Heated vehicle shutter
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May 22, 2018
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Jul 18, 2016
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Abstract
A shutter assembly includes a shutter frame and at least one louver moveably mounted to the shutter frame. The shutter assembly also includes a mechanism configured to shift the at least one louver relative to the shutter frame to select a position for the shutter assembly between and inclusive of fully-opened and fully-closed. The shutter assembly additionally includes a heating element configured to generate thermal energy sufficient to melt ice formation on the shutter assembly and facilitate shifting of the at least one louver relative to the shutter frame. Furthermore, the shutter assembly includes a controller configured to regulate the mechanism and activate the heating element. A method of controlling operation of a shutter assembly and a vehicle having such a shutter assembly are also disclosed.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60K Class
- 2914 Applications Filed
- 2276 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.11 % Issued To-Date
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- 6 Citation Count
- B60K Class
- 24.10 % this patent is cited more than
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