Patent · US Expired

Winglet

US7988099B2 · kind B2 · utility

33Cited by
15References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 2002
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 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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