Structural unit having hingedly connected tetrahedrons

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1990-08-02

1991-12-03

Thomas, Alexander S.

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Longitudinally sectional layer of three or more sections

428 12, 428 33, 52108, 52227, B32B 104

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ABSTRACT:
Tetrahedral elements are hingedly connected along opposed edges to form an elongate structure with a pair of cable guides at apices of each pair of connected edges. Cables fixed at or near the apices of the element at the free end of the structure and passing through the guides are used to control the shape of the structure by applying tension at the fixed end of the structure.

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patent: 3237362 (1966-03-01), Fromson

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