Geometric design of flat layout of 3D folded structures

Abstract

Due to environmental considerations, corrugated paperboards folded into appropriate 3D structural shapes are increasingly being used as packaging cushions, as a substitute for those traditionally made of polymer foams. However, since paperboards are manufactured in the form of sheets, 3D structures have to be created from these boards by folding. The design of the necessary flat layout pattern of a board that can be folded into