US Patent:
20090020652, Jan 22, 2009
Inventors:
Gregory A. Rincker - Wichita KS, US
Kenton A. Cleveland - Wichita KS, US
James L. Hammer - Wichita KS, US
International Classification:
B64C 23/00
Abstract:
An arrangement of devices as well as a method for improving the aerodynamics of an aircraft wing are disclosed. In embodiments, a plurality of vortex generators are attached in span-wise alignment on an deice boot along the wing's leading edge. The vortex generators are, in embodiments, constructed of a flexible material such that they are able to be expanded along with the boot during inflation and deflation thus mechanically involving the aerodynamic devices in the ice-shedding process.