Internal-combustion engines – Intake manifold – For in-line engine
Patent
1996-10-04
1998-02-03
Okonsky, David A.
Internal-combustion engines
Intake manifold
For in-line engine
123469, F02M 3510
Patent
active
057133239
ABSTRACT:
An integrated air/fuel induction system for a multicylinder internal combustion engine includes an intake manifold assembly having an airbox for providing a source of intake air for consumption by the engine. The intake manifold assembly also includes an air plenum communicating with the airbox. A plurality of intake runners is integrally formed, at least partially, within the airbox, for directing intake air flowing from the plenum into each cylinder of the engine. The airbox thereby encapsulates and utilizes the volume of space surrounding the intake runners. The integrated air/fuel induction system also includes a fuel rail removably latched to the manifold assembly. A biasing member is provided to compensate for any slack between the fuel rail and the manifold assembly. In addition, rotational and axial locators are provided so as to position the fuel rail relative to the engine.
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Gaskin Phillip Michael
Hameedi Kristi Marie
Horvath Anthony
Panasuk Gerard Nicholas
Sorensen John Christian
Ferraro Neil P.
Ford Motor Company
Okonsky David A.
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