Patent · US Active

Integral component with an active flow control device

US10829205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Daniel Reckzeh · Stuhr, DE
Bruno Stefes · Hamburg, DE
Matthias Lengers · Bremen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 26, 2017
Grant date	Nov 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 22, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/10
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flow body for a vehicle includes at least one planar skin section with an outer side, an inner side and at least one opening that penetrates the skin section, as well as at least one active flow control device that is designed for moving an air volume. The at least one active flow control device includes an air discharge section that is fluidically connected to the at least one opening, wherein the air discharge section and the at least one planar skin section are manufactured by a layer manufacturing process in the form an integral component that is free of joints, and wherein the air discharge section at least partially supports the skin section in a load-bearing fashion.

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