Charge air cooler housing water trap

摘要

A charge air cooler includes a cooler housing configured to couple with an intercooler core outlet and having a condensate/water trap disposed within the cooler housing. The water trap is configured to inhibit water passing through the housing outlet. The water trap is further configured to collect the water and introduce it to the engine at a controlled rate.

主权项

1. A charge air cooler for use with an internal combustion engine comprising:
a cooler housing having a housing outlet, the cooler housing configured to couple with an intercooler core outlet; a deflector plate arranged within the cooler housing upstream of the housing outlet and configured to deflect water past the housing outlet; and a water trap including a louver assembly disposed within the cooler housing and configured to inhibit water passing through the housing outlet.