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Title:
FOLDING TYPE TRUSS STRUCTURE
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS63280000
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A deployable truss structure desirable for space applications is disclosed. The structure is comprised of a plurality of frame units joined together, each frame unit comprised of rod members that form a triangular frame. Four such frame units, together with four hinged batten members, define a cube. The frame units collapse on each other during the transition to the stowed condition. Such a construction eliminates member strain during deployment, giving greater freedom in selecting member size.

Inventors:
RUISU AARU ADAMUZU
Application Number:
JP10234888A
Publication Date:
November 17, 1988
Filing Date:
April 25, 1988
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Assignee:
ASTRO AEROSPACE CORP
International Classes:
E04B1/344; B64G1/22; B64G99/00; E04H12/18; (IPC1-7): B64G1/22; E04B1/34; E04B1/344; E04H12/18
Domestic Patent References:
JPH05307451A1993-11-19
JPH07160448A1995-06-23
JPH07200205A1995-08-04
JPH09254455A1997-09-30
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Toru Sakamoto (1 person outside)