Device for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for aerodynamic improvement in a vehicle or a container, in particular to a device for aerodynamic improvement in a vehicle or a container. The invention also relates to a container comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement and to a vehicle comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to devices for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers, and more particularly to devices suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a container including the device for aerodynamic improvement and a vehicle including the device for aerodynamic improvement. Background Technology

[0003] Aerodynamic optimization in the automotive industry has become a crucial area of ​​research and development for improving vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. In this context, the design and implementation of aerodynamic surface components have become fundamental strategies for reducing drag and maximizing lift in these vehicles, both of which directly impact fuel economy, vehicle stability, and vehicle safety.

[0004] In particular, the reduction in drag allows for higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions of polluting gases, which aligns with the growing demands for sustainability and environmental regulations.

[0005] Aerodynamic components such as spoilers, diffusers, skirts, and deflectors are designed to handle and alter common airflow paths, such as those around and under a vehicle.

[0006] Implementing effective aerodynamic surface profiles involves a range of challenges and considerations. First, it's necessary to balance aerodynamic efficiency with other aspects of vehicle design, such as adaptability to different models, aesthetics, interior space, and ease of maintenance. These profiles must also be designed to adapt to a wide range of driving conditions and environments, from low speeds in urban environments to high speeds on highways.

[0007] Furthermore, incorporating aerodynamic facets into different types of vehicles presents additional challenges. Passenger cars, freight trucks, and electric vehicles have unique characteristics that must be considered when designing aerodynamic facets, ranging from weight distribution to vehicle shape and height. This necessitates personalized approaches and innovative solutions that can be tailored to maximize the efficiency and benefits of these aerodynamic facets.

[0008] Therefore, improving vehicle aerodynamics by optimizing aerodynamic surfaces, reducing drag, and maximizing lift is a key objective in modern automotive engineering.

[0009] There is a need for a device for aerodynamic improvements in vehicles or containers that allows overcoming the challenges associated with effectively implementing these profiles in vehicles or containers, which are, as understood, transported containers and part of vehicles or trailers, providing an opportunity for significant advancements in the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of these vehicles or containers, thereby contributing to the continued progress and development of more advanced vehicles with a positive environmental impact. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The present invention provides a solution to the aforementioned problems by means of an aerodynamic improvement device suitable for use in vehicles or containers according to claim 1, a container according to claim 15, and a vehicle according to claim 16. The dependent claims define preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0011] The term "vehicle" as used herein refers to any type of tool used to transport people, goods, or cargo from one place to another. A "vehicle" can be powered by different types of energy, such as internal combustion engines, electricity, animal power, or even human power. "Vehicles" can vary in size, shape, and purpose, ranging from cars, trucks, and buses to bicycles, boats, airplanes, and trains. Any other transport devices not mentioned above are also considered, where positive effects on the aerodynamic behavior of the vehicle can be anticipated by modifying its outer surface using a device such as the apparatus of the present invention.

[0012] A first aspect of the invention provides an aerodynamic improvement device suitable for use in a vehicle or container, the vehicle or container being formed by at least one outer surface having reinforcing ribs, with cavities existing between the reinforcing ribs, wherein the device is characterized by comprising:

[0013] - An elongated body configured to be received within a cavity of a container, wherein the body comprises at least:

[0014] ○ A first surface having a first attachment means adapted to attach to the container.

[0015] ○ A second surface configured to create an aerodynamic barrier, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering the cavity.

[0016] The device of the present invention is suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers, and in particular, the device is suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers.

[0017] The device includes an elongated body configured to be received in a cavity of a container or vehicle, the cavity being defined between reinforcing ribs formed in at least one outer surface of the same container or vehicle.

[0018] The elongated body includes at least a first surface having a first attachment means adapted to attach to a container. The first surface having the first attachment means is preferably configured to at least partially contact the outer surface of the cavity of the vehicle or container.

[0019] The elongated body also includes at least a second surface configured to create an aerodynamic barrier, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering the cavity.

[0020] Once the device is housed in the corresponding cavity of a container or vehicle, it allows for improved aerodynamic behavior of the container or vehicle. Specifically, the device, housed in the cavity in operating mode, allows for a substantially flat outer surface due to the second surface, resulting in reduced drag compared to the ribbed and grooved outer surface of devices without this invention. These ribs primarily establish structural stiffness within the container walls.

[0021] The improved performance and aerodynamic behavior of vehicles or containers including the device of the present invention after entering the operating mode also allows for minimizing the area of ​​cavities or multiple cavities where flow negatively impacts and affects the aerodynamic drag coefficient and speed of cavities in vehicles or containers without the device of the present invention.

[0022] In one embodiment, the second surface of the device of the present invention is substantially flat.

[0023] In one embodiment, the elongated body has a cross-section that is square, rectangular, triangular, or truncated triangular.

[0024] According to one embodiment applicable to the described content, the first attachment device includes a mechanical attachment device, a magnetic attachment device comprising a magnetic material, an adhesive device, a device for establishing attachment by vacuum or suction, or any combination of the above devices.

[0025] In particular, in the operating mode, the first attachment device facilitates the connection of the elongated body of the device of the present invention inside the cavity of a vehicle or container.

[0026] Furthermore, the first attachment device ensures that the connection of the device withstands the conditions of use of the body within the cavity of the vehicle throughout its entire service life in the operating mode. The first attachment device also allows for easy removal of the device from the cavity in which it is housed in the operating mode for reuse in another cavity of the same vehicle or container, or for housing in another cavity of another vehicle or container.

[0027] According to an embodiment applicable to the above embodiments, the first attachment device includes a surface with a magnetic material, the surface being adapted to establish a magnetic attachment with the surface of the container.

[0028] Specifically, the first attachment device includes a surface with a magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic attachment with the outer surface of a cavity formed between two ribs on the surface of the container.

[0029] In this embodiment, the magnetic material ensures optimal connection of the device in the cavity during operation, and further ensures that the device can be easily removed for reuse in the same vehicle or container or in another cavity of another vehicle or container.

[0030] According to an embodiment applicable to the above embodiments, the first surface is a surface with a magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity of the container, the first surface being configured to be accommodated in the cavity.

[0031] In particular, the complementary shape of the first surface allows for optimal placement of the device of the invention within the recess, thereby improving the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle or container, the device being configured to be accommodated in the recess.

[0032] According to an implementation applicable to any of the examples above, the second surface is a flat surface configured to extend the surface section of the reinforcing ribs of the container when the device is operatively received in a cavity between the reinforcing ribs of the container.

[0033] In particular, the device of the present invention allows for defining a substantially flat profile with improved aerodynamic behavior, provided by a second surface of the device that establishes an aerodynamic barrier, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering the cavity housing the device. The second surface of the device of the present invention allows for continuity between the recesses, thereby filling the cavity and preventing flow through it.

[0034] Furthermore, once housed in the cavity of a container in operating mode, the device of the present invention allows said portion of the outer surface of the container to be considered to have aerodynamic behavior comparable to that of a container having a substantially flat surface, at least in the portion where the cavity is occupied by the device of the present invention.

[0035] According to an implementation applicable to any of the examples above, the body includes two ends, each end including at least one groove adapted to receive a second attachment device for securing an accessory located on a second surface.

[0036] Specifically, the ends of the body and at least one groove allow for securing attachments and maintaining contact between the attachments and the second surface of the elongated body. The attachments allow for an increase in the area of ​​the second surface of the body, thereby preventing air ingress, resulting in greater performance and higher efficiency, which leads to improvements in the aerodynamic behavior of the vehicle or container. Specifically, these improvements in aerodynamic behavior involve reducing container drag and maximizing container lift.

[0037] According to the implementation method applicable to any of the examples above, the body is hollow.

[0038] In an alternative implementation, the body is filled. In another implementation, the body is partially filled.

[0039] In one implementation, the body comprises foam.

[0040] In one particular embodiment, the body is filled with foam. In another particular embodiment, the body is partially filled with foam.

[0041] According to an implementation applicable to any of the examples above, the body includes a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between a first surface and a second surface.

[0042] Specifically, the heat exchanger allows for the cooling or heating, in operating mode, of the surface of the container in direct contact with the device of the present invention, i.e., the outer surface of the container's recess. This is achieved by a liquid configured to be cooled or heated according to the cold or hot of the ambient air through contact with a second surface of the device body. By means of this heat exchanger, and thus by means of the liquid, the device of the present invention allows for the supply of cold or heat from the second surface of the body to the outer surface of the vehicle due to the contact of the first surface with the vehicle or container.

[0043] In one embodiment, the device for aerodynamic improvement in a container includes at least two bodies according to any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the at least two bodies are:

[0044] - Suitable for housing in two separate cavities of a container, and

[0045] - Attached to the sheet element via a second attachment means, wherein the sheet element extends the second surface in the operating mode, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering some cavities in the container cavity.

[0046] In particular, this embodiment allows for a substantially flat outer surface for a container in which at least two bodies are housed, and allows for a larger outer surface compared to the second surface of the device body due to the size of the sheet element. In other words, the area of ​​the outer surface of the sheet element is larger than the area of ​​the second surface of the device body of the present invention.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the invention allows for coverage of a larger outer surface without accommodating the device in each cavity along the distance between cavities. In other words, the invention provides a solution for improving the overall aerodynamic performance of a container, ensuring ease of installation of the same solution, and consequently allowing for reduced installation costs and time for the same device.

[0048] By accommodating two bodies in two spaced-apart cavities of a container, the device, in addition to providing sheet elements attached to at least two bodies accommodated in the cavities, allows for improved aerodynamic performance of the container, as the sheet elements at least partially prevent air from entering some of the cavities within the container. Specifically, the sheet elements, together with the at least two bodies, at least partially prevent air from entering the cavities of the container occupied by the bodies, and from entering all cavities located within the cavity distance, which is the distance between the at least two bodies accommodated in operating mode.

[0049] In one embodiment, two cavities containing at least two bodies are spaced apart such that they are successive cavities of a container.

[0050] In one embodiment, two cavities containing at least two bodies are spaced such that, along the preferred predetermined cavity distance, there is at least one other cavity that does not contain a body. In a particular embodiment, a plurality of cavities without the device of the present invention are positioned along the distance between the cavities containing bodies.

[0051] In one implementation, the sheet element is a plate or canvas.

[0052] When the sheet element is a plate, it is made of a more rigid material than when the sheet element is canvas. Specifically, the stiffness of a material corresponds to its ability to resist deformation caused by applied external loads. In more specific terms, stiffness relates to the ability of a material to maintain its original shape and dimensions when subjected to external forces, such as stress, compression, or bending. High-stiffness materials will experience minimal deformation when a load is applied to them, while low-stiffness materials will deform more easily, for example, in the case of a sheet element that is canvas.

[0053] In one embodiment, the second attachment device is configured to be received in at least one groove at one end of the body and configured to secure the sheet element.

[0054] In one embodiment, the end of the body includes a plurality of grooves that ensure optimized attachment between the second attachment device and the body.

[0055] In one embodiment, the second device includes at least one protrusion that allows for a secure and optimized connection between the second attachment device and a corresponding end of the body of the device.

[0056] In one embodiment, each end of the body includes two recesses, and each second attachment includes two protrusions configured to engage with the corresponding recesses of the end of the body.

[0057] Furthermore, the second attachment device allows for optimal placement of the sheet element relative to the second surface of the body of the device of the present invention, i.e., in operating mode, the second surface prevents air from contacting both the outer surface of the container and the second surface of the corresponding body of the device.

[0058] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the examples of the above-described devices for aerodynamic improvement, the device includes at least one additional body located between two bodies and attached to the sheet element by a second attachment means, wherein at least one additional body is configured to be received in a cavity located between cavities received by the other two bodies.

[0059] In particular, the additional body allows for improved placement and fixation of the sheet element relative to the corresponding second surface of the body and also relative to the outer surface of the container.

[0060] Preferably, the additional body is housed in a cavity equidistantly positioned relative to the two bodies previously attached to the sheet element. Advantageously, by equidistantly housing the additional body relative to the bodies previously attached to the sheet element, an additional anchoring point is provided where the sheet element may exhibit weaknesses, particularly in those embodiments where the distance between the bodies is substantially close to the length of the same container. Furthermore, the additional body ensures better placement of the sheet element and thus ensures greater air deflection, which allows for even better aerodynamic behavior relative to the body of a device without sheet elements.

[0061] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the examples above, the device includes a rigid or elastically deformable baffle attached to a second surface of at least one body, the rigid or elastically deformable baffle being an element whose outer surface is exposed to air circulating outside the container in operating mode.

[0062] In operating mode, rigid or elastically deformable deflectors perform aerodynamic functions and exhibit optimized aerodynamic performance. Therefore, the rigid deflector of this embodiment also provides improvements in preventing air ingress.

[0063] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the deflector has a predetermined configuration to improve air penetration, thereby reducing the container's drag and increasing its lift in operating mode. The predetermined configuration of the outer surface of the deflector can be, for example, in the form of a flap or any other form, thereby providing improvements in values ​​considered for characterizing aerodynamic features, such as drag, lift, or any other values ​​known in the art.

[0064] In a second aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a container comprising at least one means of any embodiment of the first aspect of the invention and / or comprising at least one means adapted to be accommodated in two different cavities spaced apart from each other in the container and attached to at least two bodies of a sheet element by a second attachment means, wherein the sheet element extends a second surface in an operating mode to at least partially prevent air from entering some of the cavities in the container.

[0065] In one embodiment where the container includes more than one cavity, the device is housed in each of the cavities of the container.

[0066] In one embodiment, the body of the device of the present invention is housed in some cavities of a container, for example, in one of every two cavities of the container, or in two of every three cavities of the container.

[0067] In one embodiment, two bodies are housed and attached to a sheet element such that the outer surface of the container is completely covered by the sheet element.

[0068] In one embodiment, multiple body and sheet elements are implemented along the entire outer surface of the container.

[0069] In one embodiment, a body housed within a cavity and not attached to any sheet element is combined with a body housed within a cavity and attached to a sheet element. Thus, the outer surface of the container is covered by the combination of the body and the sheet element, which allows air ingress to be prevented and improves the overall aerodynamic performance of the container.

[0070] In a third aspect of the invention, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising: at least one means according to any embodiment of the first aspect of the invention and / or at least one means comprising at least two bodies adapted to be accommodated in two spaced-apart cavities of a container and attached to at least two bodies of a sheet element by a second attachment means, wherein the sheet element extends a second surface in an operating mode to at least partially prevent air from entering some of the cavities of the container; or at least one container according to any embodiment of the second aspect of the invention.

[0071] In a third aspect of the invention, at least one device is arranged in:

[0072] - In at least one cavity in the side cavity of the container, and / or

[0073] - In at least one cavity of the rear portion of the container, and / or

[0074] - In at least one cavity of the upper portion of the container, and / or

[0075] - In at least one cavity of the front portion of the container.

[0076] In one embodiment, a portion of the container is covered by any embodiment or any combination of these embodiments of the device of the invention, namely a combination between a body housed in one or more cavities without sheet elements and a body with attached sheet elements. This allows coverage of even more of the outer surface of the container and thus prevents air from entering the recesses covered by the sheet elements.

[0077] In one embodiment, at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention is arranged on the side of a container.

[0078] In another embodiment, at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention is arranged on the side, in the rear portion, in the upper portion and in the front portion of the container, that is, the container is completely covered by at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention.

[0079] In one embodiment, the means disposed in the front portion of the container includes a plurality of bodies housed in at least one cavity. In another embodiment, the means disposed in the front portion of the container includes two bodies and a sheet element attached to the bodies, the sheet element at least partially or completely covering the outer surface of the rear portion. In a particular embodiment where the sheet element covers the entire outer surface of the front portion, the sheet element may be flat, or have a semi-circular or semi-elliptical cross-section, or any other shape having aerodynamic behavior. Preferably, the sheet element in the front portion of the container protrudes in a recessed manner relative to the outer surface of the front portion of the container, or with the side of the container as the origin, or with the upper and lower portions of the container as the origin.

[0080] In one implementation, a portion of the upper part of the container and another portion of the rear part of the container—which is a continuation of the upper part of the container—are covered by flaps that allow for improved aerodynamic behavior of the container. Attached Figure Description

[0081] These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, which is given by way of illustrative and non-limiting example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0082] Figure 1 This figure illustrates an embodiment of an aerodynamic improvement device for a vehicle or container according to the present invention.

[0083] Figure 2a , Figure 2b These figures illustrate embodiments of the second attachment device.

[0084] Figure 3 This figure illustrates an embodiment of the second attachment device.

[0085] Figure 4a , Figure 4b These figures illustrate embodiments of an aerodynamic improvement device for a vehicle or container according to the present invention.

[0086] Figure 5a , Figure 5b These figures illustrate two embodiments of a container that includes at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0087] The present invention provides an aerodynamic improvement device (1) suitable for use in a vehicle or container (2), the vehicle or container being formed of at least one outer surface having reinforcing ribs (2.1) with cavities (2.2) between the reinforcing ribs (2.1), wherein the device (1) is characterized in that it comprises:

[0088] - An elongated body (3) configured to be received within a cavity (2.2) of a container (2), wherein the body (3) comprises at least:

[0089] ○ First surface (3.1), having a first attachment device (4) suitable for attachment to container (2).

[0090] ○ Second surface (3.2), which is configured to create an aerodynamic barrier, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering the cavity (2.2).

[0091] Figure 1 An embodiment of a device (1) comprising an elongated body (3) is depicted. The body (1) includes a first surface (3.1) having a first attachment device (4) adapted to attach to a container (not shown in the figure). Preferably, the first attachment device (4) is disposed above at least a portion of the first surface (3.1).

[0092] In one embodiment, the first attachment device (4) includes a mechanical attachment device, a magnetic attachment device containing a magnetic material, an adhesive device, a device for establishing attachment by vacuum or suction, or any combination of the above devices.

[0093] In a more specific embodiment, the first attachment device (4) includes a surface with a magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic attachment to the surface of a container (not shown in the figure).

[0094] In one embodiment, the first surface (3.1) is a surface with a magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity (2.2) into which the container (2) is configured to be housed. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the body is shaped like a truncated pyramid, with one portion of its parts parallel to the second surface (not shown in the figure). The other portions of the first surface (3.1) have equal areas, such that... Figure 1 In the implementation, the body (3) is symmetrical with respect to the plane perpendicular to the transverse axis of the body (3).

[0095] In one embodiment, the second surface (not shown in the figure) is a flat surface configured to extend the surface section of the reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (not shown in the figure) when the device (1) is operatively received in the cavity between the reinforcing ribs of the container.

[0096] In one implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, the body (3) includes two ends (3.3, 3.4), each end (3.3, 3.4) including a portion adapted to receive a second attachment device (see [reference]). Figure 2a and Figure 2b At least one groove (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) of the second attachment device is used to secure an accessory located on the second surface (3.2).

[0097] exist Figure 1 In one embodiment, each end (3.3, 3.4) includes two recesses (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2), each recess being adapted to receive a second attachment device for securing an accessory on the second surface (see [link]). Figure 2a and Figure 2b ).

[0098] In one implementation, the body (3) is hollow.

[0099] In one embodiment, the body (3) includes a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between a first surface (3.1) and a second surface (3.2). In other words, the heat exchanger is capable of transferring heat or cold by contacting the second surface (3.2) and directing heat or cold to the first surface (3.1), which is in direct contact with the outer surface of the container.

[0100] In one embodiment, the body (3) comprises foam. In a particular embodiment, the body (3) is partially filled with foam. In another particular embodiment, the body (3) is completely filled with foam.

[0101] Figure 2a and Figure 2bTwo views are shown of an embodiment of the second attachment device (5), which is configured to be received in corresponding grooves (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) at the ends (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3).

[0102] like Figure 2a As shown, the second attachment device includes two protrusions (5.1, 5.2) that have complementary shapes to the grooves (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) at each end (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3). The second attachment device (5) also includes a plurality of holes (5.3) that are oriented outward relative to the outer surface of the container when in operating mode.

[0103] Figure 2b Another view of the same embodiment of the second attachment device with two protrusions (5.1, 5.2) is shown, in which three holes (5.3) can be seen.

[0104] Figure 3 Describing as Figure 2a and Figure 2b The elongated portion (5.4) of the same embodiment of the second attachment device, shown, has two protrusions (5.1, 5.2). The elongated portion (5.4) includes three protrusions (5.5) adapted to be received within the hole (5.3) depicted in the aforementioned figure. In operation, the attachment is placed between the two portions of the second attachment device, and once the protrusions (5.5) of the elongated portion (5.4) are received within the hole (5.3), the second attachment device allows for a secure connection of the attachment to the body (3) via the second attachment device (5).

[0105] Figure 4a and Figure 4b An embodiment of the device (10) of the present invention is described, wherein the aforementioned attachment fixed to the second surface (3.2) of the body (3) is a sheet element (7).

[0106] Figure 4a and Figure 4b Two views, namely the front view and the rear view, are shown of an embodiment of the device (10) according to the present invention.

[0107] In this embodiment of the device (10), two bodies (3) are adapted to be housed in two spaced-apart cavities of the container. The bodies (3) are also attached to a sheet element (7) via a second attachment means (5), wherein the sheet element (7) extends its second surface (3.2) in operating mode, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering some cavities of the container (2) cavity (2.2). Therefore, Figure 4a and Figure 4bThe device (10) depicted in the diagram allows for improved aerodynamic behavior of the container when the container is in operating mode, i.e., when the body (3) of the device (10) is housed in different cavities of the container.

[0108] exist Figure 4a and Figure 4b In any of the above embodiments, the sheet element (7) is attached to the two bodies (3) by a second attachment device (5) fixed at each of the ends (3.3, 3.4) of each body (3).

[0109] In a particular embodiment, the sheet element (7) is a plate or canvas.

[0110] In one embodiment, the second attachment device (5) is configured to be received in at least one groove (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) of one of the ends (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3), and is configured to fix the sheet element (7). Figure 4a and Figure 4b In this case, the device (10) may include, for example, according to Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 The second attachment device (5) of the embodiment described in the text.

[0111] In one embodiment, the device (10), for example, Figure 4a and Figure 4b The apparatus of the embodiment further includes at least one additional body located between the two bodies (3) and attached to the sheet element (7) via a second attachment device (5). The second attachment device (5) is, for example, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 The attachment device is described in the embodiment. Furthermore, in this embodiment, at least one additional body is configured to be housed in a cavity located between the cavities housed by the other two bodies (3).

[0112] In one embodiment, the device (10) includes a rigid or elastically deformable baffle (not shown) attached to a second surface (3.2) of at least one body (3), the rigid or elastically deformable baffle being an element whose outer surface is exposed to air circulating outside the container (2) in the operating mode.

[0113] In operating mode, the deflector performs aerodynamic functions and exhibits aerodynamic behavior.

[0114] Figure 5a and Figure 5bA container (2) according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted, wherein the container (2) includes a plurality of ribs (2.1) and cavities (2.2).

[0115] exist Figure 5a In one embodiment, the container has a plurality of devices (10) in the sidewall (11) depicted in this view, which combine the body (3) with one of a plurality of sheet elements (7). In this embodiment, four sheet elements (7) are provided to cover the entire outer surface of the container (2) with the device (10) of the present invention. The body (3) may be an embodiment of any of the embodiments of the device (1) described above.

[0116] Similarly, four sheet elements (7) can be seen in the upper part (14) of the container (2). The front part (15) is also covered by sheet elements (7). Figure 5a In a specific case, the sheet element (7) has a concave shape relative to the outer surface of the container (2), with the side of the container (2) as the origin of the concave shape.

[0117] In the same figure, and although the side (12) opposite to the visible side (11) cannot be seen, the opposite side also has an outer surface completely covered by the sheet element (7), such as Figure 5a It is depicted in the visible side (11).

[0118] Therefore, in this embodiment, the container (2) is completely covered by the sheet element (7) by means of a plurality of devices (10) in any combination according to the above embodiments. Thus, the container (2) exhibits improved optimal aerodynamic behavior to prevent air ingress once in the operating mode. Therefore, the container (2) has reduced drag and causes an increase in the lift coefficient in the operating mode.

[0119] exist Figure 5a and Figure 5b In one embodiment, a portion of the upper portion (14) of the container (2) and another portion of the rear portion of the container (2)—which is a continuation of the upper portion (14) of the container (2)—are covered by a flap (6) that allows for improved aerodynamic behavior of the container (2).

[0120] Figure 5b The embodiment of the container (2) depicted in the text has the same characteristics as... Figure 5a The implementation of container (2) has the same features and advantages. However, Figure 5b The container (2) also includes an aerodynamic surface element in the front part of the upper part (14) of the container (2), which allows for further improvement of the performance and aerodynamic behavior of the container (2). Figure 5bThe aerodynamic surface part is not limited to the shape depicted, but can have any other configuration that allows it to be attached to the container (2) and improve its aerodynamic behavior.

[0121] The present invention also provides a vehicle comprising at least one device (1) including at least one body (3) according to any of the above embodiments, and / or at least one device (10) including at least two bodies (3) and sheet elements (7) according to any of the above embodiments.

[0122] In the vehicle implementation, at least one device (1) comprising at least one body (3) according to any of the above embodiments and / or at least one device (10) comprising at least two bodies (3) and sheet elements (7) according to any of the above embodiments are arranged in:

[0123] - In at least one cavity of the side portion (11, 12) cavity (2.2) of the container (2), and / or

[0124] - In at least one cavity of the cavity (2.2) of the rear portion (13) of the container (2), and / or

[0125] - In at least one cavity (2.2) of the upper portion (14) of the container (2), and / or

[0126] - In at least one cavity of the cavity (2.2) of the front portion (15) of the container (2).

Claims

1. An aerodynamic improvement device (1) suitable for use in a vehicle or container (2), the vehicle or container (2) being formed of at least one outer surface having reinforcing ribs (2.1) with cavities (2.2) between the reinforcing ribs (2.1), wherein, The device (1) is characterized in that it comprises: - An elongated body (3), the elongated body (3) being configured to be received within the cavity (2.2) of the container (2), and wherein the body (3) comprises at least: ○ First surface (3.1), the first surface (3.1) has a first attachment device (4) adapted to attach to the container (2). ○ Second surface (3.2), which is configured to create an aerodynamic barrier, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering the cavity (2.2).

2. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The first attachment device (4) includes a mechanical attachment device, a magnetic attachment device containing magnetic material, an adhesive device, a device for establishing attachment by vacuum or suction, or any combination of the above devices.

3. The apparatus (1) according to claim 2, wherein, The first attachment device (4) includes a surface with a magnetic material, the surface being adapted to establish a magnetic attachment with the surface of the container (2).

4. The apparatus (1) according to claim 3, wherein, The first surface (3.1) is a surface with a magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity (2.2) of the container (2), the first surface (3.1) being configured to be accommodated in the cavity (2.2).

5. The apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The second surface (3.2) is a flat surface and is configured to extend the surface section of the reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (2) when the device is operatively accommodated in the cavity (2.2) between the reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (2).

6. The apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The body (3) includes two ends (3.3, 3.4), each end (3.3, 3.4) including at least one groove adapted to receive the second attachment device (5). 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2), the second attachment device (5) is used to fix the attachment located on the second surface (3.2).

7. The apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The body (3) is hollow.

8. The apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The body (3) includes a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between the first surface (3.1) and the second surface (3.2).

9. The apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The body (3) includes foam.

10. An aerodynamic improvement device (10) for use in a container (2), said device (10) comprising at least two bodies (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, At least two of the stated entities (3): - Suitable for housing in two spaced-apart cavities (2.2) of the container (2), and - Attached to the sheet element (7) via a second attachment device (5), wherein the sheet element (7) extends the second surface (3.2) in the operating mode, thereby at least partially preventing air from entering some of the cavities in the cavity (2.2) of the container (2).

11. The apparatus (10) according to claim 10, wherein, The sheet element (7) is a plate or canvas.

12. The apparatus (10) according to claim 6 and any one of claim 10 or 11, wherein, The second attachment device (5) is configured to be received in at least one of the grooves in one of the ends (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3). In 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2), and configured to fix the sheet element (7).

13. The apparatus (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, further comprising at least one additional body (3) located between the two bodies (3) and attached to the sheet element (7) via the second attachment means (5), wherein, The at least one additional body (3) is configured to be housed in a cavity (2.2) located between the cavities housed by the other two bodies (3).

14. The device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims includes a rigid or elastically deformable baffle attached to at least one of the second surfaces (3.2) of the body (3), the rigid or elastically deformable baffle being an element whose outer surface is exposed to air circulating outside the container (2) in an operating mode.

15. A container (2) comprising at least one device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and / or at least one device (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 14 adapted to be accommodated in at least one cavity (2.2) of the container (2).

16. A vehicle comprising at least one device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and / or at least one device (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 14, or at least one container (2) according to claim 15.

17. The vehicle according to the preceding claim, wherein, At least one device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and / or at least one device (10) according to any one of claims 10 to 14 is arranged in: - In at least one cavity (2.2) of the side portion (11, 12) of the container (2), and / or - In at least one cavity (2.2) of the rear portion (13) of the container (2), and / or - In at least one cavity (2.2) of the upper portion (14) of the container (2), and / or - In at least one cavity of the cavity (2.2) of the front portion (15) of the container (2).

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