Methods and apparatus for mitigating aerodynamic flutter of aircraft wing flaps
US11142301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and apparatus for mitigating aerodynamic flutter of aircraft wing flaps are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a fairing, an actuator, and a damper. The fairing is located on a bottom side of a wing of an aircraft. The actuator is disposed in the fairing. The actuator is coupled to and extends between the wing and a flap of the wing. The damper is disposed in the fairing. The damper is coupled to and extends between the fixed wing and the moveable flap.
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