Complex Surface Actuation with Deployable Mechanism

SCI 6476 Transformable Design Methods

This research makes a significant contribution to the field by offering a systematic approach to the design and actuation of complex curve-folding surfaces. It provides valuable insights into mechanical design, material selection, and actuation strategies that are applicable across diverse disciplines seeking adaptive and innovative solutions.

Overview of Research Prototypes

Deployable mechanisms hold the transformative potential for actuating complex Curved Folding surfaces, with broad applications that extend from architectural facades to adaptive aerospace structures.

Polygon Linkage Structure Actuation

Polygon Linkages Structure Variation

Polygon Linkage Surface Actuation

Polygon Linkage Iterations

Polygon Linkage Hinges


Linear Linkage to Nonlinear Linkage

Nonlinear Linkage Variation

Nonlinear Linkage Motorization

Surface Crease Variation

Bistable Actuation

Center Hub Optimization

Center Hub Optimization

Wheel Mechanism

Linear Actuation

Wheel Mechanism Motorization

Nonlinear Linkage Surface Actuation

Linkage Actuation Optimization

Structure Scale and Surface Creasing

Linkage Actuation Optimization

Wheel Mechanism Application

Maximize Crease Folding

Wheel + Scissor = Max Expansion + Curve Creasing