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As I have said in the threads about PC based graphics programs, the imagery in my own brain is MUCH better, clearer and allows for near instantaneous modifications!
Having said that, I could likely sketch up some basic drawings of the shapes and mechanics involved. I do my best, in describing the Suspension Fin, to use (invent) terms for the parts that lend themselves to allowing a clear understanding.
The "tendons" I speak of would act like tendons do around a joint in the human body.
The quasi-rigid support post would be similar to a "spine" in the Suspension Fin. The way to make it very flexible at times, while rigid at others, involves the larger post being made up of smaller posts that can insert into the sub-section above and in doing so "lock" together into one unit. This would be accomplished via a cable that passes through the center of each section and can "relax" (become somewhat longer) or become tense (becoming somewhat shorter). This could happen automatically as the pilot/harness rotates horizontal.
I hope that without illustrations (yet) I have cleared up some confusion. (? ? ?)
JoeF wrote:wingspan33, .
[ ] I, for one, won't rest until I get an accurate mental image of all the aspects of the Suspension Fin ! Two readings, so far. I will come back for many other readings. Then I'll start sketching; others might do the same. Let's get a good hold of your vision! First blush, parts-when-wanted show ---and then hidden when not needed ... comes to mind. Rigidizing and de-rigidizing at will comes to my tongue. Dialed rigidity surfaces for me also. Feels like your vision gets rid of the profile drag of open arms and hands and down tubes. Let's press forward until your disclosure is robust; you have here dated disclosure record unfolding; the Internet lets a trace occur for disclosing novel matters.
