Microstructures using carbon fiber composite honeycomb beams
US7036769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U20/65
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive assembly for a wing of a micromechanical flying insect. The drive assembly comprises a honey comb structure. A method for flying a micromechanical flying insect comprising moving a wing with a drive assembly having a stiffness to weight ratio greater than about 16×1010 N/mKg.
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