US3770226A
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Control device for adjusting a pendulum control of a flying body
Assignee: Bolkow GmbH
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Filing: 1968-04-18
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1988-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A control device for adjusting a pivotal control wing or similar surface defining member particularly for flying bodies includes means for directing a fluid stream of liquid, gas or pulverant material transverse to the flow stream over the control surface. The pendulum control comprises, for the purpose of this application, control surfaces which are not subject to exterior control forces effected by mechanical control elements. The fluid screen or stream which is provided to control purposes the pivotal orientation of the wing in respect to the body may be directed outwardly from the control surface itself or from a body adjacent the surface and advantageously separate fluid stream controls are provided for the top and bottom of each pivotal surface to be controlled and the fluid stream control is preferably connected for blowing in selected areas.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kranz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C17/00; B64C3/00; B64C3/38; B64C3/385
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A control device for adjusting a control surface such as a wing in relationship to its associated flying body, comprising a flying body, at least one wing member defining a control surface in the air flow surrounding said flying body and being pivotally mounted on said flying body, and control means for controlling the relative position of said wing member in respect to said flying body for vArying the course influencing effect of the wing member in respect to the flying body including means for directing a screen of a control medium into the airflow adjacent said control surface to pivot said member relative to said body for changing its control influence position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A control device for adjusting a control surface such as a wing in relationship to its associated flying body, comprising a flying body, at least one wing member defining a control surface in the air flow surrounding said flying body and being pivotally mounted on said flying body, and control means for controlling the relative position of said wing member in respect to said flying body for vArying the course influencing effect of the wing member in respect to the flying body including means for directing a screen of a control medium into the airflow adjacent said control surface to pivot said member relative to said body for changing its control influence position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A control device, according to claim 1, wherein said control means is located to direct said screen transversely to the flow direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A control device, according to claim 1, wherein said control means is located to direct said screen outwardly in the span direction of said wing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A control device, according to claim 1, wherein said control means is located to direct said control medium in a form of a fluid stream out in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of said wing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A control device, according to claim 1, wherein said wing member includes a hollow spar portion extending outwardly from said flying body, said wing member bracing said spar and defining a control surface surrounding said spar with screen medium openings thereon, said control means directing the control medium through said hollow spar and out the openings on said control surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A control device according to claim 5, wherein said spar is provided with two through passages, one of which opens to the top of said control and the other of which opens to the bottom of said control.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A control device according to claim 5, wherein said hollow spar is pivoted on said flying body, said control being affixed to said spar for rotation therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A control device according to claim 5, wherein said hollow spar is affixed to said flying body, said control being pivoted on said spar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
A flying body having a body portion, at least one control member pivotally mounted in relation to said flying body and extending outwardly therefrom, and means for directing a control medium in the vicinity of said control member on at least one side thereof for producing a control reaction to said control member, including at least one nozzle on said body portion for drawing the control medium from the interior of said body and disengaging it in the vicinity of the control member at substantially right angles to the flow over said control member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
A flying body having a body portion, at least one control member pivotally mounted in relation to said flying body and extending outwardly therefrom, and means for directing a control medium in the vicinity of said control member on at least one side thereof for producing a control reaction to said control member, including at least one nozzle on said body portion for drawing the control medium from the interior of said body and disengaging it in the vicinity of the control member at substantially right angles to the flow over said control member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A flying body according to claim 9, including spar means rotatably mounting said control member on said aircraft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A flying body according to claim 9, including spar means affixed to said control member, and separate means rotatably supporting said control member on said flying body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
A flying body having a body portion, at least one control member pivotally mounted in relation to said flying body and extending outwardly therefrom, and means for directing a control medium in the vicinity of said control member on at least one side thereof for producing a control reaction to said control member, said pendulum control member extends outwardly from each side of said body, said means for directing a control medium being located to direct fluid outwardly on each side of each of said control members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
87 words
A flying body having a body portion, at least one control member pivotally mounted in relation to said flying body and extending outwardly therefrom, and means for directing a control medium in the vicinity of said control member on at least one side thereof for producing a control reaction to said control member, said pendulum control member extends outwardly from each side of said body, said means for directing a control medium being located to direct fluid outwardly on each side of each of said control members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
A flying body according to claim 12, wherein said means for directing a control medium are arranged within said body, said body having openings therethrough for directing the medium in the span direction of said control members.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
A flying body according to claim 10, wherein said means for directing a control medium outwardly include means within said control members, said control members having at least one opening therein for directing the medium outwardly through said opening.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |