Abstract: A splashguard capable of being applied to a wide variety of motor vehicles comprises a primary panel, a secondary panel having an area substantially less than the primary panel, and a tertiary panel. The primary panel has an outer edge, an inner edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge. The primary panel also has a forward splash-deflecting surface and an opposite rearward surface, the rearward surface being attachable directly to the wheel arch of a motor vehicle. The primary panel is elastically deformable to conform with the curvature of the wheel arch for a wide variety of motor vehicles. The secondary panel depends from the outer edge and the bottom edge of the primary panel and forms an angle of less than 180.degree. with the forward surface of the primary panel. The secondary panel has a proximal edge connected to the primary panel and a distal edge, the distal edge of the secondary panel lying substantially in a single plane. The tertiary panel depends from the distal edge of the secondary panel.

Abstract: A configuration for a splashguard as may be mounted rearwardly of at least one vehicle wheel to deflect and redirect water and other substances being sprayed rearwardly by a rotating tire. The splashguard comprises a rectangularly shaped body having a plurality of angularly disposed vanes or louvers which function to deflect and redirect water droplets and other materials downwardly upward the roadway surface rather than sidewardly or rearwardly into the paths of following traffic.

Abstract: A vehicle mudguard comprises a front member having openings facing the tire and a back member arresting and draining water which has passed through the openings. A space is formed between the front and back members. One embodiment has vertically spaced draining ribs fitted on the front part of the back member and a plurality of projections arranged, at least, among the draining ribs. A second embodiment has a water-permeable middle member having a three-dimensional, irregular-shaped foam structure situated in a space between the front and back members.

Abstract: A mudflap for vehicles, whereby said the mudflap has a flat main body (1) with ribs (11), arranged in a V-formation for the intercepting, slowing-down and diverting of water thrown up from the wheel of a vehicle, and channels (24, 26, 29), for guiding water intercepted and diverted in the central area (9) down and away, located in two side areas (10) arranged symmetrically about the central longitudinal plane (8). The ribs are provided in a V-formation inclined downwardly from their apex in the region of the central longitudinal plane (8), and have a cross-section which tapers from the main body (1) to the free end. They are arranged so close to each other that the grooves (14) between the ribs (11) have approximately the same cross-sectional area, admittedly the other way round, as the cross-sectional area of the ribs (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved heavy duty mud flap. The improved mud flap includes metal segments on the outer edges of the mud flap that allow movement of the mud flap in one direction only. The segments are connected by rods which contain a plurality of alternating rubber discs and spacers between the outer metal segments. The rubber discs and spacers freely rotate about the rods, such rotation helping to reduce snagging of the mud flap on objects or tires. The series of rubber discs and spacers also act to break up spray generated by vehicle tires coming in contact with wet conditions. Finally, a mounting device is included to attach the mud flap to a vehicle frame.

Abstract: A spray-suppressant flap for use behind the wheels of a highway vehicle has a laterally centrally located area including forwardly protruding laterally-extending bars, and laterally outwardly located vertically-extending areas including small forwardly protruding members arranged so as to divert liquid flowing laterally from between the bars to flow downwardly. In one variation of the invention the bars are upwardly convexly arcuate. The area including the bars may extend from top to bottom, or only in an upper portion of the flap. Ridges may be provided between the bars to deflect spray toward forwardly-extending surfaces of the bars. An upper marginal portion of the flap may be of dovetail section, so as to fit in a V-shaped downwardly-open channel to mount the flap. The pattern may be used for side skirts as well.

Abstract: A spray-suppressant flap for use behind the wheels of a highway vehicle has a laterally centrally located area including forwardly protruding laterally-extending bars, and laterally outwardly located vertically-extending areas including small forwardly protruding members arranged so as to divert liquid flowing laterally from between the bars to flow downwardly. The laterally extending bars slope downwardly from an upper end located nearer the center line of the vehicle toward a lower end located further from the center line of the vehicle when the flaps are installed behind the wheels of a vehicle. In one variation of the invention the bars are upwardly convexly arcuate. The area including the bars may extend from top to bottom, or only in an upper portion of the flap. Ridges may be provided between the bars to deflect spray toward forwardly-extending surfaces of the bars. An upper marginal portion of the flap may be of dovetail section, so as to fit in a V-shaped downardly-open channel to mount the flap.

Abstract: A splash guard for truck-type vehicles is provided having a panel including a surface adapted to be disposed in facing relationship rearwardly of the wheels in intercepting relationship to water droplets that may be thrown upwardly and rearwardly of the wheels. The panel surface is formed with a plurality of elongated ribs disposed in spaced parallel relationship and projecting from the panel surface. Each of the ribs is formed with nonplanar wall surfaces with the specific rib configuration comprising a plurality of conical projections disposed in longitudinally spaced relationship and interconnected by relatively thin wall elements to form a substantially continuous wall.