BRACKET-ACTIVE GRILLE AND ACTUATOR

摘要

A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.

主权项

1. A bracket used for an active grille, comprising:
a first piece; a second piece selectively assembled to said first piece; a cavity formed by the connection of said first piece to said second piece; a plurality of attachment features securing the connection between said first piece and said second piece; an actuator secured in said cavity, said actuator coupled to one or more louvers for controlling the rotation of said one or more louvers; and a plurality of alignment features extending into said cavity and contacting said actuator to position said actuator in said cavity during assembly of said first piece and said second piece, and said actuator is positionally secured in said cavity.