RECESSED LIFT SPOILER ASSEMBLY FOR AIRFOILS

摘要

A spoiler assembly is provided that is engageable to a UAV that defines a body, an outer surface and an inner surface. The spoiler assembly comprises a spoiler, translatably connected to the UAV inner surface adjacent a first portion of the spoiler aperture. The spoiler defines an upper surface and an outer surface, the upper surface being substantially the same size and shape as the spoiler aperture. A spoiler shroud is connected to the UAV inner surface and extends within the UAV body about at least a portion of the spoiler aperture. A spoiler activating mechanism is secured to the UAV inner surface and connected the spoiler lower surface. The mechanism is operative to translate the spoiler between a first position wherein the spoiler upper surface is substantially flush with the UAV outer surface, and second a position, wherein the spoiler upper surface is disposed substantially within the UAV body.

主权项

1. A spoiler assembly engageable to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for regulating lift characteristics of the UAV, the UAV defining a UAV body, a UAV outer surface and a UAV inner surface, the UAV outer surface defining at least one spoiler aperture formed therein, the spoiler assembly comprising:
a spoiler, translatably connected to the UAV inner surface adjacent a first portion of the spoiler aperture, the spoiler defining a spoiler upper surface and a spoiler lower surface, the spoiler upper surface being substantially the same size and shape as the spoiler aperture; a spoiler shroud connected to the UAV inner surface and extending within the UAV body about at least a portion of the spoiler aperture; and a spoiler activating mechanism disposed within the UAV, the spoiler activating mechanism being secured to the UAV inner surface and connected to the spoiler lower surface, the spoiler activating mechanism being operative to regulate lift characteristics of the UAV by translating the spoiler between a first position, wherein the spoiler upper surface is substantially flush with the UAV outer surface, and a second position, wherein the spoiler upper surface is disposed substantially recessed within the UAV body thereby reducing lift characteristics of the UAV.