Front end structure and headlamp system of automotive vehicle
US6676283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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