Patent ID: 7150255
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: F02B,F02M

Abstract:
1. An engine, wherein an engine body including a crankcase includes a plurality of cylinder bores, and an intake plenum common to all of said cylinder bores is operatively attached to said engine body; wherein a plurality of electric parts are disposed around said intake plenum, said plurality of electric parts comprising a plurality of electromagnetic fuel injectors and a plurality of ignition coils; and said plurality of electric parts are covered with a unitary shield cover attached to said engine body in such a manner as to cover at least part of said intake plenum and in such a manner that an electrically conductive gasket is provided between the shield cover and the engine body, the electrically conductive gasket providing a direct electrical connection between the shield cover and the engine body, wherein the shield cover is provided in a size and shape sufficient to protectively cover all of said fuel injectors and ignition coils.