Abstract
In the context of mechanisms, origami folds can be represented as equivalent mechanisms by taking creases as revolute joints and panels as links. This paper systematically presents various foldable closed-loop linkages extracted from origami folds and origami tessellations. The geometrical characteristics of typical origami crease patterns and patterned assemblies as well as the corresponding equivalent closed-loop linkage are investigated. The basic closed-loop linkages and complicated assemblies are classified according to their mobility in general configuration and the motion characteristics of these origami-enabled linkages are analyzed in terms of screw theory. Based on the geometry and motion analysis, possible simplified mechanisms of each complicated assembly are derived. The existing applications of the origamiinspired foldable closed-loop linkages in packaging and deployable structures, and emergence of new practical use in advanced robotics are addressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Volume | 6 B |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780791855942 |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2013 |
| Event | ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013 - Portland, OR, United States Duration: 4 Aug 2013 → 7 Aug 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Portland, OR |
| Period | 4/08/2013 → 7/08/2013 |