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Air intake shroud

US9221330B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2410/123
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle recirculation baffle including a seal and a plurality of substrates connected to the seal. The seal having an upper portion and two side portions, the two side portions connected to the upper portion by flexible corners. The flexible corners allow the side portions to move independently of each other and independently of the upper portion of the seal. The seal and flexible corners can be molded in die draw. The flexible corners provide a cost savings in the manufacturing of the recirculation baffle, because after the seal is molded.

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