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Control force generator

US4682746A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1984
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control force generator for an aircraft using circulation control to a selectively produce lift on an otherwise non-lift surface. The generator employs a novel, double-slot single Coanda surface arrangement for selectively generating the aerodynamic lift.

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