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Through-body duct

US11230328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateOct 4, 2019
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K11/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle comprising: a front surface exposed to the front of the vehicle; a forward ground-engaging wheel; a wheel arch defined by the body of the vehicle, the forward wheel being at least partially located in the wheel arch in at least one configuration of the wheel; and a duct extending from the front surface into the wheel arch, the duct being substantially unobstructed throughout its length.

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