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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2019
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A fragile portion is provided at a portion of a vertical frame bar. When an impact load from under a vehicle is applied to a grille shutter, the impact can be at least partially absorbed as the fragile portion undergoes plastic deformation (including damage). Thus, the impact exerted on a portion of the vertical frame bar other than the fragile portion is mitigated, and a fin can be restrained from coming off a frame. Moreover, the fin can be restrained from coming off the frame by a compact structure, because simply providing the fragile portion at a portion of the vertical frame bar can achieve that.