Patent №
US 8,925,527
Granted
2015-01-06
Filed 2012
Owner
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Lab
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AI components
1
planning
Assignment
Recorded
Dataset
AIPD
2023_r1 edition
Application
13656524
Methods and systems are provided for reducing corrosion of a charge air cooler and preventing engine misfire due to condensate formation. In response to a condensate forming region in a charge air cooler, a grille shutter system is adjusted, moving the condensate region to a different location in the charge air cooler. Grille shutter orientation may also be controlled in response to vehicle operating conditions and condensate-forming weather conditions.
AI classification
Ownership
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
assignment · 291620344
Assignors
STYLES, DANIEL JOSEPH, SURNILLA, GOPICHANDRA
On an employer assignment, the assignors are typically the inventors.