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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2023
Aisin Corporation, Aichi, JP;
AISIN CORPORATION, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A vehicle spat device includes; a variable support mechanism configured to support a spat serving as an aerodynamic member at an expanded position in front of a wheel and a retracted position separated from the expanded position; an impact relaxation mechanism configured to allow retreating operation accompanied by displacement of the spat based on input of an external force to the spat; and a drive mechanism configured to apply a drive force to the variable support mechanism to cause the spat to operate between an expanded position and a retracted position as an operating range. The impact relaxation mechanism allows the retreating operation of the spat supported at the retracted position to a retreating position positioned further closer to a vehicle body side than the retracted position.