ACTIVE PLURAL INLET AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM

摘要

An air intake system includes a first inlet and a first valve member that moves between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow through a first passage toward a manifold. The first valve member is biased toward the open position. The system also includes a second inlet and a second valve member that moves between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow through a second passage toward the manifold. The second valve member is biased toward the closed position. Moreover, the system includes a sensor that detects a condition of the vehicle and a controller that simultaneously causes the first valve member to move toward the closed position and the second valve member to move toward the open position when the sensor detects the condition.

主权项

1. An air intake system for a vehicle comprising:
a first inlet defining a first passage that leads to a manifold; a first valve member that is operably mounted to the first inlet and that moves between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow through the first passage toward the manifold, the first valve member biased toward the open position; a second inlet defining a second passage that leads to the manifold; a second valve member that is operably mounted to the second inlet and that moves between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow through the second passage toward the manifold, the second valve member biased toward the closed position; a sensor that detects a condition of the vehicle; and a controller that simultaneously causes the first valve member to move toward the closed position and the second valve member to move toward the open position when the sensor detects the condition.