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Aerodynamic systems and fairings with fairing caps

US11254373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FLOWBELOW AERO, INC. · US

Inventors

Joshua Butler · Austin, US
Kyle Walker · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 24, 2020
Grant date	Feb 22, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D37/02
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fairing assembly adapted to control flow proximate to a vehicle wheel, the fairing assembly having an aerodynamic outer surface to direct flow. The fairing assembly comprises a fairing having a fairing outboard surface. The assembly further comprises a fairing cap coupled to the fairing to cover at least a portion of the fairing outboard surface.

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