A sensor system for a wing panel assembly of an aircraft includes a first end of a linkage assembly operatively coupled to a first slat panel. Also included is a second end of the linkage assembly operatively coupled to a second slat panel with a first ball joint. Further included is a block having a cutout portion surrounding the first ball joint. Yet further included is a sensing element disposed proximate the block to detect rotation of the block beyond a predetermined angle.
SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A WING PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MONITORING A WING PANEL ASSEMBLY
2016-08-11
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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