Elastomeric transition for aircraft control surface

摘要

Elastomeric transition sections (118, 124) are mounted between the upper and lower portions of a wing (100) and a control surface (102) hinged thereto. The elastomeric transition sections include elastomeric material (126) having a plurality of holes (128) formed therethrough. Flexible rods (134, 136) are secured to either the wing or the control surface and extend through the holes (128) in the elastomeric material (126). The elastomeric transition sections provide a smooth aerodynamic transition between the wing and the control surface while permitting the control surface to pivot about the hinge axis (108) to perform the control function.