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Jamming resistant aero louver

US8485296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Scott P. Charnesky · Birmingham, US
Kerry A. Charnesky · Birmingham, US
Michael J. Sigelko · Rochester Hills, US
Bradley K. Rogers · Big Rapids, US
Kyle C. Smith · Hazel Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2010
Grant date	Jul 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/88
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A louver for a vehicle includes a panel having a central portion and a first outer edge portion. A hinge interconnects the central portion and the first outer edge portion. The louver rotates about a rotation axis in a first direction from an open position to a closed position. The hinge bends to allow the first outer edge portion to move relative to the central portion to reduce an effective moment arm resisting rotational movement of the louver when the louver is bound.

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