Variable air hole covering flap device and operating method thereof
US11608038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable air hole covering flap device is provided and selectively opens or closes an air hole formed in a wheel deflector or a wheel cover to allow air to be introduced toward a brake. The air hole is opened only when brake cooling of a vehicle is more necessary than aerodynamic performance of the vehicle to properly control the aerodynamic performance and the brake cooling performance of the vehicle as necessary.
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