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Towards developing product applications of thick origami using the offset panel technique
Michael R. Morgan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
Robert J. Lang
Lang Origami, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
Spencer P. Magleby
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
Larry L. Howell
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
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Short summary
The offset panel technique (OPT) is a method which accommodates for the use of thick materials in origami models and preserves both the range of motion and the kinematics. This work explores new possibilities for origami-based product applications presented by the OPT. Examples are included to illustrate some of the capabilities of the OPT, including the use of various materials in a design and manipulation of panel geometry resulting in increased stiffness and strength in the design.
The offset panel technique (OPT) is a method which accommodates for the use of thick materials...