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In an aerofoil profile with variable profile adaptation, a rib structure of the aerofoil profile is provided which has rigid regions and flexible regions. The flexible region of a rib has at least three rib elements. The rib elements are articulated to one another in kinematic chain arrangement. Dri

In an aerofoil profile with variable profile adaptation, a rib structure of the aerofoil profile is provided which has rigid regions and flexible regions. The flexible region of a rib has at least three rib elements. The rib elements are articulated to one another in kinematic chain arrangement. Driving means are provided for the introduction of force into a movable part of the flexible region of the rib structure, whereby the movement of at least one other rib element may be activated by a stimulated movement of the rib element.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An aerofoil profile with variable profile adaptation, comprising:a rib having a substantially rigid region and a flexible region, the flexible region of the rib including at least a first rib element, a second rib element and a third rib element, the rib elements being ar

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An aerofoil profile with variable profile adaptation, comprising:a rib having a substantially rigid region and a flexible region, the flexible region of the rib including at least a first rib element, a second rib element and a third rib element, the rib elements being articulated to one another in a kinematic chain arrangement wherein at least two connecting members link both the second rib element and the third rib element to the first rib element; anddriving means for the introduction of force into the flexible region of the rib wherein movement of at least one of the first, second or third rib elements results in movement of the rib elements to which it is articulated.