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Aerodynamic apparatus

US11299218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED · GB

Inventors

Adrian Gaylard · Coventry, GB
Ross Turner · Aberdeen, GB
Matthew Beaven · Coventry, GB
Simon Tovey · Melksham, GB
Christopher Thompson · Kenilworth, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2017
Grant date	Apr 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 12, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF15D1/12
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aerodynamic apparatus (10) for a vehicle (2), the aerodynamic apparatus comprising: a bonnet (12) having a leading edge (18) and a trailing edge (34); a bonnet spoiler (14) having a leading edge (30) and a trailing edge (32), and being positionable vertically above the bonnet (12) and separated therefrom to form an airflow duct (22) therebetween; and a grille (16) comprising a trailing edge (20) and a front face separated by a curved upper portion (28), wherein the trailing edge (20) of the grille (16) is positionable adjacent to the leading edge (18) of the bonnet (12).

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