Intake assembly having Helmholtz resonators
US7497196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B33/38
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intake assembly operable to communicate intake air to an internal combustion engine is provided. The intake assembly includes an inlet adapter defining a flow conduit through which the intake air may pass and an intake manifold. The inlet adapter is removably mounted with respect to the intake manifold. At least one resonance chamber is defined by at least one of the inlet adapter and the intake manifold. A gasket member is operable to substantially seal the inlet adapter with respect to the intake manifold. The gasket member defines at least one tuner neck operable to provide communication between the at least one resonance chamber and the flow conduit to form at least one Helmholtz resonator.
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