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Truss structure

US4958474A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1989
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G99/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deployable truss structure desirable for space applications is disclosed. The structure is triangular in cross section, with each longitudinal face of the structure being comprised of parallel longeron members interconnected by parallel batten members, the battens located at the mid-section of each face being non-rigid members, the structure including hinged diagonal members.

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