Tensegrity unit, structure and method for construction

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dc.contributor.assigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
dc.creatorKatherine A. Liapi
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-23T19:26:20Z
dc.date.available2019-10-23T19:26:20Z
dc.date.filed2002-05-29
dc.date.issued2005-06-07
dc.description.abstractTensegrity units may be used to form a tensegrity structure. Each tensegrity unit may include n face tension members, n continuous tension members, and n compression members. A bracket for the tensegrity unit may allow for adjustment of position of portions of the tension members when the tensegrity unit is not in a deployed state. The tension members may be coupled to the tensegrity unit so that there are no loose tension member ends. The unit may be deployed from a collapsed state by positioning the compression members and tension members in a proper orientation and adjusting the length of at least one compression member. Adjusting the length of at least the one compression member may allow tension to be applied to each tension member. A tensegrity structure may be formed from tensegrity units by joining a number of tensegrity units together.
dc.description.departmentBoard of Regents, University of Texas System
dc.identifier.applicationnumber10157776
dc.identifier.patentnumber6901714
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2152/76822
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/3911
dc.publisherUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
dc.relation.ispartofUniversity of Texas Patents
dc.relation.ispartofUniversity of Texas Patents
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dc.titleTensegrity unit, structure and method for construction
dc.typePatent

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