Component Optimization TRIZ Cases
- Device for blanking off the air inlet on the front face of a motor vehicle
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- Front-End Air Inlet Closure With Tension Compensation
A multi-part tension compensation mechanism keeps front-end air inlet closures taut despite wear and tolerances, reducing turbulence and preserving closure reliability.
- Active Air Flap Door Structure for Twist Resistance
A twist prevention member links both ends of the air flap door to stop wind-pressure deformation and abnormal opening at high speed.
- Grille Shutter Time-Difference Link for Icing-Tolerant Opening
A delayed fin linkage lets a grille shutter partially open even when icing or debris locks one fin, helping protect radiator cooling.
- Vehicle Grille Shutter Rotator for Airflow and Debris Control
A rotating closing plate and grille structure guides intake air, blocks debris entry, and lowers actuator torque with a simpler shutter layout.
- Active Grille Shutter Mounting on Crash Beam for Simpler Front-End Assembly
Mounting the active grille shutter on the front reinforcement member cuts parts and simplifies vehicle airflow assembly and maintenance.
- Active Grille Shutter Frame With Integrated Control Module Wiring
Mounting the control module on the shutter support frame shortens actuator wiring, simplifies assembly, and improves front-end airflow control.
- Active Air Flap Control for Hybrid Vehicle Cooling and Drag
Sensor-based air flap control balances hybrid vehicle cooling demand and drag to improve fuel efficiency and stability.
- Active Air Flap Linkage for Lower Actuator Torque
A multi-path linkage opens vehicle grille flaps sequentially to cut actuator torque, prevent twisting, and balance cooling with drag.
- Active Air Flap Control for Hybrid Vehicle Thermal Drag Balance
Multiple active air flaps open only where cooling is needed, balancing hybrid powertrain heat rejection with lower aerodynamic drag and fuel use.
- Active Grille Shutter Flap Profile for Lower Drag and Lift
A shaped flap profile with symmetric thickness variation and a planar trailing edge cuts pressure difference, drag, and fin lift while preserving cooling.
- Vehicle Front Air Flap Slot Geometry for Vibration Stability
A tapered slotted guide fixes driver play in intermediate air flap positions, reducing airflow-induced vibration without a stronger actuator.
- Vehicle Heat Exchanger Air Curtains for Sealing and Drag Control
Retractable air curtains regulate vehicle heat-exchanger airflow to cut drag, prevent leaks, and reduce thermal shock from uneven cooling.
- Active Grille Shutter Vanes With Integrated Support for Vibration Control
Integrated support bars and damping fins stabilize active grille shutter vanes under pressure, reducing deformation, noise, and extra parts.
- Front-End Cooling Shutter With Roller Blind Headwind Support
A roller-blind front cooling shutter uses a grid support to resist dynamic pressure, protect the heat exchanger, and cut drag when closed.
- Active Grille Shutter Fault Detection for Missing Vanes
Spring-like frame features bind when a vane is missing, letting the actuator detect faults and lock the grille shutter partially open for cooling.
- Vehicle Fender Air Intake Shutter Assembly for Snow Blocking
Movable shutters and baffles keep snow and debris out of vehicle fender air intakes while maintaining airflow to heat exchangers.
- Extruded Air Inlet Flap Assembly With Anti-Extraction End Pieces
Oblique teeth and a protective collar secure air inlet flap end pieces with looser tolerances, cutting assembly risk and cost.
- Vehicle Front-End Slats With Air-Guiding Elements for Cooling Airflow
Adjustable front-end slats use air-guiding elements to smooth cooling airflow, cutting drag while maintaining cooling across varying demand.
- Cooling Air Flap Actuation Using Shape-Memory Alloy
A shape-memory alloy actuator opens and closes an engine-compartment air flap to regulate cooling flow without heavy electromechanical drives.
- Front Grille Shutter Vanes With Support Bar for Noise Control
A support bar under closed grille shutter vanes limits pressure deformation and vibration noise while preserving airflow control and drag reduction.
- Cooling Module Closure Guide Assembly for Low-Turbulence Airflow
A multi-part closure guide uses separate control elements and a central guide to simplify assembly while reducing turbulent airflow in vehicle cooling modules.
- Front Face Module Housing With Ribbed Skin for Low-Weight Airflow
A ribbed openwork housing sealed by a thin skin cuts front-end module weight while preserving rigidity and low-loss airflow through heat exchangers.
- Active Grille Flap Cam Mechanism for Sequential Airflow Control
Fixed cam tracks and one actuating lever open vehicle grille flaps in sequence, improving cooling airflow control without added mechanism complexity.
- Angled Radiator Air Shutter Layout for Tight Vehicle Packaging
Angled cover elements driven by one mechanism fit tight front-end geometry, improve sealing, and help reduce drag and installation space.
- Active Front Deflector Cover Structure Against Foreign Matter Ingress
A rotating cover structure shields the gap between the deflector body and case, blocking foreign matter while preserving airflow suppression.
- Porous Underbody Trip Structure for Wake Balance and Drag Reduction
A segmented porous trip on the underbody redirects boundary-layer airflow to balance the rear wake and reduce drag.
- Compact Motor Vehicle Air Inlet Adjustment Device
A compact adjustment device uses a compound drive system to position motor vehicle air inlets efficiently.
- Vehicle Shutter Device Calibration Structure for Foreign Matter Discharge
A vehicle shutter device uses a dedicated discharge structure to remove debris from the calibration area.
- Airflow Flap Buckling Actuation Outside Passage
Direct end displacement buckles a deformable flap outside the air stream, eliminating internal actuating mechanisms that reduce flow efficiency.