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Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
Collapsible structures may be formed from planar solids. The structures may be comprised of multiple planar objects hingedly connected, where each planar object may include magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, ferromagnetic metals) or electromagnetic materials. Using the magnetic or electromagnetic materials, the connected planar objects may be arranged as a single planar object with multiple layers, or may be arranged as a three-dimensional (3-D) object, where the magnetic or electromagnetic materials may be used to retain the formed 3-D object shape. Application of a current to the electromagnetic materials may cause the collapsible structure to form the 3-D object, and removal of the electric current may cause the collapsible structure to revert to a single planar object. Multiple structures may be combined to form larger structures.
Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
Collapsible structures may be formed from planar solids. The structures may be comprised of multiple planar objects hingedly connected, where each planar object may include magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, ferromagnetic metals) or electromagnetic materials. Using the magnetic or electromagnetic materials, the connected planar objects may be arranged as a single planar object with multiple layers, or may be arranged as a three-dimensional (3-D) object, where the magnetic or electromagnetic materials may be used to retain the formed 3-D object shape. Application of a current to the electromagnetic materials may cause the collapsible structure to form the 3-D object, and removal of the electric current may cause the collapsible structure to revert to a single planar object. Multiple structures may be combined to form larger structures.
Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
HOWARD T DASHON (author)
2017-08-15
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
A63H
Spielzeuge, z.B. Kreisel, Puppen, Reifen, Baukästen
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TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS, BUILDING BLOCKS
/
A63F
CARD, BOARD OR ROULETTE GAMES
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Kartenspiele, Brettspiele, Roulettespiele
/
E04B
Allgemeine Baukonstruktionen
,
GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS
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G09B
Unterrichts- oder Vorführungsgeräte
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EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES
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