摘要 |
A trailing-edge flap system (2) for a wing of an aircraft is proposed, the wing having a wing structure, the trailing-edge flap system (2) comprising a trailing-edge flap (4), a guide rail (6) attached to the trailing-edge flap (4), a carriage (12) slidably engaging the guide rail (6) and rotatably attachable to a fixed position on the wing structure, and a drive means (14) couplable with the wing structure and coupled with a first joint (28) on the guide rail (6). The drive means (14) is adapted for moving the trailing-edge flap (4) relative to the wing structure by moving the guide rail (6) along the carriage (12) through moving the first joint (28) relative to the wing structure, such that the trailing-edge flap (4) translates and rotates, wherein the trailing-edge flap (4) is at least movable into a cruise position, a high-lift position and an air brake position. The system is space effective and allows an air-brake function besides the high-lift functions without sacrificing the aerodynamics of the wing in cruise flight. |