SHAPE-VARIABLE GAP COVERING BETWEEN CONTROL SURFACES AND ADJACENT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ON AIRCRAFTS

摘要

A transition piece, which can be mounted in a recess, and which can form a continuous surface from a structural component of an airplane to a control surface, which is connected to the structural component in a pivotable manner is described. The transition piece can be mounted between an edge of the structural component and a lateral edge of the control surface such that the transition piece is fastened in a pivotable manner both to the edge of the structural component and to the lateral edge of the control surface. According to an example, the transition piece has a planar design and can be deformed within said plane, that is, the transition piece can be stretched or compressed within this plane.

主权项

1. A transition piece for forming a continuous surface from a structural component of an aircraft to a control surface, wherein the control surface has a front edge, a rear edge and two lateral edges, wherein the front edge or the rear edge of the control surface is pivotally connected to the structural component,
wherein the transition piece is configured to be mounted in a recess formed between an edge of the structural component and one of the lateral edges of the control surface, wherein the transition piece is configured to be pivotally mounted on the edge of the structural component and to be pivotally mounted on the lateral edge of the control surface, and wherein the transition piece is planar and is configured to be deformed within the plane.