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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

rigidly foldable origami flashers, curved-fold model

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of my research was to explore the application of curved folding in designing rigid-foldable deployable mechanisms. In recent years, origami fold patterns known as “flashers” have been investigated for their ability to efficiently pack deployable surfaces. While many patterns have been investigated, none are capable of folding surfaces composed of rigid panels that bend only along crease lines. We hoped to identify one such rigid-foldable flasher by basing it on a curved-fold pattern known as a logarithmic spiral flasher.

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