Patent ID: 8056613

Claim:
A vehicle comprising: a frame; an internal combustion engine supported with respect to the frame; a radiator supported with respect to the frame, the radiator being operable for receiving fresh air and for expelling heated air; a support assembly; a control module comprising electronic components, the control module being supported with respect to the frame by the support assembly; and a heat guard supported with respect to the frame, at least a portion of the heat guard positioned between, adjacent to, and spaced from the radiator and the control module such that the heat guard operably deflects at least a portion of the heated air expelled by the radiator from contacting the control module; wherein the heat guard comprises a first surface, a second surface, a first lip portion, a second lip portion and a ducting portion; at least a portion of the first surface has a convex shape, faces the radiator and is spaced from the radiator; at least a portion of the second surface has a concave shape, faces the control module and is spaced from the control module; and the first lip portion extends forwardly and away from the control module, the ducting portion is curved and connects the first lip portion with the second lip portion, and the second lip portion extends downwardly and away from the support assembly and the control module, such that the first lip portion operably receives fresh air for passage between the heat guard and the radiator to assist in cooling the heat guard, and the ducting portion and the second lip portion operably cooperate to direct air downwardly and away from the radiator and the control module.