초록 ▼

The disclosure relates to a deployable M-braced truss structure that is efficiently packaged into a compact stowed position and expandable to an operative position at the use site. The M-braced configuration effectively separates tension-compression and shear in the structure and permits efficient s

The disclosure relates to a deployable M-braced truss structure that is efficiently packaged into a compact stowed position and expandable to an operative position at the use site. The M-braced configuration effectively separates tension-compression and shear in the structure and permits efficient structural design. Both diagonals and longerons telescope from an M-braced base unit. They are deployed either pneumatically, mechanically by springs or cables, or by powered reciprocating mechanisms. Upon full deployment, the diagonals and longerons lock into place with a simple latch mechanism.

대표청구항 ▼

An M-braced truss structure comprising: a plurality of interconnected truss sections, each said truss section having at least one elongated structural cross-member or batten, at least one axial structural member or longeron attached to each end of said batten, a pair of diagonal structural members h

An M-braced truss structure comprising: a plurality of interconnected truss sections, each said truss section having at least one elongated structural cross-member or batten, at least one axial structural member or longeron attached to each end of said batten, a pair of diagonal structural members hingedly connected at one end thereof substantially intermediate said batten and hingedly connected at the other end thereof to an end of one said longeron, and each said longeron and each said diagonal being formed of telescoping segments and adapted to be moved from a stowed compressed position to an expanded operative truss structure.