Patent ID: 7984778
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A machine comprising: a body forming an engine compartment, the body further including a hood, said hood being adapted to be selectively moved between a closed position wherein the hood substantially covers the engine compartment and an open position wherein the hood substantially does not cover the engine compartment, an engine disposed at least partially within said engine compartment, said engine including a cooling package having at least one air intake, at least one fluid tank at least partially disposed within said engine compartment, the cooling package not including the fluid tank, said fluid tank at least partially surrounding the air intake, and a compliant surface coupled to at least one of said fluid tank and said hood, said compliant surface substantially sealing against both the fluid tank and the hood when the hood is in the closed position, said compliant surface substantially inhibiting air from within the engine compartment from being drawn into the air intake.