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Tire deflector device

US11072379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2018
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D35/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tire deflector device configured such that a deflector is disposed on a bottom portion of a vehicle in front of a front wheel is provided. The deflector includes a guide surface extending substantially horizontally in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and a vertical wall portion including a surface extending downwardly on a rear portion of the guide surface and extending in a vehicle width direction. An angle defined by a lower portion of a vertical wall portion including at least a lower end of the vertical wall portion and an imaginary orthogonal plane orthogonal to the guide surface lies within a range from 20 degrees to 45 degrees.

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