Aircraft wing and locking mechanism
US11077932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft wing (10) comprising a fixed wing (14) and a movable wing tip device (12). The wing tip device is movable between a flight configuration and a ground configuration, whereby in the ground configuration the span of the wing is reduced compared to the flight configuration. A locking mechanism (30) is provided to lock the wing tip device in the flight configuration, the locking mechanism includes a receiving socket (34) with a first latch and a second latch, and a locking pin (32). In the locked configuration, the locking pin is inserted into the receiving socket such that the first latch and second latch prevents removal of the locking pin from the receiving socket.
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