Patent ID: 11866171
Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 18:
19. A method for aerodynamic control, comprising:
pivotably connecting a flight control surface to a main aerodynamic body at an axis, wherein the axis is proximate a trailing edge of the main aerodynamic body;
coupling a rotating body to the flight control surface, wherein the rotating body is rotatable relative to the flight control surface between a stowed position and a deployed position while the flight control surface is stationary relative to the main aerodynamic body, wherein:
rotation of the rotating body defines a gap between the main aerodynamic body and the rotating body;
rotating the rotating body toward the main aerodynamic body while in the stowed position to close the gap;
rotating the rotating body away from the main aerodynamic body while in the deployed position to widen the gap, and
the gap adjusts an airflow flowing between the main aerodynamic body and the flight control surface.