Patent ID: 6098586
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B29C,B29L,F02M,F05C,Y10T

Abstract:
An induction module including an integrated intake manifold and air cleaner system for an internal combustion engine, said induction module comprising:a molded plastic intake manifold having upright walls;a plurality of said walls integrally molded with an upper portion of said intake manifold and upwardly extending about the perimeter of said intake manifold;a molded plastic cover piece detachably fit to upper edges of said upright walls to define an enclosed space within said walls wherein said cover piece includes a baffle portion extending downward from the inside of said cover piece and fit to an upper side of said intake manifold to subdivide said enclosed space into two compartments;said intake manifold including a plenum and a series of runners;a throttle body mounted to said plenum and disposed within said enclosed space;an air cleaner element mounted to said throttle body and also disposed within said enclosed space, said air cleaner element in one of said compartments.