US 11,933,256 B1
Intake manifold cover configured for fluid distribution and capture of insulator
Drake Rundell, Auburn Hills, MI (US); and Christopher K. Clarke, Commerce, MI (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Oct. 13, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/965,123.
Int. Cl. F02M 5/12 (2006.01); F02M 35/104 (2006.01); F02M 35/12 (2006.01)
CPC F02M 35/1272 (2013.01) [F02M 35/104 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An intake system for an engine, the intake system comprising: an intake manifold including a plurality of ports; a cover mounted to the intake manifold over the plurality of ports; a fluid distribution track defined by the cover, the fluid distribution track including a plurality of openings in fluid communication with an interior of the intake manifold by way of the plurality of ports of the intake manifold; a cap mounted over the fluid distribution track; wherein an air core is defined between the cap and the fluid distribution track; and a dampening material between the cover and the intake manifold, the dampening material is configured to dampen at least one of noise, vibration, and harshness.