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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2013
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
John Sowards, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Jim Raymond Palm, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Shuya Shark Yamada, Novi, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01P 7/02 (2006.01); F01P 7/10 (2006.01); B60K 11/08 (2006.01); F01P 7/12 (2006.01); F01P 7/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01P 7/10 (2013.01); B60K 11/085 (2013.01); F01P 7/12 (2013.01); F01P 7/026 (2013.01); F01P 7/16 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.