Tethered air intake snorkel
US10393076B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/10327
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tethered air intake snorkel for a vehicle includes a snorkel head comprising a head sidewall defining a head air conduit, an air intake comprising an intake opening into the head air conduit on an intake end, and a head attachment flange; a snorkel body comprising a body sidewall defining a body air conduit, an outer attachment flange configured for mating engagement with and attachment to the head attachment flange on an outer end, and an inner attachment flange on an inner end; and a flexible tether that extends between a head attachment end and a body attachment end and is configured to tether the snorkel head to the snorkel body, the head attachment end configured for disposition within the head air conduit and attachment to the head sidewall, the body attachment end configured for disposition within the body air conduit and attachment to the body sidewall.
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