Structure assembled rapidly with simple hand tools. Proposed locking wedge joints enable rapid assembly of lightweight beams, towers, scaffolds, and other truss-type structures. Lightweight structure assembled from tubular struts joined at nodes by wedge pins fitting into mating slots. Joint assembled rapidly by seating wedge pin in V-shaped slots and deforming end of strut until primary pawl engages it.


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    Title :

    Wedge Joints for Trusses


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    Publication date :

    1987-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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