Co-injected sealing structure of an air recirculation prevention device
US9333849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2410/123
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airflow directing assembly and associated method of assembling same, includes an air deflector having a first portion mounted in the vehicle engine compartment rearwardly of the bumper beam and including a separating wall that extends between and segregates a first, upper air flow path from a second, lower air flow path. The airflow directing assembly includes a second, flexible seal portion extending from the air deflector first portion in a direction toward the bumper beam. The flexible seal portion is configured for sliding, sealing engagement with a surface of a vehicle engine compartment component such as the bumper beam to accommodate build variation during vehicle assembly.
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