Modifying aerodynamic performance of a vehicle
US10577034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide airflow apparatus for a vehicle comprising: an airflow duct extending rearwardly from a front region of said vehicle, the airflow duct having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet; a cooling duct, separate from the airflow duct, the cooling duct having a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet, wherein the airflow outlet is in proximity to the cooling outlet such that, in use, airflow through said airflow outlet influences airflow through said cooling outlet, the cooling outlet and/or the airflow outlet is in a bonnet of the vehicle and, in use, airflow exits the airflow outlet substantially parallel said bonnet.
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