Active aerodynamic dam and methods of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9827848
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15492691

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An assembly for improving aerodynamics of a motor vehicle including a movable member forming an active aerodynamic dam positioned at a front end of the motor vehicle and attached to one end of at least one lever, wherein the at least one lever is connected to a motor that powers movement of the movable member, wherein the motor is operatively connected to at least one sensor configured to provide an input to the motor, the motor with a gear selector disposed within the motor that is configured to move a motor gear from a first gear position to a second gear position, resulting in the movable member being disposed in one of a retracted position, a transition position, and a lowered position, based on the received input.

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VALEO NORTH AMERICA INC150 STEPHENSON HIGHWAY TROY MI 48083

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jackson, Clarence Auburn Hills, US 3 30
Sangha, Tushardeep Singh Auburn Hills, US 1 7

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