An edge flap arrangement is provided for an aircraft wing and includes a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing. A linkage arrangement supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, and includes including a drop hinge link arrangement having a fixed strut secured to the aircraft wing and a drop link secured to the main flap element. The fixed strut and drop link are pivotally connected by a hinge point having a bearing installed therein. The bearing includes an outer race, an inner race and an annular seal assembly snap-fit into the outer race. The annular seal assembly includes first and second annular retaining rings and a resilient ring disposed between the first and second annular retaining rings.
Composite annular seal assembly for bearings in aircraft
05.01.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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Europäisches Patentamt | 2016