angle of approximately 30 relative to a respective central body axis of the respective exhaust system components.

[0105] FIG. 14 shows a motor vehicle 32, with a possible installation location 34 showing an example of the location of an arrangement according to claims 1 to 14. The motor vehicle 32 can be a passenger car or a utility vehicle, for example, it being possible for a respective unit or a respective internal combustion engine 12 (not shown in further detail in this case) to be a pure gasoline engine or a hybrid gasoline engine, for example.

LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0106] 10 conventional three-way catalytic converter [0107] 12 internal combustion engine [0108] 14 conventional three-way catalytic converter gasoline particulate device [0109] 16 three-way catalytic converter [0110] 18 gasoline particulate filter [0111] 20 first connecting body [0112] 22 connection point of the second connecting body [0113] 24 second connecting body [0114] 26 manifold device [0115] 28 connection point of the first connecting body [0116] 30 recirculation line [0117] 32 motor vehicle [0118] 34 installation location [0119] A-A centerline of the three-way catalytic converter [0120] B-B centerline of the gasoline particulate filter