Vented transport cover
US7210728B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J11/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vented transport cover is disclosed for use in protecting vehicles, cargo and other objects during transport. The vented transport cover includes at least one venting member secured within the cover. Each venting member includes a downwardly extending, recessed body portion having an exhaust aperture oriented at the front of the venting member. The venting member includes an upwardly extending air diffuser that disrupts the oncoming stream of air during transport of the object. The air diffuser stabilizes the vent by preventing the vent from flapping during travel. Due to the recessed nature of the exhaust aperture, the air pressure at the exhaust aperture is less than that of the high speed airstream passing over the covered object. Negative pressure at the exhaust aperture induces exhaustion of air from within the cover and causes the cover to conform closely to the surface of the covered object.
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