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Shutter system for vehicle grille

  • US 8,505,660 B2
  • Filed: 09/22/2011
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for use with a vehicle grille comprising:

  • a frame;

    a pair of shutters connected to said frame and pivotable relative thereto between a first position and a second position about a pivot axis, each of said shutters including an engagement member, said shutters restricting airflow through the vehicle grille in said first position and allowing airflow through the vehicle grille in said second position; and

    a drive mechanism driving said shutters between said first and second positions, said drive mechanism including a drive shaft rotating relative to said frame and a drive member engaging said drive shaft, said drive member moving linearly relative to said frame, said drive member including an arcuate slot slidably engaging one of said engagement members,wherein said shutters are connected to said frame for pivotal motion in opposite directions relative to each other between said first and second positions.

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