Patent ID: 6398160
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B64B,B64C,Y10S

Abstract:
In an aeronautical apparatus, the combination comprisinga) a primary airfoil, having at least one panel which is one of the following: i) an upper panel ii) a lower panel, b) multiple gas containing tubes associated with the airfoil and extending lengthwise thereof, c) said airfoil having opposite ends, and including chordwise extending structures at said opposite ends and connected to one or more of the following: i) the upper panel ii) the lower panel iii) ends of the tubes, d) said structures projecting generally forwardly of a line defined by the generally lengthwise extending leading edge of the airfoil, and said structures also projecting generally rearwardly of a line defined by the generally lengthwise extending trailing edge of the airfoil, e) and including a flight control surface located rearwardly of the airfoil and extending transversely relative to said structures.