Vehicle traction enhancement
US11084325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B39/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle (100) comprising a plurality of wheels (106a, b) and an apparatus on a wheeled vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle, or apparatus, comprises a control system arranged to issue a signal in the event of determining that one or more wheels of the vehicle has lost, or is at risk of losing, frictional contact with a road surface (104). The vehicle, or apparatus, further comprises a gas source arranged to supply a burst of gas upon said signal being issued. At least one gas outlet (112) is connected to said gas source and is arranged to direct said burst of gas so as to clear water and/or debris from the road surface in front of at least one of the wheels.
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