Opening/closing control device for grille shutter of vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8983735
APP PUB NO 20130110356A1
SERIAL NO

13808681

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An opening/closing control device for a shutter of a vehicle is provided which is capable of appropriately opening and closing the shutter according to the traveling conditions of the vehicle, and improving fuel economy while maintaining excellent maneuverability of the vehicle. When the detected vehicle speed is not smaller than a predetermined first reference value and smaller than a second reference value, the shutter is closed to improve fuel economy. On the other hand, when the vehicle speed is not smaller than the second reference value, the shutter is opened. Further, at this time, a condition for opening the shutter is set according to at least one of a grip force of the vehicle and a steering angle. This maintains excellent vehicle maneuverability.

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HONDA MOTOR CO LTDTOKYO 105-8404

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Akizuki, Hisashi Wako, JP 1 18
Hirose, Yoshitaka Wako, JP 24 132
Konishi, Takanori Wako, JP 8 66
Takahashi, Hideki Wako, JP 296 4164

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