Deployable wing for an aircraft
US10106243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D17/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for selectively increasing a wing area of an aircraft having a fuselage with an interior space includes an inflatable wing moveable between a stowed condition located in the interior space and a deployed condition located outside the interior space. A plurality of reels is secured to the aircraft. A plurality of suspension lines connects the wing to the reels. At least one reel is operable to unwind a corresponding suspension line to allow the wing to inflate to the deployed condition exclusively by ram air generated by movement of the aircraft. A method of use for a deployable wing is also provided.
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