Aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus
US8622461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D35/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus is adaptable for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus consists of a series of nesting shapes and/or frameworks that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration.
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