Shape changing structure

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2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Specific control connection or actuator

Reexamination Certificate

active

10988292

ABSTRACT:
In one preferred embodiment, a structure is provided that includes a body having a first wall and a second wall. At least one appending component extends from an end of the body and includes a first skin and second skin. The structure additionally includes at least one actuator positioned within a cavity formed in the body first wall and the appending component second skin. The actuator includes at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) wire adapted to constrict when activated to move the first skin of the appending component from a first position to a second position.

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