Clothing integrated aerodynamic modules for cycling, skating and

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1993-09-20

1995-04-18

Crowder, Clifford D.

Apparel

Body garments

2 88, 2 1, A41D 108

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054066476

ABSTRACT:
A wind drag reducing suit with integrated aerodynamic modules for use by speed sport athletes such as skaters and cyclists. The wind drag reducing suit is made from flexible fabric, and the aerodynamic modules of the suit are made integral therewith and fabricated as a flexible fabric composite. One form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rearwardly extending aerodynamic wedge-shaped module disposed on the portion of the suit sleeves which cover either the rear of the athlete's upper arm or lower leg. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a rear spoiler board, which is integral with the portion of the suit which covers the athlete's torso back, and which therefore is disposed on the back of the athlete when the suit is worn. Another form of the aerodynamic modules is as a vortex generator which projects from the exterior surface of the suit. The vortex generators, which each have a vertical cross section or profile shaped similar to the top half of an airfoil and a lateral cross section which is boomerang-like in shape, can be positioned on the suit at locations which cover the head or torso of the athlete. The wind drag reducing suit of the present invention can be fashioned with a single form of the aerodynamic modules or alternatively with several forms of modules integrated into the suit.

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