Textron Inc.
SLOTTED FLAPERON SEAL MECHANISM FOR AIRCRAFT DEVICES

Abstract:

One embodiment is an apparatus comprising an aircraft wing; a control surface hingedly connected to a trailing edge of the aircraft wing, wherein a slot is provided between the aircraft wing and the control surface; a seal disposed over the slot, the seal hingedly connected to the aircraft wing; a spring mechanism for preloading the seal against a top surface of the control surface such that the gap is sealed with the control surface is in a first position relative to the aircraft wing; and at least one cam blade for lifting the seal from the top surface of the control surface as the control surface moves from the first position to a second position relative to the aircraft wing and returning the seal to the top surface of the control surface as the control surface moves from the second position to the first position.