Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Variable stiffness joint mechanism
- Patent Title (中): 可变刚度联合机构
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Application No.: US11949029Application Date: 2007-12-01
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Publication No.: US08475074B1Publication Date: 2013-07-02
- Inventor: Christopher P Henry
- Applicant: Christopher P Henry
- Applicant Address: US CA Malibu
- Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
- Current Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Malibu
- Agent Christopher R. Balzan
- Main IPC: F16D3/00
- IPC: F16D3/00 ; C22F3/00 ; B28B1/00

Abstract:
In some embodiments, a variable stiffness joint is provided which has a plurality of structural members with a variable stiffness material coupled between the plurality of structural members. The variable stiffness material may be selectively activated/inactivated to control the stiffness of the joint. Additional embodiments and implementations are disclosed.
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