Method and apparatus for active heat exchanger
US11034233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for providing an active heat exchanger with dynamic positioning to improve vehicle aerodynamics. More specifically, aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for a vehicle fascia having multiple airflow openings, at least one of having an active shutter system and wherein the active heat exchanger is positioned to respond to closing of one or more of the airflow openings when active aerodynamics are deployed.
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