Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft propulsion – Beating wing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft propulsion
Beating wing
Reexamination Certificate
active
10481944
ABSTRACT:
A drive assembly for use with a mechanical flying or walking device comprises an articulated member (7) having first and second portions (7a, 7b) arranged such that the portions move relative to each other, and a drive mechanism (9) for imparting motion to the articulated member. The drive mechanism (9) comprises: a drive member for imparting a cyclic motion on the articulated member, and a control member for controlling, in a predetermined manner, the relative position of the first and second portions during each cycle of the cyclic motion of the articulated member. In the case of a mechanical flying device, two such drive assemblies may be provided, the articulated member of each assembly forming a wing.
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Barkume, P.C. Anthony R.
Eldred J. Woodrow
Radi John A
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