Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
244113000 | Aerodynamic retarders | 6 |
20090242698 | AERODYNAMIC BRAKING DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT - A speed brake apparatus reduces the airspeed of an aircraft by increasing aerodynamic drag. First and second brake panels are located on opposite sides of a portion of the aircraft, such as the fuselage, and are adapted to swing outward about a downstream hinge axis into deployed positions extending into the air stream. The panels are controlled by an operating device that includes a linear actuator. The actuator moves an operating head connected to a pair of toggle assemblies to convert linear movement of the operating head to the deployment and retraction movement of the brake panels. | 10-01-2009 |
20100001131 | Method of and Apparatus for Producing Aerodynamic Resistance on an Aircraft - The invention concerns an apparatus for and a method of producing aerodynamic resistance on an aircraft, comprising at least one braking flap, wherein the at least one braking flap can be extended into the airflow around the aircraft. In accordance with the invention at least one braking flap is arranged on the fuselage of the aircraft in a region over the wings of the aircraft. | 01-07-2010 |
20110215197 | Speed Brake for Aircraft - A speed brake for aircraft in the form of a flap is provided. The flap can be extended into the air stream for increasing the flow resistance of the air. An extension is attached on the upper side of the flap on one side with respect to the center line of the flap, and the extension is attached in such a manner that in the retracted state of the flap, the extension extends along the flow direction of the air. | 09-08-2011 |
20110233330 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING AERODYNAMIC RESISTANCE ON AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft comprises an airbrake which is disposed upstream in front of a vertical tail and which can be swung out into the airflow approaching the vertical tail. In order to reduce structure dynamic loads on the vertical tail, passages are formed in the brake flap. | 09-29-2011 |
20130032667 | Systems and Methods for a Self-Deploying Vehicle Drag Device - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for a self-deploying vehicle drag device. In one embodiment, a drag device for a vehicle can be provided. The drag device can include a chute body, wherein the chute body is connected to the vehicle. The drag device can also include at least one collapsible member mounted to the chute body, wherein the at least one collapsible member and chute body are maintained in respective compressed configurations until deployed. Furthermore, the drag device can include at least one device adapted to release the chute body from the vehicle, wherein the chute body and the at least one collapsible member are deployed in expanded configurations with respect to the vehicle. | 02-07-2013 |
20150344139 | INFLATABLE DECELERATION APPARATUS - Apparatus for deceleration of a body may include a plurality of inflatable portions. The plurality of inflatable portions may be coupled together such that, when inflated, the plurality of inflatable portions defines a deceleration structure configured to decelerate the body. Each inflatable portion may include a first wall element, a second wall element opposite the first wall element, and a plurality of stitch members extending between and coupled to each of the first wall element and the second wall element. | 12-03-2015 |