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US 6,869,246 B2Granted
Internodal connector architecture system
OwnerSteven B. Bridgersinventor
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Abstract
A universally compliant and restorative internodal connector architecture system wherein a plurality of nodal members are interconnected by a spring and strut assembly in a manner that permits manual or actuated relocation of the nodal spacial definition using standard modules.
Claims49
A connector module comprising:
- a body, at least a portion of said body having a solid exterior surface;
- a resilient member having a first end connected to a location on said solid exterior surface and a second end, said resilient member accommodating rotational and translation motion in more than one plane from said location;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said strut comprising a telescoping member;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
1 more element
A connector module comprising:
- a body, at least a portion of said body having a solid exterior surface;
- a resilient member having a first end connected to a location on said solid exterior surface and a second end, said resilient member accommodating rotational and translation motion in more than one plane from said location;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said strut comprising a telescoping member;
- and
- an actuator to adjust a position of said resilient member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut comprising a telescoping member, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end, said resilient member further accommodating axial motion;
- a strut comprising a telescoping member, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end, said resilient member further accommodating axial motion;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut comprising a telescoping member, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- said resilient member further accommodating axial motion and providing a degree of motion permitting said strut to move between a position in a first plane and a position in a second plane;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
3 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end, said resilient member further accommodating axial motion;
- a strut comprising a telescoping member, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- and,
- an actuator to adjust a position of said resilient member.
2 more elements
A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each said connector module comprising;
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said strut comprising a telescoping member;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each said connector module comprising;
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element said strut comprising a telescoping member;
- and
- an actuator to adjust a position of said resilient member.
2 more elements
A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each said connector module comprising;
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said structure having an adjustable shape defined by connections between said second end of said strut and said another structural element and a position of said resilient member of at least one of said plurality of said connector modules, said structure being collapsible, said strut of at least one of said plurality of connector modules comprising a telescoping member;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each said connector module comprising;
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end, said resilient member accommodating axial motion;
- a strut comprising a telescoping member, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element;
- and
- an actuator to extend and contract said telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body, at least a portion of said body having a solid exterior surface;
- a resilient member having a first end connected to a location on said solid exterior surface and a second end, said resilient member accommodating axial, translational and rotational motion from said location;
- and
- a telescoping strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end, said second end being connectable to another structural element;
- and
- an actuator to extent and contract said telescoping strut.
3 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said resilient member providing a degree of motion permitting said strut to move between a position in a first plane and a position in a second plane,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said resilient member further accommodating axial motion,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
2 more elements
A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said resilient member further accommodating axial motion,
- said resilient member providing a degree of motion permitting said strut to move between a position in a first plane and a position in a second plane,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
3 more elements
A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each said connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating translational and rotational motion in more than one plane, said resilient member having a first end connected to said body and a second end;
- a strut, said strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end for connection to another structural element, said body comprising a counter bore, said resilient member being inserted into said counter bore,
- said strut comprising a telescoping member.
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A connector module comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating axial, translational and rotational motion said resilient member having a first end and a second end;
- said body comprising a counterbore, said resilient member being inserted into said counterbore;
- a telescoping strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end, said second end being connectable to another structural element.
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A structure comprising a plurality of connector modules, each of said connector modules comprising:
- a body;
- a resilient member accommodating axial, translational and rotational motion, said body having a first end and a second end;
- said body comprising a counterbore, said resilient member being inserted into said counterbore, and
- a telescoping strut having a first end connected to said second end of said resilient member and a second end, said second end being connectable to another structural element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.