Intake Manifold Bracket for Fixed Runner Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intake manifold designs lack a cost-effective and versatile solution to maintain a predetermined air intake flow rate without the need for real-time alterations or the use of actuator motors, which can be costly and require complex design modifications.
Innovation Solution
A positioning bracket is designed to securely position an actuating arm external to the intake manifold, featuring a body portion with multiple apertures and an ear portion with a non-rotational aperture to lock the actuating arm in place, allowing for fixed air intake flow without the need for an actuator motor, while being easily removable and re-installable for added versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an actuator motor is used to control air intake flow in real-time, then the air intake flow rate can be dynamically adjusted, but the cost and device complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The intake manifold is divided into multiple runners (e.g., short runners and long runners) that can be independently configured. A positioning bracket with selectively positionable apertures allows different runner configurations to be selected, providing adaptability in air intake flow paths without requiring complex real-time control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning bracket incorporates selectively positionable apertures that can be positioned at different locations to change the configuration of the intake manifold. This provides dynamic adaptability in runner configuration while using a simple mechanical structure rather than complex actuator motors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If actuator motors are installed in the intake manifold system, then real-time flow control is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the air intake flow paths into multiple runners and uses a positioning bracket with multiple selectable apertures to configure different flow paths. This segmentation approach provides flow control capability through simple structural configuration rather than expensive motorized actuators.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning bracket uses simple mechanical components with selectively positionable apertures instead of expensive actuator motors. The design prioritizes cost-effective manufacturing while achieving the desired flow control functionality through structural configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the positioning bracket uses multiple apertures for different configurations, then versatility is improved, but the bracket design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning bracket is designed as a universal component with multiple selectively positionable apertures that can accommodate different runner configurations. This multi-functional design allows a single bracket to provide various configurations without requiring multiple specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning bracket incorporates selectively positionable apertures that can be positioned at different locations to change the configuration. This dynamic positioning capability provides multiple configuration options while maintaining a relatively simple bracket structure.
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AI summary
A positioning bracket or a retention bracket to position an actuating arm connected to and at least partially external of an intake manifold, where the positioning bracket includes a body portion to receive there-through a fastener, and an ear portion extending from the body portion and defining an ear aperture to receive there-though a pin of the actuating arm.