Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Three-dimensional space-defining
Patent
1991-03-04
1993-11-30
Raduazo, Henry E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Three-dimensional space-defining
403176, 52 812, E04H 1200
Patent
active
052653951
ABSTRACT:
Families of node shapes based on prismatic symmetry for space frame constructions. The node shapes include various polyhedral, spherical, elipsoidal, cylindrical or saddle shaped nodes derived from polygonal prisms and its dual. The node shapes are determined by strut directions which are specified by various directions radiating from the center of a regular prism of any height. A plurality of such nodes is used in single-, double- or multi-layered space frames or space structures where the nodes are coupled by a plurality of struts in periodic or non-periodic arrays. The space frames are suitably triangulated for stability. Applications include a variety of architectural structures and enclosures for terrestrial or (outer) space environments. Suitable model-building kits, toys and puzzles are also possible based on the invention.
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