SHAPE CHANGING APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

A shape changing apparatus includes a body portion and first and second appendages pivotally attached to respective first and second opposing sides of the body portion so as to be rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation. The first and second appendages are moveable between an open position and a closed position. Each appendage has a generally arcuate shape. The shape changing apparatus further includes a biasing mechanism coupled to the first and second appendages. The biasing mechanism is configured to bias the first and second appendages to the open position. The shape changing apparatus further includes a release mechanism operatively coupled to one of the first or second appendages. Upon activating the release mechanism the biasing mechanism pivots the first and second appendages to the open position.

主权项

1. A shape changing apparatus, comprising:
a body portion having first and second opposing sides; first and second appendages pivotally attached to respective first and second sides of the body portion so as to be rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation, each appendage having a generally arcuate shape, the first and second appendages being moveable between an open position and a closed position; a biasing mechanism coupled to the first and second appendages, the biasing mechanism being configured to bias the first and second appendages to the open position; and a release mechanism operatively coupled to one of the first or second appendages; wherein upon activating the release mechanism the biasing mechanism pivots the first and second appendages to the open position.