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Vehicle with sacrificial fairing

US5947520A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1996
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D35/001
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sacrificial fairing is an elongated, arcuate trough-shaped panel member having a leg which detachably mounts to a rear edge of an elongated side fairing of a truck between the side fairing and a wheel well. The sacrificial fairing extends only partially around the wheel well. The sacrificial fairing can be easily detached from the side fairing. As a result, the sacrificial fairing can be easily replaced in case of damage from rocks, debris, chains, or the like.

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