The present invention provides novel inflatable and rigidizable support elements, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In particular, the present invention provides inflatable and rigidizable support elements rapidly inflated and rigidized using an acrylic adhesive and UV light generated by combustion, which find use, for example, in rapidly deploying and supporting the wing of an aerial vehicle and wind turbine towers.
Inflatable and rigidizable support element
07.02.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | E04H Gebäude oder ähnliche Bauwerke für besondere Zwecke , BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / D06M Behandeln von Fasern, Fäden, Garnen, Textilgut, Federn oder aus solchen Materialien hergestelltem Fasergut, soweit nicht anderweitig in Klasse D06 vorgesehen , TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS / H05G X-RAY TECHNIQUE , Röntgentechnik |
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