Under-vehicle aerodynamic efficiency improvement device

• US 20050146161A1
• Filed: 11/09/2004
• Published: 07/07/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: William Burley Uland
• Original Assignee: William Burley Uland
• Inventors: Uland, William Burley
• Application Number:
  US10/984,229
• Publication Number:
  US 20050146161A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 296/180.100
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 35/02 Streamlining the undersurfaces B62D35/005, B62D35/007, B62D35/008 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/82 Elements for improving aerodynamics
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/88 Optimized components or subsystems, e.g. lighting, actively controlled glasses

Abstract

This invention relates to a device used to cover the chassis of a vehicle, mounted forward of the rear axle assembly(ies) to smooth and enhance the flow of air from under and around the area forward and to the sides of the rear axle assembly(ies). This invention also acts as a protective barrier for the chassis of the vehicle utilizing this device.

Claims

1. ) A device for a motorized or pulled vehicle (i.e., trailer), that forms a cover for the undercarriage of said vehicle.

2. ) Said device designed to:

A.) Cover chassis of said vehicle to form a protective barrier from weather and debris;

B.) Improve airflow under vehicle, thereby improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle.