5,411,312, issued in the name of Stallings, a tailgate wind deflector apparatus is disclosed. Such a solution to the problem of increased tailgate drag decreases the security of cargo within the truck bed.Īlso, in U.S. 5,234,249, issued in the name of Dorrell, an air drag reducing tailgate apparatus is disclosed which can adjustably position the tailgate into a partially open position. In the related art, several devices are known for aerodynamically improving the tailgate structure of a pickup truck. It has been known that by lowering or removing the tailgate altogether, a reduction in these effects can be accomplished. Increased drag reduces fuel efficiency, and increased turbulence creates a "buffeting" motion which can cause instability at highway speeds.įurthermore, this air turbulence can create a negative air pressure zone immediately above the truck bed which imparts a lifting force above the rear axle, futher contributing to instability. The problems associated with the aerodynamic turbulence associated with the standard configuration of a pick-up truck tailgate are well known. The present invention relates to pickup truck accessories, specifically to a drag reducing wind deflector for a pickup truck bed. The wind deflector of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises a spring-bolt apparatus including a spring and a bolt, the spring-bolt apparatus connected to the first section near the slot, the spring configured to urge the bolt into a recess within the second section when the second section is fully extended, thus securing the second section in position and preventing separation of the second section from the first section. a securing means for securing the second section in a fully extended position and for preventing separation of the second section from the first section, even when the wind deflector is not in contact with both the top edge of the tailgate and the bed of the truck.Ģ. the wind deflector adapted to extend between a top edge of a tailgate and a bed of the truck, forming an inclined surface over which air flows when the truck is in forward motion and the second section being extendable and retractable through the slot į. structure forming a cavity within the first section, the cavity in physical communication with the slot and configured to contain the second section Į. structure forming a slot within the first section ĭ. a substantially rectangular, substantially planar second section Ĭ. a substantially rectangular, substantially planar first section ī. A wind deflector for use in a truck, the wind deflector comprising:Ī. Pickup truck retractable endgate air foilĬombined truck bed storage compartment and spoilerġ. Tailgate enclosure device having reduced drag Multiple panel tailgate for a utility vehicle
Turbulence-reducing truck tailgate apparatusĬombined pick up truck air deflector and storage coverĪerodynamically improved tailgate construction for pickup truck Deflector for attachment to a tailgate of a pickup truckĪerodynamic stabilizer for use with a motor vehicle
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