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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2019
Airbus Operations Limited, Bristol, GB;
David Brakes, Bristol, GB;
Airbus Operations Limited, Bristol, GB;
Abstract
A control mechanism includes an existing aerodynamic device, such as a slat, that moves between at least one deployed position and a retracted position; and a load-alleviation mechanismarranged to move the aerodynamic device into a load-alleviation position in response to a load, such as a gust of wind acting over a predetermined threshold. During flight, an aircraft can experience gusts of wind that cause strain on the wings. The addition of a load-alleviation mechanism to a pre-existing aircraft component allows for gust loading to be alleviated without adding significantly to the weight or complexity of the aircraft. The control mechanism may be retro-fitted to existing aircraft.