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GB2511871B - Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles - Google Patents

Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles

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Publication number
GB2511871B
GB2511871B GB1306157.7A GB201306157A GB2511871B GB 2511871 B GB2511871 B GB 2511871B GB 201306157 A GB201306157 A GB 201306157A GB 2511871 B GB2511871 B GB 2511871B
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fuel efficiency
road vehicles
vehicles
road
fuel
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GB1306157.7A
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GB201306157D0 (en
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Bacon Andy
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Priority to GB1605766.3A priority Critical patent/GB2538156B/en
Publication of GB201306157D0 publication Critical patent/GB201306157D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2014/050743 priority patent/WO2014140576A1/en
Priority to EP19198037.4A priority patent/EP3620356B1/en
Priority to CA2942216A priority patent/CA2942216C/en
Priority to US14/775,001 priority patent/US9682735B2/en
Priority to EP14715391.0A priority patent/EP2969715B1/en
Priority to PL14715391T priority patent/PL2969715T3/en
Publication of GB2511871A publication Critical patent/GB2511871A/en
Publication of GB2511871B publication Critical patent/GB2511871B/en
Application granted granted Critical
Priority to US15/622,727 priority patent/US10239568B2/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D35/00—Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
    • B62D35/001—For commercial vehicles or tractor-trailer combinations, e.g. caravans
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D35/00—Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
    • B62D35/008—Side spoilers

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB1306157.7A 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles Active GB2511871B (en)

Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1605766.3A GB2538156B (en) 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
PL14715391T PL2969715T3 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
EP14715391.0A EP2969715B1 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
EP19198037.4A EP3620356B1 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
CA2942216A CA2942216C (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
US14/775,001 US9682735B2 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Fuel efficiency of road vehicles
PCT/GB2014/050743 WO2014140576A1 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-03-12 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
US15/622,727 US10239568B2 (en) 2013-03-13 2017-06-14 Fuel efficiency of road vehicles

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1304476.3A GB201304476D0 (en) 2013-03-13 2013-03-13 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles

Publications (3)

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GB201306157D0 GB201306157D0 (en) 2013-05-22
GB2511871A GB2511871A (en) 2014-09-17
GB2511871B true GB2511871B (en) 2016-10-12

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GBGB1304476.3A Ceased GB201304476D0 (en) 2013-03-13 2013-03-13 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
GB1306157.7A Active GB2511871B (en) 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
GB1605766.3A Active GB2538156B (en) 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
GB1704593.1A Active GB2548249B (en) 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles

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GB1704593.1A Active GB2548249B (en) 2013-03-13 2013-04-05 Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles

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Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2014140576A1 (en) 2013-03-13 2014-09-18 Andrew Bacon Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
GB2523026B (en) * 2013-04-05 2016-08-31 Bacon Andy Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
WO2019168546A1 (en) * 2018-03-02 2019-09-06 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Trailer fairing corner for improved aerodynamic performance
WO2019168548A1 (en) 2018-03-02 2019-09-06 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Trailer fairing and system for improved aerodynamic performance
WO2019168545A1 (en) 2018-03-02 2019-09-06 Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Trailer fairing and system for improved aerodynamic performance
GB201917653D0 (en) * 2019-12-03 2020-01-15 Univ Brunel A vehicle having reduced drag

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US20050040669A1 (en) * 2003-08-21 2005-02-24 Wood Richard M. Vortex strake device and method for reducing the aerodynamic drag of ground vehicles
US20060232102A1 (en) * 2005-04-15 2006-10-19 Kenneth Steel Truck streamlining
US20110272964A1 (en) * 2010-05-06 2011-11-10 Henderson Industries, Llc Devices and Methods for Reducing Vehicle Drag
US20120292945A1 (en) * 2006-10-19 2012-11-22 Nusbaum Howard G Retractable air deflection apparatus for reduction of vehicular air drag
WO2013063479A1 (en) * 2011-10-27 2013-05-02 Advanced Transit Dynamics, Inc. Rear-mounted aerodynamic structures for cargo bodies

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US8684447B2 (en) * 2010-05-06 2014-04-01 SmartTruck Systems, Inc. Devices and methods for reducing vehicle drag
JP5935533B2 (en) * 2011-09-26 2016-06-15 アイシン精機株式会社 Vehicle roof device

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2366980A1 (en) * 1976-10-06 1978-05-05 Etudes Realis Automobile Lorry air drag reducing attachment - is mounted on top, near rear with rear part of small angle to horizontal
US20050040669A1 (en) * 2003-08-21 2005-02-24 Wood Richard M. Vortex strake device and method for reducing the aerodynamic drag of ground vehicles
US20060232102A1 (en) * 2005-04-15 2006-10-19 Kenneth Steel Truck streamlining
US20120292945A1 (en) * 2006-10-19 2012-11-22 Nusbaum Howard G Retractable air deflection apparatus for reduction of vehicular air drag
US20110272964A1 (en) * 2010-05-06 2011-11-10 Henderson Industries, Llc Devices and Methods for Reducing Vehicle Drag
WO2013063479A1 (en) * 2011-10-27 2013-05-02 Advanced Transit Dynamics, Inc. Rear-mounted aerodynamic structures for cargo bodies

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB2548249A (en) 2017-09-13
GB2511871A (en) 2014-09-17
GB2538156A (en) 2016-11-09
GB201704593D0 (en) 2017-05-10
GB201306157D0 (en) 2013-05-22
GB2548249B (en) 2017-11-01
GB201304476D0 (en) 2013-04-24
GB2538156B (en) 2017-07-26

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