Keywords

Origami, Offset Panel Technique, developement

Abstract

Several methods have been developed to accommodate for the use of thick materials in origami models which preserve either the model’s full range of motion or its kinematics. The offset panel technique (OPT) preserves both the range of motion and the kinematics while allowing for a great deal of flexibility in design. This work explores new possibilities for origami-based product applications presented by the OPT. Examples are included to illustrate fundamental capabilities that can be realized with thick materials such as accommodation of various materials in a design and manipulation of panel geometry resulting in an increased stiffness and strength. These capabilities demonstrate the potential of techniques such as the OPT to further inspire origami-based solutions to engineering problems.

Original Publication Citation

Morgan, M. R., Lang, R. J., Magleby, S. P., and Howell, L. L.: Towards developing product applications of thick origami using the offset panel technique, Mech. Sci., 7, 69-77, doi:10.5194/ms-7-69-2016, 2016.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016-03-07

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3552

Publisher

Copernicus

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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