An active grille shutter system (100) includes a frame (10) and vanes (20) disposed within the frame (10). Rotatable connection between the frame (10) and the vanes (20) permit angular movement the vanes (20) about longitudinal axis “X” thereof to define a blocking and an unblocking configuration thereof. The frame (10) includes at least one back support (12) disposed substantially orthogonal to the vanes (20) to prevent deflection of the vanes (20) in the direction of ram air. The back support (12) extends towards the vanes (20) and includes a plurality of bearing rods (12a) received in bearing cavities (22) formed on corresponding vanes (20). Each of the bearing cavity (20) encapsulates at least a portion of the periphery of corresponding bearing rod (12a). At least one of the bearing rod (12a) and the corresponding bearing cavity (22) configured with at least one of insertion assisting, locking and retention features.


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    Title :

    ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM



    Publication date :

    2024-05-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES



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