Methods and systems for deploying adjacent trailing edge flaps
US11014649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C13/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for deploying adjacent trailing edge flaps that are part of different flap assemblies of different stiffnesses are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: deploying a first flap of a first flap assembly having a first stiffness by a first deployment amount and deploying a second flap adjacent the first flap by a second deployment amount where the deployment amount of the first flap part of the flap assembly of lower stiffness is greater than the second deployment amount of the second flap part of the flap assembly of higher stiffness. The difference in deployment amounts may be adapted to improve continuity between the first flap and the second flap when the first and second flaps are deployed and subjected to an aerodynamic load.
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