Flexible segmented support structure

An elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing goods to their predetermined location;

• said SBC is characterized by a main longitudinal axis (MLA);
• said SBC comprising:
• a. a plurality of N interlockable segments, N is an integer equals to or higher than two;
• b. at least two abutments provided at least one first end, and at least one second opposite end of the SBC;
• each of said abutments is adapted to at least reversibly attach said predetermined location;
• wherein by attaching said at least two abutments to their location, said SBC is reversibly transformed from at least two opposite states:
• LOOSE (non-arched) configuration and a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration, such that said goods are at least partially housed in a secured manner within the arched SBC.

A method for reversibly housing and securing goods to a predetermined location, said method comprising steps of:

• a. providing the SBC with a main longitudinal axis (MLA);
• a plurality of N interlockable segments, N is an integer equals to or higher than two;
• and at least two abutments located at least one first end, and at least one second opposite end of the SBC;
• each of said abutments is adapted to at least reversibly attach said predetermined location;
• and,
• b. attaching said at least two abutments to their location;
• wherein by attaching said two abutments to their location, said SBC is reversibly transformed from a LOOSE (non-arched) configuration to a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration and vice versa, such that said goods are at least partially housed in a secured manner within the arched SBC.

A method for reversibly housing and securing goods to a predetermined location by means of a two-dimensional SBC;

• said ethod comprising steps of:
• a. providing a plurality of M SBCs;
• b. for each of said M SBCs, interlocking nth segment to (a) the n+1 segment;
• or to (b) both n−1 and n+1 segments;
• and threading a ligament through or along at least two of said segments;
• c. conjugating at least one first SBC with at least one second SBC such as a 2D SBC net-like loose structure is obtained;
• d. securing said loose 2D SBC structure to the predetermined location by means of effectively affixing abutments to said location;
• and,
• e. shortening the ligaments and thereby providing said ligaments a predetermined amount of tension applied on said segments;
• wherein by attaching said abutments to their location, and shortening the ligament, said 2D SBC is reversibly transformed from its LOOSE (non-arched) configuration to its TIGHTENED (arched) configuration and vice versa, such that said goods are housed in a secured manner within the arched 2D net-like SBC.

A method for reversibly encapsulating goods to a predetermined location by means of a three-dimensional SBC, said method comprising steps of:

• a. providing a plurality of M SBCs;
• b. for each of said M SBCs, interlocking nth segment to (a) the n+1 segment;
• or to (b) both n−1 and n+1 segments;
• and threading a ligament through or along at least two of said segments;
• c. conjugating at least one first SBC with at least one second SBC;
• and optionally with at least one third SBC, such as a 3D SBC case-like loose structure is obtained;
• d. securing said loose 3D SBC structure to the predetermined location by means of effectively affixing abutments to said location;
• and,
• e. shortening the ligaments and thereby providing said ligaments a predetermined amount of tension applied on said segments;
• wherein by attaching said abutments to their location, and shortening the ligament, said 3D SBC is reversibly transformed from its LOOSE (non-arched) configuration to its TIGHTENED (arched) configuration and vice versa, such that said goods are housed in a secured manner within the arched 3D case-like SBC.