Spark Catcher for a Muffler

Abstract

This invention relates to a spark catcher arrangement for a muffler comprising a muffler shell ( 10 ) and an exhaust outlet cover ( 12 ) that are fixed to one another in such a manner that a pocket is created between the muffler shell and the exhaust outlet cover. A spark catcher net ( 21 ) is inserted in the pocket and said net is kept in the pocket by means of a snap fastening means

1 . Spark catcher arrangement for a muffler comprising a muffler shell ( 10 ) and an exhaust outlet cover ( 12 ) that are fixed to one another in such a manner that a pocket is created between the muffler shell and the exhaust outlet cover said pocket receiving a spark catcher net ( 21 ) characterized in that said net is kept in the pocket by means of a snap fastening means ( 20 , 23 ).  
   
   
       2 . Spark catcher arrangement according to  claim 1  characterized in that the net ( 21 ) is connected to a sheet metal handle ( 22 ) that is provided with a resilient tongue ( 23 ) arranged to interact with an opening ( 20 ) of the exhaust outlet cover ( 12 ).  
   
   
       3 . Spark catcher arrangement according to  claim 1  or  2  characterized in that the exhaust outlet cover ( 12 ) comprises a plate shaped part ( 13 ) having a hood shaped portion ( 17 ) with an outlet for exhaust gases.  
   
   
       4 . Spark catcher arrangement according to  claim 3  characterized in that the plate shaped part ( 13 ) is provided with a collar portion ( 19 ) arranged to receive at least a part of the handle ( 22 ).  
   
   
       5 . Spark catcher arrangement according to  claim 4  characterized in that the collar portion ( 19 ) is provided with the opening ( 20 ) for said tongue ( 23 ).  
   
   
       6 . Spark catcher arrangement according to  claim 2  characterized in that the net ( 21 ) is welded to the handle ( 22 ).