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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Wonhee Michael Kim, Troy, MI (US);
Tiantian Li, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An extendable arm assembly includes an extendable arm structure defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. The extendable arm structure is configured to be actuated between a stowed configuration, an extended configuration in which the extendable arm structure extends along the first axis, and an intermediate configuration between the stowed configuration and the extended configuration. The extendable arm structure includes a plurality of expandable cells defining cell chambers therein. The extendable arm assembly is configured to inflate the cell chambers to actuate the extendable arm structure from the stowed configuration to the intermediate configuration.