Air intake shroud
US9221330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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