Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Heating of combustible mixture
Patent
1998-07-02
2000-09-19
Kamen, Noah P.
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Heating of combustible mixture
219206, F02G 500
Patent
active
061196657
ABSTRACT:
A modular intake heater for an internal combustion engine. The heater includes a first holder, a second holder, a heating element positioned between the first and second holders, and a retainer mechanism coupling the first holder to the second holder to retain the heating element therebetween. In alternative embodiments of the invention the retainer mechanism includes a clip mechanism and a grommet lockingly engaging a bolt disposed within passages defined by the first and second holders.
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Anderson Chadwick P.
Thimmesch Jan P.
Kamen Noah P.
Philips & Temro Industries Inc.
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