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Tail pipe cover

a technology for tail pipes and covers, applied in the field of tail pipes, can solve the problems of purely functional and not aesthetically pleasing tail pipes, and achieve the effect of attractive appearance and cooling efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-09
CHAMPNEY PETER A +1
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[0005] The end cap of the present invention can be utilized on motorcycles, motor boats, or any place in which it is desired to have an aesthetically

Problems solved by technology

Typical prior art tail pipes are purely functional and not aesthetically pleasing.

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[0011] Referring to the figures, it can be understood that the present invention is embodied in a tail pipe exhaust end cap 10 for use on an exhaust end 14 of a tail pipe 16 of a motor vehicle 20.

[0012] End cap 10 comprises a first tubular section 24 which includes a first end 26, a second end 28 and a longitudinal axis 30 that extends between first end 26 and second end 28. First section 24 further includes an inner surface 30 having an inner diameter 34. Inner diameter 34 of the first tubular section is slightly greater than outer diameter 36 of tail pipe 16 so the first tubular section can be accommodated on the tail pipe near exhaust end 38 of the tail pipe. First section 24 further includes an outer surface 40 having an outer diameter 42. The end cap 10 is mounted to the tail pipe 16 in a substantially horizontal manner.

[0013] A second tubular section 50 includes a first end 52, a second end 54 and a longitudinal axis 56 that extends between first end 52 and second end 54 of ...

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Abstract

A cap unit is mounted on the exhaust end of a tail pipe of a motor vehicle and includes two tubular sections connected by a conical transition section. One tubular section is mounted on the tail pipe adjacent to the exhaust end of the tail pipe and a flap is hingedly mounted on an end of the second section. The flap is mounted to hang down when the cap unit is mounted on the tail pipe so that gravity biases the cap into an exhaust end covering position and exhaust gases flowing out of the tail pipe will move the flap out of the covering position against the bias of gravity. The cap unit provide aesthetic appeal to the tail pipe.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the general art of motor vehicles, and to the particular field of accessories for motor vehicles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Generally the exhaust systems of internal combustion engines particularly of motor vehicles have hitherto comprised the exhaust manifold which collects the exhaust gases from the cylinders of the engine, a muffler forming an acoustic damping device connected to this manifold, e.g. via an exhaust pipe, and a tail pipe connected to the muffler and discharging the exhaust gases into the atmosphere. [0003] A conventional tail pipe adapted for use on a standard vehicle is made from a metal material, and is made to guide waste gas produced by the engine and the cylinder into the air. Typical prior art tail pipes are purely functional and not aesthetically pleasing. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In one form of this invention, an end cap is adapted to be attached to the exhaust end of t...

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IPC IPC(8): F01N7/08F01N13/08
CPCF01N2260/022F01N13/20
Inventor CHAMPNEY, PETER A.CHAMPNEY, PAMELA J.
Owner CHAMPNEY PETER A