Speed brake for aircraft
US8640989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C9/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A speed brake for aircraft in the form of a flap is provided. The flap can be extended into the air stream for increasing the flow resistance of the air. An extension is attached on the upper side of the flap on one side with respect to the center line of the flap, and the extension is attached in such a manner that in the retracted state of the flap, the extension extends along the flow direction of the air.
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