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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2011
Matthew C. C. Rogers, Portland, OR (US);
Justin Yee, Scappoose, OR (US);
Blake Kashiwagi, Portland, OR (US);
Matthew Guilfoyle, Portland, OR (US);
John Brzustowicz, Portland, OR (US);
Robert Mcfarlane, Molalla, OR (US);
Bruno Banceu, Camas, WA (US);
Matthew C. C. Rogers, Portland, OR (US);
Justin Yee, Scappoose, OR (US);
Blake Kashiwagi, Portland, OR (US);
Matthew Guilfoyle, Portland, OR (US);
John Brzustowicz, Portland, OR (US);
Robert McFarlane, Molalla, OR (US);
Bruno Banceu, Camas, WA (US);
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
Adjustable aerodynamic devices are controlled to control the drag on a vehicle. In one form, control is accomplished in response to pressure from a plurality of pressure sensors. In another form, control is accomplished in response to air movement measurements, such as of wind speed and direction at a location that a vehicle has yet to reach. In another form, the position and location of air vortices between a cab and trailer can be determined and adjusted to adjust the drag by controlling aerodynamic devices.