Massachusetts Institute of Technology (20240337191). DISCRETE MACROSCOPIC METAMATERIAL SYSTEMS simplified abstract
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DISCRETE MACROSCOPIC METAMATERIAL SYSTEMS
Organization Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor(s)
Benjamin Jenett of Cambridge MA (US)
DISCRETE MACROSCOPIC METAMATERIAL SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337191 titled 'DISCRETE MACROSCOPIC METAMATERIAL SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a construction system for mechanical metamaterials that is based on discrete assembly of modular, mass-produced parts. The system allows for the creation of various mechanical metamaterial properties, such as rigid, compliant, auxetic, and chiral structures, through a consistent assembly process across different part types.
- The construction system is modular, enabling the assembly of a wide range of mechanical metamaterial properties.
- The use of discrete assembly allows for efficient and cost-effective production of mechanical metamaterials on a larger scale than traditional 3D printing methods.
- By combining two or more part types with different properties, such as rigid, compliant, auxetic, and chiral, heterogeneous macroscopic metamaterial structures can be created.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for lightweight and strong materials - Biomedical field for customizable implants - Robotics for flexible and adaptive components
Problems Solved: - Limited scalability of 3D printing for producing mechanical metamaterials - Lack of consistent assembly processes for creating different metamaterial properties - High cost of producing complex metamaterial structures
Benefits: - Increased accessibility to mechanical metamaterial technology - Cost-effective production of complex metamaterial structures - Versatile applications in various industries
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Construction System for Mechanical Metamaterials" This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, biomedical, and robotics for creating lightweight, strong, and customizable components.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on modular construction systems for metamaterials and advancements in discrete assembly techniques.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest developments in mechanical metamaterial construction systems and applications in various industries.
Questions about Mechanical Metamaterials: 1. How does the discrete assembly process differ from traditional manufacturing methods? - The discrete assembly process involves the construction of mechanical metamaterials using modular, mass-produced parts, allowing for efficient and cost-effective production on a larger scale. 2. What are the potential limitations of using modular construction schemes for creating mechanical metamaterials? - The limitations may include the complexity of designing and assembling heterogeneous macroscopic structures using different part types with varying properties.
Original Abstract Submitted
a construction system for mechanical metamaterials based on discrete assembly of a finite set of modular, mass-produced parts. a modular construction scheme enables a range of mechanical metamaterial properties to be achieved, including rigid, compliant, auxetic and chiral, all of which are assembled with a consistent process across part types, thereby expanding the functionality and accessibility of this approach. the incremental nature of discrete assembly enables mechanical metamaterials to be produced efficiently and at low cost, beyond the scale of the 3d printer. additionally, a lattice structure constructed of two or more rigid, compliant, auxetic and chiral part types enable the creation of heterogenous macroscopic metamaterial structures.
