Active grille shutter system with a staged progressive linkage to reduce engine misfire from charge air cooler condensation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9670824
APP PUB NO 20140299077A1
SERIAL NO

13857365

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Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Palm, Jim Raymond Ypsilanti, US 4 42
Sowards, John Chesterfield, US 1 24
Yamada, Shuya Shark Novi, US 42 351

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