Drag reducing aerodynamic vehicle components and methods of making the same
US10214252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3058
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process of making a drag-reducing aerodynamic vehicle system includes injection molding a body configured for attachment to a roof of a vehicle with a sliding core, wherein the body comprises an air inlet extending through a surface of the body, wherein the air inlet includes an air guide boss extending from an interior surface of the body, wherein the air guide boss adjusts an air stagnation point away from the windshield to reduce air pressure and drag on the vehicle; and ejecting the drag-reducing aerodynamic vehicle system from the injection mold using the sliding core.
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