Continuously variable runner length manifold
US5950587A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A continuously variable runner length manifold is provided for an internal combustion engine. The continuously variable runner length manifold includes a housing having an inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports defined by a plurality of stacked manifold sections. A plurality of runner members are rotatably mounted within the housing. The runner members include wall portions which combine with the housing to define a plurality of runners in communication with a plenum and a respective one of the outlet ports. The runners have a length which is continuously variable upon rotation of the runner members relative to the housing.
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