Connectors for space frame structures

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1989-12-13

1991-09-10

Cuomo, Peter M.

Joints and connections

Branched

Three or more radiating members

403176, 403217, F16B 900

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050468839

ABSTRACT:
A node-connector for a space frame structure includes a base plate divided into a plurality of equal sections by a corresponding plurality of double-wall partitions joined to the base plate and to each other at the center of the base plate and extending perpendicularly to the base plate. Each of the double-wall partitions includes two parallel walls spaced from each other and formed with aligned openings for pivotally mounting one structural member of a first group in the space between the two walls of the respective partition. Each of the plurality of sections of the base plate is further formed with an opening for pivotably mounting one structural member of a second group.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3914063 (1975-10-01), Papayoti
patent: 4370073 (1983-01-01), Ohme
patent: 4473986 (1984-10-01), Zeigler
patent: 4483118 (1984-11-01), Betschart
patent: 4838003 (1989-06-01), Zeigler

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