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Folding Truss StructureConcept for foldable and deployable truss offers advantages of strength, rigidity, and mechanical simplicity. Structure consists of series of boxlike bays with 9-ft sides. Each box has panels on top and bottom and two sides. Two remaining sides open. Panels hinged at connecting edges. Adapted to terrestrial transportable structures, scaffolds, cranes, and rows of cubicles.
Document ID
19880000144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Warren, Aubrey D.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21255
Accession Number
88B10144
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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