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Grille shutter actuator

US9162562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2014
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18568
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuator for opening and closing grille shutters includes a drive unit, a wheel driven by the drive unit, and a pair of shafts attached to the wheel and configured for driving the grille shutters to open or close. At least one of the shafts is pivotally coupled to the wheel so that an angle formed between the shafts and the wheel is adjustable.

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