zurückgeklappt

Zurückgeklappt is a German term that translates to "folded back" or "collapsed" in English. It is primarily used in a technical context, particularly in engineering and design, to describe a component or structure that has been moved from an extended or deployed position to a retracted or folded state. This often implies a mechanism that allows for reversible movement, enabling a part to be stored compactly or to adopt a different functional configuration.

The concept of zurückgeklappt is relevant in various fields. For example, in furniture design, a table or chair might have legs or a surface that can be zurückgeklappt for easier storage. In automotive engineering, mirrors or even entire roofs can be designed to be zurückgeklappt. Aerospace applications also utilize this principle, with components like landing gear or wings potentially being zurückgeklappt. The term emphasizes the action of returning something to a state of being folded or not in its active, extended form.