Origami-Based Design of Conceal-and-Reveal Systems

Abstract

This work introduces a type of motion termed “conceal-and-reveal” which is characterized by a state that protects a payload, a state that exposes the payload, and coupled motions between these two states. As techniques for thick, rigid origami-based engineering designs are being developed, origami is becoming increasingly more attractive as inspiration for complex systems. This paper proposes a process for designing origami-based conceal-and-reveal systems, which can be generalized to design similar thick, rigid origami-based systems. The process is demonstrated through the development of three conceal-and-reveal systems that present a luxury product to the consumer. The three designs also confirm that multiple origami crease patterns can be used to initiate viable approaches to achieving conceal-and-reveal motion.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Feb 22, 2019
Source ID
10.1115/1.4042427

Entities

People

  • Bryce P. Defigueiredo
  • Erica Crampton
  • Kyler A. Tolman
  • Larry L Howell
  • Nathan A. Pehrson
  • Spencer P Magleby

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Brigham Young University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design