Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft sustentation – Sustaining airfoils
Patent
1991-10-24
1992-10-27
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft sustentation
Sustaining airfoils
244213, 244219, B64C 350
Patent
active
051582520
ABSTRACT:
A variable camber flap assembly having first and second operative positions. A rotatable drive arm powers first and second linkage subassemblies. The first linkage subassembly extends the flap panel in a downward and forward direction to its operative positions, and also rotates a hinged bullnose outwardly so as to foreshorten the distance between the leading and trailing edges of the flexible flap panel, increasing the camber of the flap. The second linkage subassembly cooperates with the first to angularly orientate the flap panel in its operative positions, and also positions the trailing edge of the panel relative to the leading edge of the airfoil. In the first operative position the trailing edge of the panel is spaced forwardly from the leading edge of the airfoil so as to form an aerodynamic slot; in the second operative position the flap panel is drawn rearwardly so that its trailing edge forms an aerodynamic seal with the airfoil.
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Bidwell Anne E.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
The Boeing Company
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