Front end structure for vehicle

US8708075B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

• Michael W. Maurer · Dublin, US
• Christopher D. Meeks · Greensboro, US
• Jason A. Widmer · Marysville, US
• Sukwon Kim · Camp Hill, US
• Karl Forster · Powell, US
• Jeremy P. Lucas · Delaware, US
• Ryan L. Kabbes · Delaware, US
• Kyle Stephen Mihok · Hilliard, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 16, 2012
• Grant date: Apr 29, 2014
• Expiry date: Jul 21, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R19/52
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A front end structure for a vehicle includes a facia member defining a forward end of an engine compartment of the vehicle and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the facia member. A duct member is interposed between the facia member and the radiator. The duct member at least partially blocks the radiator and defines a duct passage extending from an underside opening of the vehicle to the radiator. At least one duct opening is defined in the duct member for supplementing air flow to the radiator from the underside opening.