Vehicle drag reduction apparatus

Details Vehicle drag reduction apparatus Vehicle drag reduction apparatus

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

With distinct wind deflector

C296S180100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11195599

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle air drag reduction system is provided for mounting on the rearward facing surface of a vehicle, and in particular a truck trailer, that provides improved efficiency. The system comprises a flexible panel that will assume a cone-shape at the rearward end of the trailer, and which is held in place by a plurality of support rods fitted within the flexible panel, and which attach to brackets mounted on said trailer. An inexpensive and simple air drag reduction system is provided which is easily attached or removed from a vehicle is provided.

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