EXHAUST GAS OUTLET SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUCH AN EXHAUST GAS OUTLET SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXHAUST GAS OUTLET SYSTEM

Abstract

An exhaust gas outlet system for a motor vehicle has an end pipe and a cover. The end pipe cover has an end pipe cover inner and outer wall constructed with at least two walls. The end pipe cover inner wall is constructed in at least two parts, can be closed radially around the end pipe and can be at least partially arranged in a positive-locking manner on the end pipe so that the end pipe cover inner wall in the state thereof mounted on the end pipe is not axially displaceable. A first annular securing element keeps the end pipe cover inner wall radially fixed on the end pipe. The end pipe cover outer wall can be pushed axially over the end pipe cover inner wall. The end pipe cover outer wall is fixed by means of a locking connection axially to the end pipe cover inner wall.

Claims

1. An exhaust gas outlet system for a motor vehicle, the exhaust gas outlet system comprising: a) an end pipe for fluid connection to an exhaust gas system, wherein the end pipe has a first portion of a first positive-locking connection; b) an end pipe cover having: i) an at least two-part end pipe cover inner wall; ii) an end pipe cover outer wall which can be pushed axially onto the end pipe cover inner wall; c) a first annular securing element which radially fixes the at least two-part end pipe cover inner wall in the region of the first portion of the first positive-locking connection on the end pipe, wherein the exhaust gas outlet system on the end pipe cover inner wall has a second portion of the first positive-locking connection for the at least partial positive-locking connection of the end pipe cover inner wall to the first annular securing element; wherein the first portion of the first positive-locking connection is constructed in the form of a first annular recess and the second portion of the first positive-locking connection is constructed in the form of a second annular recess.

2. The exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 1, wherein the connection between the end pipe cover and end pipe is carried out without any materially engaging connection.

3. The exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 1, wherein the exhaust gas outlet system has in the end pipe cover outer wall a third annular recess in which the first annular securing element is at least partially arranged so that a second positive-locking connection is formed.

4. The exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 1, wherein the exhaust gas outlet system has a second annular securing element which radially fixes the at least two-part end pipe cover inner wall, wherein the second annular securing element is arranged axially opposite the first annular securing element on the end pipe cover inner wall.

5. The exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 4, wherein the exhaust gas outlet system has in the two-part end pipe cover inner wall a fourth annular recess in which the second annular securing element is at least partially arranged.

6. The exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 5, wherein the exhaust gas outlet system has in the end pipe cover outer wall a fifth annular recess in which the second annular securing element is at least partially arranged so that a third positive-locking connection is formed.

7. A motor vehicle having an exhaust gas outlet system according to claim 1, wherein the end pipe is connected in fluid terms to an exhaust gas system of the motor vehicle.

8. A method for producing an exhaust gas outlet system for a motor vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: I) producing a first annular recess in an end pipe; II) pushing an end pipe cover outer wall onto the end pipe; III) arranging an at least two-part end pipe cover inner wall with a second annular recess on the end pipe by means of a first positive-locking connection of the second annular recess with respect to the first annular recess; IV) fixing the end pipe cover inner wall with a first annular securing element in the region of the first annular recess; VI) pushing the end pipe cover outer wall over the end pipe cover inner wall.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the method comprises the following step of: V) fixing the end pipe cover inner wall with a second annular securing element in a region of the end pipe cover inner wall which is axially opposite the region in which the first annular securing element is arranged.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In the drawings:

[0032] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a motor vehicle having an exhaust gas outlet system;

[0033] FIG. 2a is a perspective exploded view of the exhaust gas outlet system according to FIG. 1;

[0034] FIG. 2b is a perspective view of the exhaust gas outlet system according to FIG. 2a in a partially assembled state;

[0035] FIG. 2c is a perspective view of the exhaust gas outlet system according to FIG. 2b in a completely assembled state;

[0036] FIG. 2d is a schematic side view of a longitudinal section through the exhaust gas outlet system according to FIG. 2c;

[0037] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of a plurality of annular securing elements in the form of O-rings;

[0038] FIGS. 3b to 3d are perspective views of additional securing elements in the form of hose clamps;

[0039] FIG. 3e is a perspective view of another annular securing element in the form of a partially interrupted metal ring; and

[0040] FIG. 3f is a perspective view of another annular securing element in the form of a resilient ring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0041] FIG. 1 shows a motor vehicle 10 having an internal combustion engine 12 and an exhaust gas system 14 which is connected to the internal combustion engine 12. The exhaust gas system 14 is connected to an exhaust gas outlet system 16 in fluid terms.

[0042] FIG. 2a shows the exhaust gas outlet system 16. The exhaust gas outlet system 16 has an end pipe 18, an end pipe cover inner wall 20 and an end pipe cover outer wall 22. In FIG. 2a, only a portion of the end pipe 18 is illustrated. The end pipe cover inner wall 20 is constructed in two portions. It has a first portion 20a and a second portion 20b. In this instance, the end pipe cover inner wall 20 is constructed so as to be divided parallel with the longitudinal axis 24 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16. The end pipe cover inner wall 20 is consequently constructed so as to be divided in an axial direction.

[0043] Generally in the context of the present invention, directions parallel with or in the direction of the longitudinal axis 24 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16 are referred to as axial and directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 24 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16 are referred to as radial.

[0044] The portions 20a, 20b may be constructed so as to be able to be locked to each other. The fixing of the portions 20a, 20b is carried out in this instance by means of a first annular securing element 26 and a second annular securing element 28.

[0045] FIG. 2b shows the exhaust gas outlet system 16, wherein the annular securing elements 26, 28 radially connect the portions 20a, 20b and retain them radially on the end pipe 18. In a final assembly step, the end pipe cover outer wall 22 is pushed axially onto the end pipe 18 in the direction of the end pipe cover inner wall 20 and further, at least for the most part of the end pipe cover outer wall 22, over the end pipe cover inner wall 20.

[0046] FIG. 2c shows the exhaust gas outlet system 16 in the fully assembled state.

[0047] FIG. 2d is a schematic axial section through the exhaust gas outlet system 16 according to FIG. 2c. FIG. 2d shows that the exhaust gas outlet system 16 is constructed substantially axially symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis 24 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16. The exhaust gas outlet system 16 has on the end pipe 18 a first annular recess 30. Furthermore, the exhaust gas outlet system 16 has at the end pipe cover inner wall 20 a second annular recess 32. Both the first annular recess 30 and the second annular recess 32 are constructed radially with respect to the longitudinal axis 24. The first annular recess 30 closely fits in the second annular recess 32. The first annular recess 30 constitutes a first portion, the second annular recess 32 a second portion of a first positive-locking connection 34 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16. The first positive-locking connection 34 secures the end pipe cover inner wall 20 against axial displacement relative to the end pipe 18. Radially, the end pipe cover inner wall 20 is secured relative to the end pipe 18 by means of the first annular securing element 26. The first annular securing element 26 is in this instance arranged in an annular recess indentation 36 of the end pipe cover inner wall 20 and thereby axially fixed.

[0048] The end pipe cover outer wall 22 has a third annular recess 38. The third annular recess 38 is constructed radially. The first annular securing element 26 is partially received in the third annular recess 38. There is thereby produced a second positive-locking connection 40, which fixes the end pipe cover outer wall 22 axially relative to the end pipe cover inner wall 22.

[0049] A fourth annular recess 42 is constructed in the end pipe cover inner wall 20 in the outlet region of the exhaust gas outlet system 16. The second annular securing element 28 is partially arranged in the fourth annular recess 42. The fourth annular recess 42 is constructed radially. Furthermore, the end pipe cover outer wall 22 has a fifth annular recess 44 in which the second annular securing element 28 is partially arranged. The fifth annular recess 44 is constructed in a radial manner. As a result of the fourth annular recess 42, the fifth annular recess 44 and the second securing element 28, there is produced a third positive-locking connection 46 of the exhaust gas outlet system 16 which additionally secures the end pipe cover outer wall 22 against axial displacement relative to the end pipe cover inner wall 20.

[0050] The end pipe cover inner wall 20 forms an end pipe cover 45 together with the end pipe cover outer wall 22.

[0051] By way of example, FIGS. 3a to 3f show different embodiments of annular securing elements 48a to 48g for use as a first annular securing element 26 or second annular securing element 28 (see FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2d).

[0052] FIG. 3a shows annular securing elements 48a, 48b in the form of O-rings, of which for reasons of clarity only two 0-rings are provided with a reference numeral.

[0053] FIGS. 3b to 3d show different embodiments of annular securing elements in the form of hose clamps or hose clips 48c to 48e.

[0054] FIG. 3e shows a particularly preferred embodiment of an annular securing element 48f. The annular securing element 48f is constructed in the form of an open metal ring. Preferably, the annular securing element 48f is constructed in the form of an open steel ring. If at least one annular securing element 26, 28 (see FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2d) is constructed in the form of an annular securing element 48f according to FIG. 3e, the exhaust gas outlet system 16 (see FIGS. 1 and 2a to 2d) can be constructed in a structurally particularly simple and cost-effective manner.

[0055] FIG. 3f shows another annular securing element 48g in the form of a continuous helical spring.

[0056] Taking an overview of all the Figures of the drawings, the present invention in summary relates to an exhaust gas outlet system 16 for a motor vehicle 10 having an end pipe 18 and an end pipe cover 45 which is arranged on the end pipe 18. The end pipe cover 45 is constructed as a result of an end pipe cover inner wall 20 and an end pipe cover outer wall 22 with at least two walls. The end pipe cover inner wall 20 is constructed at least in two parts and can be closed radially around the end pipe 18. The end pipe cover inner wall 20 can be arranged at least partially in a positive-locking manner on the end pipe 18 so that the end pipe cover inner wall 20 in the state thereof mounted on the end pipe 18 cannot be axially displaced. A first annular securing element 26 keeps the end pipe cover inner wall 20 radially fixed on the end pipe 18. The end pipe cover outer wall 22 can be pushed axially over the end pipe cover inner wall 20. The end pipe cover outer wall 22 is preferably axially fixed to the end pipe cover inner wall 20 by means of a locking connection.