Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Anchor – bond – etc.
Patent
1987-11-29
1989-05-16
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Anchor, bond, etc.
52648, 52693, 52DIG10, 403171, E04H 1200
Patent
active
048297399
ABSTRACT:
A truss structure for use in a gravity-free environment is disclosed together with methods and apparatus for constructing the same. The structure, characterized by high stiffness and a precise self-determined geometry and having a prism-form with square right cross section, is constructed from a plurality of substantially identical triangular frame elements. The truss structure may be manually constructed from a multi-row chain of interconnected elements or from a four row network of elements. The structure may also be constructed using an automatic method wherein individual frame elements are fed from four stack support and feed units to a holding fixture having a square cross section.
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Dennison Caroline D.
General Electric Company
Scherbel David A.
Smiley Raymond E.
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