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Self-Alining, Latching Joint For Folding Structural ElementsStructural column elements assembled quickly and easily with aid of new center joint. Joint alines column elements automatically and fastens them together securely. Tapered half columns are stacked like paper cups, unfolded, and connected to other similar elements to form truss structures.
Document ID
19820000079
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bush, H. G.
(Kentron International Inc.)
Wallsom, R. E.
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
LAR-12864
Accession Number
82B10079
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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