Abstract
The present invention relates to deployable origami structures and methods of making and using same. Such deployable origami structures can be folded into a compact state utilizing origami, yet easily deployed as the structures comprise pseudo-elastic connectors. Additive manufacturing techniques can be used to make such deployable origami structures as such techniques can lower cost and structure weight.
Document Type
Patent
Status
Issued
Issue Date
2-25-2025
Patent Number
US 12235082 B1 [12,235,082]
CPC Classification
F41H5/013
Application number
18/422,173
Assignees
United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (US)
Filing Date
1-25-2024
Recommended Citation
Garcia, David J. and Robert A. Bettinger. Deployable Origami Structure. United States Patent 12235082 (B1), issued 25 February 2025.
