SEGMENTED TRAILER SIDE SKIRTS

摘要

To improve the aerodynamic efficiency of a vehicle trailer, one or more aerodynamic components are positioned on the trailer. In some examples described herein, the one or more aerodynamic components are in the form of side skirt fairing segments, which are positioned underneath the trailer and forward of the wheel assembles. In use, the one or more side skirt fairing segments improve air flow underneath the trailer and in the vicinity of the wheel assemblies, thereby reducing drag.

主权项

1. A vehicle trailer having a longitudinal axis, comprising:
a trailer body having a bottom wall; rear wheel assemblies disposed below the trailer body; and two or more side skirt fairing segments spaced apart in a longitudinal direction in order to allow air to flow therebetween, the two or more side skirt fairing segments being associated with the trailer body and positioned underneath the bottom wall of the trailer body and forward of the rear wheel assemblies, wherein each of the two or more side skirt fairing segments include inner and outer side surfaces, a leading edge, and a trailing edge.