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Vehicle assembly and method to reduce buffeting and generate downforce

US10988002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2019
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/82
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle flow influencing assembly includes, among other things, a downforce generator that extends laterally outward from an area of a vehicle, and that extends longitudinally from a leading edge portion to a trailing edge portion, the trailing edge portion aligned along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle with a side mirror of the vehicle, the downforce generator configured to influence flow to reduce buffeting.

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