Fig. 3: Proposed rotational multistable morphing wing, showing four possible stable states: the initial undeformed state, LE deflected, both LE and TE deflected, and TE deflected states. | Communications Engineering

Fig. 3: Proposed rotational multistable morphing wing, showing four possible stable states: the initial undeformed state, LE deflected, both LE and TE deflected, and TE deflected states.

From: Rotational bistable mechanisms for morphing wings and beyond

Fig. 3

A 3D printed model, B Finite element simulation, and C, D Magnified view of FE model. E–G Aerodynamic analysis to characterize the amount of torque on bistable hinges based on the flow velocity and angle of attack. Scale bar = 50 mm.

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