Patent ID: 9669807
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: B60T,B62D,F16D

Claim:
1. A motor vehicle, comprising: a wheel, a wheel case enveloping the wheel, and an air duct having a forward portion extending from an inlet opening to a junction, a first duct portion extending from the forward portion at the junction to the wheel case, and a second duct portion extending from the forward portion at the junction to the wheel case, an adjustable element positioned within the air duct, the adjustable element having a leading edge extending into the forward portion and a trailing edge secured to the junction such that the adjustable element is pivotable about the trailing edge between a first position in which the air from the forward portion is directed through the first duct portion into a gap between an inner flank of the wheel and an inner wall of the wheel case, and a second position in which the air from the forward portion is directed through the second duct portion onto an outer flank of the wheel.