DYNAMIC MORPHING SUPPORT MECHANISM, AND A DEPLOYABLE AND STOWABLE STRUCTURE THAT INCORPORATES THE MECHANISM

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A morphable support mechanism for a load-bearing support structure includes a first chain assembly, a second chain assembly, and working surface subcomponents coupled to the first chain assembly. Links in the first chain assembly have inward-facing structural features, and links in the second chain assembly have inward-facing structural features. The inward-facing structural features are configured to releasably couple together in response to concerted movement of the first and second chain assemblies along a predefined deployment path, and are configured to separate and decouple from each other in response to concerted movement of the first and second chain assemblies along a predefined stowage path. The working surface subcomponents cooperate to form a deployable working surface, and the inward-facing structural features interlock to be self-supporting when deployed such that the deployable working surface is load-bearing.

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATIONP O BOX 2206 M/S B-06 SAVANNAH GA 31402

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Ferguson, Johnny Savannah, US 3 2
Gillen, Andrew Savannah, US 3 26

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