NANO AND MICROSCALE ORIGAMI ENGINEERING: PRESENT AND FUTURE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horacio D. Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
Origami Engineering

A Dynamic Model of Magneto-Active Elastomer Actuation of the Waterbomb Base

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Landen Bowen ◽  
Mary Frecker ◽  
Timothy W. Simpson ◽  
Paris von Lockette
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Applied Field ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Active Materials ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
Torsion Springs ◽  
Elastomer Actuation ◽  
Origami Engineering

Of special interest in the growing field of origami engineering is self-folding, wherein a material is able to fold itself in response to an applied field. In order to simulate the effect of active materials on an origami-inspired design, a dynamic model is needed. Ideally, the model would be an aid in determining how much active material is needed and where it should be placed to actuate the model to the desired position. A dynamic model of the origami waterbomb base, a well-known and foundational origami structure, is developed using Adams, a commercial dynamics software package. Creases are approximated as torsion springs with stiffness and damping. The stiffness of an origami crease is calculated, and the dynamic model is verified using the bistability of the waterbomb. An approximation of the torque produced by magneto-active elastomers (MAE) is calculated and is used to simulate MAE-actuated self-folding of the waterbomb.

scholarly journals Reversed-torsion-type crush energy absorption structure and its inexpensive partial-heating torsion manufacturing method based on origami engineering

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Xilu Zhao ◽  
Chenghai Kong ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Ichiro Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Manufacturing Method ◽  
Partial Heating ◽  
Vehicle Structure ◽  
Energy Absorbers ◽  
Energy Absorbing ◽  
Origami Engineering

Abstract Current vehicle energy absorbers face two problems during a collision in that there is only a 70% collapse in length and there is a high initial peak load. These problems arise because the presently used energy-absorbing column is primitive from the point of view of origami. We developed a column called the Reversed Spiral Origami Structure (RSO), which solves the above two problems. However, in the case of existing technology of the RSO, the molding cost of hydroforming is too expensive for application to a real vehicle structure. We therefore conceive a new structure, named the Reversed Torsion Origami Structure (RTO), which has excellent energy absorption in simulation. We can thus develop a manufacturing system for the RTO cheaply. Excellent results are obtained in a physical experiment. The RTO can replace conventional energy absorbers and is expected to be widely used in not only automobile structures but also building structures.

Current-Dependent Dynamics of Bidirectional Self-Folding for Multi-Layer Polymers Using Local Resistive Heating

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moataz Elsisy ◽  
Evan Poska ◽  
Moataz Abdulhafez ◽  
Mostafa Bedewy
Keyword(s):  
Material Flow ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Lightweight Structures ◽  
Local Material ◽  
Polymer Sheets ◽  
New Process ◽  
Origami Engineering

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to characterize the dynamics and direction of self-folding of pre-strained polystyrene (PSPS) and non-pre-strained styrene (NPS), which results from local shrinkage using a new process of directed self-folding of polymer sheets based on a resistively heated ribbon that is in contact with the sheets. A temperature gradient across the thickness of this shape memory polymer (SMP) sheet induces folding along the line of contact with the heating ribbon. Varying the electric current changes the degree of folding and the extent of local material flow. This method can be used to create practical three-dimensional (3D) structures. Sheets of PSPS and NPS were cut to 10 × 20 mm samples, and their folding angles were plotted with respect to time, as obtained from in situ videography. In addition, the use of polyimide tape (Kapton) was investigated for controlling the direction of self-folding. Results show that folding happens on the opposite side of the sample with respect to the tape, regardless of which side the heating ribbon is on, or whether gravity is opposing the folding direction. The results are quantitatively explained using a viscoelastic finite element model capable of describing bidirectional folds arising from the interplay between viscoelastic relaxation and strain mismatch between polystyrene and polyimide. Given the tunability of fold times and the extent of local material flow, resistive-heat-assisted folding is a promising approach for manufacturing complex 3D lightweight structures by origami engineering.

Designing Optimal Origami Structures by Computational Evolutionary Embryogeny

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Daniel A. McAdams
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Center Of Mass ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Pattern Design ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Evolutionary Operators ◽  
Origami Engineering ◽  
Profile Position

As the advantages of foldable or deployable structures are being discovered, research into origami engineering has attracted more focus from both artists and engineers. With the aid of modern computer techniques, some computational origami design methods have been developed. Most of these methods focus on the problem of origami crease pattern design — the problem of determining a crease pattern to realize a specified origami final shape, but don’t provide computational solutions to actually developing a shape that meets some design performance criteria. This paper presents a design method that includes the computational design of the finished shape as well as the crease pattern. The origami shape will be designed to satisfy geometric, functional, and foldability requirements. This design method is named computational evolutionary embryogeny for optimal origami design (CEEFOOD), which is an extension of the genetic algorithm (GA) and an original computational evolutionary embryogeny (CEE). Unlike existing origami crease pattern design methods that adopt deductive logic, CEEFOOD implements an abductive approach to progressively evolve an optimal design. This paper presents how CEEFOOD — as a member of the GA family — determines the genetic representation (genotype) of candidate solutions, the formulation of the objective function, and the design of evolutionary operators. This paper gives an origami design problem, which has requirements on the folded-state profile, position of center of mass, and number of creases. Several solutions derived by CEEFOOD are listed and compared to highlight the effectiveness of this abductive design method.

scholarly journals Untethered control of functional origami microrobots with distributed actuation

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (39) ◽  
pp. 24096-24101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa S. Novelino ◽  
Qiji Ze ◽  
Shuai Wu ◽  
Glaucio H. Paulino ◽  
Ruike Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Magnetic Control ◽  
Origami Engineering ◽  
Multifunctional Devices

Deployability, multifunctionality, and tunability are features that can be explored in the design space of origami engineering solutions. These features arise from the shape-changing capabilities of origami assemblies, which require effective actuation for full functionality. Current actuation strategies rely on either slow or tethered or bulky actuators (or a combination). To broaden applications of origami designs, we introduce an origami system with magnetic control. We couple the geometrical and mechanical properties of the bistable Kresling pattern with a magnetically responsive material to achieve untethered and local/distributed actuation with controllable speed, which can be as fast as a tenth of a second with instantaneous shape locking. We show how this strategy facilitates multimodal actuation of the multicell assemblies, in which any unit cell can be independently folded and deployed, allowing for on-the-fly programmability. In addition, we demonstrate how the Kresling assembly can serve as a basis for tunable physical properties and for digital computing. The magnetic origami systems are applicable to origami-inspired robots, morphing structures and devices, metamaterials, and multifunctional devices with multiphysics responses.

Origami Engineering in Architecture

2016 ◽  
Vol 119 (1175) ◽  
pp. 578-580
Author(s):  
Yoshinobu MIYAMOTO
Keyword(s):  
Origami Engineering

Active materials and structures for origami engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 090201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Hartl ◽  
Dimitris Lagoudas ◽  
Richard Malak ◽  
Mary Frecker ◽  
Zoubeida Ounaies
Keyword(s):  
Active Materials ◽  
Origami Engineering

Designing and Manufacturing a Super Excellent and Ultra-Cheap Energy Absorber by Origami Engineering

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xilu Zhao ◽  
Ichiro Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Energy Absorber ◽  
Vehicle Structure ◽  
Energy Absorbers ◽  
Origami Engineering ◽  
Real Vehicle ◽  
Initial Peak

Abstract Current vehicle energy absorbers have two defects during collision, such as only 70 % collapsed in its length and high initial peak load. It is because present energy absorbed column is the most primitive from the point of Origami structure. We developed the column so called Reversed Spiral Origami Structure; RSO which solves these 2 defects. However, for RSO, the manufacturing cost of hydroforming in the existing technology is too expensive to be applied in real vehicle structure. To address the problems, a new structure, named Reversed Torsion Origami Structure (RTO), has been developed, which can be manufactured at a low cost by using simple torsion. This structure is possible to replace conventional energy absorbers and it is expected to be widely used such as not only in automobile structures but also in building ones.

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