Dynamic baffles for debris panels

A cooling system for a machine, the cooling system comprising:

• a debris shield configured to be positioned along a side of a hood of the machine, the debris shield including:
• a shield body defining a plurality of vents;
• a plurality of baffles, each of the plurality of baffles positioned proximate a respective one of the plurality of vents;
• and
• one or more actuators configured to reposition the plurality of baffles between an open orientation and a closed orientation.

A machine comprising:

• a chassis;
• a cab coupled to the chassis;
• a hood positioned in front of the cab, the chassis and the hood defining an internal compartment therebetween;
• a prime mover positioned within the internal compartment;
• a cooling pack positioned within the internal compartment;
• a fan positioned within the internal compartment, the fan configured to drive an airflow through the cooling pack;
• a first debris shield positioned along a first side of the internal compartment, the first debris shield at least partially defining a first front tractive element well;
• a second debris shield positioned along an opposing second side of the internal compartment, the second debris shield at least partially defining a second front tractive element well, each of the first debris shield and the second debris shield including:
• a shield body defining a vent;
• a baffle positioned proximate the vent;
• and
• an actuator configured to reposition the baffle between an open orientation and a closed orientation;
• a sensor configured to acquire data regarding an operating characteristic of the machine;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• engage the actuator based on the operating characteristic to selectively alter an amount of the airflow that is vented from the internal compartment through the vent to an ambient environment;
• and
• differentially control an amount that the baffle of the first debris shield is open relative to an amount that the baffle of the second debris shield is open based on a direction of rotation of the fan.