IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0569487
(2004-08-05)
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등록번호 |
US-7798450
(2010-10-11)
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우선권정보 |
DE-103 39 030(2003-08-25) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/EP2004/008784
(2004-08-05)
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§371/§102 date |
20060724
(20060724)
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국제공개번호 |
WO05/021375
(2005-03-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Patzelt, Aicke
- Reiprich, Michael
- Stegmaier, Gunther
- Wiglema, Wietse
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, p.c.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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The invention relates to a support structure for a retractable and extendable flap (12) associated with an object (14), surrounded by a flowing fluid, comprising a shell profile (16) that has a fluid/aerodynamic low-drag form on the outer side and on the inner side forms a chamber (18) for at least
The invention relates to a support structure for a retractable and extendable flap (12) associated with an object (14), surrounded by a flowing fluid, comprising a shell profile (16) that has a fluid/aerodynamic low-drag form on the outer side and on the inner side forms a chamber (18) for at least partially receiving a device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12).
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. Support structure for a retractable and extendable flap (12) associated with an object (14), surrounded by a flowing fluid, wherein the support structure (10) is a shell profile (16) that takes at least part of the forces acting on the flap (12) and transmits them to th
The invention claimed is: 1. Support structure for a retractable and extendable flap (12) associated with an object (14), surrounded by a flowing fluid, wherein the support structure (10) is a shell profile (16) that takes at least part of the forces acting on the flap (12) and transmits them to the object (14), that has a fluid/aerodynamic low-drag form on the outer side and on the inner side forms a chamber (18) for at least partially receiving a device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12). 2. Support structure in accordance with claim 1, wherein the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is of two part-construction. 3. Support structure in accordance with claim 1, wherein the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, includes a front shell (22) and a rear shell (24) that are arranged one behind the other against the direction of flow (arrow 26) of the fluid. 4. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, form a fluidic unit without fluid/aerodynamic flow resistance being induced by separation of the front shell (22) and the rear shell (24) when the flap (12) is retracted. 5. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, are movable relative to each other corresponding to the retracted or extended state of the flap (12). 6. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is attached to the object (14) and that the rear shell (24) is attached to the flap (12). 7. Support structure in accordance with claim 6, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are attached to the object (14) and/or the flap (12) by means of discrete or continuous fittings. 8. Support structure in accordance with claim 6, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are attached on the object (14) and/or on the flap (12) by means of fittings or attaching elements of linear and/or flat shape. 9. Support structure in accordance with claim 6, wherein the fittings or attaching elements are arranged within the chamber (18) for at least partially receiving the device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12). 10. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are of single-or multicell construction. 11. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are completely or partially of sandwich construction and/or composite construction. 12. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are provided with stiffeners. 13. Support structure in accordance with claim 12, wherein the stiffeners are arranged within the chamber (18) for at least partially receiving the device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12). 14. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, comprise(s) a U-shaped outer shell (34) having two side walls (42). 15. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are provided with at least one opening (38), that can be covered by a cover (40), for inspection, servicing and repair purposes. 16. Support structure in accordance with 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, each consist(s) completely or partially of plastic and/or fiber composite material and/or metal material and/or a combination of these. 17. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are provided with a coating that has an electrical conducting and/or antistatic effect. 18. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are provided with a coating that is resistant to shock and impact stresses. 19. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is/are provided with a coating that makes surface changes or damage visible. 20. Support structure in accordance with claim 3, wherein a device (20) fitted in the chamber (18) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, is for extending and retracting the flap (12), and includes a kinematic guiding device (52) and at least partially a driving device (54). 21. Support structure in accordance with claim 20, wherein the kinematic guiding device (52) includes: a guide rail (56) associated with the front shell (22), a roller carriage (58) that moves on the guide rail (56), a connecting element (60) that is attached to the flap (12) and is attached to the roller carriage (58), and a control lever (64) that is swivel-connected to the front shell (22) and the flap (12). 22. Support structure in accordance with claim 21, wherein the guide rail (56) associated with the front shell (22) is detachably connected to the front shell (22). 23. Support structure in accordance with claim 21, wherein the guide rail (56) associated with the front shell (22) is connected to the front rail by means of a mechanical or form fit. 24. Support structure in accordance with claim 21, wherein the guide rail (56) associated with the front shell (22) is made of metal. 25. Support structure in accordance with claim 21, wherein the driving device (54) includes a driving element (70) and a drive rod (72) that is swivel-connected to the driving element (70) and the connecting element (60) of the flap (12). 26. Support structure in accordance with claim 25, wherein the driving element (70) of the driving device (54) is mounted in the front shell (22) of the shell profile (16). 27. Support structure in accordance with claim 25, wherein the driving element (70) of the driving device (54) is mounted on the object (14) surrounded by the flowing fluid. 28. Support structure in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least one further device is installed within the chamber (18) to at least partially receive the device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12). 29. Use of a support structure (10) in accordance with claim 1 for a landing flap or trailing-edge flap mounted on a mainplane (14) of an aircraft or a flap of a submarine, aerospace aircraft or a flexible flow guidance device in a water/wind tunnel. 30. Support structure in accordance with claim 12, wherein the stiffeners are longitudinal and/or transverse stiffeners. 31. Support structure in accordance with claim 30, wherein the longitudinal and/or transverse stiffeners are arranged within the chamber (18) for at least partially receiving the device (20) for retracting and extending the flap (12). 32. Support structure in accordance with claim 14, wherein the outer shell (34) contains one or more inner walls (46) and/or an intermediate wall (50). 33. Support structure in accordance with claim 14, wherein the front shell (22) and/or the rear shell (24) of the shell profile (16), that has a fluid/aerodynamic form on the outer side, further comprise(s) a closing cover (36) that closes the outer shell (34). 34. Support structure in accordance with 16, wherein the plastic is a fiber-reinforced plastic. 35. Support structure in accordance with 16, wherein the metal material is steel, titanium, aluminum or an alloy of comprising at least one of these. 36. Support structure in accordance with claim 24, wherein the metal is a high-quality material or wear-resistant steel. 37. Support structure in accordance with claim 24, wherein the metal is titanium or a titanium alloy. 38. Support structure in accordance with claim 24, wherein the at least one further device is a fuel jettison system or a ram air turbine.
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