DYNAMIC MORPHING SUPPORT MECHANISM, AND A DEPLOYABLE AND STOWABLE STRUCTURE THAT INCORPORATES THE MECHANISM
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Dec 5, 2024
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A support mechanism for a support structure includes first and second chain assemblies, and support subcomponents coupled to the first chain assembly. Links in the first chain assembly have a first protrusion structure extending in an inward direction. Links in the second chain assembly have a second protrusion structure extending in an inward direction. The protrusion structures are configured to releasably couple together in response to concerted movement of the chain assemblies along a predefined deployment path, and are configured to separate and decouple from each other in response to concerted movement of the chain assemblies along a predefined stowage path. The support subcomponents cooperate to form a deployable support surface, and the protrusion structures interlock to be self-supporting when deployed such that the deployable support surface is load-bearing.
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