Patent ID: 8646552
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B60K,B60R,B62D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An assembly for a vehicle including a bumper reinforcement beam, comprising: a component including an energy absorbing section and a shutter section, the energy absorbing section including at least one crush section configured to absorb energy when crushed against the bumper reinforcement beam, and the shutter section including active shutter members movable between a closed position to block air flow through the shutter section, an open position to allow air flow through the shutter section, and at least one partially-open position there between for allowing limited air flow; wherein the shutter members each include a cross section having a “Y” shape and further have stiffening ribs extending therefrom for increased cross-sectional stiffness, and with a tip of each of the shutter members each being shaped to closely engage a mating surface on an adjacent one of the shutter members to minimize air leakage when the surfaces engage.