Aircraft control surface gust lock

US8641106B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AirGizmos, LP · US

Inventors

• Max Alan Probasco · Plano, US
• Michael Schipper · Weener, DE
• Steve Ruzic · Garland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 25, 2008
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 5, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T292/37
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a device for securing the external control surfaces of an aircraft. A gust lock is described for securing the control surfaces of an aircraft that includes an elongated top plate having a rotably associated strap lock, an elongated bottom plate having a rotably mounted capture piece, and a strap running from the capture piece through the strap lock to a tail section.