Aerodynamic drag and noise reduction device for a vehicle roof rack article carrier

摘要

Proposed is an aerodynamic drag and noise reduction device for a vehicle roof rack, particularly ski rack. The device comprises an add-on aerodynamic drag and noise reduction device in the form of a hollow parabolic-shaped container having a smoothly rounded closed front or leading side, an interior portion accessed from the rear side of the device for accommodating an object such as a ski rack in order to reduce aerodynamic drag and noise generated while the vehicle to which it is attached is in motion, and to protect the object, e.g. ski rack, from the elements whether the vehicle to which it is attached is in motion or not, and a mechanism for mounting and securing the disclosed device to the article carrier, e.g. ski rack. The front closed side of the device can be used for carrying graphic information such as advertisement, logo, or the like.

主权项

1. An aerodynamic drag and noise reduction device for a vehicle roof rack article carrier comprising: a hollow container having a smoothly rounded closed leading side, an open rear side, and an interior portion for accommodating the vehicle roof rack article carrier, notches for accommodating attachment members of the vehicle roof rack article carrier, and an attaching mechanism for attachment of the device to the vehicle roof rack, wherein the smoothly rounded closed leading side has a parabolic shape with an internal concave surface.