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Apparatus for improving aerodynamic performance of vehicle

US9937966B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2016
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/88
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is configured such that the outer shape of a shape memory material is transformed or changed to be enlarged or decreased in conjunction with vehicle speed and at that time a deflector 30 is actuated to move up and down to actively improve aerodynamic performance of a vehicle.

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