Patent ID: 6799782
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A splash and spray suppressor for a wheeled motor vehicle comprising:a fender having an arched wall and an outer sidewall ending radially from the arched wall toward a wheel, the arched wall and outer side all defining a wheel well; an arched wheel panel having a plurality apertures, the wheel panel being located within and attached to the fender; a gap in fluid communication with the apertures, the gap being located between the wheel panel and the fender; an opening in fluid communication with the gap, the opening being located between the wheel panel and the fender and allowing fluid drainage from the splash and spray suppressor; an angled deflector extending radially from the wheel panel toward the wheel; an arched inner panel fitting between the wheel panel and the fender; the inner panel attaching to the wheel panel and sealing the wheel panel; wherein the gap is located between the inner panel and the wheel panel; and wherein the opening is located between the inner panel and the wheel panel.