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On Creases And Curved Links: Design Approaches For Predicting And Customizing Behaviors In Origami-Based And Developable Mechanisms, Jared J. Butler
On Creases And Curved Links: Design Approaches For Predicting And Customizing Behaviors In Origami-Based And Developable Mechanisms, Jared J. Butler
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This work develops models and tools to help designers address the challenges associated with designing origami-based and developable mechanisms. These models utilize strain energy, kinematics, compliant mechanisms, and graphical techniques to make the design of origami-based and developable mechanisms approachable and intuitive. Origami-based design tools are expanded through two methods. First presented is a generalized approach for identifying single-output mechanical advantage for a multiple-input compliant mechanism, such as many origami-based mechanisms. The model is used to predict the force-deflection behavior of an origami-based mechanism (Oriceps) and is verified with experimental data from magnetic actuation of the mechanism. Second is a …