Patent ID: 8573535
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B29C,B29L,B64C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shape-change material comprising: a shape memory material layer; an electrically conductive layer on a surface of the shape memory material layer; and a thermal insulating layer that thermally insulates the conductive layer, so as to prevent heat loss from the conductive layer and direct heat substantially from the conductive layer to the shape memory material layer; wherein the conductive layer is flexible and changes shape along with the shape memory material layer; wherein the electrically conductive layer is between the shape memory material layer and the insulating layer; wherein the shape-change material is part of a configurable aircraft wing; wherein the conductive layer is between the shape memory material layer and an external surface of the configurable aircraft wing; wherein the conductive layer has an outer surface and an inner surface, with the outer surface closer than the inner surface to the external surface of the configurable aircraft wing; wherein the outer surface of the conductive layer is in contact with the thermal insulating layer; and wherein the inner surface of the conductive layer is on the surface of the shape memory material layer.