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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2015
Ford Global Technologies. Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Steven David Errick, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
An active seal arrangement operably connected to a radiator and condenser of a vehicle. The arrangement includes at least one movable seal. The seal is selectively movable between a closed, air-restricting position and an open, air-passing position. The seal is pivotably connected to either the radiator or the condenser. Alternatively, the movable seal is slidably attached to a side wall fitted between the radiator and the condenser. A position controller operably connected to at least one sensor regulates the position of the seal. The seal is moved to its closed, air-restricting position during times of high condenser load such as when idling or when the vehicle is operated at very low vehicle speeds during hot weather. The seal is moved to its open, air-passing position during high powertrain cooling demand such as in hot weather, when ascending a grade, or when towing a large trailer or payload.