Aircraft wing with deployable flap
US11192627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C13/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft wing includes a groove extending along a length between a forward extremity and an aft extremity. A forward segment of the groove extends upwardly to the forward extremity. The forward extremity is a highest point of the groove. A flap carriage is mounted to the groove and displaceable therealong. A flap is pivotably attached to the flap carriage to define a flap pivot axis about which the flap is rotatable. The flap is displaceable with the flap carriage. An actuator has an arm being extendable between an extended position and a retracted position to displace the flap carriage along the groove. The flap carriage in the retracted position being disposed in the forward segment of the groove and the flap being rotated about the flap pivot axis to position the flap trailing edge in negative flap deployment.
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