A skin (1) for a morphing structure of an aircraft is disclosed, said skin comprising one or more corrugations (2) and manipulation means (17) operable to adjust the shape of the skin. The manipulation means (17) comprises a rod situated within the corrugations and engageable with connection means for interconnecting the skin to a second skin. A corresponding method of manufacturing a skin for a morphing structure of an aircraft is also disclosed comprising shaping the skin (1) to a desired form including one or more corrugations (2); situating a rod within the corrugations; and engaging the rod with connecting means for interconnecting the skin to a second skin.
CORRUGATED SKINS FOR AIRCRAFT AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE
REVETEMENTS STRIES POUR AERONEF, ET PROCEDES DE FABRICATION
2017-01-10
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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