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US 2012/0056444 A1Published application
Aerodynamic wheel cover
AssigneeCVG Management Corporation
InventorWilliam E. Stimel
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Abstract
A wheel cover or panel assembly for use on a long haul truck is provided. These wheel covers can provide enhanced aerodynamic effects to a truck or other vehicle thereby reducing wind drag and enhancing fuel efficiency. Still further, the wheel covers can articulate or turn along with the steering by design.
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A wheel cover system, comprising:
- an aerodynamic panel that covers a portion of a steerable wheel of a long haul truck;
- and
- an attachment means that connects the aerodynamic panel to a wheel area of the long haul truck.
A system of alleviating aerodynamic forces, comprising:
- means for attaching a panel to a wheel area of a vehicle, wherein the panel covers at least a portion of a wheel;
- means for tracking direction of the wheel as a function of steering;
- and
- means for pivoting the panel in synchronization with the tracked direction.
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A method of regulating aerodynamic flow, comprising:
- attaching a panel to a wheel area of a vehicle;
- tracking position of a wheel positioned within the wheel area;
- and
- pivoting the panel in accordance with a direction of the wheel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.