Panels having active material based fold lines

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2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Body shell

C296S191000, C296S107010, C296S097220, C296S193070, C296S097800, C296S037800

Reexamination Certificate

active

11357925

ABSTRACT:
A panel having active material based segments, wherein the segments define a hinge location that can be selectively stiffened or folded on demand. The active material based segments include an active material such that activation of the active material by an activation device can allow folding of the panel, can effect self-folding of the panel, or can serve to lock the panel into a fixed position when not activated. In this manner, the panel that can be variously stiffened or folded on demand. Other embodiments include forming the panel of the active material such that the panel can be compacted and stowed upon activation of the active material to change the modulus properties thereof.

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