Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Heating of combustible mixture
Patent
1997-09-10
1999-03-30
McMahon, Marguerite
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Heating of combustible mixture
123556, F02M 3100
Patent
active
058875751
ABSTRACT:
A heating device for use in an internal combustion engine for heating the air entering the cylinder head from the intake manifold. The heating device includes a frame having a body defining an air intake opening and a hanger extending from the body. The heating device further includes a first resistance ribbon and a terminal assembly coupled to the frame, electrically connected to the first resistance ribbon and electrically connectable with a power source. Finally, the heating device includes securing means for coupling the first resistance ribbon to the hanger in a vertical orientation.
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European search report, Application No. EP 96 11 9723 (based on the parent 08/582,747 of this application) dated Apr. 28, 1997.
Hemish Bradley A.
Thimmesch Jan P.
McMahon Marguerite
Phillips & Temro Industries Inc.
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