US 12,083,946 B1 · Strap fairing

Abstract

Embodiments of a fairing of the present invention generally include a pair of fins that intersect at a first closed end thereof forming a V-shaped/pointed frontal geometry and are connectable at a second end thereof via a fin connection assembly, wherein the fairing is adapted and configured to be engaged about at least a portion of a tie-down strap that is securing a cargo object to a cargo support structure, wherein the first closed end is directionally oriented such that air flow resulting from transportation of the cargo object impinges thereupon, and wherein the first closed end geometry is adapted and configured to shield the tie-down strap from excessive vibration during transportation of the cargo object. Embodiments of a method of using embodiments of fairings of the present invention are also provided.

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Dependent claims

A fairing system comprising:

a fairing comprising two fins intersecting in a closed-end frontal geometry;
and
an elongated object;
wherein:
said fairing at least partially encompasses at least a portion of said elongated object;
said elongated object comprises at least a portion of a tie-down article being utilized to secure one or more cargo objects that is being, or is to be, transported;
said fins extend beyond a transverse dimension of said elongated object;
said fins are reversibly connectable beyond said transverse dimension of said elongated object;
said reversible connectivity comprises a connection assembly;
and
said connection assembly comprises a hook and loop fastener.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Strap fairing

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