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Air induction system for internal-combustion engine

US5704326A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a compact air induction system for an internal-combustion engine in which an air inlet section, a collection section and the intake port section for a plurality of cylinders of the internal-combustion engine are formed adjacent to each other and connected directly or through a partition wall. A control unit for controlling the engine is mounted in the passage at the downstream of the air inlet section.

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