Method and apparatus for remote torque control of an aerodynamic air shutter mechanism
US9657632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2025/13
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling an aerodynamic shutter of a vehicle includes an ambient temperature estimation module that determines an ambient temperature. A shutter control module that determines whether to actuate the shutter based on the ambient temperature. The shutter control module also determines a predetermined period before selectively applying a predetermined torque value to the shutter. The predetermined period is selected based on the ambient temperature.
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