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Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus

US8480162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2012
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D35/007
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration.

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