Installation structure of intake manifold
US7124727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/10321
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an intake manifold 3 having a plurality of branch tubes 4, 4 arranged over the top surface of a cylinder head 1 in a state were a flange 7 provided at downstream-side ends of the branch tubes 4, 4 is fixed to a lateral surface of the cylinder head 1, and having a plenum chamber portion 5 provided at upstream-side ends of the branch tubes 4, 4, a retainer 10 is provided on the lateral surface of the cylinder head 1 and projecting outward therefrom, and an engaging recess 9 is provided in the lower portion of the flange 7 in order to engage with the retainer 10. Further, in the plenum chamber portion 5 of the intake manifold 3, flat portions 8, 8 are formed and are permitted to be provisionally placed on and fixed in position relative to the top surface of a rocker cover 2.
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