Claims
- 1. An intake device for an internal combustion engine comprising a mounting flange for mounting to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and a plurality of intake pipes which open into a common plenum, wherein the mounting flange comprises part of a first component in which the intake pipes end; a second component is provided into which the intake pipes extend, and a third component is provided which terminates the second component and forms the shape of the intake pipes, and wherein the first, second and third components are interconnected such that the second component is fixed to the first component in a positive fit; the second component encloses a hollow space configured as a seat for a mechanical or electrical component, and the third component is fixed to the second component in a positive fit.
- 2. An intake device according to claim 1, wherein the second component has a variable cross section.
- 3. An intake device according to claim 1, wherein the intake cross section of the first component is adapted to the intake cross section of the second component.
- 4. An intake device according to claim 1, wherein the second component has a variable intake pipe length.
- 5. An intake device according to claim 1, wherein said hollow space is configured as a negative pressure accumulator.
- 6. An intake device according to claim 1, further comprising a filter housing arranged on said first component.
Priority Claims (1)
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199 44 855 |
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of international patent application no. PCT/EP00/07735, filed Aug. 9, 2000, designating the United States of America, the entire disclosure of which in incorporated herein by reference. Priority is claimed based on Federal Republic of Germany patent application no. DE 199 44 855.8, filed Sep. 18, 1999.
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