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Reviewing and Evaluating Pattern-Generation and Fabrication Methodologies for an Origami Flasher

Horvath, Leon J
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1513333172769064

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2017, Master of Science, University of Toledo, Mechanical Engineering.
In recent years, there has been a growing effort to expand our knowledge of origami regarding engineering applications, specifically deployable structures. Despite this growing field, currently very little research is being conducted regarding pattern-generation and fabrication methodologies as it pertains to the creation of real life physical models. This thesis objective is to rectify this by successfully creating physical models of an origami flasher quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Past research created a script that can successfully create the basic flasher wireframe design but lacks information on how to correctly chose the dr value. Current research has edited the code slightly, in such a way that a correct thickness accommodating value can be chosen easily. To create the physical model, patterns must be created using thickness accommodating theories of origami. A portion of this thesis is devoted to explaining the theory of the creation of the pattern, the process, possible alternatives to the pattern itself, and new discoveries. This research includes testing a range of materials for the substrate and panel material along with a number of adhesives that adhere the two materials together. Fabrication methodologies and techniques are discussed in detail and allow for applications into other areas of origami. An evaluation of research completed will be conducted on what an ideal flasher is, material choices, and fabrication techniques, resulting in the best origami flasher that can be created currently as a direct result of this research. A trial will be conducted to evaluate fabrication methodologies and choosing the thickness accommodating value correctly. In general, this thesis provides the framework for pattern-generation and fabrication to be applied to other areas of origami.
Brian Trease, PhD (Committee Chair)
Lesley Berhan, PhD (Committee Member)
Reza Rizvi, PhD (Committee Member)
57 p.
Mechanical Engineering

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  • Horvath, L. J. (2017). Reviewing and Evaluating Pattern-Generation and Fabrication Methodologies for an Origami Flasher [Master's thesis, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1513333172769064

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Horvath, Leon. Reviewing and Evaluating Pattern-Generation and Fabrication Methodologies for an Origami Flasher. 2017. University of Toledo, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1513333172769064.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Horvath, Leon. "Reviewing and Evaluating Pattern-Generation and Fabrication Methodologies for an Origami Flasher." Master's thesis, University of Toledo, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1513333172769064

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