Aerodynamic rear drag reduction system for a trailer
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Dec 5, 2017
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Apr 28, 2016
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Apr 29, 2015
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Abstract
An aerodynamic rear drag reduction system of the present disclosure is configured to be coupled to a rear frame assembly of a trailer including a rear frame and a rear swing door. The drag reduction system includes a side panel configured to be coupled to the rear swing door to extend generally vertically at least partially along a height of the trailer; and a folding mechanism coupled to the side panel. The folding mechanism moves the side panel between (i) a fully-deployed position wherein the side panel is configured to extend generally rearwardly away from the rear end of the trailer and (ii) a fully-stowed position wherein an inner surface of at least a portion of the side panel is configured to lie generally adjacent the rear swing door. The folding mechanism is configured to be coupled to a door locking mechanism of the trailer for movement therefrom.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B62D Class
- 3064 Applications Filed
- 2423 Patents Issued To-Date
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- 6 Citation Count
- B62D Class
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