Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Live trim tabs
- Patent Title (中): 活动剪辑选项卡
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Application No.: US11855342Application Date: 2007-09-14
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Publication No.: US08256710B2Publication Date: 2012-09-04
- Inventor: Garth L. Mason , Lane G. Taylor , Daniel E. Cooney
- Applicant: Garth L. Mason , Lane G. Taylor , Daniel E. Cooney
- Applicant Address: US CA Carlsbad
- Assignee: Spectrum Aeronautical, LLC
- Current Assignee: Spectrum Aeronautical, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Carlsbad
- Agency: Nydegger & Associates
- Main IPC: B64C5/10
- IPC: B64C5/10 ; B64C3/50

Abstract:
A trim tab is disclosed for use on an aerodynamic foil that has first and second surfaces which extend between a leading edge and a trailing edge. Structurally, the trim tab includes a tab member that is bounded by slits formed through each surface to extend from the trailing edge toward the leading edge. Also, the tab member is bounded by a slot formed between the slits on the second surface to establish a flange between the slot and the trailing edge. Further, the trim tab includes an actuator that is mounted on the foil between the slot and the leading edge. The actuator includes an actuator arm that is connected to the flange. As a result, extension and retraction of the actuator moves the tab member about a hinge-less tab that is created on the first surface.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090072085A1 LIVE TRIM TABS Public/Granted day:2009-03-19
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