Keywords

Origami-based, energy visualization, mechanical engineering, stable states

Abstract

In many origami-based applications, a device needs to be maintained in one or more fold states. The origami stability integration method (OSIM) presented in this paper pro- vides an approach for graphically combining various techniques to achieve stability. Existing stability techniques are also categorized into four groups based on whether they are intrinsic or extrinsic to the origami pattern and whether they exhibit gradual or non-gradual energy storage behaviors. These categorizations can help designers select appropriate techniques for their applications. The paper also contains de- sign considerations and resources for achieving stability. Finally, two case studies are presented that use the OSIM and the technique categorization to conceptualize stability in origami-based devices.

Original Publication Citation

Greenwood, J., Avila, A., Howell, L., Magleby, S., “Conceptualizing Stable States in Origami-Based Devices Using an Energy Visualization Approach,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 142, 093302-1 to 093302-11, 10.1115/1.4046437, 2020.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2023-03-02

Publisher

ASME Journ of Mechanical Design

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Department

Mechanical Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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