Method of using a split winglet
US11267556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49963
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of using a split winglet includes providing an aircraft having a winglet attach fitting attaching a split winglet to a wing. The split winglet has an upper winglet and a lower winglet. The method additionally includes maintaining the winglet attach fitting and winglet at a first height relative to a fuselage when the aircraft is non-flying, and moving the winglet attach fitting and winglet to a second height relative to the fuselage when the aircraft is flying, the second height being higher than the first height.
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