Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Aerodynamic device for a vehicle
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Application No.: US14605416Application Date: 2015-01-26
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Publication No.: US09637183B2Publication Date: 2017-05-02
- Inventor: Michael A. Conny
- Applicant: Trailstar International, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US OH Alliance
- Assignee: Trailstar International, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Trailstar International, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US OH Alliance
- Agency: Sand & Sebolt
- Main IPC: B62D35/00
- IPC: B62D35/00

Abstract:
An aerodynamic device includes an inflatable member convertible between a deflated position and an inflated position at a speed certain. When in the inflated position, the inflatable member on the aerodynamic device extends between the cabin wall on a vehicle and a leading wall on a container supported by a trailer towed by the vehicle. The inflatable member fills a gap ordinarily between the cabin wall and trailer to encourage laminar flow as truck hauls trailer through an air stream. The encouragement of laminar flow reduces drag which results in increase fuel economy for the truck's engine, amongst other advantages.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160214660A1 AERODYNAMIC DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE Public/Granted day:2016-07-28
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