Patent ID: 6824582
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
An air induction system for an engine to receive intake air from a region generally surrounding the engine, remove contaminants from the intake air, and provide the intake air for delivery to the engine, the engine including a housing having an outer peripheral surface and a longitudinal axis, the system comprising:a filter formed of a filter media arranged in a generally annular shape for placement around a portion of the engine to receive intake air from said region generally surrounding the engine in a flow direction which is generally radially inward; and a filter mount engageable with the outer surface of the engine and configured for supporting the filter at an installed position wherein the filter is in spaced relation from the outer surface of the engine, the mount having an inner edge shaped and sized for sealingly engaging the engine and having an outer edge configured for sealingly engaging and supporting the filter; wherein said outer edge of the mount comprises an annular engagement surface facing generally radially outward and opposite said flow direction, such that the flow of intake air presses the filter against said outer edge for improved sealing.