DEVICE FOR CONNECTION OF FLAPS Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: aviation. SUBSTANCE: proposed device has brackets: one bracket is mounted on inner section of flap and other bracket is mounted is mounted on outer section of flap and coupling member for interconnection of sections. Coupling member is made in form of adjustable rod (turnbuckle) whose ends are secured on spherical bearings fitted in said brackets. Some brackets are located on front and rear parts of inner section in its end cavity and other brackets are located on other side-on front and rear parts of outer section for limited motion in vertical and horizontal planes relative to inner section. EFFECT: improved aerodynamics and enhanced reliability. 3 cl, 6 dwg