DEVICE FOR VARYING A CROSS SECTION OF AN AIR DUCT CONNECTED TO AN OPENING IN AN AIRCRAFT SKIN

A device for controlling an opening (105) forming an air inlet or air outlet in an outer skin (101, 102) of a vehicle is disclosed. The device comprises a multiple-member inlet ramp (120), which is configured to vary a degree of opening of the opening (105) and/or a cross section of an air duct (110...

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1. Verfasser: Klimpel, Frank
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Zusammenfassung:A device for controlling an opening (105) forming an air inlet or air outlet in an outer skin (101, 102) of a vehicle is disclosed. The device comprises a multiple-member inlet ramp (120), which is configured to vary a degree of opening of the opening (105) and/or a cross section of an air duct (110) connected to the opening; an actuator (210), which is coupled to the multiple-member inlet ramp (120) and is configured to move the multiple-member inlet ramp (120) into a shape related to a certain degree of opening and/or certain cross section; and a movement control device (130), which is configured to control a movement of the multiple-member inlet ramp (120).