Modular pipe node

Abstract

A modular pipe node structure for joining pipe members is provided having first, second, third, and fourth complementary quadrant units. Each of the complementary quadrant units have first and second joining surfaces. Thus, when the second joining surface of the first unit is coupled to the first joining surface of the second unit, the second joining surface of the second unit is coupled to the first joining surface of the third unit, the second joining surface of the third unit is coupled to first surface of the fourth unit and the second joining surface of the fourth unit coupled to the first joining surface of the first unit, the joined together first, second, third and fourth units form a generally spherical structure having a first through-bore located on an x-axis of the sphere, a second through-bore located on a second y axis of the sphere, and a third through-bore located on a third z-axis of the sphere. Each of the through-bores are configured to receive individual pipe members.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.