Shape-changing control surface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8382045
APP PUB NO 20110017876A1
SERIAL NO

12506462

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A method and apparatus for controlling the shape of a control surface. A structure is rotated about an axis. The structure is located between a flexible skin and a skin located substantially opposite of the flexible skin. An assembly is moved to change the shape of the control surface in response to a rotation of the structure. The assembly is movably connected to the structure and is configured to move such that the flexible skin forms a plurality of curvatures.

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THE BOEING COMPANY929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grip, Robert E Rancho Palos Verdes, US 32 198
Manley, David J Huntington Beach, US 9 161

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