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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2004
Paul Desmond Daly, Troy, MI (US);
Paul Desmond Daly, Troy, MI (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Inc., Chatham, CA;
Abstract
An air induction system for an internal combustion engine. The system includes an air cleaner having an air intake and an intake manifold for distributing air to cylinders of the engine. A throttle body installed in a neck portion of the manifold is also provided, wherein the throttle body serves to regulate a flow of air to the manifold. In addition, the system includes a hose for providing air from the air cleaner to the manifold and the throttle body, wherein the hose includes a first end which is affixed to both the throttle body and the manifold. The first end also includes sealing elements for sealing the throttle body and the manifold.