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Apparatus and methods for extending hybrid laminar flow control

US9487288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Peter L. Rupp · Bellevue, US
Pradip G. Parikh · Renton, US
Lian L. Ng · Bellevue, US
Paul M. Vijgen · Everett, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2013
Grant date	Nov 8, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/206
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for secondary suctioning for an aerodynamic body are presented. A primary surface is configured along a leading edge of an aerodynamic body, and at least one secondary suction device comprising an elongated shape is configured at least a first distance from the primary surface. A non-suction surface is configured between the primary surface and the at least one secondary suction device.

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