AERODYNAMIC MUD FLAP

Embodiments include a mud flap having a barrier section configured to intercept and deflect matter discharged from the tire when rotating during vehicle operation. The barrier section including a plurality of horizontal louvers, each horizontal louver forming an elongate member having a length extending primarily in a direction of the mud flap width, where the plurality of horizontal louvers are spaced apart in the direction of the mud flap height in the form of an array, where the plurality of horizontal louvers are configured to intercept and deflect matter of a minimum size traveling alongany linear trajectory path from the outer circumference of the tire/wheel assembly towards the front side of the mud flap while substantially maximizing the spacing between adjacent louvers to minimize aerodynamic drag. Other embodiments provide a method of using the mud flap. 实施例包括具有阻挡部分的挡泥板，阻挡部分配置成当在车辆运行期间旋转时拦截并偏转从轮胎排出的物质。阻挡部分包括多个水平百叶板，每个水平百叶板形成细长构件，该细长构件的长度主要在挡泥板宽度方向上延伸，其中多个水平百叶板在挡泥板高度的方向上以阵列的形式间隔开，其中多个水平百叶板被配置为拦截和偏转最小