Introduction of such an essential mechanism (plate 5C) used in numerous products has made a paradigm shift in term of zipping or locking joints (plates 5A&5B). Nature’s paradigm constantly surprises us and throws new innovative ideas. Thus, the application of new paradigm opens new innovations.
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Plate6A Lizard’s (Gecko’s) feet (suction pads)
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Domestic Lizards climb (plate6A) up the wall without falling works because of it can cling to the wall with their feet which function like suction pads. The vacuum mechanism allows the object to stick to the surface.
(Readmore : http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_can_lizards_climb_up_the_wall_without_falling_
down#ixzz20wyFyj00 )
The research based on lizard’s mechanism of sticking to vertically surface has inspired to invent a new adhesive at UC-Berkley. The Science Daily (Jan. 29, 2008) reports— “A new anti-sliding adhesive developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, may be the closest man-made material yet to mimic the remarkable gecko (lizard) toe hairs that allow the tiny lizard to scamper along vertical surfaces and ceilings.”
(Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080129201546.htm ; July 18, 2012)
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