WABCO has patented a clamp assembly for securing panels to I-beams, improving aerodynamic properties of trailers. The assembly includes clamping jaws, a clamping block, and a flexible panel. A strut with a flexible intermediate portion helps maintain the panel’s position and provides a restoring force upon impact. GlobalData’s report on WABCO gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Skirt assembly for aerodynamic trailer improvement
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11905988B2) discloses a skirt assembly designed to enhance the aerodynamic properties of a trailer by attaching to an I-beam. The assembly includes a flexible panel, a clamp sub-assembly with clamping jaws and a clamping block, and a strut that assists in maintaining the panel's position and providing a restoring force in response to impact. The clamping jaws feature sloped surfaces that align the clamping block with the I-beam when a closing force is applied, creating a wedging action to secure the assembly in place.
Furthermore, the assembly includes a fastener for tightening the clamping jaws, preassembled clamp sub-assembly and strut, and a T-shaped structure for the clamping block. The strut is designed to flex inwardly and outwardly in response to different impact forces, with curved portions and a cavity facing the aerodynamic skirt. Made from plastic material, the clamping block provides a predetermined offset between the strut and the flexible panel, ensuring optimal performance of the skirt assembly in improving the trailer's aerodynamics.
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