摘要:
A rotary actuated high lift gapped aileron system and method are presented. A high lift gapped aileron (306) couples to an airfoil at a hinge line (418) and changes a camber of the airfoil. A rotary actuator (312) coupled to the high lift gapped aileron produces a rotary motion of the high lift gapped aileron in response to an actuation command. A droop panel (308) positioned over the hinge line enhances lift of the high lift gapped aileron. A cove lip door (310) positioned under the hinge line provides an airflow over the high lift gapped aileron. A deployment linkage mechanism (504,506,510,512,514) coupled to the high lift gapped aileron positions the droop panel and the cove lip door in response to the rotary motion.
摘要:
An aerodynamic control surface assembly comprising: an aerodynamic control surface (4); an actuator (10) for controlling deployment of the control surface; and a locking mechanism (30) moveable from a locked to an unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is set to the locked position, the actuator is operatively coupled to the control surface and the control surface can move in dependently of the actuator when the locking mechanism is set to the unlocked position. Such an assembly may be used in an aircraft to prevent clashing between a deployed flap (16) and a drooped spoiler (4) in the event of an actuator control systems failure.
摘要:
An aircraft slat deployment mechanism comprising: a first drive member (4) coupled to the slat at a first pivot point (5); and a second drive member (6) coupled to the slat at a second pivot point (7) which is offset from the first pivot point. A first rack is provided on the first drive member, and a first pinion (11) is carried by the drive shaft (10). The first pinion (11) is arranged to transmit mechanical power from the drive shaft (10) to the first drive member (4) via the first rack. A second rack is provided on the second drive member (6), and a second pinion (12) is carried by the drive shaft (10). The second pinion has a different radius to the first pinion. The second pinion is arranged to transmit mechanical power from the drive shaft to the second drive member via the second rack, such that the second drive member moves at a different speed to the first drive member.
摘要:
An aircraft slat deployment mechanism comprising: a first drive member (4) coupled to the slat at a first pivot point (5); and a second drive member (6) coupled to the slat at a second pivot point (7) which is offset from the first pivot point. A first rack is provided on the first drive member, and a first pinion (11) is carried by the drive shaft (10). The first pinion (11) is arranged to transmit mechanical power from the drive shaft (10) to the first drive member (4) via the first rack. A second rack is provided on the second drive member (6), and a second pinion (12) is carried by the drive shaft (10). The second pinion has a different radius to the first pinion. The second pinion is arranged to transmit mechanical power from the drive shaft to the second drive member via the second rack, such that the second drive member moves at a different speed to the first drive member.
摘要:
The invention pertains to a spoiler (5) for an aerodynamically active surface of an aircraft (1), particularly for an airfoil of an aircraft, wherein said spoiler is supported on the aerodynamically active surface such that it is articulated about an axis (11) extending transverse to the air flow direction and can be adjusted relative to the air flow. According to the invention, the spoiler features two or more segments (6, 7) that are arranged behind one another referred to the air flow direction and extend transverse to the air flow direction, wherein said segments are connected to one another in an articulated fashion and can be adjusted to different angles referred to the air flow. The successively arranged segments of the spoiler (5) can be actuated, in particular, by means of an actuating device (8,9,10) in such a way that the rear segment (7) is adjusted relative to the air flow by a greater angle than the front segment (6).
摘要:
Aerodynamic seals for use with control surfaces on aircraft are described herein. In one embodiment, a seal assembly for use with an aircraft includes a first seal member and a second seal member. The first seal member has a first proximal portion configured to be attached to a fixed airfoil portion of the aircraft, and a first distal portion configured to extend outwardly from the fixed airfoil portion toward a movable control surface. The second seal member has a second proximal portion configured to be attached to the movable control surface, and a second distal portion configured to extend outwardly from the control surface toward the fixed airfoil portion. In this embodiment, the second distal portion is further configured to movably contact the first distal portion to at least partially seal the gap between the fixed airfoil portion and the movable control surface as the control surface moves relative to the fixed airfoil portion.
摘要:
The invention pertains to a spoiler (5) for an aerodynamically active surface of an aircraft (1), particularly for an airfoil of an aircraft, wherein said spoiler is supported on the aerodynamically active surface such that it is articulated about an axis (11) extending transverse to the air flow direction and can be adjusted relative to the air flow. According to the invention, the spoiler features two or more segments (6, 7) that are arranged behind one another referred to the air flow direction and extend transverse to the air flow direction, wherein said segments are connected to one another in an articulated fashion and can be adjusted to different angles referred to the air flow. The successively arranged segments of the spoiler (5) can be actuated, in particular, by means of an actuating device (8,9,10) in such a way that the rear segment (7) is adjusted relative to the air flow by a greater angle than the front segment (6).
摘要:
Aircraft trailing edge devices (230) , including devices with non-parallel motion paths (241, 242, 243) , and associated methods are disclosed. A device in accordance with one embodiment includes a wing (220) and an inboard trailing edge (231) device coupled to the wing and movable relative to the wing between a first stowed position and a first deployed position along a first motion path (241) . An outboard trailing edge (232) device can be coupled to the wing outboard of the inboard trailing edge device, and can be movable relative to the wing along a second motion path (242) that is non-parallel to the first motion path. An intermediate trailing edge device (260) can be coupled between the inboard and outboard trailing edge devices and can be movable along a third motion path (243) that is non-parallel to both the first and second motion paths. Each of the trailing edge devices can open a gap relative to the wing when moved to their respective deployed positions.
摘要:
Aerodynamic seals (140) for use with control surfaces (114a) on aircraft (100) are described herein. In one embodiment, a seal assembly for use with an aircraft includes a first seal member (342) and a second seal member (352). The first seal member has a first proximal portion (344) configured to be attached to a fixed airfoil portion (108) of the aircraft, and a first distal portion (346) configured to extend outwardly from the fixed airfoil portion toward a movable control surface. The second seal member has a second proximal portion (356) configured to be attached to the movable control surface, and a second distal portion configured to extend outwardly from the control surface toward the fixed airfoil portion. In this embodiment, the second distal portion is further configured to movably contact the first distal portion to at least partially seal the gap between the fixed airfoil portion and the movable control surface as the control surface moves relative to the fixed airfoil portion.
摘要:
Aerospace vehicle leading edge slat devices and corresponding methods are generally disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward an aerospace vehicle system that includes an airfoil (102a, 102b) having a leading edge (110a, 110b). The system further includes a first flow body (120) fixedly coupled to the airfoil to form at least one gap (114, 115) between the leading edge of the airfoil and the first blow body (120). A second flow body (130) can be coupled to the airfoil and can be movable between at least a retracted position where the second flow body (130) is positioned to at least approximately aerodynamically seal the at least one gap (14, 15), and an extended position where the second flow body (130) is positioned to allow fluid flow through the at least one gap (114, 115).