Directional Sticky Pads

and related work.

Analysis:

• See CosmosWorks? for FEM models of directional sticky features.
• See AnisotropicStructuresMeeting?
• See FrictionAdhesionOptimization? for models of directional friction/adhesion and ramifications for force distribution.
  • FrictionalAdhesionPaperFigures? has details of a couple of models.

-- MarkCutkosky - 28 Apr 2006

Design:

• See SpatularPads? for models of adhesive pads using angled stalks with spatular tips.

-- BarrettHeyneman - 19 Jun 2006