Air fairing for frameless trailer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9718502
SERIAL NO

14940770

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An air fairing device is connected below the bottom a frameless trailer to improve aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy. One embodiment of the air fairing device provides an air deflector positioned forward of a trolley which supports the frameless trailer at a rear end. A second embodiment of the air fairing device provides two deflectors mounted below the frameless trailer. The first deflector is attached and extends downward from an articulating arm, said arm connecting the trailer to a semi-tractor or truck. The second deflector connected to below the bottom of the frameless trailer and positioned rear of the first deflector and forward of the trolley. A third embodiment is similar to the second but further includes a third deflector positioned between two axles of the trolley.

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MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING INC14599 COMMERCE STREET NE ALLIANCE OH 44601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kibler, Scott A Kensington, US 48 313
Sabo, Eric R North Lima, US 5 31

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