Thick-panel origami-based parabolic cylindrical antenna

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A programmable origami-inspired space deployable structure with curved surfaces

Chunlong Wang et al.

Summary: This paper proposes a novel space deployable structure with curved surface based on origami design. By integrating two types of origami modules, this structure can be utilized to construct different target configurations. Geometric analysis and a comprehensive design method are provided, and two sample prototypes are manufactured to verify the potential applications of the origami-based deployable structures in aerospace engineering.

ENGINEERING STRUCTURES (2022)

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Article Mechanics

Kirigami-inspired thick-panel deployable structures

Cheng Wang et al.

Summary: This study presents a kirigami-inspired approach to create deployable surface structures with completely flat surfaces by selectively cutting open some creases in origami patterns. Parametric study identifies a family of deployable structures composed of panels of uniform thickness.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES (2022)

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Article Engineering, Mechanical

Design of an origami-based cylindrical deployable mechanism

Long Huang et al.

Summary: In this paper, an innovative cylindrical deployable mechanism (DM) based on rigid origami is proposed for the design of a parabolic cylindrical deployable antenna. The mechanism is constructed by connecting identical deployable strings and its mobility is analyzed using the screw theory. To verify the feasibility of the design, a scaled prototype of the deployable antenna is constructed.

MECHANICAL SCIENCES (2022)

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Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Optimization design method for kirigami-inspired space deployable structures with cylindrical surfaces

Cheng Wang et al.

Summary: This paper proposes a novel space cylindrical surface deployable structure inspired by kirigami art, along with an optimization design method. The method can be applied to design deployable structures for aerospace engineering, with a large deployment ratio and a few degrees of freedom.

APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING (2021)

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