Wing leading edge having vortex generators

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Ice prevention

C244S198000, C244S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07900871

ABSTRACT:
An arrangement of devices as well as a method for improving the aerodynamics of an aircraft wing are disclosed. In embodiments, a plurality of vortex generators are attached in span-wise alignment on an deice boot along the wing's leading edge. The vortex generators are, in embodiments, constructed of a flexible material such that they are able to be expanded along with the boot during inflation and deflation thus mechanically involving the aerodynamic devices in the ice-shedding process.

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