TRANSLATING CONDUIT APPARATUS FOR AN AIRPLANE OR EQUIPMENT

摘要

An apparatus for an airplane or other equipment is provided. The apparatus may comprise a multitude of connected arms (52', 54) which are adapted to rotate relative to one another. One end of the apparatus may be connected to a fixed wing (12), while another end of the apparatus may be connected to a moving slat (14). The apparatus may be used to deliver conduit (132) from the fixed wing to the moving slat. The conduit (132) may comprise one or more of an electrical de-icing wire, a sensor wire, a control wire, a fiber optic line, and a pneumatic line. Within an internal pathway of the apparatus, the conduit may be freely looped around a curved surface (53, 55) at least one-half turn and fixedly secured to a linear surface-. Methods of use and assembly are also provided.