Status and Challenges on Design and Implementation of Camber Morphing Mechanisms

Figure 1

A conventional wing with control surfaces (a) [8] and a morphing wing with flexible ribs (b). Control surfaces: (1) winglet, (2) low speed aileron, (3) high speed aileron, (4) flap track fairing, (5) Kruger flaps, (6) slats, (7) three slotted inner flaps, (8) three slotted outer flaps, (9) spoilers, and (10) spoilers-air brakes.

(a)

(b)