Vehicle exhaust dilution and dispersion device

摘要

In one exemplary embodiment, an exhaust dilution and dispersion device (10) for a vehicle (2) can include a generally elongate tailpipe (12) comprising an inlet section (13) capable of being in exhaust receiving communication with an exhaust system of a vehicle (2). The tailpipe (12) further comprises an outlet section (18) in exhaust receiving communication with the inlet section (13). The outlet section (18) can also comprise a downwardly directed exhaust deflection portion (19) and an exhaust outlet in exhaust dispersing communication with the surroundings external to the device. The exhaust outlet can comprise a generally elongate exhaust dispersion opening (43) extending in a lengthwise direction along the tailpipe (12). At least a portion of the exhaust outlet can be coextensive with the downwardly directed exhaust deflecting portion (19) and a major portion of the exhaust dispersed from the outlet can have a transverse component.