Airbus has been granted a patent for an aircraft wing design featuring a wingbox, lower trailing edge panel, flap, and flap deployment mechanism. The design includes a unique panel support arrangement with a link connecting the trailing edge panel to a fairing, enhancing structural integration. GlobalData’s report on Airbus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Airbus, Photovoltaic drones was a key innovation area identified from patents. Airbus's grant share as of July 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Aircraft wing with innovative flap deployment mechanism

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Airbus SE

The patent US12071239B2 describes an innovative aircraft wing design that incorporates a wingbox structure, a lower trailing edge panel, and a flap deployment mechanism. The wing features a panel support arrangement that connects the lower trailing edge panel to a fairing, which covers the flap deployment mechanism. Notably, the design includes a link system with two pivot joints, where the second pivot joint is positioned lower than the first, allowing for enhanced mechanical movement and stability. Additional features include a spoiler and a spoiler stop designed to prevent over-travel failures, ensuring operational safety.

The claims further elaborate on the structural elements of the wing, detailing the orientation and configuration of the pivot joints, the alignment of the link's center line, and the relationship between various components such as the lower trailing edge panel and the fairing. The design also emphasizes the aerodynamic considerations, with surfaces exposed to airflow during flight. Furthermore, the patent outlines a method for assembling or disassembling the wing, which involves maneuvering routings in relation to the link or panel support arrangement, thereby facilitating maintenance and operational efficiency.

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