Grille shutter actuator
US9162562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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