Wing flaps for aircraft and methods for making the same
US9199721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flap for operatively coupling to a wing main element of an aircraft is provided. The flap comprises an outer flap section that has a side edge portion. The side edge portion at least partially surrounds a flap side-edge cavity. A porous cavity-filler insert is positioned in the flap side-edge cavity.
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