CPC B64C 9/22 (2013.01) [B64C 9/16 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An aerodynamic surface actuation system, comprising:
a plurality of outer tracks, wherein each outer track of the plurality of outer tracks comprises:
an inner roller channel; and
an outer roller channel positioned above the inner roller channel;
an aerodynamic surface connected to a carrier, wherein the carrier comprises:
a plurality of rollers configured to move within inner roller channels of the plurality of outer tracks; and
a carrier rack;
a plurality of fixed rollers mounted to a plurality of longitudinal structural elements in an aerodynamic structure, wherein the plurality of fixed rollers are disposed within outer roller channels of the plurality of outer tracks; and
a plurality of fixed racks, wherein each fixed rack of the plurality of fixed racks is mounted to a longitudinal structural element of the plurality of longitudinal structural elements.
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