Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
Patent
1987-04-01
1988-08-16
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
52648, 403217, 403171, E04H 1218
Patent
active
047634596
ABSTRACT:
A lock joint for a space station truss has a plurality of struts (2-5) joined together in a predetermined configuration by node point fittings (1). The fittings have removable inserts (6) therein. The lock joint has an elongated housing (12) connected at one end to a strut. A split-fingered collet (53) is mounted within the housing for movement reciprocably therein. A handle (25) on the housing is connected to the collet for moving the collet into the insert where the fingers of the collet expand to lock the joint to the fitting.
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"Space Station EVA Simulation Demonstrates Orbital Assembly", Covault, Craig, pp. 60-65, Aviation Week and Space Technology, Jan. 26, 1987.
Fein Edward K.
Friedman Carl D.
Manning John R.
Schlorff Russell E.
Smith Creighton
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