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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
May. 17, 2011
David J. Verbrugge, Milford, MI (US);
David J. Verbrugge, Milford, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system for controlling a flow rate of an airstream through a compartment includes a panel configured to cover the compartment. The system also includes a first opening defined by the compartment and configured to permit the airstream to enter the covered compartment from the ambient when the compartment is covered by the panel. The system also includes a second opening defined by the panel and configured to permit at least a portion of the airstream to exit the covered compartment to the ambient. The system additionally includes a selectable position shutter assembly configured to control the size of the second opening and adjust a flow rate of the airstream through the covered compartment. A vehicle employing the shutter assembly to vary a flow rate of at least a portion of an airstream through the vehicle's under-hood area is also disclosed.