18243328. Variable Slat Displacement Using Spanwise Actuator (The Boeing Company)
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Variable Slat Displacement Using Spanwise Actuator
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Eric S. Kamila of Tukwila WA (US)
Ramon A. Burin of Seattle WA (US)
John A. Standley of Seattle WA (US)
Variable Slat Displacement Using Spanwise Actuator
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243328 titled 'Variable Slat Displacement Using Spanwise Actuator
Original Abstract Submitted
An aircraft wing includes a fixed structure and a linear hydraulic slat actuator attached to the fixed structure. The linear hydraulic slat actuator is oriented spanwise along the aircraft wing. The aircraft wing also includes an actuator output link and a slat attached to the actuator output link. The aircraft wing also includes a bell-crank coupled to the linear hydraulic slat actuator and to the actuator output link. In response to spanwise movement of the linear hydraulic slat actuator, the bell-crank is configured to move the actuator output link in a different direction that enables the slat to move between a retracted position and an extended position.
