DRAINING APPARATUS FOR DRAINING LIQUIDS FROM A VEHICLE, AIRCRAFT HAVING A DRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAINING LIQUIDS FROM A VEHICLE

摘要

A draining apparatus for draining liquids from a vehicle includes a containment; a drain mast having an outlet opening and an inlet; and an actuator. The containment is adapted for being coupled with a structure of the vehicle, wherein the actuator is coupled with the drain mast and adapted for moving the drain mast into a retracted position and at least one extracted position relative to the containment, and wherein the containment is further adapted for accommodating the drain mast in the retracted position at least partially. The drainage apparatus has clear advantages regarding the parasitic drag compared to known drainage masts as it is only deployed into the flow when it is absolutely necessary.

主权项

1. A draining apparatus for draining liquids from a vehicle, comprising:
a containment; a drain mast having an outlet opening and an inlet; and an actuator; wherein the containment is adapted for being coupled with a structure of the vehicle, wherein the actuator is coupled with the drain mast and adapted for moving the drain mast into a retracted position and at least one extracted position relative to the containment, and wherein the containment is further adapted for accommodating the drain mast in the retracted position at least partially.