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Roof apparatus for vehicle

US8919862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes first and second projecting members each mounted on a roof of the vehicle and each including an elongated shape. The first and second projecting members are arranged at first and second end portions of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle. A height of each of the first and second projecting members is equal to or greater than a height of an upper end of a boundary layer of an airflow flowing on the roof.

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