Morphable body
US12296478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/1085
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A body can be configured to be selectively morphable. One or more body support members can be operatively connected to an outer surface of the body. The one or more body support members can be arranged in a pattern to define at least one morphing region. A contracting member (e.g., a shape memory polymer) can be operatively connected to the outer surface of the body. When activated, the contracting member can contract, which can cause the body to morph (e.g., bend) from a non-activated configuration into an activated configuration.
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