Chiral structures with adjustable auxetic effects
US10266310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B7/0426
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An auxetic structure consistent with the present disclosure may include a core cell, capable of rotation, including a plurality of first rib sections, and a plurality of second rib sections. The first rib sections may be transverse to a longitudinal axis of the auxetic structure and at least one of the first rib sections may extend from the core cell. The second rib sections may be transverse to a transverse axis of the auxetic structure and at least one of the second rib sections may extend from the core cell.
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