摘要:
An aerodynamic structure incorporated in an aircraft control surface (10) provides a spar (16) extending along at least a portion of the control surface in a direction and the spar includes a plurality of bends along the direction of extension along the control surface to provide space to accommodate actuator fittings or other structural or operational requirements.
摘要:
A structure adapted to traverse a fluid environment exerting an ambient fluid pressure is provided. The structure includes an elongate body extending from a root to a wingtip and encapsulating at least one interior volume containing an interior fluid exerting an interior fluid pressure that is different from the ambient fluid pressure. A method of retrofitting a structure adapted to traverse a fluid environment exerting an ambient fluid pressure, the structure comprising an elongate body extending from a root to a wingtip and having at least one interior volume is also provided. The method includes sealing the elongate body to encapsulate the at least one interior volume containing an interior fluid; associating at least one valve with the at least one interior volume; and modifying interior fluid content via the at least one valve to produce an interior fluid pressure that is different from the ambient fluid pressure.
摘要:
An upper joint of a wing assembly of an aircraft includes an outboard upper wing panel, a center upper wing panel, a rib, and an upper joint assembly operatively interconnecting the outboard upper wing panel, the center upper wing panel, and the rib. In some embodiments, outboard upper stringers may be configured differently than center upper stringers. In some embodiments, a subset of the center upper stringers may not directly oppose the outboard upper stringers. In other embodiments, for at least a substantial fore/aft span of the upper joint, each of the center upper stringers may directly oppose an outboard upper stringer. In particular the present invention relates to An upper joint for a wing assembly of an aircraft, the upper joint comprising: an outboard upper wing panel (24) of an outboard wing box (20, 22); a center upper wing panel (28) of a wing center section (18); a rib (32) that is located between the outboard wing box and the wing center section; and an upper joint assembly (38) operatively interconnecting the outboard upper wing panel, the center upper wing panel, and the rib; wherein the upper joint assembly defines a mating plane (48) between the outboard wing box and the wing center section; wherein when the upper joint is in compression, the outboard upper wing panel expresses a compressive inward pressure toward the upper joint assembly; wherein when the upper joint is in compression, the center upper wing panel expresses a compressive outward pressure toward the upper joint assembly; and wherein a centroid (54) of the compressive inward pressure (50) across an acreage of the outboard upper wing panel when extended across the mating plane intersects the mating plane below or above where a centroid (56) of the compressive outward pressure (52) across an acreage of the center upper wing panel when extended across the mating plane intersects the mating plane.
摘要:
An aerodynamic structure incorporated in an aircraft control surface (10) provides a spar (16) extending along at least a portion of the control surface in a direction and the spar includes a plurality of bends along the direction of extension along the control surface to provide space to accommodate actuator fittings or other structural or operational requirements.
摘要:
La présente invention concerne un aéronef combiné (1) comportant un fuselage (2), un rotor principal (3), un dispositif anticouple principal (4) et deux ailes (11,11') positionnées de part et d'autre dudit fuselage (2). Chaque aile (11,11') comporte au moins un volet (12,12') mobile situé au niveau de son bord de fuite. Lesdits volets (12,12') peuvent être orientés de façon dissymétrique vis à vis d'un flux d'air généré en réaction à la portance dudit rotor principal (3) de part et d'autre dudit fuselage (2) afin de créer des efforts aérodynamiques longitudinaux de sens opposés de part et d'autre dudit fuselage (2) et, par suite, un couple complémentaire s'ajoutant au couple principal dudit dispositif anticouple principal (4).
摘要:
A method of forming composite components is described in which a composite lay-up is created using varying fibre types across the lay-up. This can adapt the lay-up to forming processes in regions of the lay-up to be formed and uses fibre types which give the greatest strength benefits in areas which do not need to be formed. Regions not requiring forming may have binders in them activated prior to a forming step or steps, after which the formed regions may be impregnated with a matrix and the component cured.
摘要:
An aircraft (40). The aircraft (40) comprises a propulsion system comprising a pair of internal combustion engines (10) each driving an electrical power generator (56), each electrical power generator (56) being electrically coupled to a plurality of electrically driven propulsors (46). The propulsors (46) are located forward of a leading edge (45) of the wings (44) such that an airstream generated by the propulsors flows over the wings (44) in use. Each internal combustion engine (10) and electrical generator (56) is mounted on a respective wing (44) outboard of a centre of thrust (70) of the propulsors (46) on that wing (44).
摘要:
There is provided a composite structure (3) formed of a composite member which extends in one direction, includes holes (5), and is made of fiber reinforced plastics. A tensile load and/or a compressive load are applied to the composite structure (3) in the one direction. Tensile stiffness and/or compression stiffness of peripheral areas (3a) of the holes (5) in the one direction is lower than tensile stiffness and/or compression stiffness of the other area (3b), which surrounds the peripheral areas (3a), in the one direction, and the width of the peripheral area (3a) in a direction orthogonal to the one direction is set to 1.1 times or less of the diameter of the hole (5) in the direction orthogonal to the one direction.
摘要:
The present disclosure provides a system, method, and apparatus for a protective finish for an airfoil. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves providing a sheath, and applying the sheath to the surface of the airfoil. In one or more embodiments, the sheath wraps around the surface of the airfoil from the leading edge of the airfoil towards the trailing edge of the airfoil. In at least one embodiment, the sheath covers approximately 50 percent to approximately 70 percent of the chord length of the airfoil. In some embodiments, the sheath is manufactured from at least one polymer, such as a polyurethane and/or a floropolymer. In one or more embodiments, the airfoil is a winglet, a raked wing tip, and/or a wing.