Patent ID: 6837220
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: F02B,F02M

Abstract:
1. A multiple cylinder engine comprising: a plurality of cylinders; a plurality of intake passages, each independently feeding intake air to individual ones of said plurality of cylinders; a fuel injector disposed in each said intake passage; a throttle valve disposed in each said intake passage; a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of one of said intake passages; and fuel control means for controlling the injection quantity of said fuel injector of each said cylinder by using the detected pressure, wherein an intake manifold connects a throttle body forming a portion of said intake passage and an intake port of said cylinders, the throttle body including said throttle valve, and wherein a vacuum inlet passage is formed in said throttle body and an outlet portion of the vacuum passage is formed in said throttle body at a mating face with said intake manifold.