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