Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Three-dimensional space-defining
Patent
1987-12-31
1989-09-19
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Three-dimensional space-defining
52 81, 403171, 403176, E04H 1200
Patent
active
048669024
ABSTRACT:
A joint for a structural space frame. The joint includes a first, outer hollow spherical member. The first spherical member fixedly receives the ends of the components of the space frame. A plurality of second members are disposed within the interior of the first spherical member. The second members each contact the first spherical member as well as two or more adjoining second members to provide a rigid joint.
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Black Gerald R.
Scherbel David A.
Smith Creighton
Wayne State University
Weintraub Arnold S.
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