Patent ID: 6763802
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02M,Y02T

Abstract:
An intake manifold valve system adapted for use with an internal combustion vehicle engine comprising:a valve housing defining an axis and including a first end and an opposite second end, said first end provided with an opening formed therein, said opening defining a first axial length; a valve shaft assembly disposed in said valve housing, said valve shaft assembly including a shaft having at least one valve provided thereon, said shaft including a first end and an opposite second end, said second end provided with an extended portion, said extended portion defining a second axial length which is greater than said first axial length of said opening whereby when said extended portion of said shaft is positioned in said opening, said extended portion is movable axially within said opening and at the same time is operative to operatively support said shaft relative to said valve housing; and a gasket assembly positioned with respect to said valve housing to selectively limit movement of said valve shaft assembly, wherein said gasket assembly includes a lug, wherein said lug is spaced apart from said shaft to selectively limit movement of said shaft of said valve shaft assembly, and wherein said lug of said gasket assembly defines a slot positioned approximately in a center portion of said lug; wherein said valve housing includes a generally flat surface and said generally flat surface supports said gasket assembly.