CPC B60R 21/34 (2013.01) [B60K 11/085 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A vehicle comprising:
a vehicle body;
a support structure connected to the vehicle body and configured to provide a framework for one or more thermal components of the vehicle;
a reinforcement member connected to the vehicle body and configured to absorb impact forces;
an active grille shutter connected to the support structure, the active grille shutter including:
a main body;
at least one shutter movably connected to the main body; and
an actuator operably connected to the at least one shutter to facilitate opening and closure thereof to vary airflow into the vehicle; and
a pedestrian guard directly connected to the active grille shutter and configured for contact with a pedestrian's leg to protect the pedestrian's leg during an impact, wherein the pedestrian guard extends axially forward of the reinforcement member along a length of the vehicle, wherein the main body and the pedestrian guard are formed unitarily from a single piece of material.
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