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

US9650124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH · 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	Nov 26, 2013
Grant date	May 16, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 10, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

A vortex generator is useable in a model in a fluid-dynamic channel. In order to save time during the development of vehicles, in particular, aircraft, to save wind tunnel time, it is suggested to configure the vortex generator to be switchable. A switchable vortex generator can be used, in particular, on models in fluid-dynamic channels and in fluid-dynamic channel tests.

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