Jointed extendible truss beam

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1985-07-05

1987-04-07

Pate, III, William F.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...

Components adjustably or collapsibly connected

52108, 52117, 52DIG10, E04H 1218

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046550224

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of beams or triangular plates members and beam members form a tetrahedral unit. These units are coupled at their common planes to adjacent facing units to form a foldable, extendible truss beam. Some of the beams are extendible or bendable. By extending or bending, each beam or plate member folds into a flat or bar shape.

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