We derive the snap-through solution and the governing snapping force equations for an
arbitrarily preshaped beam deflected under a mid-length lateral point force. The exact …

A small bistable mechanism with a strong robustness to external disturbances is eagerly
desired in many practical applications. The difference between the switching forces in …

Lamina emergent torsion (LET) joints for use in origami-based applications enables folding
of panels. Placing LET joints in series and parallel (formulating LET arrays) opens the …

Developable mechanisms conform to and emerge from developable, or specially curved,
surfaces. The cylindrical developable mechanism can have applications in many industries …

In many origami-based applications, a device needs to be maintained in one or more fold
states. The origami stability integration method (OSIM) presented in this paper provides an …

The application of geometrically nonlinear topology optimization under large deformations in
engineering is seriously hindered by its excessive time consumption. To this end, a fidelity …

Mobility analysis is the basic stage in structural synthesis of mechanisms, machines and
other mechanical systems. Despite the development of the mechanism and machine theory …

Mechanisms that can both deploy and provide motions to perform desired tasks offer a
multifunctional advantage over traditional mechanisms. Developable mechanisms (DMs) …

This research focuses on the synthesis of linkage parameters for a bistable compliant
system (BSCS) to be widely implemented within space applications. Initially, BSCS was …

This paper presents tools and methods to design cylindrical and conical developable
mechanisms from flat, planar patterns. Equations are presented that relate the link lengths …