Automobile over-bulkhead air intake system

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Shriver, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

With means to guide and/or control combustion air for power...

Reexamination Certificate

active

10887851

ABSTRACT:
An automobile air intake system is provided that channels air from outside the automobile engine compartment to the engine. The automobile air intake system according to an embodiment of the invention includes an intake enclosure coupled to a bulkhead across the front of the engine compartment. The automobile grille, radiator, and a front portion of the hood in front of the bulkhead form a flow channel to an intake port of the intake enclosure. Aspects of the invention include a screen extending from the bulkhead to the grille for inhibiting the flow of water and particles through the flow channel. Other aspects provide an alternative air path for channeling air from the engine compartment to the intake enclosure.

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