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Collapsible truss unit for use in combination with other like units for the constructions of frameworks

CA 1279971 C · Owner: Onoda, Junjiro · Inventors: Onoda, Junjiro; Takamatsu, Kiyoshi

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A collapsible or deployable, truss unit to be, combined with a multiplicity of other similar units for the construction of, typically, medium to large size frameworks for use in outer space. Generally of boxlike shape when deployed, the truss unit comprises two opposite end truss assemblies of rectangular or quadrilateral shape, and an intermediate truss assembly of similar shape interposed therebetween and linked thereto via additional truss members. Two opposite ones of the four truss members of the intermediate truss assembly have each a movable hinge assembly mounted thereto for longitudinal displacement. Each movable hinge assembly has two diagonal truss members pivoted thereto each at …

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  • Granted February 12, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 12, 2008.
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FiledMarch 24, 1987
GrantedFebruary 12, 1991
Term endedFebruary 12, 2008
Patent numberCA 1279971 C
Classification (IPC)B64G99/00

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedMarch 24, 1987Patent grantedFeb 12, 1991Term endedFeb 12, 2008

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