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- Patent Title: Active grille shutter system with a staged progressive linkage to reduce engine misfire from charge air cooler condensation
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Application No.: US13857365Application Date: 2013-04-05
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Publication No.: US09670824B2Publication Date: 2017-06-06
- Inventor: John Sowards , Jim Raymond Palm , Shuya Shark Yamada
- Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: McCoy Russell LLP
- Agent Julia Voutyras
- Main IPC: F01P7/02
- IPC: F01P7/02 ; F01P7/10 ; B60K11/08 ; F01P7/12 ; F01P7/16
Abstract:
Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.
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