Patent ID: 8430083
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: F02B,F02M,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A mixing apparatus adapted to be disposed in an intake manifold of a combustion engine for mixing the flow of intake air and exhaust gas in a mixing chamber of the combustion engine, the mixing apparatus comprising: a housing including a bore formed therethrough extending between a first open end and a second open end, the housing including a plurality of apertures formed in a side wall thereof adjacent the first open end and including a retention member formed in the side wall thereof adjacent the second open end which is adapted to secure the mixing apparatus within the intake manifold; a flow deflector disposed in the bore of the housing and including a plurality of curved deflector surfaces formed therein which correspond in number to and are aligned with the plurality of apertures formed in the housing; and an end cap secured to the housing at the first open end thereof for closing the bore at the first open end.