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UAV with in-flight adjustable wings

US10717526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2017
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has a fuselage, a rotor system, and a wing configured for selective positioning during flight of the UAV to a deployed position, a stowed position, and to positions between the deployed position and the stowed position. The UAV has a flexible wing skin at least partially carried by a leading arm and the leading arm is rotatable relative to the fuselage.

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