An automobile diffuser is the upwardly-ramped surface at the rear of the vehicle's underbody. Aerodynamic downforce and drag are generated as airflow travels underneath and along the ramped surface of the diffuser. However, with a moderate drag penalty, the downforce-producing effect of the diffuser can be further enhanced by an arrangement of aerodynamic devices along the ramp surface and within the diverging flow channel of the vehicle's diffuser.


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    Title :

    Downforce-enhancement of an automobile-type diffuser using two devices


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-05-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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