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A self-erecting wing structure for increased missile performance and maneuverability without significant sacrifice of payload space includes a wing pivotally attached to an air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated about its spanwise axis relative to an erected position and

A self-erecting wing structure for increased missile performance and maneuverability without significant sacrifice of payload space includes a wing pivotally attached to an air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated about its spanwise axis relative to an erected position and pivoted forward alongside the air frame. Rotational components enable passing air to swing the wing to the erected position when it is released from the retracted position during flight. A secondary wing surface is included that automatically deploys to increase wing area.

대표청구항 ▼

An erectable wing structure, which comprises: an air frame; a wing having a root end, a tip end, and a spanwise axis extending therebetween, the wing being attached to the air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated from an erected position about the spanwise axis and pivoted

An erectable wing structure, which comprises: an air frame; a wing having a root end, a tip end, and a spanwise axis extending therebetween, the wing being attached to the air frame in a retracted position in which the wing is both rotated from an erected position about the spanwise axis and pivoted forward alongside the air frame; said wing including means for storing a secondary wing surface within the wing while the wing is in the retracted position; means for enabling passing air to swing the wing to the erected position upon release of the wing from the retracted position during flight including; rotational components connecting said wing to said air frame; said components enabling the wing to simultaneously pivot and rotate from the retracted position to the erected position under pressure of passing air; a secondary wing surface; and means for automatically deploying the secondary wing surface when the wing is released from the retracted position to thereby increase wing area.