Dynamics and Estimation of Origami-Inspired Deployable Space Structures: A Review

McPherson, Brandi N.; Kauffman, Jeffrey L.

doi:10.2514/6.2019-0480

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“…Their application in space missions is often limited by the assessing of complex aspects such as the nonlinear dynamic of deployment. [ 88 ] The complexity of mechanical systems and the impossibility to be tested in orbit require simplified design processes, optimized simulation tools and experimental tests, which should be able to provide reliable data for the optimization and assessing of final products.…”

Section: Origami‐based Engineering Applicationsmentioning

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Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools

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Origami-based designs refer to the application of the ancient art of origami to solve engineering problems of different nature. Despite being implemented at dimensions that range from the nano to the meter scale, origami-based designs are always defined by the laws that govern their geometrical properties at any scale. It is thus not surprising to notice that the study of their applications has become of cross-disciplinary interest. This article aims to review recent origami-based applications in engineering, design methods and tools, with a focus on research outcomes from 2015 to 2020. First, an introduction to origami history, mathematical background and terminology is given. Origami-based applications in engineering are reviewed largely in the following fields: biomedical engineering, architecture, robotics, space structures, biomimetic engineering, fold-cores, and metamaterials. Second, design methods, design tools, and related manufacturing constraints are discussed. Finally, the article concludes with open questions and future challenges.

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Section: Origami‐based Engineering Applicationsmentioning

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Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools

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“…The use of origami-inspired deployable structures is of interest for space applications, as deployable structures take advantage of efficient packing (thus reducing payload volume) while attaining desired operational geometries once deployed. 11,12 Actuation mechanisms for deploying such structures include mechanical, thermal, piezoelectric, and stored elastic energy approaches, with secondary actuating materials commonly required to initiate the deployment. [13][14][15] Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are metallic alloys that lack a crystalline microstructure and exhibit unique properties due to their amorphous nature.…”

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Self-deploying amorphous metal origami structures for environmental protection of lunar payloads

Oropeza

McMahan

Hofmann

2023

International Journal of Space Structures

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The development of small subterranean deployable structures provides a novel methodology for thermal insulation and radiation protection of scientific payloads for future lunar missions. This work showcases the fabrication and characterization of an origami-inspired self-deploying dome fabricated from amorphous metal foil, taking advantage of the high elastic strain limit of amorphous metals to store energy for deployment in the foil folds when the structure is in the stored configuration. Experiments are performed to understand the influence of material selection on stored energy and springback. A cylindrical structure is fabricated to develop a simulation model for origami-inspired amorphous metal structures and probe the structural integrity of amorphous metal foil structures during repeated loading cycles. Finally, a prototype deployable dome structure is manufactured to showcase the self-deployment strategy and investigate deformation under a simulated lunar regolith load.

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“…As origami-based design is so frequently found in the area of spaceflight engineering, there is a need to accurately model the behaviour of these origami structures in orbit. McPherson and Kauffman, (2019) give a review of research on the dynamics and estimation of origami space structures, highlighting the importance of accurate dynamic models, particularly during the deployment phase. Examples given by McPherson and Kauffman, (2019) include the work of Miyazaki and Iwai, (2004), where a spring mass model is used to model the membrane dynamics of a six panel solar sail.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…McPherson and Kauffman, (2019) give a review of research on the dynamics and estimation of origami space structures, highlighting the importance of accurate dynamic models, particularly during the deployment phase. Examples given by McPherson and Kauffman, (2019) include the work of Miyazaki and Iwai, (2004), where a spring mass model is used to model the membrane dynamics of a six panel solar sail. Zhang and Zhou, (2017) present a simplified model of a spinning solar sail during deployment, and perform an ABAQUS simulation of the origami fold pattern deploying.…”

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Mechanical Design of Self-Reconfiguring 4D-Printed OrigamiSats: A New Concept for Solar Sailing

Russo

Robb

Soldini

et al. 2022

Front. Space Technol.

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In this article, a self-reconfiguring OrigamiSat concept is presented. The reconfiguration of the proposed OrigamiSat is triggered by combining the effect of 4D material (i.e. origami’s edges) and changes in the local surface optical properties (i.e., origami’s facets) to harness the solar radiation pressure acceleration. The proposed OrigamiSat uses the principle of solar sailing to enhance the effect of the Sun radiation to generate momentum on the Aluminised Kapton (Al-Kapton) origami surface by transitioning from mirror-like to diffusely reflecting optical properties of each individual facet. Numerical simulations have demonstrated that local changes in the optical properties can trigger reconfiguration. A minimum of 1-m edge size facet is required for a thick-origami to generate enough forces from the Sun radiation. The thick-origami pattern is 3D-printed directly on a thin Al-Kapton film (the solar sail substrate which is highly reflective). An elastic filament (thermoplastic polyurethane TPU) showed best performance when printing directly on the Al-Kapton and the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene with carbon fiber reinforcement (ABS/cc) is added to augment the origami mechanical properties. The 4D material (shape memory polymer) is integrated only at specific edges to achieve self-deployment by applying heat. Two different folding mechanisms were studied: 1) the cartilage-like, where the hinge is made combining the TPU and the 4D material which make the mounts or valleys fully stretchable, and 2) the mechanical hinge, where simple hinges are made solely of ABS/cc. Numerical simulations have demonstrated that the cartilage-like hinge is the most suitable design for light-weight reconfigurable OrigamiSat when using the solar radiation pressure acceleration. We have used build-in electric board to heat up the 4D material and trigger the folding. We envisage embedding the heat wire within the 4D hinge in the future.

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Dynamics and Estimation of Origami-Inspired Deployable Space Structures: A Review

Cited by 10 publications

References 55 publications

Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools

Engineering Origami: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Applications, Design Methods, and Tools

Self-deploying amorphous metal origami structures for environmental protection of lunar payloads

Mechanical Design of Self-Reconfiguring 4D-Printed OrigamiSats: A New Concept for Solar Sailing

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