CPC B64C 9/02 (2013.01) [B64C 9/20 (2013.01); B64C 39/12 (2013.01); B64C 2009/005 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An aerodynamic device comprising:
a main aerodynamic body having a leading edge and a trailing edge opposite the leading edge;
a flight control surface pivotably connected to the main aerodynamic body at an axis, wherein the axis is proximate the trailing edge of the main aerodynamic body; and
a rotating body coupled to the flight control surface, wherein:
the rotating body is rotatable relative to the flight control surface between a stowed position and a deployed position while the flight control surface is stationary relative to the main aerodynamic body, wherein:
rotation of the rotating body defines a gap between main aerodynamic body and the rotating body;
the rotating body is rotated toward the main aerodynamic body while in the stowed position to close the gap;
the rotating body is rotated away from the main aerodynamic body while in the deployed position to widen the gap; and
the gap adjusts an airflow flowing between the main aerodynamic body and the flight control surface.
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