Geometric morphing wing with expandable spars
US6622974B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A geometric morphing wing 12 is provided, including a rigid internal core 20 surrounded by an expandable spar 22 and covered by a wing surface overlay 24. The expandable spar 22 includes an elastomeric bladder 30 movable between a non-inflated state 26 and an inflated state 28 such that the airfoil shape 29 of the geometric morphing wing 12 is adjusted.
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