Fairing assembly having door openings therein

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1997-06-11

1999-03-02

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

2961802, B62D 3500

Patent

active

058760881

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure explains shell assemblies having door openings therein wherein the shell assemblies have structural characteristics which provide for the structural integrity of the shell assemblies. Integrity strengthening means to provide for the structural integrity of the shell assemblies are fully explained. Generally, such strengthening of the shell assemblies involve surface directional changes bordering each door opening at least at a forward extent and at a rearward extent thereof. Door panels are then pivotally mounted within the door openings of the shell assemblies to form fairings. The pivotal nature of the door panels provide for the selective redirection of air flow through the door openings for useful purposes which include exerting a braking effect upon a transport vehicle upon which the fairing is mounted. Concealment of all connection elements while all door panels are in their respective closed positions is provided. Side extenders provide for the unique redirection of additional air flow which passes along the opposing sides of the fairing and which therefore may not be redirected by the door panels to pass through the door openings.

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