Air induction system having an intake manifold including a throttle body
AssigneeSiemens VDO Automotive Corporation
InventorPaul Desmond Daly
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Abstract
An air induction system for an internal combustion engine. The system includes an air cleaner having an air intake and an intake manifold for distributing air to cylinders of the engine. A throttle body installed in a neck portion of the manifold is also provided, wherein the throttle body serves to regulate a flow of air to the manifold. In addition, the system includes a hose for providing air from the air cleaner to the manifold and the throttle body, wherein the hose includes a first end which is affixed to both the throttle body and the manifold. The first end also includes sealing elements for sealing the throttle body and the manifold.
Claims20
An air induction system for an internal combustion engine, comprising:
- an air cleaner having an air intake;
- an intake manifold for distributing air to cylinders of said engine;
- a throttle body located in said manifold, wherein said throttle body regulates a flow of air to said manifold;
- and
- a hose for providing air from said air cleaner to said manifold and said throttle body, said hose having a first end affixed to both said throttle body and said manifold.
A method for assembling an air induction system for an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of:
- providing an air cleaner having an air intake;
- providing an intake manifold for distributing air to cylinders of said engine;
- installing a throttle body in said manifold, wherein said throttle body regulates a flow of air to said manifold;
- and
- providing a hose for supplying air from said air cleaner to said manifold and said throttle body;
- and
- affixing a first end of said hose to both said throttle body and said manifold.
An air induction system for an internal combustion engine. comprising:
- an air cleaner having an air intake;
- an intake manifold for distributing air to cylinders of said engine, said manifold having a manifold neck;
- a throttle body located in said manifold neck, wherein said throttle body regulates a flow of air to said manifold;
- a hose for providing air from said air cleaner to said manifold and said throttle body, said hose having a first end affixed to both said throttle body and said manifold neck;
- and
- sealing elements located on said first end for sealing said throttle body and said manifold neck.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.