Structural connection system for use in a geodesic dome

Details Structural connection system for use in a geodesic dome Structural connection system for use in a geodesic dome

1999-03-22

2000-08-29

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

52 812, 52 813, 403171, 403174, 403176, E04B 708

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061089842

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of struts are coupled together by a plurality of connection systems for creating a geodesic dome skeletal structure. Each connection system includes a single first connection member including a center body portion having a plurality of cylindrical fingers extending therefrom and a plurality of second connection members. The number of second connection members employed at a specific connection point is proportional to the number of fingers on the first connection member. Each second connection member includes a tubular housing having an inner semi-circular portion mounted along an inner circumference for mating with an outwardly extending semi-circular portion of each cylindrical finger. The mated semi-circular portions form an interface for frictionally locking the tubular strut to the connection system between the first and second connection members.

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