Enhancing aerodynamic performance of an aircraft wing assembly
US9932107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of enhancing aerodynamic performance of an aircraft wing assembly including a fixed section and a foldable section. The foldable section is hinged to the fixed section at a hinge axis. The method includes turning a torque box extending from the foldable section to rotate the foldable section about the hinge axis from a stowed position to a deployed position.
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