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Synchronously Deployable TrussDouble-layered truss structure compactly packaged and sychronously deployed. Synchronously deployable truss constructed of two surface layers of struts, arranged in triangles, connected by "tripods" of equal-length core struts. Mechanism powered by passive spring and damped by hydraulic-damping cylinder. When released, spring drives slider linked to core and surface struts. Variety of truss geometries, including curved structures, comtemplated.
Document ID
19840000350
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bush, H. G. (Kentron International, Inc.)
Mikulas, M. K., Jr.
Wallsom, R. E.
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
LAR-13117
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: LAR-13117
Accession Number
84B10350
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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