Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Compound curve structure – Geodesic shape
Patent
1999-03-22
2000-08-29
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Compound curve structure
Geodesic shape
52 812, 52 813, 403171, 403174, 403176, E04B 708
Patent
active
061089842
ABSTRACT:
A plurality of struts are coupled together by a plurality of connection systems for creating a geodesic dome skeletal structure. Each connection system includes a single first connection member including a center body portion having a plurality of cylindrical fingers extending therefrom and a plurality of second connection members. The number of second connection members employed at a specific connection point is proportional to the number of fingers on the first connection member. Each second connection member includes a tubular housing having an inner semi-circular portion mounted along an inner circumference for mating with an outwardly extending semi-circular portion of each cylindrical finger. The mated semi-circular portions form an interface for frictionally locking the tubular strut to the connection system between the first and second connection members.
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Friedman Carl D.
Larson James E.
McDermott Kevin
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