Aerodynamic fairings for trailers
US8684448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.
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