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Aerodynamic fairings for trailers

US9090294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2014
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

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  • 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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