In the context of mechanisms, origami folds can be represented as equivalent mechanisms by taking creases as revolute joints and panels as links. This paper systematically presents various foldable closed-loop linkages extracted from origami folds and origami tessellations. The geometrical characteristics of typical origami crease patterns and patterned assemblies as well as the corresponding equivalent closed-loop linkage are investigated. The basic closed-loop linkages and complicated assemblies are classified according to their mobility in general configuration and the motion characteristics of these origami-enabled linkages are analyzed in terms of screw theory. Based on the geometry and motion analysis, possible simplified mechanisms of each complicated assembly are derived. The existing applications of the origami-inspired foldable closed-loop linkages in packaging and deployable structures, and emergence of new practical use in advanced robotics are addressed.
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ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
August 4–7, 2013
Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Design Engineering Division
- Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-5594-2
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Classification of Origami-Enabled Foldable Linkages and Emerging Applications
Ketao Zhang,
Ketao Zhang
King’s College London, University of London, London, UK
Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
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Jian S. Dai
Jian S. Dai
King’s College London, University of London, London, UK
Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Ketao Zhang
King’s College London, University of London, London, UK
Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
Jian S. Dai
King’s College London, University of London, London, UK
Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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DETC2013-12227, V06BT07A024; 9 pages
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February 12, 2014
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Zhang, K, & Dai, JS. "Classification of Origami-Enabled Foldable Linkages and Emerging Applications." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 6B: 37th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference. Portland, Oregon, USA. August 4–7, 2013. V06BT07A024. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12227
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