Patent ID: 8042514
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: F02D

Abstract:
1. An engine comprising: a first cylinder housing and a second cylinder housing arranged in a V-shape; a first intake conduit in fluid communication with the first cylinder housing; a second intake conduit in fluid communication with the second cylinder housing; a first valve associated with the first intake conduit and movable to selectively adjust restriction of the first intake conduit to passage of fluid; a first gear attached to the first valve; a second valve associated with the second intake conduit and movable to selectively adjust restriction of the second intake conduit to passage of fluid; a second gear attached to the second valve and engaged with the first gear such that the first gear and the second gear correspondingly rotate; and an actuation member engaged with at least one of the first gear and the second gear and configured to facilitate movement of each of the first valve and the second valve.