Airbus Operations Gmbh

Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft

Florian Lorenz

Bernhard Schlipf

Dustin Shapi

Stefan Bensmann

Mathias Froeschle

Dennis Krey

Luc Andreani

Alexander Huber

Dort Daandels

Markus Gibbert

Peter Lücken

German Ibanez-Gil

Benjamin Ehring

Sönke Wunderlich

Robert Grahs

Wolfgang Ehrhard

Schlipf Bernhard

Stefan Bauer

A wing having a main wing and a high lift assembly with a body and a connection. The connection movably connects the body to the main wing, such that the body is movable between a retracted position and at least one extended position. The connection comprises a track extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end and an intermediate portion between the ends. The first end and/or the intermediate portion is mounted to body, and the second end and/or the intermediate portion is mounted to the main wing by a roller bearing such that the track is movable along the longitudinal axis. The roller bearing has a roller unit mounted to the main wing and engaging a surface provided at the track so that the roller unit can adapt its tilt position with respect to the surface.

Wing for an aircraft including a high lift body track with roller unit

An aircraft structural joint with a first structural component provided with an attachment hole that is configured to receive an corresponding attachment fastener provided by a second structural component; a curable composite bush compressed and cured between an outer diameter of the attachment fastener and the attachment hole when the first component is mounted to the second component, wherein the curable composite bush, when cured, prevents radial displacement of the attachment fastener within the attachment hole.

Aircraft joint with a curable composite bushing

An aerodynamic system for an aircraft. The aerodynamic system includes a first aerodynamic component configured to be movably coupled to a primary structure of the aircraft, a second aerodynamic component which is movably coupled to the first aerodynamic component and a first panel element coupled to the first aerodynamic component. The first panel element at least partially covers a gap between the first aerodynamic component and the second aerodynamic component. The aerodynamic system further includes a sealing element arranged between the first aerodynamic component and the second aerodynamic component. The sealing element is configured to at least partially block an airflow between the first aerodynamic component and the second aerodynamic component.

Aerodynamic system for an aircraft

A heated leading-edge structure for an aircraft includes a leading-edge panel having an outer surface configured to be contacted by an ambient flow, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, a rear panel arranged at least partially arranged at a distance to the inner surface, a closed chamber inside the leading-edge structure, a heating device attached inside the chamber, and an air conveying device in fluid communication with the heating device. The air conveying device is configured to convey air from inside the chamber through the heating device to be heated and returned to the chamber, such that a circulating flow of heated air is created inside the chamber.

Heated leading-edge structure for an aircraft

A flap system for an aircraft comprises a wing structure, a trailing-edge and an attachment unit for movably coupling the trailing-edge movable to the wing structure. The attachment unit comprises an attachment mechanism and a cover element which at least partly encloses the attachment mechanism. The attachment unit comprises a drive element which is configured to move the cover element along an aerodynamic outer surface of a skin section of the wing structure between a first position and a second position, wherein the movement of the cover element along the aerodynamic outer surface is defined by a translational movement of the cover element relative to the skin section.

Flap system for an aircraft and method of operating a flap fairing at an aircraft wing

A fairing arrangement for an aircraft high-lift mechanism, the high-lift mechanism including a flap arranged at an aircraft wing trailing edge and a mounting and guiding mechanism for the flap. The fairing arrangement includes a flap side fairing unit and a wing side fairing unit. The flap side fairing unit includes a flap side fairing covering an aft part of the mounting and guiding mechanism and a flap side fairing mount mounting the flap side fairing to the flap. The wing side fairing unit includes a wing side fairing covering a forward part of the mounting and guiding mechanism and a wing side fairing mount mounting the wing side fairing to the wing. The wing side fairing mount is configured to connect the wing side fairing movably to the wing such that the wing side fairing is rotatable around an axis directed at least partially in a vertical direction.

Fairing arrangement for a high-lift mechanism of an aircraft

A wing assembly () including: a fixed wing portion (), a first high-lift device (), a first connecting assembly () which allows the first high-lift device () to move between a retracted position and an extended position, a second high-lift device (), a second connecting assembly () which allows the second high-lift device () to move between a retracted position and an extended position, a drive unit () attached to the fixed wing portion (), and a drive assembly () having a first portion () is attached to the drive unit () and a second portion () attached to the second high-lift device (), wherein the drive unit () moves the second high-lift device () via the drive assembly () between the retracted position and the extended position.

Wing assembly comprising a first high-lift device and a second high-lift device, wing, and aircraft

A actuator arrangement is disclosed in which the high-lift device support that supports and guides movement of a high-lift device, such as a flap, is in axial alignment with a control actuator assembly that controls one or more control surfaces. This allows a single support fairing to be sufficient for covering both the track member and the control actuator assembly and allowing for reduced drag and weight.

Actuator arrangement for a wing assembly of an aircraft

A leading edge assembly for an aircraft wing. The leading edge assembly includes a housing configured to be connectable to a fixed wing section of the wing, the housing formed with a first opening connecting an exterior of the housing with an interior of the housing, an actuating element movably connected to the housing, such that the actuating element is movable between a first position and at least one second position. The actuating element extends through the first opening and includes a first section arranged in the interior of the housing and a second section arranged at the exterior of the housing. The actuating element is configured to be connectable to a high lift device.

Leading edge assembly, wing, and aircraft

The disclosure concerns a wing for an aircraft including a main wing and a trailing edge high lift assembly movably arranged at a trailing edge of the main wing, the trailing edge high lift assembly having a flap and a connection assembly movably mounting the flap to the main wing, such that the flap is movable between a retracted position and at least one extended position. The connection assembly includes an actuator unit for moving the flap between the retracted position and the at least one extended position. The flap includes a leading edge part and a trailing edge part mounted to the leading edge part in a manner pivotable about a pivot axis.

Wing for an aircraft

In order to provide a track drive device for an aircraft that has zero backlash, a large gear reduction, the ability to self-lock, and a better load transfer and reduced wear, the track drive device drives a track member through a drive device that has at least one drive unit that is arranged adjacent to the track member. Each drive unit comprises a plurality of engaging members that are driven by a cam shaft or a cam gear such that the engaging members are sequentially shifted in a wave-like pattern which results in the track member being moved in a linear manner relative to the drive device along a longitudinal direction.

Track drive device for an aircraft, a drive arrangement and an aircraft having such a track drive device

A wing for an aircraft, comprising a main wing and a slat assembly with a slat and a connection assembly with a slat track. The front end of the slat track is mounted to the slat, and the rear end and/or the intermediate portion of the slat track are mounted to the main wing by a roller or slide bearing. The slat track is movable along the track longitudinal axis. The connection assembly includes a drive unit. The drive unit includes a rotary actuator mounted to the main wing and having at least one drive arm rotatably driven about a rotation axis and drivingly engaging the slat track, and one of the drive arm and the slat track has at least one groove and the other one of the drive arm and the slat track comprises at least one spigot drivingly engaging the groove.

A wing for an aircraft is disclosed having a main wing, a slat, and a connection assembly movable connecting the slat to the main wing, wherein the connection assembly includes an elongate slat track, wherein the front end of the slat track is mounted to the slat, wherein the rear end and the intermediate portion of the slat track are mounted to the main wing by a roller bearing comprising a guide rail mounted to the main wing and a first roller unit mounted to the rear end of the slat track and engaging the guide rail, and wherein the roller bearing includes a second roller unit mounted to the main wing and engaging an engagement surface at the intermediate portion of the slat track.

Wing for an aircraft with rolling slat connection assembly

In order to improve linear drives on aircraft with regards to backlash, gear reduction, self-lock capability, load transfer and wear, a linear drive device is provided that has a first member with engaging teeth, such as a tooth rack and a second member which functions as a drive unit. The second member includes a plurality of movable teeth that are actuated by a cam shaft. The cam shaft has a control cam portion that is shaped such that the movable teeth perform a wave-like motion that forces the first member along its longitudinal direction relative to the second member.

Linear drive device for an aircraft, a drive arrangement and an aircraft having such a linear drive device

A wing for an aircraft, including a main wing, a slat, and a connection assembly movably connecting the slat to the main wing. The connection assembly includes an elongate slat track with a front end mounted to the slat and a rear end and an intermediate portion mounted to the main wing by a roller bearing, and includes a guide rail mounted to the main wing and a first roller unit mounted to the slat track rear end and engaging the guide rail. The roller bearing includes a second roller unit mounted to the main wing and engaging a slat track intermediate portion engagement surface. The slat track has an upper and lower flange and at least one web. The second roller unit is arranged in a recess between the upper and lower flanges and engages the engagement surface provided at the upper and/or lower flange.

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Hamburg, Germany

Florian Lorenz