Patents by Inventor Steve SCIARRABONE

Steve SCIARRABONE has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aircraft wing comprising a mobile leading edge flap driven by a linear electric motor
    Patent number: 11440641
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft wing comprising a stationary central wing body as well as at least one mobile leading edge flap intended for being moved relative to the stationary central body between an extended position and a retracted position, the wing comprising a device for moving the mobile leading edge flap, the device being provided with at least one mobile drive rail including a front end connected to the mobile flap. According to the invention, the movement device comprises a linear electric motor including: a primary assembly provided with at least one stationary carriage comprising coils, the primary assembly being rigidly connected to the stationary central body of the wing; and a mobile secondary assembly including a magnetic track arranged on the drive rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: SONACA S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Debaisieux, Steve Sciarrabone
  • AIRCRAFT WING COMPRISING A MOBILE LEADING EDGE FLAP DRIVEN BY A LINEAR ELECTRIC MOTOR
    Publication number: 20200055589
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft wing comprising a stationary central wing body as well as at least one mobile leading edge flap intended for being moved relative to the stationary central body between an extended position and a retracted position, the wing comprising a device for moving the mobile leading edge flap, the device being provided with at least one mobile drive rail including a front end connected to the mobile flap. According to the invention, the movement device comprises a linear electric motor including: a primary assembly provided with at least one stationary carriage comprising coils, the primary assembly being rigidly connected to the stationary central body of the wing; and a mobile secondary assembly including a magnetic track arranged on the drive rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Stéphane DEBAISIEUX, Steve SCIARRABONE