Curved origami-based metamaterials for in situ stiffness manipulation
US11964384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2231/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A curved origami-based metamaterial includes a panel of material having a plurality of curved creases each disposed within a plane of the panel. The panel is configured to be folded along one of the plurality of creases, and the panel is also configured to be bent about an axis disposed outside the plane of the panel. Stiffness manipulation is configured to be achieved in situ by activating a different one of the plurality of curved creases.
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