Bombardier has patented a coupler for aircraft wing trailing edge flaps, allowing for smooth deployment. The design includes a carriage with rollers on an elongated track, coupled to the flap via articulated links accommodating transverse movement. This innovation enhances aircraft performance and safety during flight. GlobalData’s report on Bombardier gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Bombardier, Aircraft environment control system was a key innovation area identified from patents. Bombardier's grant share as of April 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Coupler for deploying trailing edge flap on aircraft wing
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11964766B2) discloses a novel coupler designed to movably connect a trailing edge flap of an aircraft wing to an elongated track member. The coupler includes a carriage that moves along the track member using rollers and an articulated link that allows for transverse movement of the flap relative to the track. This articulated link is connected to the carriage via a pivot beam and can pivotally couple to different points on the flap, accommodating lateral and skewing movements.
Furthermore, the patent claims detail additional features of the coupler, such as the use of spherical bearings for connecting the articulated link to the pivot beam and the pivot beam to the carriage. The orientation of the pivot beam obliquely to the track member and the positioning of the carriage under the track member are also highlighted. The patent extends to cover an aircraft incorporating this innovative coupler design, emphasizing its potential application in enhancing the performance and maneuverability of aircraft wings.
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