Flow turning vane assembly with integrated hydrocarbon adsorbent
US7641720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S95/901
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a flow turning vane assembly for use in a duct bend portion of a clean air duct of an air induction system for a vehicle engine. The flow turning vane assembly may have a vane support housing, and a hydrocarbon adsorbent vane mounted to the vane support housing. The hydrocarbon adsorbent vane has a curved shape complimentary to the duct bend portion and includes a hydrocarbon adsorbent layer.
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