Industry Patents
Patent: 7028442
Deployable Truss Beam With Orthogonally-Hinged Folding Diagonals
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| Patent Number: |
7028442 |
| Title: |
Deployable Truss Beam With Orthogonally-Hinged Folding Diagonals |
| Abstract: |
A deployable single truss with folding or removable chordal members and
diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous
retraction and extension, in straight and curved configurations. One or
more endframes may be used to close off or mount one of more ends of the
deployable trusses. A primary orthogonal hinge joint is used to connect
the chordal members and diagonals of the deployable trusses along each
primary chord. A secondary orthogonal hinge joint to connect the chordal
members and diagonals of the deployable trusses along each secondary
chord.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Merrifield |
| Assignee: |
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| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
E04G 1/18 |
| US Classification: |
52/651.1 |
| Issue Date: |
04-18-2006 |
| Filing Date: |
06-03-2002 |
| Application : |
10/188898 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
7028442 at Freepatentsonline |
| Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
| Link to Google Patents1: |
7028442 at Google Patents |
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