Deformable structures collapsible tubular mast (CTM)
US11034467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2003/0495
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deformable device includes a deformable beam or hinge having an extended state, a flattened state, and a rolled state if a beam, where a stiffness and strength of the deformable beam or the hinge in the extended state is greater than a different stiffness and strength of the deformable beam or the hinge in the flattened state. A cross section includes a first about V shape half and a second about V shape half. Each half includes a vertex with at least one curve extending into two walls at least one of the walls including a plurality of truss members, both of the walls extend into a joining edge. The first about V shape half and the second about V shape half are joined together at a seam of a joining edge of the first about V shape half and the second about V shape half.
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