Dilational triangulated shells using pantographs

F.G.J. Broeren*, Werner van de Sande, V. Van Der Wijk, J. L. Herder

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Abstract

Dilational structures are one degree of freedom structures able to change their size without changing their global shape. In this paper, we present a method to create dilational shells with arbitrary curvature. For this, we designed triangular tiles, which can be placed on a triangulation of the desired surface. We present the method and illustrate it with the example of a dilational octahedron. Using this regular polygon, we demonstrate that the whole structure has a single degree of freedom, and that the maximum obtainable scaling factor is directly linked to the range of motion of the individual triangular tiles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018 - Proceedings
EditorsJust, L. Herder, Volkert van der Wijk
PublisherIEEE
VolumePiscataway, NJ, USA
ISBN (Print)9781538663806
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event4th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018 - Delft, Netherlands
Duration: 20 Jun 201822 Jun 2018

Conference

Conference4th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelft
Period20/06/1822/06/18

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