The invention provides a downforce system for a vehicle, the downforce system comprising: a restrictor configured to restrict a flow of air into a region that is defined at least in part by the restrictor and a ground surface on which the vehicle is disposed, a rim disposed on the restrictor and configured to form at least a partial seal with the ground surface; a dedicated pressure source disposed outside the restrictor and connected to the restrictor via an air flow path, the pressure source being configured to generate a pressure differential across the restrictor; and a safety system configured to prevent an immediate loss of the pressure differential across the restrictor in event of a failure of the downforce system. By generating a pressure differential across the restrictor, a downforce which acts on the vehicle may be generated. The downforce may result in an improved grip or traction of the vehicle, which may improve handling and safety of the vehicle.
Downforce system for a vehicle
2022-01-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge |