Patent ID: 7331546
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: A63H,B64C

Abstract:
1. A wing for a micro air vehicle, comprising: a leading edge formed from a first material capable of bending in a first direction but not bending substantially in a second, generally opposite direction; at least one layer of a resilient, flexible material that is different from the material forming the leading edge, extending from the leading edge to a trailing edge, and having a camber forming a concave surface facing downward; and a plurality of ribs extending from the leading edge in the direction of the trailing edge; wherein the wing is bendable from a steady state position in a first direction such that tips of the wing may be bent toward the concave surface but not substantially in a second direction that is generally opposite to the first direction; and wherein the wing is capable of returning to the steady state position by releasing the tips of the wing.