Patent ID: 6325448
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B60R,B62D,Y02T

Abstract:
An aerodynamic device for a truck bed comprising:a generally triangular-shaped device having a S-shaped surface, wherein said S-shaped surface includes leading edge, a trailing edge, and a top surface;said aerodynamic device attached to said truck bed, substantially adjacent to a tailgate of a truck;said aerodynamic device extends across the width of said truck bed;a pass-through opening substantially adjacent to said leading edge of said aerodynamic device, said pass-through opening extending substantially across the width of said leading edge, wherein said pass-through opening is adapted to allow longer items to be placed through said aerodynamic device;a pass-through door that is pivotally coupled to said aerodynamic device, said pass-through door having a first position and a second position, wherein in said first position said pass-through door covers said pass-through opening and in said second position said pass-through door exposes said pass-through opening; andsaid top surface of said S-shaped surface being curved to promote and induce laminar airflow over said top surface.