Variable speed flap retraction and notification
US8346409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D2207/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling the speed of flap retraction on aircraft, and alerts to the pilot of potentially unsafe flap position. The invention accepts direction from a pilot and senses operation of the aircraft to determine appropriate flap position and flap retraction speed.
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