Component for controlling downforce generated by a vehicle
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Aug 25, 2020
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Jan 31, 2019
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Sep 18, 2018
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Sep 21, 2012
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An automobile comprising a cooling duct that extends to underneath the automobile to channel cooling air to a component of the automobile when the automobile is in motion is provided. A restriction located within the cooling duct that is moveable from a first position, in which airflow to the component is substantially unimpeded, to a second position in which the airflow to the component is substantially impeded, when the automobile is in motion is further provided. The automobile generates more downforce when the restriction is in the second position versus the first position. A control unit configured to select the position of the restriction to control the downforce generated by the automobile if the temperature of the component is below a predetermined level, and to select the first position for the restriction if the temperature of the component is above the predetermined level, is also provided.
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- B60J:WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR S....
- B60K:ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF ....
- B60T:VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BR....
- B62D:MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- G05D:SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC....
- F15D:FLUID DYNAMICS, i.e. METHODS OR MEANS FOR INFLUENC....
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