Vehicle sway damper
US4433865A · kind A · utility
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5References
11Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D35/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle having a body with sides presenting a substantially large lateral projection adapted to be engaged by unbalanced air currents when passing substantially large vehicles traveling at relatively high speeds on the highway is disclosed. A flap system is attached to the rear end of the body of the vehicle and adapted to be moved by air currents on the first side of the vehicle body to a position on a second side of the vehicle body for putting a drag on the second side thereby preventing side sway of the vehicle.
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