WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240286732A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-29

    申请号:US18588545

    申请日:2024-02-27

    CPC classification number: B64C9/20

    Abstract: A wing for an aircraft is disclosed including a main wing and a trailing edge high lift assembly having a flap, and a connection assembly movably connecting the flap to the main wing, such that the flap is movable between a retracted position and at least one extended position, wherein the connection assembly includes a support element that is mounted to the flap and that is movably mounted to the main wing, such that the support element is movable relative to the main wing along a predefined path between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support element is formed as an elongate support beam that extends along a beam longitudinal axis between a front end and a rear end and has an intermediate portion between the front and rear ends.

    Trailing edge panel support with biasing arrangement

    公开(公告)号:US11993376B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-28

    申请号:US17703653

    申请日:2022-03-24

    Inventor: William Tulloch

    CPC classification number: B64C9/02 B64C9/20 B64C13/34 B64F5/10

    Abstract: A method of securing a lower trailing edge panel of an aircraft wing. The wing includes a wingbox with an upper cover, a lower cover, and a rear spar. A leading edge of the lower trailing edge panel is attached to the wingbox. A support structure is also attached to the wingbox and a connector is mounted to the trailing edge panel. A link is provided, with a first end and a second end. The second end of the link is pivotally attached to the support structure at a pivot joint. A biasing arrangement biases the link towards an upright orientation in which the first end of the link is higher than the pivot joint. The link is held in its upright orientation with the biasing arrangement; and then the first end of the link is attached to the connector.

    Distributed trailing edge actuation systems and methods for aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US11897611B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US17408019

    申请日:2021-08-20

    Inventor: Neal V. Huynh

    CPC classification number: B64C9/20 B64C13/42 B64C13/504 B64C13/505

    Abstract: Distributed trailing edge actuation systems and methods for aircraft are described herein. An example aircraft includes a wing, a flap coupled to the wing, the flap movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a distributed trailing edge (DTE) actuation system including a flap actuator coupled to the wing to move the flap. The flap actuator includes an integrated hydraulic powered actuator and electric powered actuator. The flap actuator is operable in a hydraulic powered mode in which the hydraulic powered actuator is activated to move the flap, an electric powered mode in which the electric powered actuator is activated to move the flap, and a hybrid mode in which the hydraulic powered actuator and the electric powered actuator are activated simultaneously to move the flap.

    WING ASSEMBLIES WITH TANDEMLY ACTUATED FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES, AIRCRAFT, AND RELATED METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20240002038A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-04

    申请号:US17856794

    申请日:2022-07-01

    CPC classification number: B64C9/20 B64C9/26

    Abstract: Wing assemblies (100) comprise an inboard flight control surface (102), an outboard flight control surface (104) positioned directly adjacent to and outboard of the inboard flight control surface (102), and a dual actuation assembly (106) coupled directly to and forming a linkage between the inboard flight control surface (102) and the outboard flight control surface (104). The dual actuation assembly (106) is configured to selectively transition the inboard flight control surface (102) and the outboard flight control surface (104), in tandem, amongst a retracted configuration (108) and a range of extended configurations (110).

    Rotating flight control surface for aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US20230322357A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US17658374

    申请日:2022-04-07

    CPC classification number: B64C9/02 B64C2009/005 B64C9/20

    Abstract: An aerodynamic device includes a main aerodynamic body having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a flight control surface coupled to the main aerodynamic body near the trailing edge of the main aerodynamic body, and a rotating body coupled to the flight control surface. The rotating body is rotatable relative to the flight control surface between a stowed position and a deployed position to define a gap. The rotating body is rotated toward the main aerodynamic body while in the stowed position to close the gap. The rotating body is rotated away from the main aerodynamic body while in the deployed position to widen the gap. The gap adjusts an airflow flowing between the main aerodynamic body and the flight control surface.

    WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT
    6.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230271696A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-31

    申请号:US18173886

    申请日:2023-02-24

    CPC classification number: B64C13/28 B64C9/20 B64C13/0425

    Abstract: A wing for an aircraft. The wing includes a main wing and a trailing edge high lift assembly movably arranged at a trailing edge of the main wing. The trailing edge high lift assembly includes a flap and a connection assembly movably mounting the flap to the main wing, such that the flap is movable between a retracted position and at least one extended position, wherein the connection assembly is configured such that the flap is movable relative to the main wing in a linear and/or rotational manner. The connection assembly is configured such that the flap is movable relative to the main wing in a decoupled linear and rotational manner.

    Spoiler actuation systems and methods for aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US11673646B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-13

    申请号:US17526884

    申请日:2021-11-15

    Inventor: Neal V. Huynh

    CPC classification number: B64C9/20 B64C13/40 B64C13/42 B64C9/323

    Abstract: An example aircraft disclosed herein includes a wing, a spoiler rotatably coupled to the wing, the spoiler movable between a cruise position and an upward position and between the cruise position and a droop position, and a spoiler actuation system coupled to a hydraulic system of the aircraft, the spoiler actuation system including a first piston and a second piston, a rack coupled between the first piston and the second piston, the rack movable between a first position and a second position, a pinion coupled to the rack, the pinion to rotate between a third position and a fourth position when the rack moves between the first position and the second position, a first crank arm coupled to the pinion, the first crank arm to rotate with the pinion between the third position and the fourth position, and a second crank arm coupled to the first crank arm and to the spoiler, the second crank arm to move the spoiler between the cruise position and the upward position when the first crank arm rotates between the third position and the fourth position.

    SPOILER ACTUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20220324549A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17526884

    申请日:2021-11-15

    Inventor: Neal V. Huynh

    Abstract: An example aircraft disclosed herein includes a wing, a spoiler rotatably coupled to the wing, the spoiler movable between a cruise position and an upward position and between the cruise position and a droop position, and a spoiler actuation system coupled to a hydraulic system of the aircraft, the spoiler actuation system including a first piston and a second piston, a rack coupled between the first piston and the second piston, the rack movable between a first position and a second position, a pinion coupled to the rack, the pinion to rotate between a third position and a fourth position when the rack moves between the first position and the second position, a first crank arm coupled to the pinion, the first crank arm to rotate with the pinion between the third position and the fourth position, and a second crank arm coupled to the first crank arm and to the spoiler, the second crank arm to move the spoiler between the cruise position and the upward position when the first crank arm rotates between the third position and the fourth position.

    TRAILING EDGE PANEL SUPPORT WITH BIASING ARRANGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20220306282A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17703653

    申请日:2022-03-24

    Inventor: William Tulloch

    Abstract: A method of securing a lower trailing edge panel of an aircraft wing. The wing includes a wingbox with an upper cover, a lower cover, and a rear spar. A leading edge of the lower trailing edge panel is attached to the wingbox. A support structure is also attached to the wingbox and a connector is mounted to the trailing edge panel. A link is provided, with a first end and a second end. The second end of the link is pivotally attached to the support structure at a pivot joint. A biasing arrangement biases the link towards an upright orientation in which the first end of the link is higher than the pivot joint. The link is held in its upright orientation with the biasing arrangement; and then the first end of the link is attached to the connector.

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