Carpentier joint
A carpentier joint is a hinge consisting of several thin metal strips of curved cross section. It has two configurations: closed and open. The defining property of the joint is that it is self-opening, does not need mechanical elements such as guides, and maintains a certain degree of stiffness when in the open configuration.[1]
The hinge is used in antenna deployment, solar arrays and sensor deployment in satellite applications.[2]
References
- ^ Automotive, self-locking and damping articulated joint and articulation equipped with the same, 1999-16-07
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