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Moveable cab fairings

US9656698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 7, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D37/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transport vehicle includes a cab; a trailer carried by the cab, the cab and the trailer forming a gap therebetween; and a fairing carried by the cab and at least partially covering the gap. The fairing includes at least one fairing panel; and a hinge connected to the at least one fairing panel and the cab or the trailer. The hinge allows the at least one fairing panel to switch between a first coverage state and a second coverage state.

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