Aftertreatment system including aftertreatment component cartridge with adaptor

Abstract

An aftertreatment system includes an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, and an aftertreatment component cartridge. The inlet conduit assembly includes an inlet body including an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion. The outlet conduit assembly includes an outlet body including an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion. The aftertreatment component cartridge includes an aftertreatment component housing and an adaptor. The adaptor includes a first flange portion and a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor body contacting the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion. The adaptor body includes a first base surface, a crown surface, a first indentation between the first base surface and the crown surface, and a first gasket comprising a portion disposed within the first indentation.

Description

AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING AFTERTREATMENTCOMPONENT CARTRIDGE WITH ADAPTORCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001 | The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 613,141 filed December 21, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to an exhaust aftertreatment system for an internal combustion engine, an aftertreatment component cartridge, and an installation method.BACKGROUND

[0003] For an internal combustion engine system, it may be desirable to replace or repurpose components of an aftertreatment system used to capture undesirable material and particulate from exhaust gas produced by a combustion of fuel. As a result, such components in aftertreatment systems may be designed to be removable.[0004| One approach that may be implemented in an aftertreatment system is to support an aftertreatment system component used to capture undesirable material and particulate with wire mesh rope. However, existing designs with wire mesh rope can result in some undesirable material and particulate passing through the wire mesh rope, which reduces the effectiveness of the internal combustion engine system.[0005[ Other approaches include assembling the aftertreatment system using multiple joints or clamps at either end of a component. However, these approaches increase the amount of space needed for the aftertreatment system, leading to increased costs and less space for other systems. Further, because these approaches utilize multiple joints, there is an increased likelihood of exhaust gas escaping through the joints and causing increased temperatures in surrounding components.SUMMARY

[0006] In one embodiment, an aftertreatment system includes an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, and an aftertreatment component cartridge. The inlet conduit assembly includes an inlet body comprising an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the inlet body wall portion. The outlet conduit assembly is downstream of the inlet conduit assembly and includes an outlet body comprising an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the outlet body wall portion. The aftertreatment component cartridge includes an aftertreatment component housing and an adaptor. The adaptor includes a first flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the inlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the outlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor body contacting the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion. The adaptor body includes a first base surface, a crown surface, a first indentation between the first base surface and the crown surface, and a first gasket comprising a portion disposed within the first indentation.

[0007] Another embodiment includes a method for installing an aftertreatment component cartridge in an aftertreatment system having an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, and a clamp. The inlet conduit assembly includes an inlet body with an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion. The outlet conduit assembly includes an outlet body with an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion. The aftertreatment component cartridge includes an aftertreatment component housing and an adaptor with a first flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing. The clamp includes a first clamp flange portion and a second clamp flange portion. The method for installing the aftertreatment component cartridge in the aftertreatment system includes the steps of inserting the aftertreatment component housing into the inlet body and outlet body such that the first flange portion is disposed between the aftertreatment component housing and the inlet body wall portion, and the second flange portion is disposed between the aftertreatment componenthousing and the outlet body wall portion. The method also includes bringing into confronting relation the adaptor with the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion. The method also includes compressing a first gasket in a first indentation between the adaptor and the inlet coupling flange portion so that the adaptor contacts the inlet coupling flange portion. The method also includes compressing a second gasket in a second indentation between the adaptor and the outlet coupling flange portion so that the adaptor contacts the outlet coupling flange portion.|0008] Another embodiment includes an aftertreatment system includes an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, and an aftertreatment component cartridge. The inlet conduit assembly includes an inlet body comprising an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the inlet body wall portion. The outlet conduit assembly is downstream of the inlet conduit assembly and includes an outlet body comprising an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the outlet body wall portion. The aftertreatment component cartridge includes an aftertreatment component housing and an adaptor. The adaptor includes a first flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the inlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the outlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor body contacting the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion. The first flange portion defines a first stopper, The adaptor body includes a crown surface, a first base surface extending between the first stopper and the crown surface, and a first gasket disposed on the first base surface.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS|0009] The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying Figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements unless otherwise indicated, in which:[0010| Figure 1 is a side view of an example aftertreatment system;

[0011] Figure 2 is a perspective exploded view of the aftertreatment system shown in Figure 1;

[0012] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the aftertreatment system shown in Figure 1 taken along plane A-A, in an example embodiment;|O013] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the aftertreatment system shown in Figure 1 taken along plane A-A, in another example embodiment;|0014] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the aftertreatment system shown in Figure 1 taken along plane A-A, in another example embodiment;|0015j Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process for installing an aftertreatment component cartridge of the aftertreatment system of Figure 1;[00161 Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process for replacing an aftertreatment component cartridge of the aftertreatment system of Figure 1; and

[0017] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the aftertreatment system shown in Figure 1 taken along plane A-A, in another example embodiment.

[0018] It will be recognized that the Figures are the schematic representations for purposes of illustration. The Figures are provided for the purpose of illustrating one or more implementations with the explicit understanding that the Figures will not be used to limit the scope of the meaning of the claims.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] Following below are more detailed descriptions of various concepts related to, and implementations of, methods, apparatuses, and for providing an aftertreatment component cartridge for an aftertreatment system. The various concepts introduced above and discussed in greater detail below may be implemented in any of a number of ways, as the described concepts are not limited to any particular manner of implementation. Examples of specific implementations and applications are provided primarily for illustrative purposes.I. Overview

[0020] To reduce emissions, it may be desirable to treat exhaust gas using an aftertreatment system component. After the aftertreatment system component has treated a certain amount of exhaust gas, the aftertreatment system component may need to be serviced or replaced. Additionally, it may occasionally be desired to remove the aftertreatment component cartridge and replace the aftertreatment system component with a different aftertreatment system component, thereby repurposing the aftertreatment system from one application to another. Removing, servicing, and replacing the aftertreatment system component may be difficult or impossible in many aftertreatment systems because the aftertreatment system component is not removable and / or not easily accessible by a user. One approach for servicing and replacing of aftertreatment system components is to secure the aftertreatment system components to the aftertreatment system with multiple clamps. However, the use of multiple clamps increases the overall cost and space of the aftertreatment system, limiting the space available for other systems. The use of multiple clamps also reduces the area available on the exterior of the aftertreatment system for insulation. Furthermore, using multiple clamps increases the number of joints and openings for exhaust gas to escape, which may increase the temperature of the aftertreatment system exterior and surrounding components.|0021 ] Aftertreatment systems are defined by a space claim, which is the amount of physical space that an aftertreatment system consumes when installed (e.g., on a vehicle, etc.) and the location (e.g., coordinates relative to a vehicle coordinate system, etc.) of the physical space that is consumed by the aftertreatment system when installed. In some applications, the physical space available for use by an aftertreatment system is limited due to the locations of surrounding components, wiring or piping requirements, or other similar constraints. As such, it is often difficult to modify an aftertreatment system because such modifications typically increase the space claim of the aftertreatment system. Such modifications may be desired to utilize various components, such as different types of filters or catalysts, in the aftertreatment system.

[0022] Implementations described herein are related to an aftertreatment system with an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, and at least one aftertreatment component cartridge containing an aftertreatment system component. The inlet conduit assembly includes an inlet coupling flange portion, and the outlet conduit assembly includes an outlet coupling flange portion. The aftertreatment component cartridge includes an adaptor that cooperates with the inlet coupling flange and the outlet coupling flange and facilitates suspension of the aftertreatment system component within a housing by using a fastener (e.g., clamp, bolted joint, V-band body joint, etc.) to fix the aftertreatment component cartridge to the inlet body and outlet body. In this way, internal combustion engines utilizing the aftertreatment system described herein are more desirable than other aftertreatment systems with multiple clamps and that cannot be rapidly installed, serviced, replaced, and repurposed (e.g., by changing a type of one or more of the aftertreatment components, etc.). Furthermore, by configuring the inlet coupling flange and the outlet coupling flange and the adaptor to be held by a fastener in this arrangement, a space claim of the aftertreatment system described herein may be significantly smaller than other systems that do not utilize such an arrangement. Additionally, by using a fastener in this arrangement, there is increased area on an exterior of the aftertreatment system for insulation and a reduced number of joints and openings from which exhaust gas may escape.II. Overview of Example Aftertreatment Systems[00231 Figures 1-5 and 8 depict an aftertreatment system 100 (e.g., treatment system, etc.) for treating exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine (e.g., diesel internal combustion engine, gasoline internal combustion engine, hybrid internal combustion engine, propane internal combustion engine, dual-fuel internal combustion engine, etc.). As explained in more detail herein, the aftertreatment system 100 facilitates simplified and faster servicing than other systems (e.g., by changing a type of one or more of the aftertreatment components, etc.), thereby making the aftertreatment system 100 more desirable than other systems.

[0024] The aftertreatment system 100 includes an inlet conduit assembly 102 (e.g., line system, pipe system, etc.). The inlet conduit assembly 102 includes an inlet exhaust pipe 104 (e.g., pipesystem, etc.) that receives an exhaust gas from an upstream component (e.g., header on the internal combustion engine, exhaust manifold on the internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine, etc.). In some embodiments, the inlet exhaust pipe 104 is coupled (e.g., attached, fixed, welded, fastened, riveted, adhesively attached, bonded, pinned, etc.) to the upstream component. In other embodiments, the inlet exhaust pipe 104 is integrally formed with the upstream component.

[0025] The inlet conduit assembly 102 also includes an inlet body 106 (e.g., body, panel, etc.). The inlet conduit assembly 102 also includes an inlet shell 108 (e.g., shell, body, etc.). The inlet shell 108 surrounds the inlet body 106 to contain the inlet body 106. The inlet shell 108 includes a first inlet shell flange 110 (e.g. ring-shaped projection, circular protuberance, annular rib, etc.) to couple the inlet shell 108 to the inlet body 106. The inlet shell 108 also includes a second inlet shell flange 112 (e.g. ring-shaped projection, circular protuberance, annular rib, etc.) to couple the inlet shell 108 to the inlet body 106. The inlet body 106 includes an inlet body wall portion 114 (e.g., body, panel, etc ). The inlet body wall portion 114 receives the flow of exhaust gas from the inlet exhaust pipe 104.

[0026] In some embodiments, the inlet exhaust pipe 104 includes an inlet exhaust pipe flange (e.g. ring-shaped projection, circular protuberance, annular rib, etc.) disposed between and coupled to the inlet body wall portion 114 and the first inlet shell flange 110. The inlet exhaust pipe flange may facilitate coupling of the inlet exhaust pipe 104 to the inlet conduit assembly 102.

[0027] In some embodiments, the inlet conduit assembly 102 also includes an inlet insulator (e.g., insulator, mat, etc.). The inlet insulator is disposed between the inlet body wall portion 114 and the inlet shell 108. The inlet insulator functions to mitigate increases in temperature of the inlet shell 108 as exhaust gas enters the inlet conduit assembly 102. The inlet insulator may be, for example, an insulating mat, a mat of ceramic fibers, or other similar components.

[0028] The inlet body 106 also includes an inlet coupling flange portion 120 (e.g. ring-shaped projection, circular protuberance, annular rib, etc.). The inlet coupling flange portion 120 is downstream of the inlet body wall portion 114 and flares outwardly (e.g., radially outwardlyand axially outwardly, etc.) from the inlet body wall portion 114. More specifically, the inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along a slope from the inlet body wall portion 114. The slope has an angle along a reference plane bisecting the inlet body 106. In some embodiments, the inlet coupling flange portion 120 may include a curved end.[0029| In some embodiments, the inlet body 106 also includes an inlet curved portion 122, as shown in Figures 3, 5, and 8. The inlet curved portion 122 is contiguous with the inlet body wall portion 114 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120. Similar to the inlet coupling flange portion 120, the inlet curved portion 122 is flared outwardly. More specifically, the inlet curved portion 122 extends along a slope from the inlet body wall portion 114, and the inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along a slope from the inlet curved portion 122. As a result, the inlet curved portion 122 creates a gap in the interior of the aftertreatment system 100 to accommodate another component.|0030] The slopes have angles along a reference plane bisecting the inlet body 106. The angle of the slope of the inlet coupling flange portion 120 is greater than the angle of the slope of the inlet curved portion 122 (e.g., where the angle is measured in the counterclockwise direction in Figure 3, etc.). For example, the difference in angle may be approximately equal to between 10 degrees and 30 degrees. This difference in angle enables the inlet body 106 to have a shape that facilitates coupling to other components of the aftertreatment system 100. In other embodiments, the inlet body 106 may include an inlet straight portion 212, as shown in Figure 4. The inlet straight portion 212 is contiguous with the inlet body wall portion 114 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120. The inlet straight portion 212 may be parallel with a first flange portion 154. As a result, the inlet straight portion 212 creates a gap in the interior of the aftertreatment system 100 to accommodate another component.|003.1] Referring back to Figures 1-5 and 8, as explained in more detail below, the aftertreatment system 100 also includes an outlet conduit assembly 124 (e.g., line system, pipe system, etc.). The outlet conduit assembly 124 is configured to provide the exhaust gas from the aftertreatment system 100 (e.g., to downstream components, to atmosphere, etc.).

[0032] The outlet conduit assembly 124 includes an outlet exhaust pipe 126 (e.g., line system, pipe system, etc.). The outlet exhaust pipe 126 provides the exhaust gas from the aftertreatment system 100. The outlet conduit assembly 124 also includes an outlet body 128 (e g., body, panel, etc.). The outlet conduit assembly 124 also includes an outlet shell 130 (e.g., shell, body, etc.). The outlet shell 130 surrounds the outlet body 128 to contain the outlet body 128. The outlet body 128 includes an outlet body wall portion 132 (e.g., body, panel, etc.).

[0033] In some embodiments, the outlet conduit assembly 124 also includes an outlet insulator (e.g., insulator, mat, etc.). The outlet insulator is disposed between the outlet body wall portion 132 and the outlet shell 130. The outlet insulator 134 functions to mitigate an increase in temperature of the outlet shell 130. The outlet insulator may be, for example, an insulating mat, a mat of ceramic fibers, or other similar components.

[0034] The outlet body 128 also includes an outlet coupling flange portion 136 (e.g., ringshaped projection, circular protuberance, annular rib, etc.). The outlet coupling flange portion 136 is upstream of the outlet body wall portion 132 and flares outwardly from the outlet body wall portion 132. More specifically, the outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along a slope from the outlet body wall portion 132. The outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along a slope from the outlet body wall portion 132 in a first direction and the inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along a slope from the inlet body wall portion 114 in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. In some embodiments, the outlet coupling flange portion 136 may include a curved end.

[0035] In some embodiments, the outlet body 128 also includes an outlet curved portion 138, as shown in Figures 3, 5, and 8. The outlet curved portion 138 is contiguous with the outlet body wall portion 132 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. Similar to the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the outlet curved portion 138 is flared outwardly. More specifically, the outlet curved portion 138 extends along a slope from the outlet body wall portion 132, and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along a slope from the outlet curved portion 138. As a result, the outlet curved portion 138 creates a gap in an interior of the aftertreatment system 100 that can receive another component. The slopes have angles along a reference planebisecting the outlet body 128. The angle of the slope of the outlet coupling flange portion 136 is greater than the angle of the slope of the outlet curved portion 138 (e.g., where the angle is measured in the counterclockwise direction in Figure 3, etc.). For example, the difference in angle may be approximately equal to between 10 degrees and 30 degrees. This difference in angle enables the outlet body 128 to have a shape that facilitates coupling to other components of the aftertreatment system 100.

[0036] In Figures 2-5, the aftertreatment system 100 includes an aftertreatment component cartridge 140 (e.g., cartridge, insert, etc.). As explained in more detail herein, the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 cooperate to facilitate suspension of the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128.

[0037] The aftertreatment component cartridge 140 includes an aftertreatment component housing 142 (e.g., filtering housing, etc.). The aftertreatment component housing 142 facilitates flow of the exhaust gas from the inlet conduit assembly 102 into the aftertreatment component cartridge 140.

[0038] The aftertreatment component housing 142 includes an inlet portion. The inlet portion is inserted into the inlet conduit assembly 102. The inlet portion receives the exhaust gas from the inlet conduit assembly 102 and provides the exhaust gas into the aftertreatment component cartridge 140. The aftertreatment component housing 142 also includes an outlet portion. The outlet portion is inserted into the outlet conduit assembly 124. The outlet portion receives the exhaust gas from the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 and provides the exhaust gas from the aftertreatment component cartridge 140.[00391 As shown in Figure 2, the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 includes an aftertreatment system component 148. The aftertreatment system component 148 is positioned within the aftertreatment component housing 142. The aftertreatment system component 148 treats the exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine. In some embodiments, the aftertreatment system component 148 reduces the emission of undesirable components (e.g., nitrogen oxides (NOx), etc.) in the exhaust gas. In some embodiments, the aftertreatmentsystem component 148 facilitates the removal of particulate (e.g., soot, particulate matter, etc.) from the exhaust gas by a filtration member (e.g., a diesel particulate filter (DPF), etc.). In other embodiments, the aftertreatment system component 148 is a conversion catalyst member (e.g., selective catalytic reduction (SCR) conversion catalyst member, catalyst metals, etc.) that facilitates conversion of various oxidation components (e.g., carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons, etc.) of the exhaust gas into other components (e.g., carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor, etc.).|0040] The aftertreatment component cartridge 140 is not limited to housing a single aftertreatment system component 148. Rather, the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 may contain more than one aftertreatment system component 148, each aftertreatment system component 148 able to be any of the embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, both of the aftertreatment system components 148 are the same. For example, both of the aftertreatment system components 148 may be conversion catalyst members. In another example, both of the aftertreatment system components 148 may be filtration members. In other embodiments, the aftertreatment system components 148 are different from one another. For example, the upstream aftertreatment system component 148 may be a filtration member and the downstream aftertreatment system component 148 may be a conversion catalyst member.[0041 j In some embodiments, the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 also includes a mounting mat 150 (e.g., compressible mat, etc.). The mounting mat 150 is disposed between the aftertreatment system component 148 and the aftertreatment component housing 142. The mounting mat 150 may facilitate coupling of the aftertreatment system component 148 and the aftertreatment component housing 142.|0042J Referring to Figures 2-5 and 8, the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 includes an adaptor 152 (e.g., projection, protuberance, rib, etc.). The adaptor 152 is coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142. The adaptor 152 cooperates with the aftertreatment component housing 142, the inlet coupling flange portion 120, and the outlet coupling flangeportion 136 to facilitate suspension of the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128 when a compressive force is applied to the adaptor 152.(0043] In some embodiments, the adaptor 152 includes a first flange portion 154 (e.g., ring, etc.) coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142, and a second flange portion 156 (e.g., ring, etc.) coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142. By coupling the first flange portion 154 to the aftertreatment component housing 142 and the second flange portion 156 to the aftertreatment component housing 142, the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 facilitate suspension of the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128 when a compressive force is applied to the adaptor 152. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 are linear. In other embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 8, the first flange portion 154 includes a first stopper 214 defined by a curvature in the first flange portion 154. Similarly, the second flange portion 156 includes a second stopper 216 defined by a curvature in the second flange portion 156.[0044| When the first flange portion 154 is coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142, the first flange portion 154 is disposed between the inlet body wall portion 114 and the aftertreatment component housing 142. Similarly, when the second flange portion 156 is coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142, the second flange portion 156 is disposed between the outlet body wall portion 132 and the aftertreatment component housing 142. In some embodiments, a user may receive the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 with the first flange portion 154 already coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142 and the second flange portion 156 already coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142.|0045] In other embodiments, the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 are initially separate from the aftertreatment component housing 142. In these embodiments, a user may couple the first flange portion 154 to the aftertreatment component housing 142 and the second flange portion 156 to the aftertreatment component housing 142 during an installationprocess (e.g., method, etc.) for installing an aftertreatment component cartridge 140 of the aftertreatment system 100.|0046] Referring to Figures 3-5 and 8, the adaptor 152 includes an adaptor body 184. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the adaptor body 184 includes a first base surface 186, a crown surface 161 (e g. curved projection, circular protuberance, etc.), a second base surface 200, a first indentation 190 (e.g. cavity, etc ), and a second indentation 202 (e.g. cavity, etc.). The first base surface 186 is disposed between and connects the first flange portion 154 and the first indentation 190. The first base surface 186 extends along a slope from the first flange portion 154 such that a portion of the first base surface 186 may be parallel with the inlet coupling flange portion 120. The slope has an angle along a reference plane bisecting the adaptor 152. The second base surface 200 is disposed between and connects the second flange portion 156 and the second indentation 202. The second base surface 200 extends along a slope from the second flange portion 156 such that a portion of the second base surface 200 may be parallel with the outlet coupling flange portion 136. The slope has an angle along a reference plane bisecting the adaptor 152. The adaptor 152 is in confronting relation with the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136.

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 8, the adaptor body 184 includes a crown surface 161 (e.g. curved projection, circular protuberance, etc.), a first base surface 186 and a second base surface 200. The first base surface 186 is disposed between and connects the first stopper 214 and the crown surface 161. The first base surface 186 extends along a slope from an end of the first stopper 214 such that a portion of the first base surface 186 may be parallel with the inlet curved portion 122. The slope has an angle along a reference plane bisecting the adaptor 152. The second base surface 200 is disposed between and connects the second stopper 216 and the crown surface 161. The second base surface 200 extends along a slope from an end of the second stopper 216 such that a portion of the second base surface 200 may be parallel with the outlet curved portion 138. The slope has an angle along a reference plan bisecting the adaptor 152. The adaptor 152 is in confronting relation with the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136.

[0048] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, the adaptor body 184 extends between and contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. The adaptor body 184 is solid between the first indentation 190 and the second indentation 202, and the adaptor body 184 may be formed of metal (e.g., steel, aluminum, etc.). The metal may be formed from bending, stamping, casting, additive manufacturing, etc. The crown surface 161 is disposed between and connects the first indentation 190 and the second indentation 202 and has a semi-circular shape. The inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161.

[0049] The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120 may be contiguous with the first indentation 190. The outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161. The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the outlet coupling flange portion 136 may be contiguous with the second indentation 202. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the compressive force is also applied to the adaptor 152, specifically the crown surface 161. This enables the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 to suspend the aftertreatment component housing 142 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128.|0050] In some embodiments as shown in Figure 4, the adaptor body 184 is hollow between the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. The adaptor body 184 may be formed of metal of a constant thickness. The crown surface 161 is disposed between and connects the first indentation 190 and the second indentation 202. The inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161 and a portion of the first base surface 186. The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120 may be contiguous with the first indentation 190. The crown surface 161 has a portion that may be parallel to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 facilitating multiple points of contact between the crown surface 161 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120. The portion of the first base surface 186 that contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120 may be contiguous with the first indentation 190. The first base surface 186has a portion that may be parallel to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 facilitating multiple points of contact between the first base surface 186 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120.|0051 ] The outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161 and the second base surface 200. The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the outlet coupling flange portion 136 may be contiguous with the second indentation 202. The crown surface 161 has a portion that may be parallel to the outlet coupling flange portion 136 facilitating multiple points of contact between the crown surface 161 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. The portion of the second base surface 200 that contacts the outlet coupling flange portion 136 may be contiguous with the second indentation 202. The second base surface 200 has a portion that may be parallel to the outlet coupling flange portion 136 facilitating multiple points of contact between the second base surface 200 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the compressive force is also applied to the adaptor 152, specifically the crown surface 161, the first base surface 186, and the second base surface 200. This enables the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 to suspend the aftertreatment component housing 142 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128.|<>052] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 8, the adaptor body 184 is hollow between the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. The adaptor body 184 may be formed of metal of a constant thickness. The crown surface 161 is disposed between and connects the first base surface 186 and the second base surface 200. The inlet coupling flange portion 120 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161. The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120 may be contiguous with the first base surface 186. The crown surface 161 has a portion that may be parallel to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 facilitating multiple points of contact between the crown surface 161 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120.

[0053] The outlet coupling flange portion 136 extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface 161. The portion of the crown surface 161 that contacts the outlet couplingflange portion 136 may be contiguous with the second base surface 200. The crown surface 161 has a portion that may be parallel to the outlet coupling flange portion 136 facilitating multiple points of contact between the crown surface 161 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the compressive force is also applied to the adaptor 152, specifically the crown surface 161. This enables the first flange portion 154 and the second flange portion 156 to suspend the aftertreatment component housing 142 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128.

[0054] Referring to Figures 2-5 and 8, in some embodiments, the aftertreatment system 100 includes a first gasket 166 (e.g., spacers, seals, plugs, etc.). The first gasket 166 is illustrated in a compressed state in FIGS. 3-5 and 8. The first gasket 166 may be made of a compressible material (e.g., rubber, elastomer, etc.). In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first gasket 166 is disposed and compressed between the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and adaptor body 184 such that the first gasket 166 is separated from the aftertreatment component housing 142 by the adaptor body 184. The first gasket 166 establishes a seal between the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the adaptor body 184. A portion of the first gasket 166 may be disposed within the first indentation 190. In some embodiments, the entire first gasket 166 may be disposed within the first indentation 190. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the inlet coupling flange portion 120, the first gasket 166 is compressed between the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the adaptor body 184 within the first indentation 190. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the first gasket 166 forms an ovular cross-section in a compressed state and a circular cross-section in an uncompressed state. In this way, tolerance deviations in the aftertreatment system 100 will have a lesser impact on the consistency of compression of the first gasket 166. In some embodiments, the first gasket 166 forms a circular cross-section in a compressed state and in an uncompressed state.

[0055] In other embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 8, the first gasket 166 is disposed between the inlet curved portion 122 and the adaptor body 184 such that the first gasket 166 is separated from the aftertreatment component housing 142 by the adaptor body 184. The first gasket 166 establishes a seal between the inlet curved portion 122 and the adaptor body 184. Aportion of the first gasket 166 may be disposed on the first base surface 186 between the first stopper 214 and the crown surface 161. The first stopper 214 is configured to limit movement of the first gasket 166 toward the first flange portion 154. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the inlet coupling flange portion 120, the first gasket 166 is compressed between the inlet curved portion 122 and the adaptor body 184. In some embodiments, the first base surface 186 may define a dimple configured to receive the first gasket 166 with a circular cross-section (e.g., the first base surface 186 defines a curve configured to receive the first gasket 166 when the first gasket 166 forms a circular cross-section in an uncompressed state, etc.).[0056| In some embodiments as shown in Figure. 3, the first indentation 190 includes a first wall 194, a second wall 196, and a third wall 198. The first wall 194 is contiguous with the first base surface 186 and may be parallel to the first flange portion 154. The second wall 196 is contiguous with the first wall 194 and connects the first wall 194 and the third wall 198. In some embodiments, the second wall 196 is parallel to a portion of the first base surface 186. The third wall 198 is contiguous with the crown surface 161 and the third wall 198 and may be parallel to the first flange portion 154. In other embodiments as shown in Figure. 4, the first indentation 190 includes a first wall 194 and a second wall 196. The first wall 194 is contiguous with the first base surface 186 and may be parallel to the first flange portion 154. The second wall 196 is contiguous with the crown surface 161 and the second wall 196 and may be perpendicular to the first flange portion 154.

[0057] Similarly, the aftertreatment system 100 may include a second gasket 168 (e.g., spacers, seals, plugs, etc.). The second gasket 168 may be made of a compressible material (e.g. rubber, elastomer, etc.). The second gasket 168 is illustrated in a compressed state in FIGS. 3-5 and 8. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the second gasket 168 is disposed and compressed between the outlet coupling flange portion 136 and the adaptor body 184 such that the second gasket 168 is separated from the aftertreatment component housing 142 by the adaptor body 184. The second gasket 168 establishes a seal between the outlet coupling flange portion 136 and the adaptor body 184. A portion of the second gasket 168 may be disposed within the second indentation 202. In some embodiments, the entire second gasket 168 may bedisposed within the second indentation 202. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the second gasket 168 is compressed between the outlet coupling flange portion 136 and the adaptor body 184 within the second indentation 202. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the second gasket 168 forms an ovular cross-section in a compressed state and a circular cross-section in an uncompressed state. In this way, tolerance deviations the aftertreatment system 100 will have a lesser impact on the consistency of compression of the second gasket 168. In some embodiments, the second gasket 168 forms a circular cross-section in a compressed state and in an uncompressed state.

[0058] In other embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 8, the second gasket 168 is disposed and compressed between the outlet curved portion 138 and the adaptor body 184 such that the second gasket 168 is separated from the aftertreatment component housing 142 by the adaptor body 184. The second gasket 168 establishes a seal between the outlet curved portion 138 and the adaptor body 184. A portion of the second gasket 168 may be disposed on the second base surface 200 between the second stopper 216 and the crown surface 161. The second stopper 216 is configured to limit movement of the second gasket 168 toward the second flange portion 156. In this way, when a compressive force is applied to the outlet coupling flange portion 136, the second gasket 168 is compressed between the outlet curved portion 138 and the adaptor body 184. In some embodiments, the second base surface 200 may define a dimple configured to receive the second gasket 168 with a circular cross-section (e.g., the second base surface 200 defines a curve configured to receive the second gasket 168 with a circular cross-section in an uncompressed state, etc.).(0059] In some embodiments as shown in Figure. 3, the second indentation 202 includes a fourth wall 206, a fifth wall 208, and a sixth wall 210. The fourth wall 206 is contiguous with the second base surface 200 and may be parallel to the second flange portion 156. The fifth wall 208 is contiguous with the fourth wall 206 and connects the fourth wall 206 and the sixth wall 210. In some embodiments, the fifth wall 208 is parallel to a portion of the second base surface 200. The sixth wall 210 is contiguous with the crown surface 161 and the sixth wall 210 and may be parallel to the second flange portion 156. In other embodiments as shown in Figure. 4, the second indentation 202 includes a third wall 198 and a fourth wall 206. The third wall198 is contiguous with the second base surface 200 and may be parallel to the second flange portion 156. The fourth wall 206 is contiguous with the crown surface 161 and the third wall 198 and may be perpendicular to the second flange portion 156.

[0060] In some embodiments as shown in Figure 3, the first wall 194 may be parallel with the fourth wall 206, and the third wall 198 may be parallel with the sixth wall 210. Additionally or alternatively, the first wall 194 may be parallel with the sixth wall 210, and the third wall 198 may be parallel with the fourth wall 206. Additionally or alternatively, the first wall 194 is separated from the first flange portion 154 by the same distance that the fourth wall 206 is separated from the second flange portion 156. In some embodiments as shown in Figure. 4, the first wall 194 may be parallel with the third wall 198. Additionally or alternatively, the second wall 196 may be parallel with the fourth wall 206. Additionally or alternatively, the first wall 194 is separated from the first flange portion 154 by the same distance that the third wall 198 is separated from the second flange portion 156.|0061] The adaptor 152 is configured to be coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142 at various positions. For example, the adaptor 152 may be coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142 at a location of a center of mass of the aftertreatment component cartridge 140. In another example with more than one aftertreatment system component 148, the adaptor 152 may be coupled to the aftertreatment component housing 142 at a midpoint between an outlet of one aftertreatment system component 148 and an inlet of another aftertreatment system component 148.[00621 In some embodiments, the fastener is a clamp 170 (e.g., strap, band clamp, etc.), which applies the compressive force to secure the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 to the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128 and suspends the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 in the aftertreatment system 100, as seen in Figures 3-5 and 8. The clamp 170 includes a first clamp flange portion 172. The first clamp flange portion 172 compresses the inlet coupling flange portion 120 towards the adaptor body 184. In this way, the clamp 170 couples the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 to the inlet body 106. The clamp 170 may include a bolt and a nut which cooperate to facilitate tightening and loosening of the clamp 170. Theclamp 170 also includes a second clamp flange portion 174. The second clamp flange portion 174 compresses the outlet coupling flange portion 136 towards the adaptor body 184. In this way, the clamp 170 also couples the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 to the outlet body 128. In the embodiments shown in Figures 5 and 8, any tolerance variation between the first clamp flange portion 172 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120 will have a lesser impact to the compression of the first gasket 166 and will have more consistent sealing than the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4. Similarly, any tolerance variation between the second clamp flange portion 174 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 will have a lesser impact to the compression of the second gasket 168 and will have more consistent sealing than the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4.In some embodiments, the clamp 170 includes a band 176 (e.g., ring, belt, etc.). The band 176 is disposed on the outer surface of the clamp 170, as seen in Figures 3-5 and 8. The clamp 170 may include a winch (e.g., adjustor, etc.). The winch may be used to couple the band 176 to the clamp 170. Therefore, the clamp 170 facilitates suspension of the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128. By suspending the aftertreatment component cartridge 140 within the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128 with the clamp 170, the aftertreatment system component 148 is more easily installed and uninstalled (e.g., for replacement, for servicing, etc.) compared to aftertreatment systems with multiple clamps that must each be removed to access an aftertreatment component. Unlike aftertreatment systems utilizing multiple clamps to suspend the aftertreatment component, use of the clamp 170 also provides additional mounting space on an exterior of the aftertreatment system 100, which provides a greater overall insulation length and reduces the number of joints and openings from which exhaust gas may escape. III. Example Method of Installing the Aftertreatment Component Cartridge[00631 Figure 6 illustrates an installation process 600 (e.g., method, etc.) for installing an aftertreatment component cartridge 140 of the aftertreatment system 100. The installation process 600 may be performed by, including but not limited to, the original equipment manufacturer (i.e., when the aftertreatment system 100 is assembled, etc.) or a service technician (e.g., a mechanic, line worker, robot, automated machine, etc.).

[0064] The installation process 600 begins in block 602 with inserting, by the service technician, the aftertreatment component housing 142 into the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128 such that the first flange portion 154 is disposed between the aftertreatment component housing 142 and the inlet body wall portion 114, and the second flange portion 156 is disposed between the aftertreatment component housing 142 and the outlet body wall portion 132.

[0065] The installation process 600 continues in block 604 with bringing into confronting relation, by the service technician, the adaptor 152 with the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136.

[0066] The installation process 600 continues in block 606 with compressing, by the service technician, the first gasket 166. In some embodiments, the first gasket 166 is compressed in the first indentation 190 between the adaptor 152 and the inlet coupling flange portion 120 so that the adaptor 152 contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120. In other embodiments, the first gasket 166 is compressed between the adaptor 152 and the inlet curved portion 122 so that the adaptor 152 contacts the inlet coupling flange portion 120. In some embodiments, the first gasket 166 is compressed between the coupling flange portion 120 and the dimple defined by the first base surface 186.

[0067] The installation process 600 continues in block 608 with compressing, by the service technician, the second gasket 168. In some embodiments, the second gasket 168 is compressed in the second indentation 202 between the adaptor 152 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 so that the adaptor 152 contacts the outlet coupling flange portion 136. In other embodiments, the second gasket 168 is compressed between the adaptor 152 and the outlet curved portion 138 so that the adaptor 152 contacts the outlet coupling flange portion 136. In some embodiments, the first gasket 166 is compressed between the coupling flange portion 136 dimple defined by the second base surface 200.

[0068] In some embodiments, the installation process 600 includes, before step 604, placing the clamp 170 over the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 such that the inlet coupling flange portion 120 is disposed between the first clamp flangeportion 172 and the adaptor 152, and the outlet coupling flange portion 136 is disposed between the second clamp flange portion 174 and the adaptor 152.IV. Example Method of Replacing the Aftertreatment Component Cartridge|0069] Figure 7 illustrates a replacement process 700 (e.g., method, etc.) for replacing an aftertreatment component cartridge 140 of the aftertreatment system 100 that has already been installed (e.g., through the installation process 600, etc.). The replacement process 700 may be performed by a service technician.[0070| The replacement process 700 begins in block 702 with separating, by a service technician, a clamp 170 from the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the outlet coupling flange portion 136. Specifically, the first clamp flange portion 172 is separated from the inlet coupling flange portion 120 and the second clamp flange portion 174 is separated from the outlet coupling flange portion 136.[00711 The replacement process 700 continues in block 704 with removing, by the service technician, the aftertreatment component housing 142 from the inlet body 106 and the outlet body 128.[0072[ In some embodiments, the replacement process 700 continues in block 706 with separating, by the service technician, the first gasket 166 from the adaptor 152. In such embodiments, the first gasket 166 may be re-used with a replacement aftertreatment component cartridge 140. Similarly, in some embodiments, the replacement process 700 continues in block 708 with separating, by the service technician, the second gasket 168 from the adaptor 152. In such embodiments, the second gasket 168 may be re-used with a replacement aftertreatment component cartridge 140.|0073] The replacement process 700 continues in block 710 with removing, by the service technician, a used aftertreatment component cartridge 140. The replacement process 700 may be completed in block 712 by installing, by the service technician, a new aftertreatment component cartridge 140. This installation may be completed according to the installation process 600, as illustrated in Figure 6.V. Configuration of Example Embodiments

[0074] While this specification contains many specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of what may be claimed but rather as descriptions of features specific to particular implementations. Certain features described in this specification in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0075] As utilized herein, the terms “substantially,” “generally,” “approximately,” and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the appended claims.

[0076] The term “coupled” and the like, as used herein, mean the joining of two components directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two components or the two components and any additional intermediate components being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another, with the two components, or with the two components and any additional intermediate components being attached to one another.

[0077] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the various systems shown in the various example implementations is illustrative only and not restrictive incharacter. All changes and modifications that come within the spirit and / or scope of the described implementations are desired to be protected. It should be understood that some features may not be necessary, and implementations lacking the various features may be contemplated as within the scope of the disclosure, the scope being defined by the claims that follow. When the language “a portion” is used, the item can include a portion and / or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.

[0078] Also, the term “or” is used, in the context of a list of elements, in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, Z, X and Y, X and Z, Y and Z, or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated.[0079| Original reference numerals used in the specification may differ from those used in the claims for clarity purposes. For example, the fourth wall 206 may be referred to as a first wall in the claims, the fifth wall 208 may be referred to as a second wall in the claims, the sixth wall 210 may be referred to as a third wall in the claims, the third wall 198 may be referred to as a first wall in the claims, and the fourth wall 206 may be referred to as a second wall in the claims.[0080| Additionally, the use of ranges of values (e.g., W1 to W2, etc.) herein are inclusive of their maximum values and minimum values (e.g., W1 to W2 includes W1 and includes W2, etc.), unless otherwise indicated. Furthermore, a range of values (e.g., W1 to W2, etc.) does not necessarily require the inclusion of intermediate values within the range of values (e.g., W1 to W2 can include only W1 and W2, etc.), unless otherwise indicated.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. An aftertreatment system comprising: an inlet conduit assembly comprising an inlet body, the inlet body comprising an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the inlet body wall portion; an outlet conduit assembly that is downstream of the inlet conduit assembly and comprises an outlet body, the outlet body comprising an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the outlet body wall portion; and an aftertreatment component cartridge comprising: an aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor comprising: a first flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the inlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the outlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor body contacting the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion, the adaptor body comprising: a first base surface, a crown surface, a first indentation between the first base surface and the crown surface, and a first gasket comprising a portion disposed within the first indentation.

2. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein the first indentation comprises: a first wall contiguous with the first base surface; a second wall contiguous with the first wall; and a third wall contiguous with the crown surface and the second wall.

3. The aftertreatment system of claim 2, wherein: the first wall and the third wall are parallel to the first flange portion; and the second wall is parallel to a portion of the first base surface.

4. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein the adaptor body further comprises: a second base surface; a second indentation between the second base surface and the crown surface; and a second gasket comprising a portion disposed within the second indentation.

5. The aftertreatment system of claim 4, wherein the second indentation comprises: a first wall contiguous with the second base surface; a second wall contiguous with the first wall; and a third wall contiguous with the crown surface and the second wall.

6. The aftertreatment system of claim 5, wherein: the first wall and the third wall are parallel to the second flange portion; and the second wall is parallel to a portion of the second base surface.

7. The aftertreatment system of claim 4, wherein: a cross-section of the adaptor is solid between the first indentation and the second indentation; and the adaptor is made of metal.

8. The aftertreatment system of claim 4, further comprising a clamp that is configured to secure the aftertreatment component housing, the clamp comprising: a first clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the inlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the inlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface and the first base surface; and a second clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the outlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the outlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface and the second base surface.

9. The aftertreatment system of claim 4, wherein the second indentation comprises: a first wall contiguous with the second base surface; and a second wall contiguous with the crown surface and the first wall.

10. The aftertreatment system of claim 9, wherein: the first wall is parallel to the second flange portion; and the second wall is perpendicular to the second flange portion.

11. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein: the inlet coupling flange portion extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface; and the outlet coupling flange portion extends along and contacts a portion of the crown surface.

12. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, further comprising: a clamp that is configured to secure the aftertreatment component housing, the clamp comprising: a first clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the inlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the inlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface, and a second clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the outlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the outlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface.

13. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein the aftertreatment component housing comprises an aftertreatment system component.

14. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein: the inlet body further comprises an inlet curved portion contiguous with the inlet body wall portion and the inlet coupling flange portion; andthe outlet body further comprises an outlet curved portion contiguous with the outlet body wall portion and the outlet coupling flange portion.

15. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein the first indentation comprises: a first wall contiguous with the first base surface; and a second wall contiguous with the crown surface and the first wall.

16. The aftertreatment system of claim 15, wherein: the first wall is parallel to the first flange portion; and the second wall is perpendicular to the first flange portion.

17. The aftertreatment system of claim 1, wherein: the inlet body further comprises an inlet straight portion contiguous with the inlet body wall portion and the inlet coupling flange portion; and the inlet straight portion is parallel with the first flange portion.

18. A method for installing an aftertreatment component cartridge in an aftertreatment system having an inlet conduit assembly, an outlet conduit assembly, a clamp including a first clamp flange portion and a second clamp flange portion, the inlet conduit assembly including an inlet body with an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion, the outlet conduit assembly including an outlet body with an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion, the aftertreatment component cartridge including an aftertreatment component housing and an adaptor with a first flange portion and a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing, the method comprising: inserting the aftertreatment component housing into the inlet body and outlet body such that the first flange portion is disposed between the aftertreatment component housing and the inlet body wall portion, and the second flange portion is disposed between the aftertreatment component housing and the outlet body wall portion; bringing into confronting relation, the adaptor with the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion;compressing a first gasket in a first indentation between the adaptor and the inlet coupling flange portion so that the adaptor contacts the inlet coupling flange portion; and compressing a second gasket in a second indentation between the adaptor and the outlet coupling flange portion so that the adaptor contacts the outlet coupling flange portion.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: before bringing into confronting relation the adaptor with the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion, and before compressing the first gasket and the second gasket, inserting the first gasket into the first indentation, and inserting the second gasket into the second indentation.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising: placing the clamp over the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion such that the inlet coupling flange portion is disposed between the first clamp flange portion and the adaptor, and the outlet coupling flange portion is disposed between the second clamp flange portion and the adaptor.

21. An aftertreatment system comprising: an inlet conduit assembly comprising an inlet body, the inlet body comprising an inlet body wall portion and an inlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the inlet body wall portion; an outlet conduit assembly that is downstream of the inlet conduit assembly and comprises an outlet body, the outlet body comprising an outlet body wall portion and an outlet coupling flange portion that is flared outwardly from the outlet body wall portion; and an aftertreatment component cartridge comprising: an aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor comprising: a first flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the inlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, the first flange portion defining a first stopper,a second flange portion coupled to the aftertreatment component housing and disposed between the outlet body wall portion and the aftertreatment component housing, and an adaptor body contacting the inlet coupling flange portion and the outlet coupling flange portion, the adaptor body comprising: a crown surface, a first base surface extending between the first stopper and the crown surface, and a first gasket disposed on the first base surface.

22. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein the first stopper is defined by a curvature in the first flange portion.

23. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein: the second flange portion defines a second stopper; and the adaptor body further comprises: a second base surface extending between the second stopper and the crown surface, and a second gasket disposed on the second base surface.

24. The aftertreatment system of claim 23, wherein the first stopper is defined by a curvature in the first flange portion and the second stopper is defined by a curvature in the second flange portion.

25. The aftertreatment system of claim 23, further comprising: a clamp that is configured to secure the aftertreatment component housing, the clamp comprising: a first clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the inlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the inlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface and the first base surface, anda second clamp flange portion that is configured to compress the outlet coupling flange portion towards the adaptor body, the outlet coupling flange portion contacting the crown surface and the second base surface.

26. The aftertreatment system of claim 23, wherein the first base surface defines a first dimple configured to receive the first gasket and the second base surface defines a second dimple configured to receive the second gasket.

27. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein in an uncompressed state, the first gasket defines a circular cross-section.

28. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein the aftertreatment component housing comprises an aftertreatment system component.

29. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein: the inlet body further comprises an inlet curved portion contiguous with the inlet body wall portion and the inlet coupling flange portion; and the outlet body further comprises an outlet curved portion contiguous with the outlet body wall portion and the outlet coupling flange portion.

30. The aftertreatment system of claim 21, wherein the first base surface defines a dimple configured to receive the first gasket.

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