Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Krueger flap assembly systems and methods
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Application No.: US14791237Application Date: 2015-07-02
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Publication No.: US09889923B2Publication Date: 2018-02-13
- Inventor: Huw James Salmon , Roberto J. Gomez
- Applicant: The Boeing Company
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: Haynes and Boone, LLP
- Main IPC: B64C9/22
- IPC: B64C9/22 ; B64C3/50 ; B64C7/02 ; B64C9/24 ; B64C3/48

Abstract:
Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for a Krueger flap assembly with dual Krueger seal assemblies. In certain embodiments, the dual Krueger seal assemblies may seal a space between a Krueger flap main body and an aircraft engine. Further seals may be provided to seal any gaps between the dual Krueger seal assemblies. In certain embodiments, one or both of the dual Krueger seal assemblies may include centrally grounded springs. The dual Krueger seal assemblies may include a plurality of springs supporting each Krueger seal assembly.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170001711A1 KRUEGER FLAP ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS Public/Granted day:2017-01-05
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