Winglet
US7988099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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24Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winglet for an aircraft wing is provided. The winglet has an airflow control arrangement, for example in the form of a trailing edge flap (20) by means of which lift generated by the winglet can be varied. The control arrangement desirably forms part of a manoeuvre load alleviation system (22) for the aircraft.
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