Aerodynamic and deflectable roof fairing attachment for tractor-trailer vehicles
US9540054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D35/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include a fairing system for vehicles. The fairing system may include a roofing extender. The roofing extender may be couplable rearward of a roof of a vehicle. In some embodiments, a frontward portion of the roofing extender may be coupled to the roof of the vehicle such that the roofing extender pivots, at the frontward portion, relative to the roof of the vehicle. In some embodiments, a rearward portion of the roofing extender may be coupled to the vehicle with a resilient member which allows the roofing extender to pivot relative to the roof of the vehicle within a specified range as needed before returning to set start point. In some embodiments, the roofing extender functions to adjust airflow over the roof of the vehicle.
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