Patent ID: 7147270
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An inflatable airfoil adapted to be mounted on the rear surface of a transport vehicle, said vehicle having side and top surfaces, said airfoil comprising a pair of flexible enclosed bags, said bags having lateral and lower surfaces wherein a rigid panel extends from the lower part of said lateral bag surface downwardly towards the ground and forwardly to meet said side vehicle surface, said rigid panel having a rigid support member extending from said rigid panel to the lower portion of said rear vehicle surface, said rigid support member having a hinged interruption along the length of said rigid support member, said rigid support member having one or more cords attached along the length of said rigid support member, said cords attaching to the lower surface of said bag such that upon inflation of said bag, said rigid support member is lifted and unfolded while said rigid panel is positioned parallel to said lateral surface.