Method and apparatus for directing a stream of pressurized fluid at a location forward of a wheel to improve the traction of the same
US5301996A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S180/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for reducing the air pressure ahead of the contact patch of a rotating wheel by directing an air jet substantially at right angles or forwardly of right angle to the plane of the wheel to increase, improve traction and the heating characteristics. In an embodiment the air is heated so as to further improve the traction and other characteristics.
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