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Aircraft horizontal stabilizer

US8196863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 2007
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C5/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to the invention, the horizontal stabilizer comprises a fixed intermediate part secured to the structure of said aircraft and at least one mobile edge part able to slide with respect to said fixed intermediate part, transversely to the length thereof. Mobile flaps are able to provide the aerodynamic continuity of the suction face and of the pressure face of said stabilizer when said mobile edge part is deployed.

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