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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2010
Scott P. Charnesky, Birmingham, MI (US);
Kerry A. Charnesky, Birmingham, MI (US);
Michael J. Sigelko, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Bradley K. Rogers, Washington, MI (US);
Kyle C. Smith, Hazel Park, MI (US);
Scott P. Charnesky, Birmingham, MI (US);
Kerry A. Charnesky, Birmingham, MI (US);
Michael J. Sigelko, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Bradley K. Rogers, Washington, MI (US);
Kyle C. Smith, Hazel Park, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A louver for a vehicle includes a panel having a central portion and a first outer edge portion. A hinge interconnects the central portion and the first outer edge portion. The louver rotates about a rotation axis in a first direction from an open position to a closed position. The hinge bends to allow the first outer edge portion to move relative to the central portion to reduce an effective moment arm resisting rotational movement of the louver when the louver is bound.