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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2014
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-shi, JP;
Keita Ito, Nissin, JP;
Masahiro Ishikawa, Toyota, JP;
Kenichiro Yoshimoto, Tokai, JP;
Masato Kanbe, Ichinomiya, JP;
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
At a vehicle lower portion structure S, a first inclined portionis formed at a rear end portion of a first undercover, and a second inclined portionis formed at a front end portion of a second undercover. The second inclined portionoverlaps at least a portion of the first inclined portionas seen in a vehicle plan view and a vehicle front view. An exhaust portionis demarcated and formed by the first inclined portionand the second inclined portion. An underfloor space UA and a space within an engine compartmentare communicated by the exhaust portion. Hot air within the engine compartmentcan be made to flow via the exhaust portiontoward the underfloor space UA.