Torsion springs with changeable stiffness

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PATENT NO 9822835
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14627550

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In at least one embodiment, a rotational spring is provided with adjustable stiffness and includes at least one beam arranged about an axis between an input tuning port and an output port, wherein the input tuning port is configured to change an effective bending length of at least one beam so as to change a shear stiffness with respect to the input tuning port and the output port.

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HRL LABORATORIES LLC3011 MALIBU CANYON RD MALIBU CA 90265-4799

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Churchill, Christopher B Ventura, US 22 105
Keefe, Andrew C Encino, US 58 788
McKnight, Geoffrey P Los Angeles, US 119 1379
Smith, Sloan P Calabasas, US 18 44

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