18520107. WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT simplified abstract (Airbus Operations GmbH)
WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bernhard Schlipf of HAMBURG (DE)
WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520107 titled 'WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an aircraft wing with a high lift assembly that includes a flap movable between retracted and extended positions, with a gap present between the main wing lower rear panel and the flap leading-edge section in the extended position.
- The high lift assembly includes a flap and a connection assembly that allows the flap to move between retracted and extended positions.
- In the extended position, a gap is present between the main wing lower rear panel and the flap leading-edge section.
- The flap can also move to first and second retracted positions, with a gap closing device to minimize the gap in both retracted positions and open it in the extended position.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the aerospace industry for various types of aircraft to improve aerodynamic performance and control during takeoff and landing.
Problems Solved
This technology helps to enhance the lift capabilities of aircraft during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing, by adjusting the position of the flap to optimize aerodynamic performance.
Benefits
- Improved aerodynamic performance - Enhanced lift capabilities - Better control during takeoff and landing
Potential Commercial Applications
- Commercial airliners - Military aircraft - Business jets
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of similar high lift assemblies with flaps on aircraft wings to improve aerodynamic performance during takeoff and landing.
What are the specific design features of the connection assembly that allow the flap to move between retracted and extended positions?
The specific design features of the connection assembly include mechanisms such as hinges, actuators, and control systems that enable the controlled movement of the flap between retracted and extended positions.
How does the gap closing device work to minimize the gap between the main wing lower rear panel and the flap leading-edge section in the retracted positions?
The gap closing device is designed to adjust the position of the flap in such a way that it closes or minimizes the gap between the main wing lower rear panel and the flap leading-edge section when the flap is in the retracted positions. This could involve mechanical linkages or actuators that move the flap into the desired position to reduce the gap.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aircraft wing, including a main wing and a trailing edge high lift assembly movably arranged at a main wing trailing edge, the high lift assembly including a flap and a connection assembly movably mounting the flap to the main wing, such that the flap is movable between retracted and extended positions. In the extended position, a gap is present between a main wing lower rear panel and a flap leading-edge section. In the retracted position, the gap is closed or minimized. The flap is movable between an extended position, a first retracted position, and a second retracted position where the flap is moved beyond the first retracted position in a forward direction, and the wing comprises a gap closing device configured to close or minimize the gap in both the first and second retracted positions of the flap, and to open the gap in the flap extended position.
