Volvo has filed a patent for a high-tech flexible vehicle wing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent includes details on the wing assembly, operation, and benefits.

The wing assembly consists of drive cables, a flexible wing section, and a drive motor. The wing's shape can be changed by transmitting a force through the drive cables from the motor, which allows it to go from a neutral, low-drag setup to a curved upright position, creating a Bernoulli force to increase downforce.

The flexible rear wing can be used in various applications, including boats, submarines, planes, and automobiles.

The wing's design allows for adjustments in camber from left to right, which helps control the forces pushing down on the wing during high-speed cornering, providing more grip.

To make the active wing work effectively, it will require input from various sources, including navigation and multiple sensors, to shape the wing for maximum downforce in different driving situations.

While the wing might not be as extreme as other designs, it offers many benefits and could potentially be licensed to more performance-oriented brands in the future.

Source: Carbuzz