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Switchable vortex generator and array formed therewith, and uses of the same

US8616494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

24Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Klaus-Peter Neitzke · Bremen, DE
Karin Bauer · Oberhaching, DE
Christian Bolzmacher · Gif-sur-Yvette, FR
Winfried Kupke · Ottobrunn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2009
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a vortex generator (10), in particular for a model (12) in a fluid-dynamic channel. In order to save time during the development of vehicles, in particular aircraft, in particular to save wind tunnel time, it is suggested to configure the vortex generator (10) switchable. Further, the invention relates to various uses of such a switchable vortex generator (10), in particular on models in fluid-dynamic channels and in fluid-dynamic channel tests.

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