An aerodynamic control surface assembly includes a structure (2) with an aerodynamic surface (8) and a curved aerodynamic control surface (20) configured to move between an extended (24) and a retracted position (22). The aerodynamic control surface is arranged to deploy through an aperture (18) in the aerodynamic surface and into an oncoming airflow (A). An actuation mechanism (52, 152, 252) coupled to the aerodynamic control surface (20) moves the aerodynamic control surface (20) between extended and retracted positions. The actuation mechanism (52, 152, 252) is configured such that the control surface (20) follows a curved kinematic path (40, 140, 240) as the control surface moves between the extended (24) and retracted positions (22). The actuation mechanism (52, 152, 252) remains fully behind the aerodynamic surface (8) throughout the movement of the aerodynamic control surface (20) between the extended (24) and retracted positions (22).


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic control surface


    Contributors:
    HEALY DAREN (author)

    Publication date :

    2024-10-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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