Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
Patent
1995-04-07
1997-03-18
Kent, Christopher T.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Components adjustably or collapsibly connected
52 813, 526481, 526521, 526531, 526551, 526569, 52657, 52DIG10, 403122, 403126, 446122, 446126, E04C 302
Patent
active
056111878
ABSTRACT:
A construction system for making latticework structures comprising connectors and rods. Each connector has a base portion with at least two side portions and opposing faces. A first attaching element is attached to a first side portion of the base portion. Second and third attaching elements are secured in axial alignment at spaced locations to a second side portion of the base portion. Respective connectors can be interconnected to each other by placing the first attaching element of one connector between the second and third axially aligned attaching elements of another connector and passing a rod through aligned receiving openings in each of the first, second and third attaching elements. Many of these connectors and rods may be assembled to form larger structures such as cubes, pyramids and other polyhedrons. The connectors themselves may take various shapes such as triangles, sectors and trapezoids. Several embodiments are described for retaining the rods in the connectors and for attaching a face forming structure to the resulting structures.
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Diederiks, Jr. Everett G.
Kent Christopher T.
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