Patent ID: 7484694
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A system structured and arranged to move a nose flap between a retracted position in which the nose flap bears against a wing box of an aircraft wing and an extended position in which the nose flap is spaced in front of the wing box, comprising: a first hinge wing pivotally connected to the wing box; a second hinge wing pivotally connected to the first hinge wing by a first folding bearing and pivotally connected to the nose flap; a third hinge wing pivotally connected to the wing box; a fourth hinge wing pivotally connected to the third hinge wing by a second folding bearing and pivotally connected to the nose flap; a first transverse link pivotally connected to first portions of the first and second folding bearings; a second transverse link pivotally connected to second portions of the first and second folding bearings; and an actuator arranged diagonally between the first and second transverse links.