Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization
Space exploration and satellite communication demand lightweight, large-scale, and highly deployable structures. Inspired by the folding mechanism of frilled lizards and origami mechanisms, this study explores a deployable structure based on the single-vertex multi-crease origami (SVMCO) concept. Th...
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| author | Yihang Wang Yongsheng Zhao Bo Han Jinming Dong Meng Han Jiantao Yao |
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| description | Space exploration and satellite communication demand lightweight, large-scale, and highly deployable structures. Inspired by the folding mechanism of frilled lizards and origami mechanisms, this study explores a deployable structure based on the single-vertex multi-crease origami (SVMCO) concept. The design focuses on crease distribution optimization to enhance deployment efficiency. A mathematical model analyzes the relationship between sector angles of three types of facets and structural performances, providing guidelines for achieving optimal deployment. Drawing from the rib patterns of frilled lizards, a rib support system for thick-panel mechanisms was designed and verified through a physical prototype. The structure achieves smooth-surface deployment with fewer supports, offering a lightweight and efficient solution for deployable systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a9e4a8ea34f4976b65bc25b4e8023712025-08-20T03:43:34ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022025-03-0113324010.3390/machines13030240Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and OptimizationYihang Wang0Yongsheng Zhao1Bo Han2Jinming Dong3Meng Han4Jiantao Yao5School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaSpace exploration and satellite communication demand lightweight, large-scale, and highly deployable structures. Inspired by the folding mechanism of frilled lizards and origami mechanisms, this study explores a deployable structure based on the single-vertex multi-crease origami (SVMCO) concept. The design focuses on crease distribution optimization to enhance deployment efficiency. A mathematical model analyzes the relationship between sector angles of three types of facets and structural performances, providing guidelines for achieving optimal deployment. Drawing from the rib patterns of frilled lizards, a rib support system for thick-panel mechanisms was designed and verified through a physical prototype. The structure achieves smooth-surface deployment with fewer supports, offering a lightweight and efficient solution for deployable systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/13/3/240biomimetic designorigami mechanismssingle-vertex multi-crease origamideployable structuresorigami crease optimization |
| spellingShingle | Yihang Wang Yongsheng Zhao Bo Han Jinming Dong Meng Han Jiantao Yao Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization Machines biomimetic design origami mechanisms single-vertex multi-crease origami deployable structures origami crease optimization |
| title | Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization |
| title_full | Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization |
| title_fullStr | Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization |
| title_short | Biomimetic Origami: Planar Single-Vertex Multi-Crease Mechanism Design and Optimization |
| title_sort | biomimetic origami planar single vertex multi crease mechanism design and optimization |
| topic | biomimetic design origami mechanisms single-vertex multi-crease origami deployable structures origami crease optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/13/3/240 |
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