公开(公告)号：US3783573A

公开(公告)日：1974-01-08

申请号：US3783573D

申请日：1972-12-07

Applicant: GEN DYNAMICS CORP

Inventor： VAUGHAN D

IPC: E01D15/12 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04H12/10 ,  E04H12/18

CPC classification number: E04B1/19 ,  E01D15/124 ,  E04B2001/1921 ,  E04B2001/1927 ,  E04B2001/1957 ,  E04B2001/1963 ,  E04B2001/1987 ,  E04B2001/199 ,  E04B2001/1993 ,  E04H12/10 ,  E04H12/185

Abstract: A standard structural building module which is a three-dimension triangulated truss, capable of being retracted into a compact package for storage and shipment and then expanded on site for erection and connection to similar modules. Modules may be joined side-by-side or end-to-end to construct many structural forms such as, for example, a bridge in the horizontal orientation or a tower in the vertical orientation. A structure may be sized to support any magnitude or mode of loading by adding modules until adequate strength is attained.

Abstract translation: 一种标准结构建筑模块，它是一个三维三角形桁架，能够缩回到紧凑的包装中进行存储和运输，然后在现场进行扩建并连接到类似的模块。 模块可以并排或端对端地结合以构造许多结构形式，例如水平取向的桥梁或垂直取向的塔架。 结构的大小可以通过添加模块来支持任何大小或负载模式，直到达到足够的强度。

公开(公告)号：US3771274A

公开(公告)日：1973-11-13

申请号：US3771274D

申请日：1972-05-30

Applicant: GEN DYNAMICS CORP

Inventor： VAUGHAN D

IPC: E04B1/19 ,  E04H12/18

CPC classification number: E04B1/19 ,  E04B2001/1927 ,  E04B2001/1957

Abstract: An expandable-retractable structure which in its simplest form comprises: a first set of three rigid links connected together by a first primary pivot at one end, a second set of three rigid links connected together by a second primary pivot at one end and pivotally joined to the first set of links by means of three secondary pivots each connecting corresponding links of said two sets, and a set of three bracing cables connecting the three secondary pivots to complete a double tetragonal structure. The structure is usable as a single module or in combination with a plurality of similar modules which, when combined with connecting cables, may form flat, tapered, or curved structures such as bridges, towers, outriggers, and scaffolds. An actuation system is provided comprising an extension cable connecting the primary pivots which when subjected to tension urges said first and second primary pivots toward one another, subjecting the bracing cables to tension and thereby stabilizing the structure, and a retraction means comprising cables connecting the three secondary pivots which when subjected to tension urge the secondary pivots toward one another and the primary pivots away from one another to return the structure to its original retracted form.

Abstract translation: 一种可伸缩结构，其最简单的形式包括：第一组三个刚性连杆，其一端由第一主枢轴连接在一起;第二组三个刚性连杆，其一端由一第二主枢轴连接在一起并枢轴连接 通过三个辅助枢轴连接到第一组连杆，每个辅助枢轴连接所述两组的对应连杆，以及一组连接三个辅助枢轴以完成双四边形结构的三个支撑电缆。 该结构可用作单个模块或与多个相似的模块组合使用，当与连接电缆组合时，可以形成扁平的，锥形的或弯曲的结构，例如桥梁，塔架，支腿和脚手架。 提供了一种致动系统，其包括连接主枢轴的延伸缆索，该延伸缆线当受到张力时将所述第一和第二主枢轴朝向彼此推动，使支撑电缆受到张力并从而使结构稳定，以及包括连接三个 当受到张力时，辅助枢轴将次级枢轴朝向彼此推动，并且主枢轴彼此远离枢转以将结构返回到其原始缩回形式。