US 12,692,693 B2 · Systems and methods for providing a truss structure

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing a truss structure. The methods comprise: increasing a distance between a first end fitting coupled to a first node and a second end fitting coupled to a second node by actuating a flexure member to cause cup member of first end fitting to move in a first direction toward the first node; inserting a tube between the first and second end fittings; receiving a first end of the tube in an insert space of the second end fitting; decreasing the distance between the first end fitting and the second end fitting by actuating the flexure member to cause at least the cup member of the first end fitting to move in an opposing second direction away from the first node; and receiving a second end of the tube in an insert space of the first end fitting to provide a portion of the truss structure.

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Dependent claims

A truss structure, comprising:

first and second nodes;
a tube extending between the first and second nodes;
a first end fitting coupling the first node to a first end of the tube;
and
a second end fitting coupling the second node to an opposing second end of the tube;
wherein the first end fitting comprises a cup member and a flexure member configured to be actuated to cause the cup member to move relative to the first node for changing a distance between the first end fitting cup member and the second end fitting;
and
wherein the first end fitting comprises an insert space sized and shaped to receive the first end of the tube, and the second end fitting comprises an insert space sized and shaped to receive the second end of the tube.

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Systems and methods for providing a truss structure

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Abstract

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