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

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