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US 2017/0001579 A1Published application
Engine hood
AssigneeKabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
InventorsZenzo YAMAGUCHI, Ichiro YAMAGIWA
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Abstract
Provided is an engine hood comprising: an outer panel that constitutes an outer part of the engine hood; and an inner panel that constitutes an inner part of the engine hood and that is joined to the outer panel such that a space is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel. A porous section that comprises a plurality of through holes is provided to the inner panel. An external air intake hole that guides external air into the space is provided to the engine hood.
Claims14
An engine hood covering an engine room provided at a front portion of a vehicle, comprising:
- an outer panel forming an outer portion of the engine hood;
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- an inner panel joined to the outer panel such that a space is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel and forming an inner portion of the engine hood,
- wherein the inner panel includes a porous portion provided with a plurality of through-holes, and
- the engine hood is provided with an external air intake hole through which external air is introduced into the space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.