Patent ID: 6708677
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02M,Y02T

Abstract:
An integrated intake manifold assembly for an internal combustion engine, comprising:a) an intake manifold attachable to said engine for providing combustion air thereto; b) an inlet valve assembly having a valve body formed in said intake manifold for regulating flow of air into said manifold; c) an exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly having a valve body formed in said intake manifold for regulating flow of recirculated exhaust gas into said engine, at least one of said inlet valve assembly and said exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly including a valve poppet; d) a camshaft rotatably disposed on said intake manifold and having at least one cam lobe engageable with said at least one valve poppet for controllably actuating said valve; and e) at least one finger follower pivotably disposed on said intake manifold and extending between said at least one cam lobe and said at least one valve poppet for actuating said at least one poppet in response to motion of said at least one cam lobe.