Abstract: An automotive air intake assembly having a conduit is integrally molded to a rigid plastic striker plate without the need of additional fasteners or adhesives. The striker plate has an annular planar portion and a beveled portion surrounding the planar portion. The planar portion has first and second surfaces and a plurality of apertures therethrough. The first surface mates with an air cleaner. Members on the second surface bisect the apertures and form an attaching surface. An elastomeric conduit is integrally molded about the attaching surface to permanently fasten the conduit to the striker plate.

Abstract: An automotive air intake system for sealing against a hood having a shear closure movement. A striker assembly having a rigid striker plate and a flexible conduit attaches to the interior of the hood. A stationary air cleaner plate having a planar sealing surface surrounds an air cleaner opening. The striker plate strikes the air cleaner plate and compresses the conduit when the hood is moved to a partially closed position. The bellows opening mates with the air cleaner opening when the hood is moved to a closed position.