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Wedge Joints for TrussesStructure assembled rapidly with simple hand tools. Proposed locking wedge joints enable rapid assembly of lightweight beams, towers, scaffolds, and other truss-type structures. Lightweight structure assembled from tubular struts joined at nodes by wedge pins fitting into mating slots. Joint assembled rapidly by seating wedge pin in V-shaped slots and deforming end of strut until primary pawl engages it.
Document ID
19870000424
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wood, Kenneth E. (Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 8
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21072
Accession Number
87B10424
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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