GB2364034A - Spray suppressor for vehicles - Google Patents
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Abstract
A spray supperssor device to remove water from a vehicle wheel tyre comprising at least one wiping means configured to engage the tyre, the wiping means being connected to a moveable body, wherein the moveable body is displacable, the displacement effecting engagement of at least one wiping means with the tyre, the engaged wiping means substantially removing water from the tyre.
Description
2364034 SPRAY SUPPRESSOR FOR VEHICLES
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a spray suppresser which serves to significantly reduce the magnitude with which spray or mist is created from the wheels of a moving vehicle.
Background to the Invention
It is well known that vehicles travelling along a wet road generate spray, this spray being atomized water droplets, which emanate from the wheels and, in particular, the tyres of the vehicle The creation of water spray or mist by, for example, heavy goods vehicles, may be considered a serious hazard to road users in other neighboring vehicles, the problem of the creation of spray or mist effectively reducing visibility of other road users considerably This, in turn, leads to numerous accidents on the roads in wet conditions.
In an attempt to reduce water spray or mist, and hence the number of road accidents, it is well known to fit vehicles, including bicycles, motorcycles, cars, light/heavy goods vehicles and public transport vehicles with mud guards These mud guards attempt to address the problem of rotating wheels picking up water from the road surface, and then throwing this water either directly into the air or against solid surfaces thus creating the atomized water droplets or spray which is caught in the turbulent air surrounding the vehicle and results in the creation of a fine mist.
The function of conventional mud guards, while attempting to overcome the problem of mist creation, is to provide a shield to collect the water and other debris sprayed up from the wheel.
Essentially, the nature of the mud guard design is to address the problem of collecting water sprayed up from the wheel after this water has gained considerable kinetic energy, this energy being transferred from the moving vehicle to the water being transported by the tyre Moreover, water picked up by the tread of the vehicle's tyre reaching the top of the wheel, is moving at high velocity When this highly energized water leaves the periphery of the wheel and impacts upon the mud guard and turbulent air, atomizing of the fast moving water droplets occurs, and results in the creation of a fine mist.
Numerous designs of spray suppressing devices have been proposed which attempt to address the problem of the creation of spray However, the prior art is only partially successful in preventing spray or mist created by the vehicle wheel tyre This only partial success of the prior art stems from the fact that each design attempts to address the problem of spray suppression after the water, picked up by the tread of the tyre, has gained considerable kinetic energy and departs the wheel with a high velocity In particular, GB 2194495, GB 2160835, GB 2084094, EP 0626308 and DE 3613577 all describe mud flap type designs having a textured surface such that water sprayed up from the wheel impacts on the mud guard whereby this water is channeled back down to the ground EP 0897854 teaches of a mud flap type design having a discharging chamber, such that water thrown up by the wheel is directed into the discharging chamber and back onto the ground A similar design of directing water, sprayed up from the wheel, back down to the ground is taught is WO 95/01275, whereby water thrown up by the wheel is intercepted by a ledge which extends across the rear of the tyre This ledge effectively attempting to stop water thrown up by the vehicle wheel tyre travelling up the inside of the mud guard, and out into the surrounding air space.
All of the above designs clearly, therefore, attempt to suppress the creation of spray or mist created by water thrown upwards off the ground by the vehicle wheel after this water has gained considerable kinetic energy and has departed from the wheel thus creating spray or mist.
What is required is a device which removes water from a rotating vehicle wheel tyre close to the point at which the water departs from the wet road surface, thereby eleviating the problem of high energy water being transmitted into the turbulent air or impacting on the vehicle body Teachings of such a device to remove water from the rotating vehicle wheel tyre close to its point of departure from the wet road surface is described in detail herein.
Summary of the Invention
One object of the present invention is to provide a device to remove water from a rotating vehicle wheel tyre close to the point of departure of the water from the wetted road surface The action of the device is such that water removed is from the road surface by the vehicle wheel tyre is not given the opportunity to acquire the velocity of the rotating wheel, as would be gained if the water was allowed to rotate more than 90 degrees from its departure point from the road surface.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for the removal of water from a rotating wheel tyre which is sensitive to the road conditions The invention described herein provides a design such that a device for removing water from the rotating wheel tyre is automatically engaged and disengaged depending upon the state of the road surface, i e when the road surface is wet and dry, respectively.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a design which channels water, removed from the rotating wheel tyre, back down to the ground.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a device for the removal of water from a tyre, such that the device is easily mountable on a conventional mud guard type structure.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a device to reduce spray from a vehicle wheel tyre characterised by:
A device to reduce spray from a vehicle wheel tyre characterised by:
at least one wiping means configured to engage said tyre; said wiping means being connected to a moveable body; wherein said moveable body is displaceable, said displacement effecting engagement of at least one wiping means with said tyre, the engaged wiping means substantially removing water from said tyre.
Preferably said wiping means is configured to substantially engage the tread of said tyre.
Preferably said wiping means is configured to substantially engage said tread of said tyre and the walls of said tyre.
Preferably said device comprises hinge means, whereby said hinge means are connected to said moveable body.
Preferably said device comprises mounting means, whereby said moveable body may be mounted on a vehicle, the mounting of said moveable body being via said hinge means and said mounting means.
Preferably said hinge means can be configured with a spring system.
Preferably said spring system can be configured to increase or decrease the ease of displacement of said body.
Preferably said wiping means comprise a natural or synthetic rubber material.
Preferably said wiping means comprise natural or synthetic bristles.
Preferably said wiping means comprise a plastic material.
Preferably wiping means is a combination of rubber, bristles or plastic material.
preferably wiping means comprise at least one piece of material.
Preferably said wiping means comprise three pieces of material.
Preferably said wiping means is located substantially in the lower half of the tyre circumference.
Preferably said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially even leading edge of said wiping means.
Preferably said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially castellated leading edge of said wiping means.
Preferably said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially jagged leading edge of said wiping means.
Preferably a spray reducing device as described herein is fitted to a vehicle.
Preferably said vehicle is a car, lorry, truck, van, light/heavy goods vehicle, public transport vehicle, bicycle or motorcycle.
Preferably said moveable body is configured with channels, wherein in use said channels direct water removed from said tyre onto the ground.
Preferably said moveable body is configured with dimples, wherein in use said dimples direct water removed from said tyre onto the ground.
Preferably said moveable body is substantially corrugated, wherein in use the corrugated moveable body directs water removed from said tyre onto the ground.
According to a first method of carrying out the present invention there is provided a method of reducing spray from a vehicle wheel tyre using a device, said device comprising at least one wiping means, said at least one wiping means being connected to a moveable body, said method comprising the steps of:
displacing said moveable body; said at least one wiping means substantially engaging said tyre; wiping said tyre; the engaged wiping means substantially removing water from said tyre.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
wiping the tread of said tyre.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
wiping the tread of said tyre and the walls of said tyre.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
wiping said tyre using at least one piece of material.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially castellated leading edge of said wiping means.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially jagged leading edge of said wiping means.
Preferably a method further comprising the step of:
engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially even leading edge of said wiping means.
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For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, there will now be described by way of example only, specific embodiments, methods and processes according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig 1 illustrates schematically a vehicle producing spray or mist generated from the vehicle wheels; Fig 2 illustrates schematically the action by which water is taken up by the vehicle wheel tyre and thrown upwards into the air creating spray; Fig 3 illustrates schematically one embodiment of the present invention fitted to, for example, a conventional mud guard; Fig 4 illustrates schematically one embodiment of the present invention configured for removing water from the tread of the rotating wheel tyre; Fig 5 illustrates schematically a further embodiment of the present invention configured for removing water from the tread and walls of the vehicle wheel tyre; Fig 6 illustrates schematically a further embodiment of the wiping means of the present invention configured to remove water from the vehicle wheel tyre; Fig 6 a illustrates schematically a further embodiment of the wiping means of the present invention, configured to remove water from the rotating vehicle wheel tyre; Fig 6 b illustrates schematically a further alternative embodiment of the wiping means of the present invention, configured to remove water from the 2 o rotating vehicle wheel tyre; Fig 7 illustrates schematically an embodiment of the moveable body, the moveable body having channels to direct removed water back to the ground; Fig 7 a illustrates schematically a further embodiment of the moveable body, the moveable body having dimples to direct water removed from the tyre back to the ground; Fig 7 b illustrates schematically a further alternative embodiment of the moveable body, the moveable body having corrugations to direct the water removed from the tyre back to the ground; Fig 8 illustrates schematically an embodiment of the wiping means, the wiping means being configurable for engaging the tyre substantially evenly; Fig 8 a illustrates schematically a further embodiment of the wiping means, the wiping means being configurable for engaging the tyre substantially via a castalated interface; Fig 8 b illustrates schematically a further alternative embodiment of the wiping means; the wiping means being substantially jagged at the interface with the tyre.
Detailed Description of the Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
There will now be described by way of example the best mode contemplated by the inventors for carrying out the invention In the following description numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention It will be apparent however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without limitation to these specific details In other instances, well known methods and structures have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
Referring to Fig 1 there is illustrated schematically a light/heavy goods vehicle 101 travelling along a wet road surface 102 such that the rotating wheels of the vehicle 103 generate the well known associated mist or spray 104 The amount of spray 104 generated by the vehicle's wheels is proportional to the speed at which the vehicle is travelling The most notable creation of spray or mist is on such roads as motorways or dual carriageways where vehicles travel at elevated speeds Other vehicles in the near vicinity of such spray producing vehicles experience considerable visual impairment, this visual impairment is often the cause of frequent serious accidents.
Referring to Fig 2 there is illustrated schematically the action by which water is removed from the road surface 102 The vehicle wheel tyre 103 removes water 102 from the road surface whereby this water is thrown into the air 202 from the tread of the tyre Additionally, water present on the walls of the tyre may also be ejected into the air 201 such that the spray 104 created from the rotating tyre is created both along each side of the vehicle and also behind the vehicle 101.
The action of the conventional mud guard 203 attempts to address the problem of the creation of spray by trying to prevent water ejected from the rear of the wheel, from entering the turbulent air surrounding the vehicle 101.
However, the action of high velocity water impacting on the mud guard 203 generates spray in itself, together with spray emerging from below the mud guard is and wheel arch 204, thus adding to the problem of spray/mist creation.
Referring to Fig 3 there is illustrated schematically an embodiment of the present invention Fig 3 illustrates the spray suppressor device described herein having a moveable body 301 connected to wiping means 302 such that water picked up from the road surface 102 and transported upwards by the wheel 303 is removed from the wheel surface by the wiping means 302 The design of the device is such that water removed from the wheel surface is transported and returned back down to the ground 304.
The device can be configured for mounting upon a conventional mud guard 203 via suitable mounting means 305 There is also provided hinge means 306 such that moveable body 301 is capable of displacement as indicated 307 and 308 Displacement of the moveable body 301 via the hinge 306 is by way of water ejected from the surface of the tyre 202 hitting the lower part of the moveable body 301 whereby the wiping means 302 engages the vehicle wheel tyre 103.
The result of the engagement of the wiping means 302 with the vehicle wheel tyre 103 is the prevention of the mist or spray 104 from being created either alongside or behind the vehicle 101.
The moveable body 301 being configured for displacement is capable of effecting the engagement of the wiping means 302 with the vehicle wheel tyre 103.
Referring to Fig 4 there is illustrated schematically the spray suppressor device having a moveable body 301 and wiping means 302, the wiping means effectively, when interfacing with the vehicle wheel tyre, remove water from the tyre The moveable body 301 can be configured to mount onto the vehicle via suitable mounting means 305 In one particular embodiment of the device a method of mounting the device to a conventional mud guard of a vehicle is through the use of screws, nails, pins or rivets inserted through the holes 307.
Alternatively, mounting of the device onto the vehicle may be by way of an adhesive type material Additionally, mounting of the device onto the vehicle may be by way of a bracket assembly such that the device could be easily added or 2 o removed from behind the vehicle wheel.
The wiping means 302 are connected to the moveable body 301 via suitable connecting means 401 The wiping means 302, the connecting means 401 and the moveable body 301 are described in more detail below.
Referring to Fig 5 there is illustrated schematically a further embodiment of the spray suppressor device Fig 5 illustrates a spray suppressor device fitted to a vehicle to reduce spray created from water picked up by the rotating vehicle wheel tyre, this water then being projected into the air as spray or mist In this particular embodiment, the moveable body 301 is fitted with side portions 501 such that when the device is in use, water sprayed up off the rotating vehicle wheel 202 impacts upon the moveable body and its side portion The benefits of the inclusion of side portions 502 to the moveable body 301 as described above are twofold, firstly water 201 projected in an outward direction from the side of the vehicle tyre is retained by the side portions 501 Secondly, the effect of water being sprayed up from the tyre 202 and impacting on the side portions 501 creates more displacement of the device through directions 307 and 308, thus increasing the extent of engagement of the wiping means 302 with the vehicle wheel tyre.
This particular embodiment may include wiping means 502, these wiping means being configured to effectively wipe and remove water from substantially the walls of the vehicle wheel tyre However, the addition of side portions 501 and wiping means 502 may be present on the spray suppressor device independently Connecting means 503 provide support for wiping means 502 is such that when the spray suppressor device is in use a certain degree of rigidity in the wiping means is maintained Also present in this particular embodiment is the mounting means 305, together with a facility 307 to adhere the spray suppressor device to, for example, a conventional mud guard Facility 307 being described herein before Hinge means 306 are also provided in this particular embodiment such that the hinge means 306 allows the moveable body freedom to move as described in Fig 3 through directions 307 and 308.
In a further embodiment of the spray suppressor device the hinge means 306 can be configured with a spring system, this spring system being either external or internal with respect of the hinge means 306, whereby the spring system can be configured to either increase or decrease the ease with which the moveable body is moved through directions 307 and 308.
Referring to Fig 6 there is illustrated schematically an embodiment of the wiping means 302 whereby the wiping means 302 are illustrated in this particular embodiment, by way of example, to interface with the tread of a vehicle tyre The particular embodiments as described in Fig 6, 6 a or 6 b may also be applied to the embodiment as described in Fig 5 such that the spray suppressor device is configured to substantially remove water from the walls of the vehicle wheel tyre.
Fig 6 illustrates wiping means 302 comprising a natural or synthetic rubber 601.
Located immediately below wiping means 601 is natural or synthetic bristles 602.
Immediately below the natural or synthetic bristles 602 there is located a second natural or synthetic rubber wiping means 603 Preferably, the rubber is PVC nitrile rubber In addition, wiping means 601 and 603 may comprise the same material Connected means 401 as described herein before function to connect the wiping means 601 and 602 to the moveable body 301.
The function of this particular embodiment of wiping means described in Fig 6 is to provide a variable interface with the tyre of the vehicle, such that the combination and arrangement of materials that comprise the wiping means 302 may be more effective for a particular tyre of specific composition One function of the incorporation of natural or synthetic bristles 602 into wiping means 302 is to agitate the water within the tread of the tyre, thus increasing the effectiveness of wiping means 302.
Referring to Fig 6 a there is illustrated schematically wiping means 302 comprising natural or synthetic rubber 601 located immediately below material 601 is natural or synthetic bristles 602 Connected means 401 as described herein before function to connect the wiping means 601 and 602 to the moveable body 301.
Referring to Fig 6 b there is illustrated schematically yet a further embodiment of the wiping means 302 such that a substantially rigid material 604 is located, for example, on the upper surface of wiping means 302 Wiping means 302, in this particular embodiment, comprise natural or synthetic rubber 601 Underlying material 601 there is located natural or synthetic bristles 602.
The substantially rigid material 604 may comprise a metallic material, a plastic material, a fibrous material, or dense rubber type material This particular embodiment as described in Fig 6 b is by no way restricted to the inclusion of only two different materials 601 and 602 and may further comprise additional materials as described herein before, these being for example 603.
Figs 6, 6 a and 6 b illustrate schematically the wiping means 302 by way of example only and wiping means 302 is not restricted to the configurations as described herein before.
Referring to Fig 7 there is illustrated schematically one preferred embodiment of the moveable body 301 The moveable body 301 as described in this particular embodiment comprises grooves 701 located within the main body of the moveable body 301 The function of the grooves 701 is to direct water removed from the vehicle wheel tyre back onto the ground Fig 7 illustrates 3 channels 701, however this feature is not restricted to the use of 3 channels and may comprise any plurality of channels.
Referring to Fig 7 a there is illustrated schematically a further preferred embodiment of the moveable body 301 In this particular embodiment moveable 2 o body 301 comprises dimples 702 such that water removed from the vehicle wheel tyre, is directed back onto the ground.
Referring to Fig 7 b there is illustrated schematically yet a further preferred embodiment of the moveable body 301 The moveable body 301 in this particular embodiment illustrates corrugations 703, these corrugations 703 serve to direct water removed from the vehicle wheel tyre back down to the ground.
Referring to Fig 8 there is illustrated schematically one preferred embodiment of the wiping means 302 having a leading edge that interfaces with the tyre, such that this leading edge of the wiping means, interfaces with the tyre substantially evenly Fig 8 also illustrates the connecting means 401 which connect the wiping means 302 to substantially the top of the moveable body 301.
Referring to Fig 8 a there is illustrated schematically a further preferred embodiment of the wiping means 302 In this particular embodiment the leading edge of the wiping means 302 is configured to interface or engage the tyre via a substantially castellated leading edge Benefits of this particular embodiment include greater penetration of the wiping means 302 into the tread 801 of the vehicle wheel tyre 103 This increased penetration of the wiping means 302 into the tread 801 of the vehicle wheel tyre 103 allows the spray suppressor device to remove water from within the tread 801 of the vehicle wheel tyre 103 Also illustrated in Fig 8 a are the connecting means 401 which connect the wiping means 302 to substantially the top of the moveable body 301.
Referring to Fig 8 b there is illustrated schematically a further embodiment of the wiping means 302 In this particular embodiment, the leading edge of wiping means 302 can be configured to interface or engage the tyre of the vehicle such that the interface between wiping means 302 and the tyre 103 is by way of a jagged leading edge of the wiping means 302 This jagged leading 2 o edge of wiping means 302 allows the wiping means to substantially penetrate the tread 801 of the vehicle wheel tyre 103 As described herein before, the result of this particular embodiment is that water is removed from the tread of the tyre.
Figs 8, 8 a and 8 b illustrate wiping means 302 configured to interface substantially with the tread 801 of the vehicle wheel tyre 103 However, the various illustrative examples including the smooth, castellated and jagged leading edges of wiping means 302 can be configured so as to comprise wiping means 502 described in Fig 5, wiping means 502 being configured to substantially remove water from the walls of the tyre 103.
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- Claims:1 A device to reduce spray from a vehicle wheel tyre characterised by:at least one wiping means configured to engage said tyre; said wiping means being connected to a moveable body; wherein said moveable body is displaceable, said displacement effecting engagement of at least one wiping means with said tyre, the engaged wiping means substantially removing water from said tyre.2 A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wiping means is configured to substantially engage the tread of said tyre.3 A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein said wiping means is configured to substantially engage said tread of said tyre and the walls of said tyre.4 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said device comprises hinge means, whereby said hinge means are connected to said moveable body.A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said device comprises mounting means, whereby said moveable body may be mounted on a vehicle, the mounting of said moveable body being via said hinge means and said mounting means.6 A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said hinge means can be configured with a spring system.7 A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein said spring system can be configured to increase or decrease the ease of displacement of said body.8 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means comprise a natural or synthetic rubber material.9 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means comprise natural or synthetic bristles.10 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means comprise a plastic material.11 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means is a combination of rubber, bristles or plastic material.12 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means comprise at least one piece of material.13 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means comprise three pieces of material.14 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means is located substantially in the lower half of the tyre circumference.15 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially even leading edge of said wiping means.16 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein, said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially castellated leading edge of said wiping means.17 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said wiping means engage said tyre via a substantially jagged leading edge of said wiping means.18 A vehicle comprising the spray reducing device as claimed in any proceeding claim.19 A device as claimed in claim 18 wherein said vehicle is a car, lorry, truck, van, light/heavy goods vehicle, public transport vehicle, bicycle or motorcycle.A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said moveable body is configured with channels, wherein in use said channels direct water removed from said tyre onto the ground.21 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said moveable body is configured with dimples, wherein in use said dimples direct water removed from said tyre onto the ground.22 A device as claimed in any proceeding claim wherein said moveable body is substantially corrugated, wherein in use the corrugated moveable body directs water removed from said tyre onto the ground.23 A method of reducing spray from a vehicle wheel tyre using a device, said device comprising at least one wiping means, said at least one wiping means being connected to a moveable body, said method comprising the steps of:displacing said moveable body; said at least one wiping means substantially engaging said tyre; wiping said tyre; the engaged wiping means substantially removing water from said tyre.24 A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:wiping the tread of said tyre.A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:wiping the tread of said tyre and the walls of said tyre.26 A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:wiping said tyre using at least one piece of material.27 A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially castellated leading edge of said wiping means.28 A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially jagged leading edge of said wiping means.29 A method as claimed in claim 23, further comprising the step of:engaging said wiping means with said tyre via a substantially even leading edge of said wiping means.
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