Retractable aerodynamic structures for cargo bodies and methods of controlling positioning of the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9971356
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14830114

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A system that has electrically or electro-pneumatically actuated aerodynamic structures. An electric or electro-pneumatic actuator is employed, which receives signals from an existing anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller to determine when actuation occurs. Other systems are also provided that feature electric or electro-pneumatic actuation, including underbody skirts and scoops, as well as inflatable tractor-trailer gap sealing devices, adjustable tractor-trailer gap sealing flaps and inflatable trailer upper streamlining devices. Electronic control units (ECUs) for aerodynamic system control interfacing with alternate sensors for calculating speed are also provided. Satellite navigation, platooning awareness and managed pressure reserve capability can be employed with the aerodynamics ECU.

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STEMCO PRODUCTS INC5605 CARNEGIE BLVD SUITE 500 CHARLOTTE NC 28209

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grossmann, Jeffrey J San Francisco, US 25 747
Hinricher, Court S San Francisco, US 9 165
Niemiec, Jared A Belmont, US 11 197
Pagliarella, Riccardo M San Francisco, US 4 68
Polidori, Michael W Hayward, US 13 204
Smith, Andrew F Redwood City, US 40 845

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