Patent ID: 6016781
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: F02B,F02M

Abstract:
A combination intake manifold and pressure sensor for an internal combustion engine provided in a vehicle having a dash panel disposed rearwardly of the engine and an engine covering hood which has a rear section positioned adjacent the dash panel, the hood angling downwardly as same projects forwardly from the rear section thereof, said combination comprising:an intake manifold having a surge tank disposed at an upper portion thereof;a pressure sensor for detecting intake pipe pressure inside said intake manifold; andsaid surge tank having a top part disposed adjacent the hood of the vehicle, said surge tank being disposed such that said top part thereof angles downwardly as same projects rearwardly toward the dash panel, said top part terminating in a rear portion disposed adjacent the dash panel and spaced downwardly from the rear section of hood, said pressure sensor being mounted on said rear portion generally between said rear portion and the rear section of the hood.