18522419. AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED)
Contents
- 1 AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522419 titled 'AIRCRAFT WING ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The aircraft wing assembly described in the patent application includes a wing box with upper and lower surfaces, as well as a leading edge structure connecting the two surfaces. A drive mechanism is secured to the wing box, and a high lift device is mounted to the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can move the high lift device between a retracted position and an extended position, with the high lift device overlapping the connection point when retracted.
- Wing box with upper and lower surfaces
- Leading edge structure connecting upper and lower surfaces
- Drive mechanism secured to wing box
- High lift device mounted to drive mechanism
- Drive mechanism moves high lift device between retracted and extended positions
- High lift device overlaps connection point when retracted
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied to various aircraft designs to improve aerodynamic performance and efficiency.
Problems Solved
This technology helps optimize the lift generated by the aircraft wing, potentially leading to improved fuel efficiency and overall performance.
Benefits
- Enhanced aerodynamic performance - Improved fuel efficiency - Increased overall performance of the aircraft
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in commercial aircraft manufacturing to enhance the design and performance of aircraft wings.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of high lift devices on aircraft wings to improve lift and performance.
Unanswered Questions
How does the drive mechanism secure the high lift device?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the drive mechanism is secured to the high lift device.
What materials are used in the construction of the wing box?
The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the wing box.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aircraft wing assembly includes a wing box including an upper surface, a lower surface, and a leading edge structure connecting the upper surface to the lower surface and secured to the upper surface at a connection point. The aircraft wing assembly includes a drive mechanism secured to the wing box and a high lift device mounted to the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured to move the high lift device between a retracted position and an extended position in use, and wherein the high lift device is configured to overlap the connection point when in the retracted position.
