Patent ID: 6164598
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
An aerodynamic control surface apparatus for use with a wing assembly having a wing trailing edge, the control surface apparatus comprising:an inboard section defined by a cordwise inboard side, a first trailing edge side, and a first tapering edge side disposed between the inboard and the first trailing edge sides, the inboard section having an axis of rotation generally about the cordwise inboard side;an outboard section defined by a cordwise outboard side, a second trailing edge side, and a second tapering edge side disposed between the outboard and the second trailing edge sides, the outboard section having an axis of rotation generally about the cordwise outboard side; andat least one adjustable spanwise member hingedly attached to the first and second tapering edge sides of the inboard and outboard sections, the spanwise member moving relative to the wing assembly in response to rotation of the inboard and outboard sections.