There is described a displaceable, length adjustable, aerodynamic side skirt 100 & 200 for a vehicle. The side skirt comprises a plurality of panels 302a & 302b configured to provide a substantially continuous aerodynamic surface. A plurality of frames 304a & 304b configured to be arranged in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and configured to provide under-run protection to the vehicle. Each frame of the plurality of frames is coupled to a panel of the plurality of panels. A support strut 306 configured to derive support from the vehicle; and a linkage mechanism 308 connected between the plurality of frames and the support strut. During installation, a length of the plurality of frames is telescopically adjusted between a predetermined minimum length and a predetermined maximum length. The linkage mechanism is configured to guide the panels and the frames along a predetermined path between an upper side skirt position, providing access to an underbody of the vehicle, and a lower side skirt position, providing an aerodynamic benefit and under-run protection.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic side skirt for vehicle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-09-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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