An aircraft wing comprising a main wing element 5 and a movable wing tip device 6 attached to a tip end of the main wing element. The movable wing tip device moves relative to the main wing element to vary the aircraft wing span. An inductive coupler 12 is arranged to inductively transmit data and/or power between the main wing element and the movable wing tip device. The inductive coupler removes the need for wires and cables to pass across a joint between the main wing element and a movable wing tip device. The inductive coupler may comprise a base 20a and a remote 20b. A method of running diagnostics including this aircraft wing may include using an external remote close to the base and inductively transmitting data between the base and the external remote. A method of operating the aircraft wing is also disclosed.
Aircraft wing with movable wing tip device
2023-08-09
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch