Aileron for fixed wing aircraft

US6079672A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Lawrence Lam · San Jose, US
• Michael Lam · Rancho Mirage, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 1997
• Grant date: Jun 27, 2000
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T50/40
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft aileron system unique in its construction, method of deployment and the functional results obtained, is comprised of two panels located at the rear portion of the wing, in a spanwise direction and aligned with the wing's trailing edge. The panels are independently hinged at their leading edges and rotate to make angular deflections with respect to the wing. The upper, aileron panel is restricted to upward deflection only from its neutral position and in operation is deployed independently as an aileron. The lower, auxiliary flap panel is capable of both upward and downward deflections from its neutral position, and is deployed independently downward as an auxiliary flap. Both panels are deployed together upwardly only as an aileron. Alternatively, the aileron panel may be capable only of upward deployment while the auxiliary flap panel is capable of downward deployment only, to provide a simpler aileron system. For roll control of an aircraft during cruise, the aileron panel on one side only is deflected up while the aileron panel on the other side remains in its neutral position. The aileron system, in conjunction with flap arrangements, offers multiple aircraft contro…