Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Striplike unit – reversibly flexible and rigid
Patent
1986-11-10
1988-11-15
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Striplike unit, reversibly flexible and rigid
52646, E04H 1218
Patent
active
047839368
ABSTRACT:
A space rail (10) having two basic elements, a box structure (12) which is configured to permit installation of payload hardware and payload services hardware along its length and a deployable back structure (14) which provides stiffness to the assembly of space rails when deployed. The box structure (10) is preferably a flat rectangular frame comprising body members (12) and the back structure (14) comprises a plurality of struts (24a-d, 30) pivotally attached to the body member (14) and to each other so as to fold into a retracted deployable position and to be deployed (unfolded) by a suitable mechanism.
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Dennison Caroline D.
Duncan John R.
Friedman Carl D.
General Dynamics Corp. Space Systems Division
Gilliam Frank D.
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