Deployable origami-inspired barriers
US11215428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/007
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An example barrier can be switchable between an at least partially collapsed state and at least partially expanded state (e.g., a deployed state). For example, the barrier can be formed from a continuous sheet and a plurality of rigid sections (e.g., rigid panels) attached or incorporated into the continuous sheet. The barrier can also include a plurality of hinges, such as hinge lines, between the panels that are formed from the continuous sheet. The hinges enable the barrier to be rigid foldable (e.g., the hinges can fold and unfold while the rigid sections remain stiff and rigid) between the expanded and collapsed states.
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