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Front end structure and headlamp system of automotive vehicle

US6676283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2001
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/802
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vent line (440) for establishing communication between the interior of headlamps (500) and at least a blower (300) is formed integrally with a front end panel (400). The vent line (440) makes up a duct member (441) leading from each of the headlamps (500) to the blower (300). A light controller (560) is assembled by being fixed on the panel (400) in such a manner as to be located at the air inlet (442) of the duct member (441) (vent line (440)).

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