* '''Telescopic:''' This mechanism uses compression of a long structure into smaller structure by sliding one part into another.

* '''Foldable Mast:''' The structure of the mast is broken into smaller parts of the shape of a triangle and connected with the help of plastic flexible hinges to stiffen the folded structure once deployed.

[[File:LazyTongs.png|frame|left|Lazy Tongs]]

[[File:Telescopic.png|frame|left|Telescopic]]