Device for tensioning structures
AssigneeRelum Limited
InventorsBrian W. Park, Wendy C. Park
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Abstract
A device for splaying a plurality of pole members from a generally axial orientation to a generally radial orientation, the device including a pair of generally parallel disc-like transverse members, each pole member having a first end pivotally mounted on one of the transverse members and a lever and cam mechanism for urging the transverse members axially together to clamp the first end of each pole member in a generally radial orientation.
Claims11
A device for splaying a plurality of pole members from a generally axial orientation to one in which at least part of each of the pole members adopts a generally radial orientation, and for securing a first end of those members within the device to retain said radial orientation, which device comprises:
- a. a pair of generally parallel disc-like transverse members journalled on an axial shaft member;
- said transverse members capable of axial movement relative to one another and of receiving first ends of the pole members between said transverse members whereby the said first ends extend radially over at least part of the transverse members;
- b. means for pivotally connecting said pole members at or adjacent the said first ends thereof to one of said transverse members;
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- c. means for urging said transverse members axially together thereby to clamp the said first ends of said pole members between the opposed faces of said transverse members whereby the first ends of said pole members are caused to adopt a generally radial orientation between said transverse members said urging means comprising a lever and cam mechanism for moving the disc-like members axially upon said axial shaft member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.