Compliant structure design of varying surface contours
US8418966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18288
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An edge moφhing arrangement for an airfoil having upper and lower control surfaces is provided with a rib element arranged to overlie the edge of the airfoil. The rib element has first and second rib portions arranged to communicate with respectively associated ones of the upper and lower control surfaces of the airfoil. A first compliant linkage element has first and second ends and is disposed between the first and second rib portions of the rib element, the first and second ends are each coupled to the interior of a respectively associated one of the first and second rib portions. There is additionally provided a driving link having first and second driving link ends, the first driving link end being coupled to the interior of a selectable one of the first and second rib portions.
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