COMPOSITE PANELS AND SYSTEM FOR ACTIVE FLOW CONTROL ON MOTOR VEHICLES

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20240239425A1
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18154430

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A composite panel includes a matrix, actuator elements disposed within the matrix or secured to an exterior surface of the composite panel, a plurality of slits, and an electrical termination area coupled to the shape memory fibers/elements. The plurality of slits are arranged parallel to each other and extend through at least a portion of a thickness of the composite panel. A power supply is configured to apply a burst voltage to the shape memory fibers/elements to change a shape of the composite panel, thereby modifying an airflow extending across the composite panel during operation.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN RD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Arrieta, Diaz Andres West Lafayette, US 3 0
Boddapati, Karthik West Lafayette, US 1 0
Howard, Kevin Plymouth, US 39 228
Kelley, Michael Southgate, US 36 748

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