Load Compensating Devices

摘要

Various air deflector shapes, sizes and configurations for use in a load compensating device on an airfoil are provided. The air deflector arrangements are configured to alter the airflow around the air deflector in order to affect sound or acoustics associated with the air deflector when deployed during operation. Some example configurations that may alter the air flow around the air deflector include air deflectors having a plurality of apertures, air deflectors including a scalloped edge, and/or air deflectors including a plurality of protrusions extending from a portion of the air deflector.

主权项

1. An air deflector, comprising:
a first portion, the first portion being substantially rectangular and having a first end distal to a surface from which the air deflector extends and a second end proximal to the surface from which the air deflector extends; and a second portion arranged vertically above the first portion, the second portion including a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the first end of the first portion, wherein the air deflector is deployable from a first position recessed within an airfoil-shaped device to a second position extending outward from the airfoil-shaped device.