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Design of Hinge-Line Geometry to Facilitate Non-Plastic Folding in Thin Metallic Origami-Inspired Devices

Zhang, Miaomiao
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo155673089830282

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2019, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, Engineering.
Origami is the traditional art of paper folding, which yields objects that can be considered, in engineering terms, as mechanisms with relative motion between panels (paper) constrained by hinges (folds). Non-paper materials are often studied for origami-inspired applications in engineering. The proposed hinge material in this work is bulk metallic glass (BMG), chosen for its low stiffness, wear and corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and extreme capacity for elastic deformation. Panel-spacing and geometry were examined to provide insight for the design of thin BMG folding membrane hinges to connect larger regions of thicker material (panels). Finite element analysis was performed to study the stress variation, distribution, and displacement along the hinge for several design variations, and several loading profiles are discussed to determine the necessity of modified rounded-edge panels. The results will directly aid in creating origami-inspired designs with membrane hinges, and applicable to the design of devices such as foldable electronics, optical systems, and deployable solar arrays.
Brian Trease, Ph.D (Committee Chair)
Halim Ayan, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Lesley Berhan, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Sarit Bhaduri, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Azadeh Parvin, Ph.D (Committee Member)
107 p.
Mechanical Engineering
bulk metallic glasses; membrane hinges; folding; stress distribution; panel spacing

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  • Zhang, M. (2019). Design of Hinge-Line Geometry to Facilitate Non-Plastic Folding in Thin Metallic Origami-Inspired Devices [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo155673089830282

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Zhang, Miaomiao. Design of Hinge-Line Geometry to Facilitate Non-Plastic Folding in Thin Metallic Origami-Inspired Devices. 2019. University of Toledo, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo155673089830282.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Zhang, Miaomiao. "Design of Hinge-Line Geometry to Facilitate Non-Plastic Folding in Thin Metallic Origami-Inspired Devices." Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo155673089830282

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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