Device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance

Details Device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance Device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Coletta, Lori L. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

C296S180100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093889

ABSTRACT:
A device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance for vehicles having a generally rectangular body disposed above rear wheels, comprising a plurality of load bearing struts attached to the bottom of the rectangular body adjacent its sides, a plurality of opposing flat sheets attached to the load bearing struts, and angled flaps attached to the lower edge of the opposing sheets defining an obtuse angle with the opposing flat sheets extending inwardly with respect to the sides of the rectangular body to a predetermined height above the ground, which, stiffen the opposing flat sheets, bend to resist damage when struck by the ground, and guide airflow around the rear wheels of the vehicle to reduce its aerodynamic resistance when moving.

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