Variable geometry aircraft wing supported by struts and/or trusses

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9327822
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14179401

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The present invention provides an aircraft having variable airframe geometry for accommodating efficient flight. The aircraft includes an elongated fuselage, an oblique wing pivotally connected with said fuselage, a wing pivoting mechanism connected with said oblique wing and said fuselage, and a brace operably connected between said oblique wing and said fuselage. The present invention also provides an aircraft having an elongated fuselage, an oblique wing pivotally connected with said fuselage, a wing pivoting mechanism connected with said oblique wing and said fuselage, a propulsion system pivotally connected with said oblique wing, and a brace operably connected between said propulsion system and said fuselage.

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USA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NASA300 E STREET SW WASHINGTON DC 20546

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dudley, Michael R Los Altos, US 2 49
Melton, John E Hollister, US 3 96

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