Roof fairing with distributed flow channels
US10518825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/142
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a roof fairing for a vehicle, such as a truck hauling a trailer. The roof fairing includes a body defining a flow directing exterior surface. The body including at least one flow directing channel that is sunk into the body toward an inner space defined by an interior surface of the body. The flow directing channel comprises a venturi construction terminating at the trailing edge. The venturi construction is configured to direct flow toward an exterior surface of the trailer when coupled to the truck.
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