Front end module for electric vehicle
US10513172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front end module for an electric vehicle is provided. The front end module includes a carrier that is disposed inside a bumper cover having a lower grille. The carrier includes a receiving opening within which a heat exchanger is disposed. In addition, an active air flap is disposed below the carrier and adjacent to the lower grille, the active air flap having a plurality of pivotable flaps. Further, the front end module includes an air guard that is disposed above the active air flap and covers a front surface of the heat exchanger disposed within the receiving opening of the carrier.
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