Aircraft spoiler and actuation apparatus
US11780564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C13/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spoiler for an aircraft wing is movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration in a “pop-up” manner. The spoiler includes a hinged top flap movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the hinged top flap is constrained by an actuator, and in the second position the hinged top flap is unconstrained by the actuator. When the hinged top flap is in the second position, airflow over the top surface of the aircraft wing acts to pull the spoiler into the deployed position.
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