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Drag-reducing device

A resistance, panel technology, applied in mechanical equipment, air resistance reduction technology, body and other directions

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-18
FRANK VISENTING
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[0040] The following is given by way of illustration only and should not be considered as limiting the invention. Many obvious variations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0041] figure 1 Shown is a perspective view with three aerodynamic panels deployed at the rear of the vehicle. There are two side panels (10) and an upper central panel (20). A fourth optional panel (30) may also be used in the present invention. The panels are attached to each other at the upper front corners, details of which are described below. The size of the panels can vary depending on vehicle size and aerodynamic design. Furthermore, the shape of each panel can vary so long as the combination of all panels provides an aerodynamic design to the rear of the vehicle. Also, the length of the center panel can vary as long as the aerodynamic design is maintained at the rear of the truck. The panels are constructed of resilient, lightweight materials such as,...

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An apparatus for reducing drag on a transport vehicle, which comprises retractable aerodynamic panels for deployment at the rear of the vehicle, behind the cabin, or both. When these panels are deployed, they provide an aerodynamic design, thereby reducing drag and turbulence as the vehicle travels, for example, down a highway, which in turn, reduces energy costs associated with transportation. When not in use, the panels retract adjacent to the planar surfaces of the vehicle (for example, the sides, top and bottom surfaces). The retracted panels are housed either on the outside surface of the vehicle; the inside surface of the vehicle, or within the walls of the vehicle. The retracted position of the panels allows for easy unloading of cargo from the rear of the vehicle when it is docked.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a drag reducing device for vehicles with surfaces that lack an aerodynamic design. Examples include trucks, trailers, truck-trailer cars, semi-trailers, and more. The term "vehicle" is used to describe any form of transportation to which the present invention is applicable. The device can be mounted to the rear of the vehicle, or between the cockpit and accompanying trailer. Background technique [0002] As vehicle speed increases, so does the amount of aerodynamic drag, which in turn increases the amount of fuel consumption required for transportation. This inefficiency results in an immediate increase in operating costs. Accordingly, many efforts have been made to reduce aerodynamic drag, especially on transport vehicles that are not sufficiently streamlined to minimize aerodynamic drag. [0003] In particular, transport vehicles such as trucks are prone to aerodynamic drag due to the shape of the cab and / or trail...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62D35/00B61D17/02B62D37/02B64C23/00F15D1/10
CPCB61D17/06B62D35/001B61D17/02Y02T30/32Y02T30/00Y02T10/82
Inventor 富兰克·威森廷
Owner FRANK VISENTING
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