AERODYNAMIC REAR DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER

摘要

A rear aerodynamic drag reduction system is configured to be coupled to a rear frame assembly of a trailer including a rear frame and a rear swing door. The rear drag reduction system includes a main wall panel configured to be coupled to the rear frame assembly to extend generally rearwardly of the trailer at least partially along a height of the trailer, and a secondary wall panel configured to be movably coupled to the rear swing door of the trailer to extend along a width of the trailer. The main wall panel and the secondary wall panel are each movable relative to the rear frame assembly between a deployed position and a stowed position. A locking mechanism of the drag reduction system is configured to releasably couple the main wall panel and the secondary wall panel to each other to prevent relative movement between the main wall panel and the secondary wall panel when the main and secondary wall panels are in their deployed positions.

主权项

1. A rear aerodynamic drag reduction system 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 comprising:
a main wall panel configured to be coupled to the rear frame assembly to extend generally rearwardly of the trailer at least partially along a height of the trailer, wherein the main wall panel is movable relative to the rear frame assembly between a deployed position and a stowed position; a secondary wall panel configured to be movably coupled to the rear swing door of the trailer to extend generally rearwardly of the trailer at least partially along a width of the trailer, wherein the secondary wall panel is movable relative to the rear frame assembly between a deployed position and a stowed position; and a locking mechanism configured to releasably couple the main wall panel and the secondary wall panel to each other to prevent relative movement between the main wall panel and the secondary wall panel when the main and secondary wall panels are in their deployed positions.