JP4326773B2 - Retaining material for catalytic converter - Google Patents

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JP4326773B2
JP4326773B2 JP2002285940A JP2002285940A JP4326773B2 JP 4326773 B2 JP4326773 B2 JP 4326773B2 JP 2002285940 A JP2002285940 A JP 2002285940A JP 2002285940 A JP2002285940 A JP 2002285940A JP 4326773 B2 JP4326773 B2 JP 4326773B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、例えば自動車等の排気ガス浄化用触媒コンバーターに用いられる触媒担体をケーシング内に保持するための触媒コンバーター用保持材(以下、「保持材」とも言う)に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
自動車等の車両には、周知の如く、そのエンジンの排気ガス中に含まれる一酸化炭素、炭化水素、窒素酸化物等の有害成分を除去するために、排気ガス浄化用触媒コンバーターが積載されている。このような触媒コンバーターは、一般に、図1に断面図にて示されるように、筒状に形成された触媒担体1と、触媒担体1を収容する金属製のケーシング2と、触媒担体1に装着されて触媒担体1とケーシング2との間隙に介装される保持材3とから構成されている。
【0003】
触媒担体1としては、例えばコージェライト等かならなる円筒状のハニカム状成形体に貴金属触媒等が担持されたものが一般的であるため、触媒担体1とケーシング2との間隙に介装される保持材3には、自動車の走行中に振動等によって触媒担体1がケーシング2に衝突して破損しないように触媒担体1を安全に保持する機能と、触媒担体1とケーシング2との間隙から未浄化の排気ガスが漏れないようにシールする機能とを兼ね備えることが必要とされている。そこで、従来では、アルミナ繊維やムライト繊維、あるいはその他のセラミック繊維を所定厚でマット状に集成した保持材(例えば、特許文献1参照)、あるいはこのマット状保持材を円筒状に成形した保持材が主流であった(例えば、特許文献2参照)。
【特許文献1】
特開2000−66331号公報
【特許文献2】
特開平10−141052号公報
【0004】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
上記保持材3において、円筒状に成形された保持材は、触媒担体1に直接巻装できるため、触媒コンバーターの製造を容易するという利点を有している。しかし、保持材3は、装着後における触媒担体1とのズレを防止するために、その内径は触媒担体1の外径と等しい、もしくは若干小さく設定されており、触媒担体1への装着に際して、保持材3を拡径しながら触媒担体1に被嵌している。この巻装作業は、手作業で行われており、かなりの労力を要している。また、巻装に際して、触媒担体1の円周端部を破損することもある。
【0005】
従って、本発明の目的は、触媒担体への巻装作業を容易にし、かつ巻装状態で触媒担体との間で高い密着性が得られる触媒コンバーター用保持材を提供することにある。
【0006】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明者等は、上記の目的を達成するために検討を重ねた結果、無機繊維を円筒状に成形してなる保持材において、その内径を触媒担体の外径との間で所定範囲に規定するか、一方の開口部にスリットを形成するか、もしくは一方の開口部の内径を触媒担体の外径より小さく、かつ他方の開口部の内径を触媒担体の外径より大きく設定することにより、保持材の触媒担体への装着を容易かつ確実に行うことができ、更には触媒担体の保持力も良好に維持することができることを見出し、本発明を完成するに至った。
【0007】
即ち、本発明は、上記目的を達成するために、下記に示す第1、第2の触媒コンバーター用保持材(以下、「保持材」とも言う)を提供する。
)円柱形の触媒担体と、該触媒担体を収容するケーシングと、前記触媒担体に装着されて前記触媒担体と前記ケーシングとの間隙に介装される保持材とから構成される触媒コンバーターにおける前記保持材であって、無機繊維を有機バインダーにより円筒状に成形してなり、かつ内径が前記触媒担体の外径より小さく設定されているとともに、一方の開口部に全長の20〜30%の長さでスリットが形成されていることを特徴とする、第の触媒コンバーター用保持材。
)円柱形の触媒担体と、該触媒担体を収容するケーシングと、前記触媒担体に装着されて前記触媒担体と前記ケーシングとの間隙に介装される保持材とから構成される触媒コンバーターにおける前記保持材であって、無機繊維を有機バインダーにより円筒状に成形してなり、かつ一方の開口部の内径が前記触媒担体の外径より小さく、他方の開口部の内径が前記触媒担体の外径より大きく設定されていることを特徴とする、第の触媒コンバーター用保持材。
【0008】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明に関して図面を参照して詳細に説明する。
【0009】
(第1の触媒コンバーター用保持材)
図2に斜視図にて示すように、第1の触媒コンバーター用保持材3は、円筒状で、一方の開口部にスリット30を形成したものである。
【0010】
スリット30は、スリット30が形成された開口部を通じて触媒担体の挿入を容易にするためのものである。従って、この目的に合致している限りにおいてスリット30の本数や切り込み長さを適宜選択することができるが、図示されるように、等間隔で3〜4箇所に、全長の20〜30%の切り込み長さで形成するのが適当である。
【0011】
保持材3は無機繊維を主成分とし、これを有機バインダーで円筒形に成形して得られる。無機繊維としては、従来から保持材に用いられている種々の無機繊維を用いることができる。例えば、アルミナ繊維、ムライト繊維、あるいはその他のセラミック繊維等を適宜使用できる。より具体的には、アルミナ繊維としては、例えばAlが90重量%以上(残りはSiO分)であって、かつX線的には低結晶化度のものが好ましく、また、その平均繊維径が2〜7μm、ウットボリューム400〜1000cc/5gが好ましい。ムライト繊維としては、例えばAl分/SiO分重量比が72/28〜80/20程度のムライト組成であって、かつX線的には低結晶化度のものが好ましく、また、その平均繊維径が3〜7μm、ウエットボリューム400〜1000cc/5gが好ましい。
【0012】
尚、上記ウエットボリュームは、次の方法で算出される。
乾燥した繊維材料5gを少数点2桁以上の精度を有する秤で計量する。
計量した繊維材料を500gのガラスビーカーに入れる。
(2)のガラスビーカーに温度20〜25℃の蒸留水を400cc程度入れ、攪拌機を用いて繊維材料を切断しないように慎重に攪拌し、分散させる。この分散は超音波洗浄機を使用してもよい。
(3)のガラスビーカーの中味を1000mlのメスシリンダーに移し、目盛で1000ccまで蒸留水を加える。
(4)のメスシリンダーの口を手等で塞ぎ、水が漏れないように注意しながら上下逆さまにして攪拌する。これを計10回繰り返す。
攪拌停止後、室温下で静置し、30分経過後の繊維沈降体積を目視で計測する。上記操作を3サンプルについて行い、その平均値を測定値とする
【0013】
その他のセラミック繊維としては、シリカアルミナ繊維やシリカ繊維を挙げることができるが、何れも従来から保持材に使用されているもので構わない。また、ガラス繊維やロックウール、生体溶解性繊維を配合してもよい。
【0014】
機バインダーとしてゴム類、水溶性有機高分子化合物、熱可塑性樹脂、熱硬化性樹脂、天然繊維(木綿、麻等)等を使用できる。具体的には、ゴム類の例としては、n−ブチルアクリレートとアクリロニトリルの共重合体、エチルアクリレートとアクリロニトリルの共重合体、ブタジエンとアクリロニトリルの共重合体、ブタジエンゴム等がある。水溶性有機高分子化合物の例としては、カルボキシメチルセルロース、ポリビニルアルコール等がある。熱可塑性樹脂の例としては、アクリル酸、アクリル酸エステル、アクリルアミド、アクリロニトリル、メタクリル酸、メタクリル酸エステル等の単独重合体および共重合体、アクリロニトリル・スチレン共重合体、アクリロニトリル・ブタジエン・スチレン共重合体等がある。熱硬化性樹脂としては、ビスフェノール型エポキシ樹脂、ノボラック型エポキシ樹脂等がある。
【0015】
また、成形方法としては、例えば、無機繊維と有機バインダーとを含む水性スラリーを、円筒状のメッシュ部材(例えば、円筒状金網)に保持させ、吸引脱水成形した後、乾燥すればよい。保持材3の厚さは、適用する触媒コンバーターのサイズや使用温度等に応じて適宜設定することができる。保持材3の密度は、100〜300kg/m3の範囲が好ましい。密度が100kg/m3より小さいと、厚さが厚くなり、ケーシング2への挿入時に保持材3がズレるといった問題が生じる。他方、密度が300kg/m3より大きいと、保持材3が硬くなりすぎ、バインダーとしての効果が大きく、初期の担体保持力が十分でなくなる。
【0018】
(第の触媒コンバーター用保持材)
に斜視図(A)及び断面図(B)にて示されるように、第の触媒コンバーター用保持材3は、外周面は同一径で、一方の開口部の内径Dが触媒担体の外径より小さく(以下、内径Dを「小径」という)、かつ他方の開口部の内径Dが触媒担体の外径より大きく(以下、内径Dを「大径」という)設定されている。ここで、保持材3の小径Dは、触媒担体を良好に保持するのに十分な面圧を得るために、次式の範囲であることが好ましい。
触媒担体の外径≧内径D≧触媒担体の外径×0.9
【0019】
一方、大径D2は触媒担体の外径よりも若干大きくする。好ましくは、保持材3と触媒担体とが緩やかに嵌合する程度に設定する。尚、内周面31は、その内径が小径D1と大径D2との間で連続的に変化するテーパ状に形成されてもよいし、所定の深さまでは大径D2のまま一定で、途中から小径D1へと連続的に変化するように形成されてもよい。
【0020】
この第の保持材3の構成材料は、上記した第1の保持材3と同様で構わない。また、成形方法については、内周面31の形状に合わせたテーパ状のメッシュ部材を用いて吸引脱水成形すればよい。
【0021】
上記の如く形成される第1の保持材3は、図1に示すように、従来と同様に触媒担体1に巻装されてケーシング2との間隙に介装される。
【0022】
【実施例】
以下、実施例及び比較例を挙げて本発明をさらに具体的に説明するが、本発明はこれにより何ら限定されるものではない。
【0023】
(実施例1)
繊維径約4μm、Al23分が96重量%(残りの主成分はSiO2分)で、ウエットボリューム800cc/5gのアルミナ繊維100重量部と、有機バインダー(アクリルエマルジョン)9重量部とを水に分散させて水性スラリーを調製した。そして、この水性スラリーを円筒状の金網を用いて吸引脱水成形した後乾燥し、内径108.5mm、厚さ8mm、長さ90mmの円筒状の成形体を得た。尚、密度は152kg/m3であった。そして、図2に示すように、成形体の一方の開口部に、等間隔で3箇所に、切り込み長さ20mmのスリットを形成し保持材とした。
【0024】
(実施例2)
保持材の内径を106mmとした以外は、実施例1と同様にして保持材を作製した。尚、密度は155kg/m3であった。
【0025】
(比較例1)
保持材の内径を100mmとし、スリットを形成しないこと以外は、実施例1と同様にして保持材を作製した。尚、密度は153kg/m3であった。
【0026】
(比較例2)
保持材の内径を112mmとし、スリットを形成しないこと以外は、実施例1と同様にして保持材を作製した。尚、密度は154kg/m3であった。
【0027】
(実施例3)
実施例1と同様の材料を用いて吸引脱水成形、乾燥し、図4に示すような小径D1を106mm、大径D2を112mmとするテーパ状の内周面を有する保持材を作製した。尚、密度は152kg/m3であった。
【0028】
(触媒担体の挿入性評価)
上記各保持材に、外径110mm、長さ95mmの円柱形ハニカム構造のコージェライト製触媒担体を挿入し、そのときの挿入作業の容易性を評価した。尚、実施例1及び実施例2についてはスリットが形成された側の開口部から、実施例3については大径側の開口部から触媒担体を挿入した。結果を表1に示す。
【0029】
(触媒担体の保持性評価)
上記各保持材を装着した触媒担体を、内径118mm、長さ110mmのステンレス製ケーシングに挿入して触媒コンバーターを作製した。そして、そのときの挿入作業の容易性から保持材の保持性を評価した。結果を表1に示す。
【0030】
(シール性評価)
上記各保持材を装着した触媒担体を、内径118mm、長さ110mmのステンレス製ケーシングに挿入して触媒コンバーターを作製し、電気炉中700℃で8時間焼成した。その後、触媒担体の通孔を合成樹脂で塞ぎ、触媒コンバーターの入口より加圧空気(3kgf/cm2)を流入し、出口側における空気の漏れ量(バイパス率)を測定した。結果を表1に示す。
【0031】
【表1】

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【0032】
表1から明らかなように、本発明に従う実施例では何れも、触媒担体の保持材への挿入が容易であり、ケーシングへの装着性も良好で、保持材のシール性にも優れる。これに対して、比較例1のようにスリットも無く、保持材の内径が触媒担体の外径より小さすぎると、触媒担体の保持材への挿入が不可能、もしくは保持材が裂けてしまう。逆に、比較例2のように保持材の内径が触媒担体の外径より大きすぎると、触媒担体の挿入は容易でも、ケーシングへの装着時に触媒担体と保持材とがズレるいった問題が起こる。
【0033】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように、本発明の保持材は、従来の保持材と同様にシール性能や触媒担体保持性能に優れるとともに、触媒コンバーターの製造工程において、触媒担体への装着が容易であり、かつ触媒担体と保持材との間に高い密着性が得られることから、触媒コンバーターの生産効率を大幅に向上できる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】 触媒コンバーターの構成を模式的に示す断面図である。
【図2】 本発明に係る第1の触媒コンバーター用保持材を示す斜視図である。
【図3】 本発明に係る第2の触媒コンバーター用保持材を示す斜視図(A)及び断面図(B)である。
【符号の説明】
1 触媒担体
2 ケーシング
3 保持材
30 スリット
31 内周面[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a catalyst converter holding material (hereinafter also referred to as “holding material”) for holding a catalyst carrier used in an exhaust gas purification catalytic converter of an automobile or the like in a casing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As is well known, vehicles such as automobiles are equipped with a catalytic converter for exhaust gas purification in order to remove harmful components such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas of the engine. Yes. Such a catalytic converter is generally attached to a catalyst carrier 1 formed in a cylindrical shape, a metal casing 2 for housing the catalyst carrier 1, and the catalyst carrier 1, as shown in a sectional view in FIG. 1. And a holding member 3 interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier 1 and the casing 2.
[0003]
As the catalyst carrier 1, for example, a noble metal catalyst or the like supported on a cylindrical honeycomb shaped body made of, for example, cordierite is generally used, so that the catalyst carrier 1 is interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier 1 and the casing 2. The holding material 3 has a function of safely holding the catalyst carrier 1 so that the catalyst carrier 1 does not collide with the casing 2 due to vibration or the like during driving of the automobile and is not damaged, and a gap between the catalyst carrier 1 and the casing 2. It is necessary to combine the function of sealing so that the exhaust gas for purification does not leak. Therefore, conventionally, a holding material in which alumina fibers, mullite fibers, or other ceramic fibers are assembled in a mat shape with a predetermined thickness (for example, refer to Patent Document 1), or a holding material obtained by forming this mat-like holding material into a cylindrical shape. Was the mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-66331 A [Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-141052
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the holding material 3, since the holding material formed in a cylindrical shape can be directly wound around the catalyst carrier 1, it has an advantage of facilitating the production of the catalytic converter. However, the inner diameter of the holding material 3 is set to be equal to or slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier 1 in order to prevent deviation from the catalyst carrier 1 after being mounted. The holding material 3 is fitted on the catalyst carrier 1 while expanding the diameter. This winding operation is performed manually and requires considerable labor. Further, the circumferential end portion of the catalyst carrier 1 may be damaged during winding.
[0005]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a holding material for a catalytic converter that facilitates the winding work around the catalyst carrier and that provides high adhesion to the catalyst carrier in the wound state.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
As a result of repeated studies to achieve the above-mentioned object, the inventors of the present invention specify the inner diameter of the holding material formed of inorganic fibers in a cylindrical shape within a predetermined range between the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier. Or by forming a slit in one opening, or setting the inner diameter of one opening smaller than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier and setting the inner diameter of the other opening larger than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier, It has been found that the holding material can be easily and reliably attached to the catalyst carrier, and that the holding force of the catalyst carrier can be maintained well, and the present invention has been completed.
[0007]
That is, the present invention provides the following first and second holding materials for a catalytic converter (hereinafter also referred to as “holding material”) in order to achieve the above object.
( 1 ) In a catalytic converter comprising a cylindrical catalyst carrier, a casing for housing the catalyst carrier, and a holding member mounted on the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the casing. The holding material is formed by forming an inorganic fiber into a cylindrical shape with an organic binder, and an inner diameter is set smaller than an outer diameter of the catalyst carrier, and 20 to 30% of the entire length is formed in one opening. A first holding material for a catalytic converter, wherein a slit is formed in length.
( 2 ) In a catalytic converter comprising a columnar catalyst carrier, a casing that houses the catalyst carrier, and a holding member that is attached to the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the casing. The holding material, wherein the inorganic fiber is formed into a cylindrical shape with an organic binder, and the inside diameter of one opening is smaller than the outside diameter of the catalyst carrier, and the inside diameter of the other opening is outside the catalyst carrier. A holding material for a second catalytic converter, wherein the holding material is set larger than the diameter.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0009]
(First catalytic converter holding material)
As shown in a perspective view of FIG. 2, the first catalytic converter holding member 3 is cylindrical and has a slit 30 formed in one opening.
[0010]
The slit 30 is for facilitating insertion of the catalyst carrier through the opening in which the slit 30 is formed. Therefore, as long as this purpose is met, the number of slits 30 and the cutting length can be selected as appropriate. However, as shown in the drawing, at 3 to 4 locations at equal intervals, 20 to 30% of the total length. It is appropriate to form with the cut length.
[0011]
The holding material 3 contains inorganic fiber as a main component, and is obtained by forming this into a cylindrical shape with an organic binder. As the inorganic fiber, various inorganic fibers conventionally used for holding materials can be used. For example, alumina fibers, mullite fibers, or other ceramic fibers can be used as appropriate. More specifically, as the alumina fiber, for example, Al 2 O 3 is preferably 90% by weight or more (the remainder is SiO 2 minutes), and X-ray is preferably low crystallinity, the average fiber diameter of 2-7 [mu] m, preferably c or falling edge of-site volume 400~1000cc / 5g. As the mullite fiber, for example, a mullite composition having an Al 2 O 3 minute / SiO 2 minute weight ratio of about 72/28 to 80/20 and having a low crystallinity in terms of X-ray is preferable. The average fiber diameter is preferably 3 to 7 μm and the wet volume is 400 to 1000 cc / 5 g.
[0012]
The wet volume is calculated by the following method.
5 g of the dried fiber material is weighed with a scale having an accuracy of two decimal places or more.
Place the weighed fiber material into a 500 g glass beaker.
About 400 cc of distilled water having a temperature of 20 to 25 ° C. is placed in the glass beaker of (2), and carefully stirred and dispersed using a stirrer so as not to cut the fiber material. An ultrasonic cleaner may be used for this dispersion.
Transfer the contents of the glass beaker of (3) to a 1000 ml graduated cylinder and add distilled water to a 1000 cc scale.
Close the mouth of the graduated cylinder of (4) with your hands, and stir it upside down taking care not to leak water. This is repeated a total of 10 times.
After stopping stirring, the mixture is allowed to stand at room temperature, and the fiber sedimentation volume after 30 minutes has been visually measured. The above operation is performed on three samples, and the average value is taken as the measured value.
Examples of other ceramic fibers include silica-alumina fibers and silica fibers, but any of them may be those conventionally used for holding materials. Moreover, you may mix | blend glass fiber, rock wool, and a biosoluble fiber.
[0014]
Rubbers as organic binder, a water-soluble organic polymer compounds, thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, natural fibers (cotton, hemp, etc.) and the like can be used. Specifically, examples of rubbers include a copolymer of n-butyl acrylate and acrylonitrile, a copolymer of ethyl acrylate and acrylonitrile, a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile, and butadiene rubber. Examples of the water-soluble organic polymer compound include carboxymethyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol. Examples of thermoplastic resins include homopolymers and copolymers such as acrylic acid, acrylic ester, acrylamide, acrylonitrile, methacrylic acid, methacrylic ester, acrylonitrile / styrene copolymer, acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene copolymer Etc. Examples of the thermosetting resin include a bisphenol type epoxy resin and a novolac type epoxy resin.
[0015]
Moreover, as a shaping | molding method, what is necessary is just to dry, after hold | maintaining the aqueous slurry containing an inorganic fiber and an organic binder to a cylindrical mesh member (for example, cylindrical metal net), carrying out suction dehydration shaping | molding. The thickness of the holding material 3 can be appropriately set according to the size of the catalytic converter to be applied, the operating temperature, and the like. The density of the holding material 3 is preferably in the range of 100 to 300 kg / m 3 . When the density is less than 100 kg / m 3 , the thickness becomes thick, and there arises a problem that the holding material 3 is displaced when inserted into the casing 2. On the other hand, if the density is higher than 300 kg / m 3 , the holding material 3 becomes too hard, the effect as a binder is great, and the initial carrier holding force becomes insufficient.
[0018]
( Second catalytic converter holding material)
As shown in the perspective view (A) and the cross-sectional view (B) in FIG. 3 , the second catalytic converter holding material 3 has the same outer diameter and the inner diameter D1 of one opening is a catalyst carrier. of smaller than the outer diameter (hereinafter, the inner diameter D 1 of "small"), and the inner diameter D 2 of the other opening is larger than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier (hereinafter, the inner diameter D 2 as "large") is set ing. Here, a small diameter D 1 of the holding material 3, in order to obtain a sufficient surface pressure to satisfactorily hold the catalyst carrier is preferably in the range of the following equation.
Catalyst carrier outer diameter ≧ inner diameter D 1 ≧ catalyst carrier outer diameter × 0.9
[0019]
On the other hand, the large diameter D 2 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier. Preferably, it is set to such an extent that the holding material 3 and the catalyst carrier are gently fitted. The inner peripheral surface 31 may be formed in a tapered shape whose inner diameter continuously changes between the small diameter D 1 and the large diameter D 2 , or the large diameter D 2 remains constant at a predetermined depth. in may be formed so as to continuously change from the middle to the smaller diameter D 1.
[0020]
The constituent material of the second holding material 3 may be the same as that of the first holding material 3 described above. As for the molding method, suction dehydration molding may be performed using a tapered mesh member matched to the shape of the inner peripheral surface 31.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the first and second holding members 3 formed as described above are wound around the catalyst carrier 1 and interposed in the gap with the casing 2 as in the prior art.
[0022]
【Example】
EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although an Example and a comparative example are given and this invention is demonstrated further more concretely, this invention is not limited at all by this.
[0023]
Example 1
A fiber diameter of about 4 μm, Al 2 O 3 content of 96% by weight (the remaining main component is SiO 2 component), 100 parts by weight of alumina fiber with a wet volume of 800 cc / 5 g, and 9 parts by weight of an organic binder (acrylic emulsion). An aqueous slurry was prepared by dispersing in water. This aqueous slurry was subjected to suction dehydration molding using a cylindrical wire mesh and then dried to obtain a cylindrical molded body having an inner diameter of 108.5 mm, a thickness of 8 mm, and a length of 90 mm. The density was 152 kg / m 3 . Then, as shown in FIG. 2, slits having a cut length of 20 mm were formed at three locations at equal intervals in one opening of the molded body to obtain a holding material.
[0024]
(Example 2)
A holding material was produced in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the inner diameter of the holding material was 106 mm. The density was 155 kg / m 3 .
[0025]
(Comparative Example 1)
A holding material was produced in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the inner diameter of the holding material was 100 mm and no slit was formed. The density was 153 kg / m 3 .
[0026]
(Comparative Example 2)
A holding material was produced in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the inner diameter of the holding material was 112 mm and no slit was formed. The density was 154 kg / m 3 .
[0027]
(Example 3)
Using the same material as in Example 1, suction dehydration molding and drying were performed, and a holding material having a tapered inner peripheral surface having a small diameter D 1 of 106 mm and a large diameter D 2 of 112 mm as shown in FIG. 4 was produced. . The density was 152 kg / m 3 .
[0028]
(Evaluation of insertability of catalyst support)
A cordierite catalyst carrier having a cylindrical honeycomb structure with an outer diameter of 110 mm and a length of 95 mm was inserted into each of the holding materials, and the ease of insertion at that time was evaluated. In Example 1 and Example 2, the catalyst carrier was inserted from the opening on the side where the slit was formed, and in Example 3, the catalyst carrier was inserted from the opening on the large diameter side. The results are shown in Table 1.
[0029]
(Evaluation of catalyst carrier retention)
The catalyst carrier equipped with the above holding materials was inserted into a stainless steel casing having an inner diameter of 118 mm and a length of 110 mm to produce a catalytic converter. And the holding property of the holding material was evaluated from the ease of the insertion operation at that time. The results are shown in Table 1.
[0030]
(Sealability evaluation)
The catalyst carrier equipped with each of the above holding materials was inserted into a stainless steel casing having an inner diameter of 118 mm and a length of 110 mm to produce a catalytic converter, and calcined at 700 ° C. for 8 hours in an electric furnace. Thereafter, the through hole of the catalyst carrier was closed with synthetic resin, pressurized air (3 kgf / cm 2) was introduced from the inlet of the catalytic converter, and the amount of air leakage (bypass rate) on the outlet side was measured. The results are shown in Table 1.
[0031]
[Table 1]
Figure 0004326773
[0032]
As is clear from Table 1, in all of the examples according to the present invention, the catalyst carrier can be easily inserted into the holding material, the mounting property to the casing is good, and the sealing property of the holding material is excellent. On the other hand, when there is no slit as in Comparative Example 1 and the inner diameter of the holding material is too smaller than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier, the catalyst carrier cannot be inserted into the holding material or the holding material is torn. On the contrary, when the inner diameter of the holding material is too larger than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier as in Comparative Example 2, there is a problem that the catalyst carrier and the holding material are misaligned when mounted on the casing even though the catalyst carrier can be easily inserted. .
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the holding material of the present invention is excellent in sealing performance and catalyst carrier holding performance like the conventional holding material, and can be easily mounted on the catalyst carrier in the manufacturing process of the catalytic converter, and the catalyst. Since high adhesion is obtained between the carrier and the holding material, the production efficiency of the catalytic converter can be greatly improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of a catalytic converter.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first catalytic converter holding material according to the present invention.
[3] The present invention perspective view of a second catalytic converter for holding material according to (A) and a sectional view (B) Ru der.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Catalyst support | carrier 2 Casing 3 Holding material 30 Slit 31 Inner peripheral surface

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円柱形の触媒担体と、該触媒担体を収容するケーシングと、前記触媒担体に装着されて前記触媒担体と前記ケーシングとの間隙に介装される保持材とから構成される触媒コンバーターにおける前記保持材であって、無機繊維を有機バインダーにより円筒状に成形してなり、かつ内径が前記触媒担体の外径より小さく設定されているとともに、一方の開口部に全長の20〜30%の長さでスリットが形成されていることを特徴とする触媒コンバーター用保持材。  The holding material in a catalytic converter comprising a cylindrical catalyst carrier, a casing for housing the catalyst carrier, and a holding material mounted on the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the casing The inorganic fiber is formed into a cylindrical shape with an organic binder, the inner diameter is set smaller than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier, and one opening has a length of 20 to 30% of the total length. A holding material for a catalytic converter, wherein a slit is formed. 円柱形の触媒担体と、該触媒担体を収容するケーシングと、前記触媒担体に装着されて前記触媒担体と前記ケーシングとの間隙に介装される保持材とから構成される触媒コンバーターにおける前記保持材であって、無機繊維を有機バインダーにより円筒状に成形してなり、かつ一方の開口部の内径が前記触媒担体の外径より小さく、他方の開口部の内径が前記触媒担体の外径より大きく設定されていることを特徴とする触媒コンバーター用保持材。  The holding material in a catalytic converter comprising a cylindrical catalyst carrier, a casing for housing the catalyst carrier, and a holding material mounted on the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the casing The inorganic fiber is formed into a cylindrical shape with an organic binder, and the inner diameter of one opening is smaller than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier, and the inner diameter of the other opening is larger than the outer diameter of the catalyst carrier. A holding material for a catalytic converter, characterized by being set.
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