Patent ID: 8834666
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A63H,B25J,B32B,B64C,B81B,G02B,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for fabricating a three-dimensional structure, comprising: producing a plurality of layers with distinct patterns, wherein the layers include at least one rigid layer, at least one flexible layer, and at least one adhesive layer that bonds the rigid layer to the flexible layer, wherein the rigid layer includes a plurality of rigid segments that are substantially more rigid than the flexible layer; then stacking the plurality of layers and bonding the plurality of layers at selected locations to form a laminate structure with inter-layer bonds; and flexing the laminate structure at joints between the rigid segments to produce an expanded three-dimensional structure, wherein the layers are joined at the selected bonding locations and separated at other locations.