Drag reduction device for a motor vehicle

Details Drag reduction device for a motor vehicle Drag reduction device for a motor vehicle

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

C296S180500, C296S057100, C296S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874610

ABSTRACT:
A drag reduction device for a motor vehicle is provided that includes a substantially flat plate member preferably rotatably connected to a tailgate assembly. The tailgate assembly has at least one, but preferably two panels defining a cavity. The plate member can be selectively positioned at a first position and a second, third, or fourth position. When in the first position, the plate member is inside the cavity. In the second position, the plate member is substantially vertical, and partially extending outside the cavity. In the third position, the plate member is extending forward, preferably in a horizontal orientation outside the cavity. When in the fourth position, the plate member is extending rearward, preferably in a horizontal orientation outside the cavity. The plate member is of sufficient length when in the second, third, and fourth positions to thereby reduce the coefficient of drag and lift on the vehicle.

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