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Vehicle air induction assembly

Active Publication Date: 2021-12-30
NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD
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Benefits of technology

The purpose of this patent is to create a system for vehicles that stops dirt and other foreign materials from getting inside the engine's air filter when they are breathed in with air.

Problems solved by technology

A reduction in the supply of air to the engine can negatively impact the performance of the engine.
For example, snow can be drawn in with the air and can accumulate in the engine air filter, thereby resulting in freezing or otherwise reducing the flow of air through the engine air filter.

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[0020]Selected embodiments will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the following descriptions of the exemplary embodiments are provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0021]Referring initially to FIGS. 1-4, a vehicle 10 includes a front vehicle fascia 12 and a grille member 14 connected thereto. The grille member 14 covers an opening 16 in the front fascia 12. A mesh portion 18 extends within an area defined by a frame member 20 of the grille member 14. A plurality of openings 22 are disposed in the mesh portion 18 and allow air to flow therethrough and into an engine compartment of the vehicle 10. The front fascia 12 is attached to a vehicle body structure of the vehicle 10 in a conventional manner. The grille member 14 is connected to the front fascia 12 in a conventional manner.

[0022]A vehicle air ...

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Abstract

A vehicle air induction assembly includes an air guide, an air duct and a bracket member. The air guide is configured to be connected to a vehicle fascia. The air duct is configured to be connected to the air guide. The air duct is configured to supply air to an engine air filter. The bracket member is connected to the air guide. The bracket member has a front wall facing in a forward direction of a vehicle, a rear wall facing in a rearward direction of the vehicle, and an upper wall connecting the front wall and the rear wall. A first air inlet in fluid communication with the air duct is defined by a surface of the air guide and the front, rear and upper walls of the bracket member. The first air inlet faces in a lateral direction of the vehicle.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]The present invention generally relates to a vehicle air induction assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vehicle air induction assembly that facilitates preventing foreign materials, such as snow, from being supplied to the engine air filter.Background Information[0002]Air is drawn in by a vehicle and is supplied to the engine for combustion. The air passes through an engine air filter to remove dirt, debris and other foreign materials from the air supply and to prevent such materials from reaching the engine. A reduction in the supply of air to the engine can negatively impact the performance of the engine. For example, snow can be drawn in with the air and can accumulate in the engine air filter, thereby resulting in freezing or otherwise reducing the flow of air through the engine air filter.SUMMARY[0003]One object of the disclosure is to provide a vehicle air induction assembly that facilitates preventing dirt, debr...

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IPC IPC(8): B60K13/02F02M35/10F02M35/024B60R13/00
CPCB60K13/02B60R13/005F02M35/024F02M35/10144F02M35/10F02M35/088
Inventor DE LA ROSA, CHRISTIANSANCHEZ, CESAR
Owner NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD