Aircraft wing with slotted high lift system
US-9481447-B2 · Nov 1, 2016 · US
Vortex generation
US9505485B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9505485-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213466202-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 8, 2012 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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A vortex generation apparatus including a vortex generator that deploys in response to deployment of a wing leading edge lift augmentation device. The vortex generator deploys into a position to generate vortices over a main wing body upper surface region trailing the vortex generator.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vortex generation apparatus comprising a vortex generator coupled to a trailing edge of a wing leading edge lift augmentation device, and configured to deploy with the wing leading edge lift augmentation device into a position where the vortex generator will generate vortices over at least a portion of a main wing body upper surface region trailing the vortex generator; wherein the leading edge lift augmentation device comprises a leading edge flap having…
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- What does patent US9505485B2 cover?
- A vortex generation apparatus including a vortex generator that deploys in response to deployment of a wing leading edge lift augmentation device. The vortex generator deploys into a position to generate vortices over a main wing body upper surface region trailing the vortex generator.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Dorsett Kenneth M, Lockheed Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64C9/24. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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