Device for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers, particularly to a device adapted for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers. The present invention also relates to a container comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement and to a vehicle comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement.

Description

[0001] DEVICE FOR AERODYNAMIC IMPROVEMENT IN VEHICLES OR CONTAINERS

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention is directed to a device suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers, in particular, it is directed to a device adapted for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers.

[0005] The present invention is also directed to a container comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement and to a vehicle comprising said device for aerodynamic improvement.

[0006] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Aerodynamic optimization in the automotive industry has become a vital field of research and development for improving vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Within this context, the design and implementation of aerodynamic profiles has emerged as a fundamental strategy for reducing air resistance and maximizing the lift of these vehicles, both of which directly influence fuel economy, stability, and vehicle safety.

[0008] In particular, the reduction in air resistance allows for greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions of polluting gases, which aligns with today's growing demands for sustainability and environmental regulations.

[0009] Aerodynamic profiles, such as spoilers, diffusers, skirts, and deflectors, are designed to manipulate and modify typical airflow paths, such as around and under the vehicle. Effective implementation of aerodynamic profiles entails a number of challenges and considerations. First, there is a need to balance aerodynamic efficiency with other aspects of vehicle design, such as adaptability to different models, aesthetics, interior space, and accessibility for maintenance. The design of these profiles must also adapt to a wide range of driving conditions and environments, from low speeds in urban environments to high speeds on highways.

[0010] Furthermore, the integration of aerofoils into different types of vehicles presents additional challenges. Passenger vehicles, trucks, and electric vehicles all have unique characteristics that must be considered in aerofoil design, from weight distribution to vehicle shape and height. This requires a customized approach and innovative, adaptable solutions to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of these aerofoils.

[0011] Therefore, improving vehicle aerodynamics by optimizing airfoils, reducing air resistance, and maximizing lift is a key objective in modern automotive engineering.

[0012] There is a need for a device for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers that allows to overcome the challenges associated with the effective implementation of these profiles in vehicles or containers, understanding that they are containers intended to be transported and are part of a vehicle or a trailer, offering the opportunity to drive significant advances in the efficiency, performance and sustainability of these vehicles or containers, thus contributing to the continuous progress and development of more advanced vehicles having a positive impact on the environment.

[0013] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The present invention proposes a solution to the above problems by means of a device suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers according to claim 1, a container according to claim 15 and a vehicle according to claim 16. Preferred embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0015] In this document, the term "vehicle" refers to any type of means of transporting 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 traction, or even human power. "Vehicles" can vary in size, shape, and purpose, from cars, trucks, and buses to bicycles, boats, airplanes, and trains. Also considered is any other means of transportation not previously mentioned in which a positive impact on the aerodynamic behavior of said vehicle can be expected by modifying its exterior surface by means of a device such as that of the present invention.

[0016] A first inventive aspect provides a device suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers formed by at least one exterior surface with reinforcing ribs between which there is a cavity, where the device is characterized in that it comprises: an elongated body configured to be housed in the cavity of the container, and where the body comprises at least: either a first surface with first joining means adapted to establish a connection with the container, or a second surface configured to establish an aerodynamic barrier preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into the cavity.

[0017] The device of the invention is suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers, in particular, the device is adapted for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers.

[0018] The device comprises an elongated body configured to be housed in the cavity of the container or vehicle which is defined between reinforcing ribs formed on at least one exterior surface of the same container or vehicle.

[0019] The elongated body comprises at least a first surface with first connecting means adapted to establish a connection with the container. The first surface with first connecting means is preferably configured to come into contact, at least partially, with the external surface of the cavity of the vehicle or container.

[0020] The elongated body also comprises at least a second surface configured to establish an aerodynamic barrier preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into the cavity.

[0021] Once the device is housed in the corresponding cavity of the container or vehicle, it improves the aerodynamic performance of said container or vehicle. In particular, the device, housed in a cavity in operational mode, allows the exterior surface to be substantially flat thanks to the second surface, which provides a reduction in air resistance compared to an exterior surface with ribs and grooves without the device of the invention. These ribs are what establish structural rigidity, primarily in the walls of the container.

[0022] The improvement in the performance and aerodynamic behavior of the vehicle or container including the device of the invention, once in operational mode, also allows reducing to the maximum possible the areas of the cavity, or cavities, in which a flow impacts and negatively impacts the aerodynamic resistance coefficient and the speed of the vehicle or container with cavity(ies) without the device of the invention.

[0023] In one embodiment, the second surface of the device of the invention is substantially flat.

[0024] In one embodiment, the elongated body has a square, rectangular, triangular, or truncated triangular cross section.

[0025] According to an exemplary embodiment applicable to the above, the first joining means comprise mechanical joining means, magnetic joining means comprising magnetic material, adhesive means, means for establishing a vacuum or suction joining or a combination of any of them.

[0026] In particular, in operational mode, the first connecting means facilitate the coupling of the elongated body of the device of the invention within a cavity of a vehicle or container.

[0027] Furthermore, the first attachment means ensure a vehicle-body-resistant coupling within a vehicle cavity throughout the device's operational lifespan. The first attachment means also allow easy removal of the device from the cavity where it is housed in operational mode, either for reuse in another cavity of the same vehicle or container, or for reuse in another cavity of another vehicle or container.

[0028] According to an embodiment applicable to the previously described embodiment, the first joining means comprise a surface with magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic connection with the surface of the container.

[0029] In particular, the first joining means comprise a surface with magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic connection with the outer surfaces of the cavity of the surface of the container formed between two ribs.

[0030] In this embodiment, the magnetic material ensures optimal coupling of the device in the cavity in operational mode and, in turn, its easy removal for reuse in another cavity of the same device, or in another vehicle or container.

[0031] According to an embodiment applicable to the previously described embodiment, the first surface is the surface with magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity of the container in which it is configured to be housed.

[0032] In particular, the complementary shape of the first surface makes it possible to ensure optimal placement of the device of the invention within the slot in which it is configured to be housed and, in turn, improve the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle or container.

[0033] According to an exemplary embodiment applicable to any of the examples described above, the second surface is a flat surface and is configured to extend the surface sections of the reinforcing ribs of the container when the device, in operational deformation, is housed in the cavity between the reinforcing ribs of the container.

[0034] In particular, the device of the invention allows for the definition of a substantially flat profile, with improved aerodynamic performance provided by the second surface of the device, which establishes an aerodynamic barrier, preventing air from entering, at least partially, into the cavity where it is housed. The second surface of the device of the invention provides continuity between the slots, filling the cavity and preventing the flow from passing through it.

[0035] Furthermore, the device of the invention, once housed in a cavity of the container, in operational mode, allows said portion of the outer surface of the container to be considered to have an aerodynamic behavior comparable to a container with a substantially flat surface, at least in said portion where the cavity is occupied by a device of the invention.

[0036] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the examples described above, the body comprises two ends, each end comprising at least one slot adapted to receive second connecting means for fixing accessories located on the second surface.

[0037] In particular, the ends of the body and the at least one slot allow accessories to be attached and held in contact with the second surface of the elongated body. These accessories allow the area of ​​the second surface of the body to be extended, preventing air entry with greater performance and efficiency, resulting in improved aerodynamic performance of the vehicle or container. In particular, the improvement in aerodynamic performance consists of reducing air resistance and maximizing the lift of the container.

[0038] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the examples described above, the body is hollow.

[0039] According to an alternative embodiment, the body is filled. In another embodiment, the body is partially filled.

[0040] In one embodiment, the body comprises foam.

[0041] In one particular embodiment, the body is filled with foam. In another particular embodiment, the body is partially filled with foam.

[0042] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the previously described examples, the body comprises a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between the first surface and the second surface.

[0043] In particular, the heat exchanger allows the surface of the container in direct contact with the device of the invention to be cooled or heated in operational mode, i.e., the outer surface of the container slot, by means of a liquid configured to be cooled or heated depending on the cold or heat of the ambient air coming into contact with the second surface of the device body. By means of the heat exchanger, and therefore the liquid, the device of the invention allows the provision of cold or heat from the second surface of the body to the outer surface of the vehicle thanks to the contact of the first surface with the vehicle or container.

[0044] In one embodiment, the device for aerodynamic improvement in containers comprises at least two bodies, according to any of the previous embodiments, where at least two bodies: are adapted to be housed in two different and spaced-apart cavities of the container, and are joined to a laminar element by means of second joining means where the laminar element, in operating mode, extends the second surface preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into some of the cavities of the container.

[0045] In particular, the present embodiment provides a substantially flat outer surface to the container housing the at least two bodies and provides a larger outer surface compared to the second surface of the device body thanks to the dimensions of the laminar element. That is, the area of ​​the outer surface of the laminar element is greater than the area of ​​the second surface of the device body of the invention.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the present invention allows for covering a larger exterior surface without housing a device in each of the cavities along the distance between cavities. In other words, the present invention provides a solution to improve the overall aerodynamic performance of the container, ensures ease of installation, and, in turn, reduces costs and installation times for the device itself.

[0047] By housing two bodies in two distinct and spaced-apart cavities of the container, in addition to providing the laminar element joined to the at least two bodies housed in said cavities, the device allows for improved aerodynamic performance of the container because the laminar element prevents air from entering, at least partially, into some of the container's cavities. In particular, the laminar element together with the at least two bodies prevent air from entering, at least partially, into the container cavities occupied by said bodies and into all cavities located within said distance between cavities where the at least two bodies are housed in operational mode.

[0048] In one embodiment, the two cavities where the at least two bodies are housed are spaced apart in such a way that they are successive cavities of the container.

[0049] In one embodiment, the two cavities housing the at least two bodies are spaced such that, along said preferably predetermined distance between cavities, there is at least one other cavity that does not house a body. In a particular embodiment, there are a plurality of cavities without a device of the invention along the distance between cavities housing the bodies.

[0050] In one embodiment, the sheet element is a plate or a canvas.

[0051] When the sheet element is a plate, the sheet element consists of a stiffer material than when the sheet element is a canvas. Specifically, the stiffness of a material corresponds to its resistance to deformations caused by the application of an external load. More specifically, stiffness relates to the material's ability to maintain its original shape and dimensions when subjected to external forces, such as tension, compression, or bending. A material with high stiffness will experience minimal deformation when a load is applied, while a material with low stiffness will deform more easily, as is the case with a sheet element when it is a canvas.

[0052] In one embodiment, the second joining means are configured to be housed in the at least one groove of one of the ends of the body and configured to fix the laminar element.

[0053] In one embodiment, the ends of the body comprise a plurality of grooves which ensure an optimized connection between the second connection means and the body.

[0054] In one embodiment, the second means comprise at least one protrusion that allows optimized and secure coupling of the second connecting means with the respective ends of the body of the device.

[0055] In one embodiment, each of the ends of the body comprises two slots and each of the second joining means comprises two projections which are configured to engage with the respective slots of the ends of the body.

[0056] Furthermore, the second joining means allow for optimal positioning of the laminar element with respect to the second surface of the body of the device of the invention, that is to say that, in operating mode, the second surface prevents air from coming into contact with both the outer surface of the container and the second surface of the respective bodies of the device.

[0057] According to an exemplary embodiment applicable to any of the previously described examples of devices for aerodynamic improvement, the device comprises at least one additional body, located between the two bodies and connected to the laminar element by means of second connecting means, where the at least one additional body is configured to be housed in a cavity located between the cavities where the other two bodies are housed. In particular, the additional body allows for better positioning and fixing of the laminar element with respect to the respective second surfaces of the bodies and also to the outer surface of the container.

[0058] Preferably, the additional body is housed in a cavity located equidistant from the two bodies previously attached to the film. Advantageously, by housing the additional body equidistant from the bodies previously attached to the film, an additional attachment point is provided where the film is susceptible to weakness, especially in those embodiments where the distance between bodies is substantially close to the length of the container itself. Furthermore, the additional body ensures greater placement of the film and, therefore, greater air deflection, which allows for even greater aerodynamic performance compared to the body of the device without a film.

[0059] According to an embodiment applicable to any of the examples described above, the device comprises a rigid or elastically deformable deflector attached to the second surface of at least one body, the rigid or elastically deformable deflector being the element that has, in operating mode, its outer surface exposed to the air circulating outside the container.

[0060] In operating mode, the rigid or elastically deformable deflector has an aerodynamic function and optimized aerodynamic performance. Therefore, the rigid deflector of the present embodiment also provides improved air ingress prevention.

[0061] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the deflector has a predetermined configuration to improve air penetration, reducing drag and improving the lift of the container once in operational mode. The predetermined configuration of the outer surface of the deflector may be, for example, fin-shaped or any other shape that provides improvements in the values ​​considered to characterize an aerodynamic profile, such as air resistance, lift, or any other value known in the technical field.In a second inventive aspect, the present invention provides a container comprising at least one device of any of the embodiments of the first inventive aspect and / or at least one device comprising at least two bodies adapted to be housed in two distinct and spaced-apart cavities of the container, and joined to a laminar element by means of second joining means where the laminar element, in operating mode, extends the second surface preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into any of the cavities of the container.

[0062] In one embodiment, where the container comprises more than one cavity, the device is housed in each of the cavities of said container.

[0063] In one embodiment, the body of the device of the invention is housed in some of the cavities of the container, such as in one out of every two cavities of the container or in two out of every three cavities of the container.

[0064] In one embodiment, two bodies are housed and joined to a sheet element such that the outer surface of the container is completely covered by the sheet element.

[0065] In one embodiment, a plurality of bodies and laminar elements are implemented along the entire exterior surface of the container.

[0066] In one embodiment, bodies housed in cavities, which are not connected by any laminar element, are combined with bodies housed in cavities and connected by laminar elements. Therefore, the outer surface of the container is covered by a combination of bodies and laminar elements that prevent air entry and improve the overall aerodynamic performance of the container.

[0067] In a third inventive aspect, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising at least one device according to any of the embodiments of the first inventive aspect and / or at least one device comprising at least two bodies adapted to be housed in two distinct and spaced-apart cavities of the container, and joined to a laminar element by means of second joining means where the laminar element, in operating mode, extends the second surface preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into some of the cavities of the container, or at least one container according to any embodiment of the second inventive aspect of the invention.

[0068] In an embodiment of the third inventive aspect, the at least one device is arranged: in at least one of the cavities of the sides of the container and / or in at least one of the cavities of the rear part of the container and / or in at least one of the cavities of the top part of the container and / or in at least one of the cavities of the front part of the container.

[0069] In one embodiment, a part of the container is covered with any of the embodiments of the device of the invention or any combination of these embodiments, that is, a combination between a body housed in one or more cavities without a laminar element and bodies joined with a laminar element allowing even more surface area of ​​the outer surface of the container to be covered and thus preventing the entry of air into these slots covered by the laminar element.

[0070] In one embodiment, at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention is arranged on the sides of the container.

[0071] In another embodiment, at least one embodiment of the device of the present invention is arranged on the sides, the rear, the top and the front of the container, i.e. the container is completely covered by at least one embodiment of the device of the invention.

[0072] In one embodiment, the device arranged at the front of the container comprises a plurality of bodies housed in at least one cavity. In another embodiment, the device arranged at the front of the container comprises two bodies and a laminar element attached to said bodies, which covers at least partially or completely the exterior surface of the rear part. In the particular embodiment of the laminar element covering the entire exterior surface of the front part, said laminar element may be flat, or have a semicircular or semi-elliptical section, or any other shape with aerodynamic behavior.Preferably, the laminar element of the front part of the container protrudes concavely with respect to the outer surface of the front part of the container, either taking into account the sides of the container as its origin or taking into account the top and bottom of the container as its origin.

[0073] In one embodiment, a portion of the top of the container and another portion of the rear of the container, which is a continuation of the top of the container, is covered by a fin, or flap, which allows for an improvement in the aerodynamic behavior of the container.

[0074] DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0075] These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, given solely as an illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0076] Figure 1 This figure shows an embodiment of the device for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers according to the invention.

[0077] Figures 2a, 2b These figures show an embodiment of the second connecting means.

[0078] Figure 3 This figure shows an embodiment of the second connecting means.

[0079] Figures 4a, 4b These figures show an embodiment of the device for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or containers according to the invention.

[0080] Figure 5a, 5b These figures show two embodiments of a container comprising at least one embodiment of the device of the invention.

[0081] DETAILED EXPOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a device (1) suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers (2) formed by at least one exterior surface with reinforcing ribs (2.1) between which there is a cavity (2.2), where the device (1) is characterized in that it comprises: an elongated body (3) configured to be housed in the cavity (2.2) of the container (2), and where the body (3) comprises at least: either a first surface (3.1) with first joining means (4) adapted to establish a connection with the container (2), or a second surface (3.2) configured to establish an aerodynamic barrier preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into the cavity (2.2).

[0082] Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the device (1) comprising an elongated body (3). Said body (1) comprises a first surface (3.1) with first joining means (4) adapted to establish a connection with the container (not shown in this figure). Preferably, the first joining means (4) are arranged above at least a portion of the first surface (3.1)

[0083] In one embodiment, the first joining means (4) comprise mechanical joining means, magnetic joining means comprising magnetic material, adhesive means, means for establishing a vacuum or suction bond or a combination of any of them.

[0084] In a more particular embodiment, the first joining means (4) comprise a surface with magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic connection with the surface of the container (not shown in this figure).

[0085] In one embodiment, the first surface (3.1) is the surface with magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity (2.2) of the container (2) to which it is configured to be housed. In the embodiment of Figure 1, the body has the shape of a truncated pyramid with one of its portions being parallel to the second surface (not shown in the figure). The other portions of the first surface (3.1) are of equivalent areas such that, in the embodiment of Figure 1, the body (3) is symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to a transverse axis of the body (3). In one embodiment, the second surface (not shown in this figure) is a flat surface and configured to extend the surface sections of the reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (not shown in this figure) when the device (1), operatively, is housed in the cavity between the reinforcing ribs of the container.

[0086] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the body (3) comprises two ends (3.3, 3.4), each end (3.3, 3.4) comprising at least one slot (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) adapted to receive second joining means (see Figures 2a and 2b) for fixing accessories located on the second surface (3.2).

[0087] In the embodiment of Figure 1, each end (3.3, 3.4) comprises two slots (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) respectively adapted to receive second joining means, see Figures 2a and 2b, for fixing accessories on the second surface.

[0088] In one embodiment, the body (3) is hollow.

[0089] In one embodiment, the body (3) comprises a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between the first surface (3.1) and the second surface (3.2). That is, the heat exchanger is capable of transmitting heat or cold by coming into contact with the second surface (3.2) and channeling the heat or cold towards the first surface (3.1), said first surface (3.1) being in direct contact with the outer surface of the container.

[0090] 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.

[0091] In figures 2a and 2b, two views of an embodiment of the second joining means (5) are shown, which are configured to be housed in the respective slots (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) of the ends (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3).

[0092] As shown in Figure 2a, the second joining means comprise two projections (5.1, 5.2) which have a complementary shape with respect to the slots (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) of each end (3.3, 3.4) of the body (3). The second joining means (5) also comprise a plurality of holes (5.3) which, once in operating mode, are oriented outwards with respect to the outer surface of the container.

[0093] In figure 2b, another view of the same embodiment of the second joining means with two projections (5.1, 5.2) is shown where three holes (5.3) can be seen.

[0094] In Figure 3, an elongated portion (5.4) of the same embodiment of the second connecting means is shown with two projections (5.1, 5.2) as shown in Figures 2a and 2b. The elongated portion (5.4) comprises three protrusions (5.5) which are adapted to be housed within the holes (5.3) represented in the previous figures. In operating mode, accessories are placed between said two parts of the second connecting means and, once the protrusions (5.5) of the elongated portion (5.4) are housed within the holes (5.3), the second connecting means allow a secure coupling of the accessory joined to the body (3) by means of the second connecting means (5).

[0095] In figures 4a and 4b, an embodiment of the device (10) of the invention is shown where the previously mentioned accessory and fixed to the second surfaces (3.2) of the bodies (3) is a laminar element (7).

[0096] Figures 4a and 4b show two views, front and rear, of an embodiment of the device (10) according to the invention.

[0097] In this embodiment of the device (10), the two bodies (3) are adapted to be housed in two distinct cavities of a container, spaced apart from each other. The bodies (3) are also joined to the laminar element (7) by means of second joining means (5), wherein the laminar element (7), in operating mode, extends the second surface (3.2), preventing air from entering, at least partially, into any of the cavities (2.2) of the container (2). Therefore, the device (10) shown in Figures 4a and 4b allows for an improvement in the aerodynamic performance of the container when it is in operating mode, i.e. when the bodies (3) of the device (10) are housed in distinct cavities of the container. In the embodiment of Figures 4a and 4b, the laminar element (7) is joined to the two bodies (3), according to any of the previously described embodiments, by means of second joining means (5) fixed at each of the ends (3.3, 3,4) of each body (3).

[0098] In a particular embodiment, the laminar element (7) is a plate or a canvas.

[0099] In one embodiment, the second joining means (5) are configured to be housed in the 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 configured to fix the laminar element (7). In the case of Figures 4a and 4b, the device (10) may include, for example, second joining means (5) according to the embodiment described in Figures 2a, 2b and 3.

[0100] In one embodiment, the device (10), such as that of the embodiment of Figures 4a and 4b, additionally comprises at least one additional body, located between the two bodies (3) and connected to the laminar element (7) by means of second joining means (5). The second joining means (5) are, for example, those of the embodiment described in Figures 2a, 2b and 3. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the at least one additional body is configured to be housed in a cavity located between the cavities where the other two bodies (3) are housed.

[0101] In one embodiment, the device (10) comprises a rigid or elastically deformable deflector (not shown in the figures) attached to the second surface (3.2) of at least one body (3), the rigid or elastically deformable deflector being the element that has, in operating mode, its outer surface exposed to the air circulating outside the container (2).

[0102] In operating mode, the deflector has an aerodynamic function and behavior.

[0103] Figures 5a and 5b represent a container (2) according to an embodiment of the invention where the container (2) comprises a plurality of ribs (2.1) and cavities (2.2).

[0104] In the embodiment of Figure 5a, the container has on the side wall (11) shown in this view, a plurality of devices (10) combining bodies (3) joined respectively with one of a plurality of laminar elements (7). In this embodiment, four laminar elements (7) are provided to cover the entire outer surface of the container (2) with devices (10) of the invention. The bodies (3) may be embodiments according to any embodiment of the device (1) previously described.

[0105] Similarly, four laminar elements (7) can be seen on the upper part (14) of the container (2). The front part (15) is also covered by a laminar element (7). In the particular case of figure 5a, the laminar element (7) has a concave shape with respect to the outer surface of the container (2) and taking into account the sides of the container (2) as the origin of the concave shape.

[0106] In the same figure, and although the side (12) opposite the visible side (11) cannot be seen, said opposite side also has an exterior surface completely covered by means of laminar elements (7) as shown in the visible side (11) in said figure 5a.

[0107] Therefore, in this embodiment, the container (2) is completely covered with laminar elements (7) by means of a plurality of devices (10) according to any combination of the previously described embodiments. As a consequence, the container (2) has an improved and optimal aerodynamic behavior to prevent air entry once in operating mode. Therefore, said container (2) has, in operating mode, a reduced air resistance and causes an increase in the lift coefficient.

[0108] In the embodiment of figures 5a and 5b, a portion of the upper part (14) of the container (2) and another portion of the rear part of the container (2), which is a continuation of the upper part (14) of the container (2), is covered by a fin (6), or flap, which allows an improvement in the aerodynamic behavior of the container (2).

[0109] The embodiment of the container (2) shown in Figure 5b has the same characteristics and advantages as the embodiment of the container (2) of Figure 5a. However, the container (2) of Figure 5b also comprises an aerodynamic profile in the front portion of the upper part (14) of the container (2), which allows to further increase the performance and aerodynamic behavior of the container (2). The aerodynamic profile of Figure 5b is not limited to the shape shown but can have any other configuration that allows it to be coupled to said container (2) and improve its aerodynamic behavior.

[0110] The present invention also provides a vehicle comprising at least one device (1) according to any of the previously described embodiments comprising at least one body (3) and / or at least one device (10) according to any of the previously described embodiments comprising at least two bodies (3) and a laminar element (7).

[0111] In one embodiment of the vehicle, at least one device (1) according to any of the previously described embodiments comprising at least one body (3) and / or at least one device (10) according to any of the previously described embodiments comprising at least two bodies (3) and a laminar element (7) are arranged: in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the sides (11, 12) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the rear part (13) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the upper part (14) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the front part (15) of the container (2).

Claims

CLAIMS 1.- Device (1) suitable for aerodynamic improvement in vehicles or in containers (2) formed by at least one exterior surface with reinforcing ribs (2.1) between which there is a cavity (2.2), where the device (1) is characterized in that it comprises: an elongated body (3) configured to be housed in the cavity (2.2) of the container (2), and where the body (3) comprises at least: either a first surface (3.1) with first joining means (4) adapted to establish a connection with the container (2), or a second surface (3.2) configured to establish an aerodynamic barrier preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into the cavity (2.2). 2.- Device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first joining means (4) comprise mechanical joining means, magnetic joining means comprising magnetic material, adhesive means, means for establishing a vacuum or suction union or a combination of any of them. 3.- Device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the first joining means (4) comprise a surface with magnetic material adapted to establish a magnetic connection with the surface of the container (2). 4.- Device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the first surface (3.1) is the surface with magnetic material and has a complementary shape to the cavity (2.2) of the container (2) to which it is configured to be housed. 5.- Device (1) according to any of the previous claims, wherein the second surface (3.2) is a flat surface and configured to extend the surface sections of the reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (2) when the device, in an operative manner, is housed in the cavity (2.2) between reinforcing ribs (2.1) of the container (2). 6.- Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the body (3) comprises two ends (3.3, 3.4), each end (3.3, 3.4) comprising at less a slot (3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2) adapted to receive second connecting means (5) for fixing accessories located on the second surface (3.2). 7.- Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the body (3) is hollow. 8.- Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the body (3) comprises a heat exchanger adapted to transfer heat between the first surface (3.1) and the second surface (3.2). 9.- Device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the body (3) comprises foam. 10.- Device (10) for aerodynamic improvement in containers (2) comprising at least two bodies (3), according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least two bodies (3): are adapted to be housed in two cavities (2.2) of the container (2) that are distinct and spaced apart from each other, and are joined to a laminar element (7) by means of second joining means (5) where the laminar element (7), in operating mode, extends the second surface (3.2) preventing the entry of air, at least partially, into some of the cavities (2.2) of the container (2). 11.- Device (10) according to claim 10, wherein the laminar element (7) is a plate or a canvas. 12.- Device (10) according to claim 6 and according to any of claims 10 or 11, wherein the second joining means (5) are configured to be housed 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 configured to fix the laminar element (7). 13.- Device (10) according to any of claims 10 to 12, which additionally comprises at least one additional body (3), located between the two bodies (3) and joined to the laminar element (7) by means of second joining means (5), where the at least one additional body (3) is configured to be housed in a cavity (2.2) located between the cavities where the other two bodies (3) are housed. 14.- Device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a rigid or elastically deformable deflector attached to the second surface (3.2) of at least one body (3), the rigid or elastically deformable deflector being the element that has, in operating mode, its outer surface exposed to the air circulating outside the container (2). 15.- Container (2) comprising at least one device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9 and / or at least one device (10) according to any of claims 10 to 14 suitable for being housed in at least one cavity (2.2) of the container (2). 16.- Vehicle comprising at least one device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9 and / or at least one device (10) according to any of claims 10 to 14 or at least one container (2) according to claim 15.

17. Vehicle according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one device (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9 and / or the at least one device (10) according to any of claims 10 to 14 are arranged: in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the sides (11, 12) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the rear part (13) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the upper part (14) of the container (2) and / or in at least one of the cavities (2.2) of the front part (15) of the container (2).

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