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Active laminar flow control plenum panel arrangement

US11414203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

ROHR, INC. · US

Inventors

Pablo T. Sanz Martinez · Madrid, ES
Johann Steven Schrell · San Diego, US
Thomas Paolini · Santee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2018
Grant date	Aug 16, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 17, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D2033/0226
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active laminar flow control arrangement may comprise an outer skin having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a perforated area, and a panel coupled to the inner surface. The panel may comprise a longitudinal wall, a sidewall extending from the longitudinal wall, a ridge intersecting the sidewall, a cavity disposed in the panel and at least partially defined by the sidewall and the longitudinal wall, and a division wall disposed in the cavity and extending from the longitudinal wall, wherein the division wall divides the cavity into a first plenum and a second plenum. The longitudinal wall, the sidewall, the ridge, and the division wall may comprise a single, monolithic piece.

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