Thermoplastic composite intake manifold
US7387099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49398
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine including a manifold base portion and a manifold cover portion. The manifold cover portion and base portion are each formed from a thermoplastic composite material. The base portion includes several runners which may be coupled to respective intake ports of an internal combustion head. The manifold base portion and the manifold cover portion may be selected from a group of differing parts to provide a manifold having desired application or performance characteristics.
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