Device for reducing wind resistance of a vehicle

Details Device for reducing wind resistance of a vehicle Device for reducing wind resistance of a vehicle

1974-09-11

1977-02-08

Spar, Robert J.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Accessories

98 211, 105 2A, B62D 3900

Patent

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040069311

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure relates to a device for reducing the wind resistance of a vehicle having a rearward body portion of greater height than a forward body portion such as a tractor-trailer rig. A false roof of generally inverted U-shape is positioned on top of the roof of the forward body portion to form an air-flow channel. An adjustable vane is positioned at the rear of the channel to direct air flowing through the channel upwardly and over the roof of the rearward body portion. The inclination of the vane is adjustable in order to accommodate rear body portions of differing height. An air conditioning unit may be positioned within the air flow channel of the false roof.

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