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公开(公告)号:US20140070565A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-13
申请号:US13896629
申请日:2013-05-17
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
IPC: B62D35/00
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A resilient strut adapted to secure an aerodynamic skirt to a trailer is provided, the aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel including a front portion and a rear portion adapted to be substantially longitudinally mounted to the trailer, the skirt panel being adapted to move away from the aerodynamic configuration when contacting a foreign object and to recover its aerodynamic configuration thereafter, the resilient strut includes a shape variation adapted to change the mechanical strength thereof and also adapted to sustain an elastic deformation allowing the resilient strut to bend when a load is applied to the resilient strut when the skirt panel moves away from the aerodynamic configuration and to self-recover its original shape when the load is removed. A kit of resilient struts, a method thereof and a trailer equipped with same are also provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于将空气动力学裙部固定到拖车上的弹性支柱,所述空气动力学裙部包括裙板,所述裙板包括适于基本上纵向安装到所述拖车的前部和后部,所述裙板适于远离 空气动力学结构,当接触异物并且随后恢复其空气动力学配置时,弹性支柱包括适于改变其机械强度的形状变化,并且还适于维持弹性变形,允许当负载施加到 当裙板移动离开空气动力学配置并且在卸载负载时自我恢复原来的形状,弹性支柱。 还提供了一套弹性支柱,其方法和装备有它的拖车。
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公开(公告)号:USD649090S1
公开(公告)日:2011-11-22
申请号:US29331535
申请日:2009-01-27
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
Designer: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
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公开(公告)号:US07942471B2
公开(公告)日:2011-05-17
申请号:US12647019
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: An aerodynamic skirt adapted to be substantially longitudinally mounted on a trailer is provided, the resilient aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion, the forward portion being adapted to be mounted toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion being adapted to be mounted toward a rear portion of the trailer, the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being shorter than the rear height. A method of mounting an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being shorter than the rear height, positioning the forward portion toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion toward a rear portion of the trailer, and securing the skirt panel to the trailer. A kit comprising a skirt panel defining a forward portion and a rear portion is equally provided, the forward portion being adapted to be mounted toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion being adapted to be mounted toward a rear portion of the trailer, the forward portion having a front height and the rear portion having a rear height, the forward height being smaller than the rear height; and at least one strut adapted to secure the skirt panel to the trailer.
Abstract translation: 提供了适于基本上纵向安装在拖车上的空气动力学裙部,所述弹性空气动力学裙部包括限定前部和后部的裙板,所述前部适于朝向所述拖车和所述后部的前部安装 部分适于朝向拖车的后部安装,前部具有前部高度,后部具有后部高度,前部高度比后部高度短。 还提供了将空气动力学裙部安装在拖车上的方法,所述方法包括提供限定前部和后部的裙板,所述前部具有前高度,所述后部具有后高度,所述前高度较短 比后部高度,将前部部分朝向拖车的前部部分和后部部分朝向拖车的后部定位,并将裙板固定到拖车。 同样地,设置有限定前部和后部的裙板的套件,前部部分适于朝向拖车的前部安装,并且后部适于朝向拖车的后部安装, 前部具有前高度,后部具有后高度,前高度小于后高度; 以及适于将裙板固定到拖车上的至少一个撑杆。
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公开(公告)号:US20100096881A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-22
申请号:US12647014
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: An aerodynamic skirt adapted to be installed on a trailer for managing airflow is provided, the aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a substantially curved shape adapted to be positioned adjacent to a rear wheel of the trailer, the curved shape substantially mirroring the shape of the wheel to reduce the gap between the skirt panel and the wheel. A method of installing an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer to manage airflow around the trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel defining a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and positioning the curved shape of the skirt panel adjacent to the rear wheel of the trailer to reduce the air gap therebetween. An aerodynamic skirt kit comprising a skirt panel having a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and a plurality of struts adapted to secure the skirt panel to a trailer is equally provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了适于安装在用于管理气流的拖车上的空气动力学裙部,空气动力学裙部包括限定适于邻近拖车的后轮定位的基本上弯曲的形状的裙板,弯曲形状基本上镜像 车轮,以减少裙板和车轮之间的间隙。 还提供了一种在拖车上安装空气动力学裙部以管理拖车周围的气流的方法,所述方法包括提供限定适于与所述拖车的轮的外周配合的弯曲形状的裙板; 并且将裙板的弯曲形状定位成与拖车的后轮相邻以减小它们之间的气隙。 一种空气动力学裙部套件,包括具有弯曲形状的裙板,适于与拖车的车轮的外周配合; 同样提供适于将裙板固定到拖车上的多个支柱。
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公开(公告)号:US20090218848A1
公开(公告)日:2009-09-03
申请号:US12436970
申请日:2009-05-07
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
IPC: B62D35/02
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A resilient aerodynamic skirt assembly is provided, the aerodynamic skirt assembly comprising a skirt panel adapted to connect to a trailer to route airflow along the trailer, skirt supports adapted to connect the skirt to a trailer are also provided with a plurality of resilient struts providing lateral support to the skirt panel, the resilient struts allowing substantial lateral deflection of the skirt panel away from an aerodynamic configuration. A method of assembling an aerodynamic skirt assembly and an aerodynamic skirt kit are also provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种弹性空气动力学裙部组件,空气动力学裙部组件包括适于连接到拖车以沿着拖车布置气流的裙板,适于将裙部连接到拖车的裙部支撑件还设置有多个提供横向 对裙板的支撑,弹性支柱允许裙板大大地横向偏离空气动力学构型。 还提供了组装空气动力学裙部组件和空气动力学裙部套件的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US08292351B2
公开(公告)日:2012-10-23
申请号:US13078982
申请日:2011-04-03
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A resilient strut adapted to secure an aerodynamic skirt to a trailer is provided, the aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel including a front portion and a rear portion adapted to be substantially longitudinally mounted to the trailer, the front portion being adapted to be mounted toward a forward portion of the trailer and the rear portion being adapted to be mounted toward a rear portion of the trailer in an aerodynamic configuration, the skirt panel being adapted to move away from the aerodynamic configuration when contacting a foreign object and to recover its aerodynamic configuration thereafter, the resilient strut adapted to sustain an elastic deformation allowing the resilient strut to bend when a load is applied to the resilient strut when the skirt panel moves away from the aerodynamic configuration and to self-recover its original shape when the load is removed. A kit of resilient struts, a method thereof and a trailer equipped with same are also provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于将空气动力学裙部固定到拖车上的弹性支柱,所述空气动力学裙部包括裙板,所述裙板包括适于基本纵向安装到所述拖车的前部和后部,所述前部适于朝向 拖车的前部和后部适于以空气动力学构型朝向拖车的后部安装,裙板适于在接触异物时远离空气动力学构型移动并且随后恢复其空气动力学配置 ,弹性支柱适于维持弹性变形,当裙板移动远离空气动力学构型时,当负载施加到弹性支柱时,弹性支柱弯曲,并且当卸载负载时自我恢复其原始形状。 还提供了一套弹性支柱,其方法和装备有它的拖车。
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公开(公告)号:US07938475B2
公开(公告)日:2011-05-10
申请号:US12647014
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: An aerodynamic skirt adapted to be installed on a trailer for managing airflow is provided, the aerodynamic skirt comprising a skirt panel defining a substantially curved shape adapted to be positioned adjacent to a rear wheel of the trailer, the curved shape substantially mirroring the shape of the wheel to reduce the gap between the skirt panel and the wheel. A method of installing an aerodynamic skirt on a trailer to manage airflow around the trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a skirt panel defining a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and positioning the curved shape of the skirt panel adjacent to the rear wheel of the trailer to reduce the air gap therebetween. An aerodynamic skirt kit comprising a skirt panel having a curved shape adapted to cooperate with an exterior circumference of a wheel of the trailer; and a plurality of struts adapted to secure the skirt panel to a trailer is equally provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了适于安装在用于管理气流的拖车上的空气动力学裙部,空气动力学裙部包括限定适于邻近拖车的后轮定位的基本上弯曲的形状的裙板,弯曲形状基本上镜像 车轮,以减少裙板和车轮之间的间隙。 还提供了一种在拖车上安装空气动力学裙部以管理拖车周围的气流的方法,所述方法包括提供限定适于与所述拖车的轮的外周配合的弯曲形状的裙板; 并且将裙板的弯曲形状定位成与拖车的后轮相邻以减小它们之间的气隙。 一种空气动力学裙部套件,包括具有弯曲形状的裙板,适于与拖车的车轮的外周配合; 同样提供适于将裙板固定到拖车上的多个支柱。
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公开(公告)号:US20100187856A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-29
申请号:US12647003
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A support member adapted to secure an aerodynamic skirt to a trailer is provided, the support member comprising a trailer connecting portion; a skirt connecting portion; and an intermediate portion interconnecting the trailer connecting portion to the skirt connecting portion. A kit of resilient struts adapted to resiliently secure an aerodynamic skirt to a trailer is also provided, the kit comprising at least two resilient struts. A method of using a resilient strut to resiliently secure an aerodynamic skirt to a trailer is equally provided, the method comprising providing at least one resilient strut; securing the resilient strut to the trailer; securing the resilient strut to the aerodynamic skirt; and applying a load on the aerodynamic skirt to resiliently bend the at least one resilient strut.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于将空气动力学裙部固定到拖车的支撑构件,所述支撑构件包括拖车连接部分; 裙部连接部分; 以及将拖车连接部分与裙部连接部分相互连接的中间部分。 还提供了适于将空气动力学裙部弹性地固定到拖车上的弹性支柱套件,该套件包括至少两个弹性支柱。 同样提供了使用弹性支柱将空气动力学裙部弹性地固定到拖车的方法,该方法包括提供至少一个弹性支柱; 将弹性支柱固定到拖车上; 将弹性支柱固定到空气动力学裙部; 以及对所述空气动力学裙部施加负载以弹性地弯曲所述至少一个弹性支柱。
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公开(公告)号:US07942468B2
公开(公告)日:2011-05-17
申请号:US12647004
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Philippe Desjardins , Mathieu Desjardins
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A securing mechanism adapted to secure struts to a trailer is provided, the securing mechanism comprising a pair of clamps adapted to be secured to the strut to clamp a frame member of the trailer therebetween. A method of securing a strut to a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a strut; providing a pair of clamps; positioning an end of the strut adjacent to a side of a frame member of the trailer; positioning the pair of clamps on an opposed side of the frame member; and securing the pair of clamps to the strut to clamp the frame member therebetween. A securing mechanism kit for securing a strut to a frame member of a trailer is equally provided, the kit comprising a pair of clamps; and a strut.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于将支柱固定到拖车上的固定机构,所述固定机构包括一对夹具,其适于固定在所述支柱上以将所述拖车的框架构件夹在其间。 还提供了将支柱固定到拖车的方法,所述方法包括提供支柱; 提供一对夹具; 将支柱的一端定位成与拖车的框架构件的一侧相邻; 将所述一对夹具定位在所述框架构件的相对侧上; 并且将所述一对夹具固定到所述支柱上以将所述框架构件夹在其间。 同样提供用于将支柱固定到拖车的框架构件的固定机构套件,该套件包括一对夹具; 和支柱。
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公开(公告)号:US20100098481A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-22
申请号:US12647004
申请日:2009-12-24
Applicant: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
Inventor: Mathieu Boivin , Mathieu Desjardins , Philippe Desjardins
IPC: F16B5/06
CPC classification number: B62D35/001 , B60R13/00 , B60R13/0861 , B60R19/565 , Y10S180/903
Abstract: A securing mechanism adapted to secure struts to a trailer is provided, the securing mechanism comprising a pair of clamps adapted to be secured to the strut to clamp a frame member of the trailer therebetween. A method of securing a strut to a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a strut; providing a pair of clamps; positioning an end of the strut adjacent to a side of a frame member of the trailer; positioning the pair of clamps on an opposed side of the frame member; and securing the pair of clamps to the strut to clamp the frame member therebetween. A securing mechanism kit for securing a strut to a frame member of a trailer is equally provided, the kit comprising a pair of clamps; and a strut.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种适于将支柱固定到拖车上的固定机构,所述固定机构包括一对夹具,其适于固定在所述支柱上以将所述拖车的框架构件夹在其间。 还提供了将支柱固定到拖车的方法,所述方法包括提供支柱; 提供一对夹具; 将支柱的一端定位成与拖车的框架构件的一侧相邻; 将所述一对夹具定位在所述框架构件的相对侧上; 并且将所述一对夹具固定到所述支柱上以将所述框架构件夹在其间。 同样提供用于将支柱固定到拖车的框架构件的固定机构套件,该套件包括一对夹具; 和支柱。
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