Provided are aerodynamic articles and related methods that use an aerodynamic body with a microstructured surface thereon. The microstructured surface has a plurality of parallel primary ridges defining major capillary channels, and optionally a plurality of parallel secondary ridges having a height less than that of the primary ridges and extending between and generally parallel to the primary ridges. The optional secondary ridges at least partially define two or more minor capillary channels within each major capillary channel. The aerodynamic surface provides reduced drag and is capable providing a high degree of friction against shoe surfaces under oil and water contaminated conditions.
AERODYNAMIC ARTICLES AND METHODS THEREOF
AERODYNAMISCHE ARTIKEL UND VERFAHREN DAFÜR
ARTICLES AÉRODYNAMIQUES ET PROCÉDÉS ASSOCIÉS
2022-04-27
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURES
Europäisches Patentamt | 2022
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