Methods for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles

Details Methods for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles Methods for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

C296S180400

Reexamination Certificate

active

11277902

ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and media for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles are disclosed. More particularly, a method for reducing the pressure drag of a vehicle is disclosed. Embodiments may include capturing air from the airflow around the vehicle when the vehicle is moving and directing air from a first location to a second location. Embodiments may also include forcing the captured air from the second location into a lower pressure region to reduce pressure drag associated with movement of the vehicle in a direction, where the lower pressure region is created in response to movement of the vehicle. Further embodiments may include where directing the air includes directing the air through a duct internal to the vehicle or through a duct attached to the vehicle.

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