Joby Aero, Inc.

Percy Pei

JoeBen Bevirt

Edward Stilson

Robert Thodal

Joachim L Grenestedt

Gregor Veble Mikić

Drew Boggio

An extension linkage for a wing flap can include at least one arm that includes two elements connected by a joint. The linkage can include an actuation mechanism, additional arms and/or each arm can include more than two elements, tie rods and/or cross pieces connecting two or more arms, and any other suitable components. The linkage functions to translate and rotate a body attached to one end of the arm relative to a primary structure attached to a second end of the arm. The linkage resides entirely within a space defined by the upper skin and the lower skin of the wing rearward of the mounting when in a retracted configuration.

Three-dimensional extension linkage for aircraft

The 3D extension linkagecan include at least one arm that includes two elements connected by a joint. The linkage can include an actuation mechanism, additional arms and/or each arm can include more than two elements, tie rods and/or cross pieces connecting two or more arms, and any other suitable components. The linkagefunctions to translate and rotate a body attached to one end of the arm relative to a primary structure attached to a second end of the arm.

Three-dimensional extension linkage

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Percy Pei