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Truss Structure Could Be Folded For TransportProposed truss structure comprises cubical bays and folded for compactness during transport. When folded, truss 1/25.6 as long as when fully extended. Conceived for transport and deployment in outerspace, suitable for terrestrial structures that must be transported compactly and erected quickly.
Document ID
19960022408
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Theer, Douglas S.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
LEW-15532
Accession Number
96B10223
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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