Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Narendra Desai

Christopher Snow

John G Kilby

Robert J Forbes

Edward William Peters

George Louis Reno, Iv

Systems are disclosed to restrain movement of engine components in the event of a collision. A system may comprise an upper intake manifold; a cam cover; a shear catch located between the upper intake manifold and the cam cover; an upper component of the shear catch is arranged on the upper intake manifold; a lower component of the shear catch is arranged on the cam cover; and the upper component and the lower component are arranged opposite each other such that they engage when the upper intake manifold is subjected to shear forces. Variations to the size, arrangement, and shape of a shear catch are disclosed herein.

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Plymouth, MI, United States of America

Narendra Desai