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Kinematic Synthesis and Optimization of a Double-Slotted Fowler Flap Mechanism

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Machines, Mechanism and Robotics

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A double-slotted Fowler flap in transport aircraft has more complexities in kinematic synthesis and design. The present research work presents a combination of six-bar mechanism, four-bar mechanism and a double-slotted mechanism configured for deployment of a Fowler flap arrangement. The mechanism is synthesized for cruise, take-off and landing conditions. A novel procedure for dimensional synthesis and optimization of the mechanism is developed for synchronizing flap and aft-flap positions. The complete synthesis, optimization procedures and parametric analysis are coded into MATLAB program. The results of the synthesis procedure are verified with 2D planar kinematic models and 3D solid models using SolidWorks. Also the novel kinematic synthesis procedure is validated by developing a prototype model of the mechanism using 3D printing technology.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Director, CSIR-NAL, and Structural Technologies Division (STTD), NAL. Also the authors would like to acknowledge Mr. Mahesh Kadam, Senior Scientist, NAL for his support in realizing the 3D printed prototype models.

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  1. Structural Technologies Division, CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    K. Vinod Kumar & Balamurugan Gopalsamy

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India

    H. K. Rangavittal

  3. Department of PG Studies, PES University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    C. Manjunath

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Correspondence to K. Vinod Kumar .

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  1. School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

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  2. School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Vishal S. Chauhan

  3. School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Mohammad Talha

  4. School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Vinod Kumar, K., Gopalsamy, B., Rangavittal, H.K., Manjunath, C. (2022). Kinematic Synthesis and Optimization of a Double-Slotted Fowler Flap Mechanism. In: Kumar, R., Chauhan, V.S., Talha, M., Pathak, H. (eds) Machines, Mechanism and Robotics. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0550-5_44

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