Patent ID: 8485296
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: B60K,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising: a body defining an inlet; and a louver coupled to the body and rotatably moveable about a rotation axis between an open position allowing airflow through the inlet and a closed position blocking airflow through the inlet; wherein the louver includes a central portion and a first outer edge portion, disposed adjacent the central portion; wherein the first outer edge portion defines a first edge; wherein the louver rotates about the rotation axis in a first direction when moving from the closed position into the open position; and wherein the louver includes a hinge disposed between the central portion and the first outer edge portion, substantially midway between the rotation axis and the first edge, and configured for bending movement to allow the first outer edge to move relative to the central portion when moving from the closed position to the open position.