CA2706676C - Systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers - Google Patents
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Abstract
An aircraft wing system and method is disclosed. The system includes a wing having a trailing edge, and a flap positioned proximate to the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing. The system also includes a first actuator operatively coupled to the flap to move the flap relative to the wing, and a spoiler positioned at least proximate to the flap, the spoiler being deployable relative to the wing. The system also includes a second actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler to drive the spoiler during a first mode of operation, the second actuator being configured to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to mechanically contact and drive the spoiler.
Description
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT FLAPS
AND SPOILERS
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers.
BACKGROUND
AND SPOILERS
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Current commercial transport aircraft typically include deployable high lift devices that change the aircraft wing shape depending on flight conditions.
These devices can include leading edge flaps and/or slats, and trailing edge flaps that are extended to increase lift during takeoff and landing, and stowed during cruise to reduce aircraft drag. Commercial transport aircraft can also include spoilers to selectively reduce lift during descent, landing, roll maneuvers and aborted takeoffs.
These devices can include leading edge flaps and/or slats, and trailing edge flaps that are extended to increase lift during takeoff and landing, and stowed during cruise to reduce aircraft drag. Commercial transport aircraft can also include spoilers to selectively reduce lift during descent, landing, roll maneuvers and aborted takeoffs.
[0003] Figure 1A is a partially schematic, cross-sectional illustration of a wing 110 configured in accordance with the prior art. The wing 110 can include a trailing edge 111, a forward flap 120a extending aft of the trailing edge 111, and an aft flap 120b extending aft of the forward flap 120a. A mechanical linkage arrangement 122 couples the forward flap 120a and the aft flap 120b to an actuator 121. Figure 1B
illustrates the aircraft wing 110 with the forward flap 120a and the aft flap 120b deployed to produce a high lift configuration.. In this configuration, the flaps 120a, 120b can form a forward flap gap 124a and an aft flap gap 124b that provide for controlled, attached flow over the forward flap 120a and the aft flap 120b, respectively. Accordingly, this double-slotted wing configuration can effectively provide high lift for a large transport aircraft during takeoff and landing (when the flaps 120 are deployed) and can have a substantially reduced impact on aircraft drag (when the flaps 120 are stowed).
illustrates the aircraft wing 110 with the forward flap 120a and the aft flap 120b deployed to produce a high lift configuration.. In this configuration, the flaps 120a, 120b can form a forward flap gap 124a and an aft flap gap 124b that provide for controlled, attached flow over the forward flap 120a and the aft flap 120b, respectively. Accordingly, this double-slotted wing configuration can effectively provide high lift for a large transport aircraft during takeoff and landing (when the flaps 120 are deployed) and can have a substantially reduced impact on aircraft drag (when the flaps 120 are stowed).
[0004] One potential drawback with the wing 110 shown in Figures 1A and 1B
is that the mechanical linkage arrangement 122 is relatively complex and can therefore be heavy and somewhat costly to build and operate. Accordingly, other less complex arrangements have also been developed for providing large aircraft with a high lift capability. One such arrangement is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,120,470, assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The '470 patent discloses a single trailing edge flap and a spoiler that controls the size of the gap between the single trailing edge flap and the wing. This arrangement is simpler than the arrangement described above with reference to Figures 1A and 1 B because the single flap requires fewer moving parts than a double flap arrangement. However, this arrangement employs a flexible panel and a spoiler actuator that is integrated with the flap actuation mechanism. In some cases, these features can increase system complexity and weight, while reducing system versatility.
SUMMARY
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an aircraft wing system, comprising: a wing having a trailing edge; a flap positioned proximate to the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing;
a first actuator operatively coupled to the flap to move the flap relative to the wing; a spoiler positioned at least proximate to the flap, the spoiler being deployable relative to the wing; a second actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler to drive the spoiler during a first mode of operation, the second actuator being configured to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second actuators to transmit operational signals to the first and second actuators, and wherein the system is configured to enter the second mode when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
The flap may be deployable between a first flap position and a second flap position. The spoiler may be deployable among at least three positions including a first spoiler position in which the spoiler forms a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing, a second spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected downwardly from the first spoiler position, and a third spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected upwardly from the first spoiler position.
In some embodiments, the flap and the spoiler may be moved mechanically independently of each other during the first mode of operation.
The controller may be operatively coupled to the first actuator with a first non-mechanical link, and the controller may be operatively coupled to the second actuator with a second non-mechanical link.
The second actuator may include a hydraulic actuator and the hydraulic actuator may include a relief valve that at least limits a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
The second actuator may include a mechanical actuator and the mechanical actuator may include a clutch that at least reduces a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
The system may further comprise means for limiting a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for operating a wing system of an aircraft, comprising: placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include deflecting the flap and the spoiler without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler during the first mode of operation.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include directing a first signal via a first non-mechanical link to a first actuator coupled to the flap, and directing a second signal via a second non-mechanical link to a second actuator coupled to the spoiler.
In some embodiments, the spoiler may be moved by a hydraulic actuator, and the method may include causing a relief valve of the hydraulic actuator to release, so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In some embodiments, the spoiler may be moved by a mechanical actuator, and the method may include causing a clutch of the mechanical actuator to slip so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a system for controlling an aircraft wing, comprising: a flap; a flap actuator operatively coupled to the flap; a spoiler; a spoiler actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the flap actuator and the spoiler actuator. The controller is programmed with instructions to: place the wing in a high lift configuration during a first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and place the wing in a speed brake configuration during the first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler upwardly, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler. The system further comprises a release mechanism coupled to the spoiler actuator to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second operation mode to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler. The system is configured to enter the second operation mode when the controller fails to direct the second actuator.
The controller may be configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and may be configured to direct the spoiler actuator in accordance with a schedule of spoiler and flap positions.
The controller may be configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and may be configured to at least restrict motion of the spoiler if the flap fails to move to a commanded position.
- 3a -The controller may be programmed with instructions to move the spoiler independently of the flap position.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for operating an aircraft wing system, comprising: placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; placing the wing in a speed brake configuration by directing operational signals from the controller that, in the first mode of operation, deflect the flap downwardly via the first actuator and deflect the spoiler upwardly via the second actuator without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include directing non-mechanical signals via a non-mechanical link from the controller to the first actuator and the second actuator.
The method may further comprise placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler.
The method may further comprise controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount.
The method may further comprise receiving an indication of a position of the flap from a flap position sensor, and deflecting the spoiler downwardly in accordance with a schedule of the flap positions and spoiler positions.
- 3b -The method may further comprise: placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount less than the first amount.
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Figures 1A and 1 B illustrate a wing having flaps configured in accordance with the prior art.
Figure 2 is a partially schematic, cross-sectional illustration of a wing having a flap and spoiler that are actuatable without being mechanically tied to each other.
Figures 3A and 3B illustrate the wing shown in Figure 2 with the flap deployed to a high lift setting.
Figure 4 illustrates the wing shown in Figure 2 with the spoiler deployed to a speed brake and/or roll control position.
Figure 5 illustrates the wing shown in Figure 2 with the flap extended and the spoiler deployed to a speed brake configuration.
Figure 6 is a partially schematic plan view of an aircraft that includes a controller and wings configured generally similarly to those described above with reference to Figures 2-5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers, including an arrangement in which actuation of the flaps is mechanically independent of actuation of the spoilers. Certain specific details are set forth in the following description and in Figures 2-6 to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention. Well-known structures, - 3c -systems and methods often associated with the systems have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the various embodiments of the invention. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that additional - 3d -embodiments of the invention may be practiced without several of the details described below.
[0014] Many embodiments of the invention described below may take the form of a controller that includes computer-executable instructions, including routines executed by a programmable computer or, alternatively, a non-programmable electronic device.
Those skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that the invention can be practiced on computer systems or controllers other than those shown and described below.
The invention can be embodied in a special-purpose computer, controller or data processor that is specifically programmed, configured or constructed to perform one or more of [0015] Figure 2 is a partially schematic, cross-sectional view of a system 200 for controlling aircraft lift and drag, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In one aspect of this embodiment, the system 200 can include a wing 210 having an upper surface 212 and a lower surface 213 with a fixed trailing edge 211. A
flap 220 is positioned proximate to the trailing edge 211, and a spoiler 230 is positioned on the pilot and/or the sensors 205, the controller 201, can direct the motion of the spoiler 230 via the spoiler actuator 231.
[0016] The flap 220 can be actuated and controlled in a manner generally similar to that described above with reference to the spoiler 230. Accordingly, the system 200 can include a flap actuator 221 coupled to the flap 220 with a flap coupling 222. The sectional cut shown in Figure 2 is taken through the spoiler actuator 231 but not through the flap actuator 221, which is offset from the spoiler actuator 231 in a spanwise direction and is accordingly shown in dashed lines in Figure 2. Further details of the flap actuator 221 are provided below with reference to Figure 3B. The flap actuator 221 can also be coupled to the controller 201 via a flap signal link 223 (e.g., a non-mechanical link). Accordingly, the controller 201 can independently control the motion of the spoiler actuator 231 and the flap actuator 221 to produce a desired wing shape.
In some embodiments, the motion of the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 may be coordinated by the controller 201, but the motion of one need not be dependent on the motion of the other, and, accordingly, the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 need not be connected to each other by a deployable mechanical linkage.
[0017] Figure 2 illustrates the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 in a cruise or neutral position. In this position, the spoiler 230 and the upper surface of the flap 220 form a generally smooth upper contour 214 with the upper surface 212 of the wing. The lower surface of the flap 220 forms a generally smooth lower contour 215 with the lower surface 213 of the wing 210.
[0018] Figure 3A illustrates the system 200 with the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 deployed to a high lift configuration. In this configuration, the flap actuator 221 moves the flap 220 downwardly from the position shown in Figure 2. The spoiler actuator 231 moves the spoiler 230 downwardly relative to the position shown in Figure 2 so as to control the size of a gap 224 between the spoiler 230 and the flap 220. In this position, the spoiler 230 guides the flow of air passing over the upper surface of the wing 212 while the size of the gap 224 regulates the amount of airflow from the wing lower surface 213 to the upper surface so that the air remains attached to the airfoil surfaces as it flows over the flap 220. The gap 224 can have a size and location selected to produce optimal or conditionally optimal fluid flow over the flap 220. To achieve the selected gap size, the controller 201 can direct the spoiler 230 to move in accordance with a predetermined schedule that is based on the position of the flap 220.
The controller 201 can receive an indication of the flap position from one or more of the sensors 205 (which can include a flap position sensor).
[0019] The sensors 206 can be configured to detect flap position, as described above, and/or other system parameters, including flap skew. Flap skew refers generally to a condition in which at least one end of the flap does not move to its commanded position. If the condition is detected, the system 200 can automatically prevent movement of any spoilers 230 located just forward of the affected flap 220.
Accordingly, if a particular flap 220 does not move all the way to a commanded downward deployment, the associated spoilers 230 can be prevented from moving downwardly by an amount that would cause mechanical interference between the flap 220 and the spoilers 230.
[0020] Referring now to Figures 2 and 3A together, the flap actuator 221 can be activated to move the flap 220 back to the position shown in Figure 2. During normal operation, signals are transmitted to both the flap actuator 221 and the spoiler actuator 231 so that the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 retract without interfering with each other.
In one respect of this embodiment, the system 200 can be configured to allow this motion even if, for some reason, retraction signals fail to be transmitted to the spoiler actuator 231. For example, the spoiler actuator 231 can be "back driven," a mode of operation during which the flap 220 makes physical contact with the spoiler 230 and pushes the spoiler 230 to its retracted position as the flap 220 moves to its retracted position. If the spoiler actuator 231 is hydraulically driven, it can include a release valve that releases hydraulic pressure applied to the spoiler 230 and allows the spoiler 230 to be back driven without interference from the spoiler actuator 231. If the spoiler actuator 231 is mechanically driven (e.g., via a leadscrew), it can include a clutch device that allows the spoiler 230 to be back driven without interference from the spoiler actuator 231. In other embodiments, other types of spoiler actuators can include corresponding release mechanisms. In any of these embodiments, this arrangement can reduce or eliminate the mechanical ties between the flap 220 and the spoiler 230, without exposing the flap 220 to interference by the spoiler 230 in the event of a signal failure.
[0021] Figure 3B is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210 taken at a slightly different spanwise location than that shown in Figure 3A, so as to pass through the flap actuator 221. The flap actuator 221 can include one or more mechanical links coupled to the flap 220. As was described above, the flap actuator 221 and associated coupling with the flap 220 can be mechanically independent of the spoiler actuator 231 and associated coupling with the spoiler 230 (Figure 2).
[0022] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210 taken at substantially the same sectional location shown in Figure 2, with the spoiler deployed upwardly in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In one aspect of this embodiment, the spoiler 230 can be positioned upwardly to act as a speed brake (or other aircraft control device) during aircraft flight, while the flap 220 remains in the cruise or neutral position. Accordingly, spoilers 230 located on opposite sides of the aircraft longitudinal centerline can be deployed by the same amount to provide an aerodynamic braking effect, without inducing a yaw or roll moment. In other embodiments, spoilers 230 located on one side of the aircraft longitudinal centerline can be deployed while spoilers 230 positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft centerline can remain undeployed, or can be deployed to a lesser degree, to produce a yaw and/or rolling moment that assists the pilot in turning the aircraft.
[0023] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210, with the flap 220 positioned in a high lift configuration, and the spoiler 230 positioned in a speed brake or ground spoiler configuration. This combination of flap and spoiler settings may be used to reduce aircraft speed and on-ground aerodynamic lift shortly after the aircraft has touched down during a landing maneuver. A similar combination of flap and spoiler settings may be used to reduce aircraft speed and on-ground aerodynamic lift during a rejected take-off maneuver. Accordingly, the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 can be deployed in opposite directions to produce a braking effect while the flap 220 is extended.
[0024] Figure 6 is an isometric illustration of an aircraft 603 having wings 210, each of which includes a plurality of flaps 220 and spoilers 230, generally similar to those described above. The aircraft 603 can further include a flight deck 604 from which pilot inputs 202 are directed to the controller 201. The controller 201 can then direct signals to the flaps 220 and the spoiler 230, in a symmetric fashion (e.g., to provide uniform high lift and speed braking effects) and/or in an antisymmetric fashion (to provide roll and/or yaw moments), as described above.
-7-, [0025] In a particular aspect on an embodiment shown in Figure 6, the controller 201 can include a receiver portion 606 that receives the pilot inputs 202 and signals from the sensors 205. The controller 201 can also include a flap controller portion 607 and a spoiler controller portion 608 that can operate in a coordinated fashion to direct the appropriate signals to the flaps 220 and the spoilers 230.
[0026] Individual spoilers 230 can be actuated by the same or different types of actuators, depending upon the particular installation. For example, the aircraft 603 can include fourteen spoilers (identified by reference numerals 230a-230n), with some spoilers (e.g., spoilers 230d, 230e, 2301 and 230k) driven by electric actuators, and the remaining spoilers driven by hydraulic actuators. At least some (and in at least one embodiment, all) of the spoilers 230 can be mechanically de-coupled from the adjacent flaps 220, and can accordingly have a simplified actuation arrangement, as described above. Furthermore, the simplified mechanical arrangement (e.g., separately actuated flap and spoiler couplings) can more easily fit within the thickness of the wing 210.
Accordingly, the fairings that house the mechanical couplings between spoilers and flaps in some conventional arrangements can be eliminated, which reduces aircraft weight and drag.
[0027] In a particular embodiment, the functions provided by the controller 201 can be distributed. Accordingly, the controller 201 can include a central or federated controller (located, for example, in the fuselage of the aircraft 603) and a plurality of local controllers (e.g., with one local controller 201b associated with each flap actuator and each spoiler actuator). The central controller can be a digital controller that transmits digital signals over a digital bus. Each local controller can include a digitaVanalog converter to provide analog signals to the corresponding actuator.
[0028] Another feature of embodiments of the systems described above is that they can include a single flap 220 at each spanwise location to provide high lift during aircraft maneuvers that require this capability (e.g., during, landing, and take off). An advantage of this arrangement is that a single flap 220, with a single forward gap 224, has fewer parts than a double slotted flap and can accordingly be simpler and less expensive both to install and maintain, in addition to being lighter weight.
Accordingly, this arrangement can reduce aircraft purchase and operation costs.
is that the mechanical linkage arrangement 122 is relatively complex and can therefore be heavy and somewhat costly to build and operate. Accordingly, other less complex arrangements have also been developed for providing large aircraft with a high lift capability. One such arrangement is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,120,470, assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The '470 patent discloses a single trailing edge flap and a spoiler that controls the size of the gap between the single trailing edge flap and the wing. This arrangement is simpler than the arrangement described above with reference to Figures 1A and 1 B because the single flap requires fewer moving parts than a double flap arrangement. However, this arrangement employs a flexible panel and a spoiler actuator that is integrated with the flap actuation mechanism. In some cases, these features can increase system complexity and weight, while reducing system versatility.
SUMMARY
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an aircraft wing system, comprising: a wing having a trailing edge; a flap positioned proximate to the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing;
a first actuator operatively coupled to the flap to move the flap relative to the wing; a spoiler positioned at least proximate to the flap, the spoiler being deployable relative to the wing; a second actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler to drive the spoiler during a first mode of operation, the second actuator being configured to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second actuators to transmit operational signals to the first and second actuators, and wherein the system is configured to enter the second mode when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
The flap may be deployable between a first flap position and a second flap position. The spoiler may be deployable among at least three positions including a first spoiler position in which the spoiler forms a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing, a second spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected downwardly from the first spoiler position, and a third spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected upwardly from the first spoiler position.
In some embodiments, the flap and the spoiler may be moved mechanically independently of each other during the first mode of operation.
The controller may be operatively coupled to the first actuator with a first non-mechanical link, and the controller may be operatively coupled to the second actuator with a second non-mechanical link.
The second actuator may include a hydraulic actuator and the hydraulic actuator may include a relief valve that at least limits a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
The second actuator may include a mechanical actuator and the mechanical actuator may include a clutch that at least reduces a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
The system may further comprise means for limiting a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for operating a wing system of an aircraft, comprising: placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include deflecting the flap and the spoiler without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler during the first mode of operation.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include directing a first signal via a first non-mechanical link to a first actuator coupled to the flap, and directing a second signal via a second non-mechanical link to a second actuator coupled to the spoiler.
In some embodiments, the spoiler may be moved by a hydraulic actuator, and the method may include causing a relief valve of the hydraulic actuator to release, so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In some embodiments, the spoiler may be moved by a mechanical actuator, and the method may include causing a clutch of the mechanical actuator to slip so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a system for controlling an aircraft wing, comprising: a flap; a flap actuator operatively coupled to the flap; a spoiler; a spoiler actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the flap actuator and the spoiler actuator. The controller is programmed with instructions to: place the wing in a high lift configuration during a first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and place the wing in a speed brake configuration during the first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler upwardly, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler. The system further comprises a release mechanism coupled to the spoiler actuator to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second operation mode to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler. The system is configured to enter the second operation mode when the controller fails to direct the second actuator.
The controller may be configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and may be configured to direct the spoiler actuator in accordance with a schedule of spoiler and flap positions.
The controller may be configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and may be configured to at least restrict motion of the spoiler if the flap fails to move to a commanded position.
- 3a -The controller may be programmed with instructions to move the spoiler independently of the flap position.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for operating an aircraft wing system, comprising: placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; placing the wing in a speed brake configuration by directing operational signals from the controller that, in the first mode of operation, deflect the flap downwardly via the first actuator and deflect the spoiler upwardly via the second actuator without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
Placing the wing in a high lift configuration may include directing non-mechanical signals via a non-mechanical link from the controller to the first actuator and the second actuator.
The method may further comprise placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler.
The method may further comprise controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount.
The method may further comprise receiving an indication of a position of the flap from a flap position sensor, and deflecting the spoiler downwardly in accordance with a schedule of the flap positions and spoiler positions.
- 3b -The method may further comprise: placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount less than the first amount.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figures 1A and 1 B illustrate a wing having flaps configured in accordance with the prior art.
Figure 2 is a partially schematic, cross-sectional illustration of a wing having a flap and spoiler that are actuatable without being mechanically tied to each other.
Figures 3A and 3B illustrate the wing shown in Figure 2 with the flap deployed to a high lift setting.
Figure 4 illustrates the wing shown in Figure 2 with the spoiler deployed to a speed brake and/or roll control position.
Figure 5 illustrates the wing shown in Figure 2 with the flap extended and the spoiler deployed to a speed brake configuration.
Figure 6 is a partially schematic plan view of an aircraft that includes a controller and wings configured generally similarly to those described above with reference to Figures 2-5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers, including an arrangement in which actuation of the flaps is mechanically independent of actuation of the spoilers. Certain specific details are set forth in the following description and in Figures 2-6 to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention. Well-known structures, - 3c -systems and methods often associated with the systems have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the various embodiments of the invention. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that additional - 3d -embodiments of the invention may be practiced without several of the details described below.
[0014] Many embodiments of the invention described below may take the form of a controller that includes computer-executable instructions, including routines executed by a programmable computer or, alternatively, a non-programmable electronic device.
Those skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that the invention can be practiced on computer systems or controllers other than those shown and described below.
The invention can be embodied in a special-purpose computer, controller or data processor that is specifically programmed, configured or constructed to perform one or more of [0015] Figure 2 is a partially schematic, cross-sectional view of a system 200 for controlling aircraft lift and drag, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In one aspect of this embodiment, the system 200 can include a wing 210 having an upper surface 212 and a lower surface 213 with a fixed trailing edge 211. A
flap 220 is positioned proximate to the trailing edge 211, and a spoiler 230 is positioned on the pilot and/or the sensors 205, the controller 201, can direct the motion of the spoiler 230 via the spoiler actuator 231.
[0016] The flap 220 can be actuated and controlled in a manner generally similar to that described above with reference to the spoiler 230. Accordingly, the system 200 can include a flap actuator 221 coupled to the flap 220 with a flap coupling 222. The sectional cut shown in Figure 2 is taken through the spoiler actuator 231 but not through the flap actuator 221, which is offset from the spoiler actuator 231 in a spanwise direction and is accordingly shown in dashed lines in Figure 2. Further details of the flap actuator 221 are provided below with reference to Figure 3B. The flap actuator 221 can also be coupled to the controller 201 via a flap signal link 223 (e.g., a non-mechanical link). Accordingly, the controller 201 can independently control the motion of the spoiler actuator 231 and the flap actuator 221 to produce a desired wing shape.
In some embodiments, the motion of the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 may be coordinated by the controller 201, but the motion of one need not be dependent on the motion of the other, and, accordingly, the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 need not be connected to each other by a deployable mechanical linkage.
[0017] Figure 2 illustrates the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 in a cruise or neutral position. In this position, the spoiler 230 and the upper surface of the flap 220 form a generally smooth upper contour 214 with the upper surface 212 of the wing. The lower surface of the flap 220 forms a generally smooth lower contour 215 with the lower surface 213 of the wing 210.
[0018] Figure 3A illustrates the system 200 with the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 deployed to a high lift configuration. In this configuration, the flap actuator 221 moves the flap 220 downwardly from the position shown in Figure 2. The spoiler actuator 231 moves the spoiler 230 downwardly relative to the position shown in Figure 2 so as to control the size of a gap 224 between the spoiler 230 and the flap 220. In this position, the spoiler 230 guides the flow of air passing over the upper surface of the wing 212 while the size of the gap 224 regulates the amount of airflow from the wing lower surface 213 to the upper surface so that the air remains attached to the airfoil surfaces as it flows over the flap 220. The gap 224 can have a size and location selected to produce optimal or conditionally optimal fluid flow over the flap 220. To achieve the selected gap size, the controller 201 can direct the spoiler 230 to move in accordance with a predetermined schedule that is based on the position of the flap 220.
The controller 201 can receive an indication of the flap position from one or more of the sensors 205 (which can include a flap position sensor).
[0019] The sensors 206 can be configured to detect flap position, as described above, and/or other system parameters, including flap skew. Flap skew refers generally to a condition in which at least one end of the flap does not move to its commanded position. If the condition is detected, the system 200 can automatically prevent movement of any spoilers 230 located just forward of the affected flap 220.
Accordingly, if a particular flap 220 does not move all the way to a commanded downward deployment, the associated spoilers 230 can be prevented from moving downwardly by an amount that would cause mechanical interference between the flap 220 and the spoilers 230.
[0020] Referring now to Figures 2 and 3A together, the flap actuator 221 can be activated to move the flap 220 back to the position shown in Figure 2. During normal operation, signals are transmitted to both the flap actuator 221 and the spoiler actuator 231 so that the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 retract without interfering with each other.
In one respect of this embodiment, the system 200 can be configured to allow this motion even if, for some reason, retraction signals fail to be transmitted to the spoiler actuator 231. For example, the spoiler actuator 231 can be "back driven," a mode of operation during which the flap 220 makes physical contact with the spoiler 230 and pushes the spoiler 230 to its retracted position as the flap 220 moves to its retracted position. If the spoiler actuator 231 is hydraulically driven, it can include a release valve that releases hydraulic pressure applied to the spoiler 230 and allows the spoiler 230 to be back driven without interference from the spoiler actuator 231. If the spoiler actuator 231 is mechanically driven (e.g., via a leadscrew), it can include a clutch device that allows the spoiler 230 to be back driven without interference from the spoiler actuator 231. In other embodiments, other types of spoiler actuators can include corresponding release mechanisms. In any of these embodiments, this arrangement can reduce or eliminate the mechanical ties between the flap 220 and the spoiler 230, without exposing the flap 220 to interference by the spoiler 230 in the event of a signal failure.
[0021] Figure 3B is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210 taken at a slightly different spanwise location than that shown in Figure 3A, so as to pass through the flap actuator 221. The flap actuator 221 can include one or more mechanical links coupled to the flap 220. As was described above, the flap actuator 221 and associated coupling with the flap 220 can be mechanically independent of the spoiler actuator 231 and associated coupling with the spoiler 230 (Figure 2).
[0022] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210 taken at substantially the same sectional location shown in Figure 2, with the spoiler deployed upwardly in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In one aspect of this embodiment, the spoiler 230 can be positioned upwardly to act as a speed brake (or other aircraft control device) during aircraft flight, while the flap 220 remains in the cruise or neutral position. Accordingly, spoilers 230 located on opposite sides of the aircraft longitudinal centerline can be deployed by the same amount to provide an aerodynamic braking effect, without inducing a yaw or roll moment. In other embodiments, spoilers 230 located on one side of the aircraft longitudinal centerline can be deployed while spoilers 230 positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft centerline can remain undeployed, or can be deployed to a lesser degree, to produce a yaw and/or rolling moment that assists the pilot in turning the aircraft.
[0023] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional illustration of the wing 210, with the flap 220 positioned in a high lift configuration, and the spoiler 230 positioned in a speed brake or ground spoiler configuration. This combination of flap and spoiler settings may be used to reduce aircraft speed and on-ground aerodynamic lift shortly after the aircraft has touched down during a landing maneuver. A similar combination of flap and spoiler settings may be used to reduce aircraft speed and on-ground aerodynamic lift during a rejected take-off maneuver. Accordingly, the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 can be deployed in opposite directions to produce a braking effect while the flap 220 is extended.
[0024] Figure 6 is an isometric illustration of an aircraft 603 having wings 210, each of which includes a plurality of flaps 220 and spoilers 230, generally similar to those described above. The aircraft 603 can further include a flight deck 604 from which pilot inputs 202 are directed to the controller 201. The controller 201 can then direct signals to the flaps 220 and the spoiler 230, in a symmetric fashion (e.g., to provide uniform high lift and speed braking effects) and/or in an antisymmetric fashion (to provide roll and/or yaw moments), as described above.
-7-, [0025] In a particular aspect on an embodiment shown in Figure 6, the controller 201 can include a receiver portion 606 that receives the pilot inputs 202 and signals from the sensors 205. The controller 201 can also include a flap controller portion 607 and a spoiler controller portion 608 that can operate in a coordinated fashion to direct the appropriate signals to the flaps 220 and the spoilers 230.
[0026] Individual spoilers 230 can be actuated by the same or different types of actuators, depending upon the particular installation. For example, the aircraft 603 can include fourteen spoilers (identified by reference numerals 230a-230n), with some spoilers (e.g., spoilers 230d, 230e, 2301 and 230k) driven by electric actuators, and the remaining spoilers driven by hydraulic actuators. At least some (and in at least one embodiment, all) of the spoilers 230 can be mechanically de-coupled from the adjacent flaps 220, and can accordingly have a simplified actuation arrangement, as described above. Furthermore, the simplified mechanical arrangement (e.g., separately actuated flap and spoiler couplings) can more easily fit within the thickness of the wing 210.
Accordingly, the fairings that house the mechanical couplings between spoilers and flaps in some conventional arrangements can be eliminated, which reduces aircraft weight and drag.
[0027] In a particular embodiment, the functions provided by the controller 201 can be distributed. Accordingly, the controller 201 can include a central or federated controller (located, for example, in the fuselage of the aircraft 603) and a plurality of local controllers (e.g., with one local controller 201b associated with each flap actuator and each spoiler actuator). The central controller can be a digital controller that transmits digital signals over a digital bus. Each local controller can include a digitaVanalog converter to provide analog signals to the corresponding actuator.
[0028] Another feature of embodiments of the systems described above is that they can include a single flap 220 at each spanwise location to provide high lift during aircraft maneuvers that require this capability (e.g., during, landing, and take off). An advantage of this arrangement is that a single flap 220, with a single forward gap 224, has fewer parts than a double slotted flap and can accordingly be simpler and less expensive both to install and maintain, in addition to being lighter weight.
Accordingly, this arrangement can reduce aircraft purchase and operation costs.
[0029] Another feature of embodiments of the systems described above is that they can include separate actuators for the spoiler 230 and the flap 220. In a further aspect of this embodiment, actuation of one device (e.g., the flap 220) does not affect the motion of the other (e.g., the spoiler 230) during normal operation. This is unlike some existing devices, where at least part of the motion of the spoiler is directly mechanically tied to motion of the flap. Accordingly, unlike these conventional systems, embodiments of the present invention can provide an increased level of operational flexibility by allowing the flaps 220 and spoilers 230 to be deployed to any position without necessarily requiring a corresponding motion by the other device.
[0030] In some embodiments, the operation of the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 can be coordinated, e.g., when such coordination produces an aerodynamically beneficial effect. In these embodiments, the programmable controller 201 can provide the necessary coordination via an electromagnetic link to the spoiler actuator 231 and the flap actuator 221. An advantage of this "fly by wire" arrangement is that it can reduce the mechanical complexity of the wing system, which can in turn reduce both the initial costs of producing the system and the cost Of maintaining the system over time. As a result, operation of an aircraft that includes the wing system can be more efficient than operation of existing aircraft systems.
[0031] Still a further advantage of features described above is that the reduction in parts can lead not only to a reduction in fabrication and maintenance costs, but also to a reduction in overall aircraft weight. An additional factor that can contribute to this advantage is that the system need not include a flexible panel to seal the gap between the spoiler and the wing. In particular, the spoiler can be configured to move by an amount sufficient to control the gap aft of the spoiler, but not by such a large amount that the gap forward of the spoiler (e.g., between the spoiler and the trailing edge of the wing) must be sealed. By eliminating the need for a flexible panel, this arrangement can further reduce the part count, cost, and weight of the aircraft. As the weight of the aircraft is reduced, the overall operating costs (e.g., fuel costs) can be reduced, which results in still a further efficiency associated with the system.
[0032] From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0030] In some embodiments, the operation of the flap 220 and the spoiler 230 can be coordinated, e.g., when such coordination produces an aerodynamically beneficial effect. In these embodiments, the programmable controller 201 can provide the necessary coordination via an electromagnetic link to the spoiler actuator 231 and the flap actuator 221. An advantage of this "fly by wire" arrangement is that it can reduce the mechanical complexity of the wing system, which can in turn reduce both the initial costs of producing the system and the cost Of maintaining the system over time. As a result, operation of an aircraft that includes the wing system can be more efficient than operation of existing aircraft systems.
[0031] Still a further advantage of features described above is that the reduction in parts can lead not only to a reduction in fabrication and maintenance costs, but also to a reduction in overall aircraft weight. An additional factor that can contribute to this advantage is that the system need not include a flexible panel to seal the gap between the spoiler and the wing. In particular, the spoiler can be configured to move by an amount sufficient to control the gap aft of the spoiler, but not by such a large amount that the gap forward of the spoiler (e.g., between the spoiler and the trailing edge of the wing) must be sealed. By eliminating the need for a flexible panel, this arrangement can further reduce the part count, cost, and weight of the aircraft. As the weight of the aircraft is reduced, the overall operating costs (e.g., fuel costs) can be reduced, which results in still a further efficiency associated with the system.
[0032] From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Aspects of the invention described in the context of particular embodiments may be combined or eliminated in other embodiments. Although advantages associated with certain embodiments of the invention have been described in the context of those embodiments, other embodiments may also exhibit such advantages. Additionally, none of the foregoing embodiments need necessarily exhibit such advantages to fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except as by the appended claims.
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PRIVILEGE OR PROPERTY IS CLAIMED IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. An aircraft wing system, comprising:
a wing having a trailing edge;
a flap positioned proximate to the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing;
a first actuator operatively coupled to the flap to move the flap relative to the wing;
a spoiler positioned at least proximate to the flap, the spoiler being deployable relative to the wing;
a second actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler to drive the spoiler during a first mode of operation, the second actuator being configured to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second actuators to transmit operational signals to the first and second actuators, and wherein the system is configured to enter the second mode when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
a wing having a trailing edge;
a flap positioned proximate to the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing;
a first actuator operatively coupled to the flap to move the flap relative to the wing;
a spoiler positioned at least proximate to the flap, the spoiler being deployable relative to the wing;
a second actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler to drive the spoiler during a first mode of operation, the second actuator being configured to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler; and a controller operatively coupled to the first and second actuators to transmit operational signals to the first and second actuators, and wherein the system is configured to enter the second mode when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the flap is deployable between a first flap position and a second flap position, and wherein the spoiler is deployable among at least three positions including a first spoiler position in which the spoiler forms a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing, a second spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected downwardly from the first spoiler position, and a third spoiler position in which the spoiler is deflected upwardly from the first spoiler position.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the flap and the spoiler are moved mechanically independently of each other during the first mode of operation.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the controller is operatively coupled to the first actuator with a first non-mechanical link, and wherein the controller is operatively coupled to the second actuator with a second non-mechanical link.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the second actuator includes a hydraulic actuator and wherein the hydraulic actuator includes a relief valve that at least limits a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the second actuator includes a mechanical actuator and wherein the mechanical actuator includes a clutch that at least reduces a force applied to the spoiler by the second actuator during operation in the second mode.
7. The system of claim 1, further comprising means for limiting a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
8. A method for operating a wing system of an aircraft, comprising:
placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein placing the wing in a high lift configuration includes deflecting the flap and the spoiler without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler during the first mode of operation.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein placing the wing in a high lift configuration includes directing a first signal via a first non-mechanical link to a first actuator coupled to the flap, and directing a second signal via a second non-mechanical link to a second actuator coupled to the spoiler.
11. The method of claim 8 wherein the spoiler is moved by a hydraulic actuator and wherein the method includes causing a relief valve of the hydraulic actuator to release, so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
12. The method of claim 8 wherein the spoiler is moved by a mechanical actuator and wherein the method includes causing a clutch of the mechanical actuator to slip so as to at least reduce a force applied to the spoiler during operation in the second mode.
13. A system for controlling an aircraft wing, comprising:
a flap;
a flap actuator operatively coupled to the flap;
a spoiler;
a spoiler actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler;
a controller operatively coupled to the flap actuator and the spoiler actuator, the controller being programmed with instructions to:
place the wing in a high lift configuration during a first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and place the wing in a speed brake configuration during the first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler upwardly, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and a release mechanism coupled to the spoiler actuator to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second operation mode to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler, wherein the system is configured to enter the second operation mode when the controller fails to direct the second actuator.
a flap;
a flap actuator operatively coupled to the flap;
a spoiler;
a spoiler actuator operatively coupled to the spoiler;
a controller operatively coupled to the flap actuator and the spoiler actuator, the controller being programmed with instructions to:
place the wing in a high lift configuration during a first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and place the wing in a speed brake configuration during the first operation mode by directing the flap actuator to deflect the flap downwardly, and directing the spoiler actuator to deflect the spoiler upwardly, without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and a release mechanism coupled to the spoiler actuator to release at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second operation mode to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler, wherein the system is configured to enter the second operation mode when the controller fails to direct the second actuator.
14. The system of claim 13 wherein the controller is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and is configured to direct the spoiler actuator in accordance with a schedule of spoiler and flap positions.
15. The system of claim 13 wherein the controller is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a position of the flap, and is configured to at least restrict motion of the spoiler if the flap fails to move to a commanded position.
16. The system of claim 13 wherein the controller is programmed with instructions to move the spoiler independently of the flap position.
17. A method for operating an aircraft wing system, comprising:
placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler;
placing the wing in a speed brake configuration by directing operational signals from the controller that, in the first mode of operation, deflect the flap downwardly via the first actuator and deflect the spoiler upwardly via the second actuator without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
placing the wing in a high lift configuration by directing operational signals from a controller that, in a first mode of operation, (a) activate a first actuator to deflect a flap downwardly to form a gap with a trailing edge of the wing, and (b) activate a second actuator to deflect a spoiler downwardly to form a gap with the flap without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler;
placing the wing in a speed brake configuration by directing operational signals from the controller that, in the first mode of operation, deflect the flap downwardly via the first actuator and deflect the spoiler upwardly via the second actuator without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler; and releasing at least a portion of a driving force applied to the spoiler during a second mode of operation to allow the flap to physically contact and drive the spoiler when the operational signals are not transmitted to the second actuator.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein placing the wing in a high lift configuration includes directing non-mechanical signals via a non-mechanical link from the controller to the first actuator and the second actuator.
19. The method of claim 17, further comprising placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler.
20. The method of claim 17, further comprising controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount.
21. The method of claim 17, further comprising receiving an indication of a position of the flap from a flap position sensor, and deflecting the spoiler downwardly in accordance with a schedule of the flap positions and spoiler positions.
22. The method of claim 17, further comprising:
placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler;
and controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount less than the first amount.
placing the wing in a cruise configuration by positioning the flap in a neutral position and positioning the spoiler to form a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing without mechanically tying the motion of the flap to the motion of the spoiler;
and controlling a rolling motion of the aircraft by deflecting a spoiler on one side of a longitudinal centerline of the aircraft upwardly by a first amount, and directing a spoiler on an opposite side of the aircraft centerline not to deflect or to deflect by a second amount less than the first amount.
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