Collapsible structure
US5163262A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G99/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A truss structure, which is movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position, has at least one frame section. The frame section has a number of frame units, wherein each frame unit includes three elongated members forming a triangle independent of the triangle formed by the other frame units. A first elongated member of each frame unit is coupled to a first elongated member of another frame unit such that these coupled first elongated members form a polygon. The remaining elongated members of each frame unit are pivotally connected to the first elongated member of their respective frame unit so as to be pivoted with respect to the first elongated member during movement of the truss structure between the collapsed and deployed positions. A number of foldable batten members are connected at their ends to the frame units to form a second polygon. The foldable batten members fold, approximately at their midpoints, during movement of the truss structure between the collapsed and deployed positions.
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