Component catch for crash robustness

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9651006
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14635983

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Systems are disclosed to restrain movement of engine components in the event of a collision. A system may comprise an upper intake manifold; a cam cover; a shear catch located between the upper intake manifold and the cam cover; an upper component of the shear catch is arranged on the upper intake manifold; a lower component of the shear catch is arranged on the cam cover; and the upper component and the lower component are arranged opposite each other such that they engage when the upper intake manifold is subjected to shear forces. Variations to the size, arrangement, and shape of a shear catch are disclosed herein.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Desai, Narendra Plymouth, US 2 5
Forbes, Robert J Whitmore Lake, US 4 46
Kilby, John G New Boston, US 3 7
Peters, Edward William Novi, US 4 12
Reno,, IV George Louis Farmington Hills, US 2 5
Snow, Christopher Todd New Boston, US 2 5

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