Patent ID: 11305865

Abstract:
A wing for an aircraft is disclosed having a fixed wing, and a foldable wing tip portion mounted to the fixed wing via a tip hinge rotatable about a tip hinge axis between an extended position and a folded position. An arresting device is provided that allows to arrest the foldable wing tip portion with respect to the fixed wing in a very precise position and at the same time can be engaged in a simple and quick manner, is achieved in that the wing includes an arresting system including a first hook mounted to the foldable wing tip portion and a second hook mounted to the fixed wing, wherein the first hook and the second hook are configured to be moved relative to one another between an arrested position, where the first and second hooks are engaged and relative movement of the first and second aircraft components is inhibited, and a release position, where the first and second hooks are disengaged and relative movement of the first and second aircraft components is allowed.