Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control
Patent
1995-03-01
1997-07-29
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
244215, 244216, B64C 350
Patent
active
056515138
ABSTRACT:
A linear flap drive system for an aircraft having an airfoil and at least one flap which is extendable from the trailing edge of the fixed wing. More particularly the system includes linear drive elements and extending and positioning dynamic structures which together deploy the flaps from the airfoil. Further disclosed is a coupling of the dynamic structures to the corresponding flaps, by which coupling the process of extension causes an out-of-plane rotation of the flaps. In addition, there is provided a lateral end track and roller support assembly which guides the flaps as they are extended and positioned by the drive system. A lateral end power transmission assembly enables the linear drive assemblies to be driven by a common motive force.
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Anderson Terry J.
Barefoot Galen L.
Hoch Jr. Karl J.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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