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Aircraft Having Wing Folding Mechanism - EP4298016
The patent EP4298016 was granted to Diehl Defence on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Feb 22, 2022 under application number EP22707146A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4298016
- Application Number
- EP22707146A
- Filing Date
- Feb 22, 2022
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jan 17, 2025
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 2025
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Aircraft with passive folding wings that deploy from a compact configuration using an external activation device, eliminating the need for onboard propulsion or control systems. The wings are hinged to a folding bearing that provides the folding functionality, and are aligned with their axes along the longitudinal axis in the packed state. An external carrier supplies energy to operate the activation device, which moves the wings into flight mode.
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