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Prints and projects from popular collaborations with the CMR
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Single-Sheet Model Chair
A folding chair model that utilizes Lamina Emergent Torsion joints to make a comfortable seat from a single sheet. This is a 3D printable version of the full-scale model.
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One-Piece Compliant Blaster
This compliant blaster uses the stiffness of the beams within it to store elastic energy, which can then be used to fire a dart. Due to the fact that all of its springs are made in this way, the mechanism can be downscaled to remarkably small sizes.
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One-Piece Compliant Disk Launcher
This compliant disk launcher offers an alternative approach to launching small objects great distances. The underlying mechanism is the same as that found in the blaster.
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3D Printable Flasher
Origami
This pattern demonstrates the fun kinematics and compactability of flasher patterns, and can be printed on most 3D printers!
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This pattern demonstrates the fun kinematics and compactability of flasher patterns, and can be printed on most 3D printers!
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Fully Compliant Pliers
Compliant Mechanisms
These pliers show how compliant mechanisms can be used to perdorm the same functions as much more complicated, classical mechanisms. These pliers are made from a single material, and so are much easier to produce.
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These pliers show how compliant mechanisms can be used to perdorm the same functions as much more complicated, classical mechanisms. These pliers are made from a single material, and so are much easier to produce.
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"Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism
Compliant Mechanisms
A Wyrd mechanism is a compliant mechanism that has motion similar to a double parallel mechanism.
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A Wyrd mechanism is a compliant mechanism that has motion similar to a double parallel mechanism.
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Models showcasing compliant mechanisms in action
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LEGO-Compatible Bistable Switch
This structure, which can be used with popular brick-based toys, features similar compliant beams to those found in the launchers above.
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Display Stands for Compliant Blasters
Use these display stands to show off your compliant mechanism blaster, from the full to the quarter-scale models.
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Micromanipulator
This mechanism was used by our team to carefully position and actuate the miniature blasters where no larger form of manipulation could work.
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Constant-Force Mechanism
Compliant Mechanisms
A constant force mechanism provides a constant resistance through a specific range of motion.
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A constant force mechanism provides a constant resistance through a specific range of motion.
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Linear Motion Mechanism
Compliant Mechanism
This design was developed for a safing and arming mechanism for nuclear weapons. The use of compliant mechanisms allowed the design to be scaled down with some components the size of a human hair, yet still being reliable.
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This design was developed for a safing and arming mechanism for nuclear weapons. The use of compliant mechanisms allowed the design to be scaled down with some components the size of a human hair, yet still being reliable.
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2 DOF Space Pointer
Compliant Mechanisms
This mechanism allows for motion in two degrees of freedom, with no springs or hinges necessary. It was designed for carefully turning rocket nozzle in space.
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This mechanism allows for motion in two degrees of freedom, with no springs or hinges necessary. It was designed for carefully turning rocket nozzle in space.
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Compliant Overrunning Clutch
Compliant Mechanisms
Overrunning clutches, or freewheel clutches, are used in applications which require torque to be transmitted in only one direction. This design most resembles the ratchet and pawl clutch.
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Overrunning clutches, or freewheel clutches, are used in applications which require torque to be transmitted in only one direction. This design most resembles the ratchet and pawl clutch.
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Bistable Mechanism
Compliant Mechanisms
This mechanism demonstrates how compliant beams can be used to store energy not just while actively being bent, but also in a bistable configuration like this. This model also makes for a great fidget toy.
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This mechanism demonstrates how compliant beams can be used to store energy not just while actively being bent, but also in a bistable configuration like this. This model also makes for a great fidget toy.
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"Wyrd" BYU Cougar Compliant Mechanism
Compliant Mechanism
This Wyrd mechanism imitates what is usually made from rigid hinges by using thin living hinges. Print it to see how it moves!
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This Wyrd mechanism imitates what is usually made from rigid hinges by using thin living hinges. Print it to see how it moves!
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Centrifugal Clutch
Compliant Mechanisms
This clutch only engages with the outer wall once the inner rotor reaches a specific velocity, which is desirable in almost all applications involving an internal combustion engine.
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This clutch only engages with the outer wall once the inner rotor reaches a specific velocity, which is desirable in almost all applications involving an internal combustion engine.
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Ortho-Planar Spring
Compliant Mechanisms
The Ortho-Planar Spring is a compact spring with a platform that undergoes a large displacement in either direction, but does not rotate like conventional planar springs. This invention has numerous advantages.
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The Ortho-Planar Spring is a compact spring with a platform that undergoes a large displacement in either direction, but does not rotate like conventional planar springs. This invention has numerous advantages.
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Bistable Compliant Switch
Compliant Mechanisms
This bistable switch is an example of a compliant mechanism with a four-bar mechanism pseudo-rigid-body model. A contact force is created by causing the contacts to connect before the second stable equilibrium position is reached. Living hinges are used at the other joints.
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This bistable switch is an example of a compliant mechanism with a four-bar mechanism pseudo-rigid-body model. A contact force is created by causing the contacts to connect before the second stable equilibrium position is reached. Living hinges are used at the other joints.
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Large-Displacement Linear-Motion Mechanisms
Compliant Mechanisms
This kind of mechanism is used to displace a bar in a straight line and in a very secure and predicatble way. It works by using multiple beams as both springs and guides for the central bar.
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This kind of mechanism is used to displace a bar in a straight line and in a very secure and predicatble way. It works by using multiple beams as both springs and guides for the central bar.
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Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot
Compliant Mechanisms
This pivot demonstrates how compliant mechanisms can be used instead of pin joints in certain rigid-body situations, where wear should be avoided and springiness is desired.
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This pivot demonstrates how compliant mechanisms can be used instead of pin joints in certain rigid-body situations, where wear should be avoided and springiness is desired.
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Euler Catapult
Compliant Mechanism
This catapult was made with an Euler spiral. This is significant because in its undeflected state it is curved, but when proper loads are placed at the end of the beam the spiral lays flat.
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This catapult was made with an Euler spiral. This is significant because in its undeflected state it is curved, but when proper loads are placed at the end of the beam the spiral lays flat.
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Flex-16: Large-Displacement Hinge
Compliant Mechanism
This compliant mechanism is a large-displacement monolithic compliant rotational hinge to help deployable hinges on spacecraft be more efficient.
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This compliant mechanism is a large-displacement monolithic compliant rotational hinge to help deployable hinges on spacecraft be more efficient.
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Christmas Ornament
Compliant Mechanisms
This delightful Christmas ornament uses LET joints to create a spherical case for a simple origami-inspired tree.
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This delightful Christmas ornament uses LET joints to create a spherical case for a simple origami-inspired tree.
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Bat-Flex
Compliant Mechanisms
This Halloween-inspired model uses compliant hinges to allow for a cute range of motion in the flapping of the bat's wings.
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This Halloween-inspired model uses compliant hinges to allow for a cute range of motion in the flapping of the bat's wings.
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Cross-Axis Ghost
Compliant Mechanisms
This little ghost bends back and forth in a spooky little motion built off the Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot.
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This little ghost bends back and forth in a spooky little motion built off the Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot.
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Self-Opening Easter Bunny
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This 3D printed bunny "springs" to life as it opens itself each time it is closed.
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This 3D printed bunny "springs" to life as it opens itself each time it is closed.
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St. Patrick's Day Box
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This box uses lenticular folds to store spring energy, as well as a compliant latch to keep the box closed.
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This box uses lenticular folds to store spring energy, as well as a compliant latch to keep the box closed.
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Compliant Surgical Grippers
Compliant Mechanism
A example of a simplified compliant mechanism that retains its functionality as it is scaled down for surgical use.
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A example of a simplified compliant mechanism that retains its functionality as it is scaled down for surgical use.
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Mechanisms utilizing origami in engineering
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Foldable Valentine's Day Heart
Based on the ballistic barrier fold, this model brings a fun bit of folding variety to the Valentine's Day classic.
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Constant Thickness Flasher
Origami
This constant thickness flasher folds from a compact structure to a large flat face with minimal uneven faces on either side.
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This constant thickness flasher folds from a compact structure to a large flat face with minimal uneven faces on either side.
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Thick Miura-Ori Fold
Origami
Designed by JingYi Yang and Dr. Zhong You of Oxford University, this origami shows a fascinating new technique for making thick structures.
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Designed by JingYi Yang and Dr. Zhong You of Oxford University, this origami shows a fascinating new technique for making thick structures.
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Ice Scraper
Origami
This origami ice scraper is the perfect tool for icy winters! It stores flat and can be printed small enough to fit in a wallet.
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This origami ice scraper is the perfect tool for icy winters! It stores flat and can be printed small enough to fit in a wallet.
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Collapsing Cube
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Vertex Roof Hidey Cube
Origami
This version of our origami-inspired folding childcare furniture product has a roof!
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This version of our origami-inspired folding childcare furniture product has a roof!
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Folding Hexagon
Origami
This folding hexagon origami pattern increases its surface area by nearly 300% when opened!
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This folding hexagon origami pattern increases its surface area by nearly 300% when opened!
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Octocube
Origami
The octocube model demonstrates how even structural members that don't look like flat sheets can be used in ways that follow the rules of origami. The six sets of folds in this cube all work together to make a cycle.
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The octocube model demonstrates how even structural members that don't look like flat sheets can be used in ways that follow the rules of origami. The six sets of folds in this cube all work together to make a cycle.
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Origami Flasher
Origami
This origami flasher, originally designed by Jeremy Shafer and Chris Palmer, shows how origami patterns can be used to compact large sheets into very small volumes.
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This origami flasher, originally designed by Jeremy Shafer and Chris Palmer, shows how origami patterns can be used to compact large sheets into very small volumes.
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Compliant Kaleidocycle
Origami
This model is unique because, despite the fact that it is built from compliant mechanisms, it can continuously cycle through a full 360 degrees of motion. It also makes for a great fidget toy.
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This model is unique because, despite the fact that it is built from compliant mechanisms, it can continuously cycle through a full 360 degrees of motion. It also makes for a great fidget toy.
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Compliant Kaleido-Flake
Origami
Based on the kaleidocycle, this Kaleido-flake is perfect for winter. Based on compliant mechanisms this snowflake is unique for its ability to undergo continuous rotation.
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Based on the kaleidocycle, this Kaleido-flake is perfect for winter. Based on compliant mechanisms this snowflake is unique for its ability to undergo continuous rotation.
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Ballistic Barrier
Origami
This is a downscaled version of our full-sized, bullet-proof barrier. It demonstrates how origami can be used to make a deployable wall on-demand.
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This is a downscaled version of our full-sized, bullet-proof barrier. It demonstrates how origami can be used to make a deployable wall on-demand.
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Elliptic Infinity
Origami
This mathematically fascinating sculpture is an original design by Dr. Robert Lang.
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This mathematically fascinating sculpture is an original design by Dr. Robert Lang.
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Four-bar Origami vertex
Origami
Origami not only allows for new and complicated mechanisms, but can also emulate more traditional mechanisms as well.
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Origami not only allows for new and complicated mechanisms, but can also emulate more traditional mechanisms as well.
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Color Changing Bidirectional Tube
Origami
This origami tube has many interesting properties, one of which can be seen in this color changing pattern. It has been the inspiration for some of our other works. Check out our publications or the link to learn more.
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This origami tube has many interesting properties, one of which can be seen in this color changing pattern. It has been the inspiration for some of our other works. Check out our publications or the link to learn more.
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Square Twist
Origami
The kinetic sculpture shown here is made of a much larger square of material than just a regular piece of paper, and it is made of a material that is an entire inch thick. Try folding that!
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The kinetic sculpture shown here is made of a much larger square of material than just a regular piece of paper, and it is made of a material that is an entire inch thick. Try folding that!
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Oriceps: Origami Inspired Forceps
Origami
This Oriceps design is an example of a compliant mechanism that was inspired by Shafer's origami "Chomper", and was made for application as a pair of forceps that were later adapted and implemented for use on one of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robots.
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This Oriceps design is an example of a compliant mechanism that was inspired by Shafer's origami "Chomper", and was made for application as a pair of forceps that were later adapted and implemented for use on one of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robots.
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Volume-Efficient Miura-ori (VEMO)
Origami
This ultra-compact origami-inspired deployable structure was designed for reflectarray antennas. It compacts down into a perfect cube!
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This ultra-compact origami-inspired deployable structure was designed for reflectarray antennas. It compacts down into a perfect cube!
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Bistable-to-Monostable Magnetic Hinge
Origami
This is a printable hinge capable of folding 180 degrees with a bias back to the deployed state.
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This is a printable hinge capable of folding 180 degrees with a bias back to the deployed state.
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Magnetic Gears
Origami
Identical gears with identical square magnets embedded with polarization in the plane of rotation.
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Identical gears with identical square magnets embedded with polarization in the plane of rotation.
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Magnetic Gear Links
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MaLDO Hinge
Origami
A thin magnetic hinge capable of folding 180 degrees, but returns to naturally open state.
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A thin magnetic hinge capable of folding 180 degrees, but returns to naturally open state.
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MaLO Hinge
Origami
A thin magnetic hinge that can fold 180 degrees but always wants to return to the open state.
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A thin magnetic hinge that can fold 180 degrees but always wants to return to the open state.
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SOURCE Vertex
Origami
Most origami is with thin things, such as paper. However, for many engineering applications it is necessary to fold much thicker materials. These origami vertices show one method for thick folding: SORCE joints.
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Most origami is with thin things, such as paper. However, for many engineering applications it is necessary to fold much thicker materials. These origami vertices show one method for thick folding: SORCE joints.
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Compliant segments compatible with popular building toys
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Mechanisms that hinge on unconventional geometry
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Large-size Circular Links
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Medium-size Circular Links
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Small-size Circular Links
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Developable CORE
Developable Mechanism
A CORE, or compliant rolling-contact element, is composed of two cams joined together with multiple complaint flexures. Tension develops in these flexures as the cams roll in contact with another; this holds the cams together and allows the CORE to mimic the rotation of a pin joint
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A CORE, or compliant rolling-contact element, is composed of two cams joined together with multiple complaint flexures. Tension develops in these flexures as the cams roll in contact with another; this holds the cams together and allows the CORE to mimic the rotation of a pin joint
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Complex shapes folded and cut only once
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Holiday Themed Compliant Mechanisms
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Foldable Valentine's Day Heart
Based on the ballistic barrier fold, this model brings a fun bit of folding variety to the Valentine's Day classic.
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Christmas Ornament
Compliant Mechanisms
This delightful Christmas ornament uses LET joints to create a spherical case for a simple origami-inspired tree.
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This delightful Christmas ornament uses LET joints to create a spherical case for a simple origami-inspired tree.
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Bat-Flex
Compliant Mechanisms
This Halloween-inspired model uses compliant hinges to allow for a cute range of motion in the flapping of the bat's wings.
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This Halloween-inspired model uses compliant hinges to allow for a cute range of motion in the flapping of the bat's wings.
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Cross-Axis Ghost
Compliant Mechanisms
This little ghost bends back and forth in a spooky little motion built off the Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot.
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This little ghost bends back and forth in a spooky little motion built off the Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot.
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Self-Opening Easter Bunny
Compliant Mechanism
This 3D printed bunny "springs" to life as it opens itself each time it is closed.
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This 3D printed bunny "springs" to life as it opens itself each time it is closed.
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St. Patrick's Day Box
Compliant Mechanism
This box uses lenticular folds to store spring energy, as well as a compliant latch to keep the box closed.
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This box uses lenticular folds to store spring energy, as well as a compliant latch to keep the box closed.
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