Pyramidal space frame and associated methods
Patent
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OSTI ID:1264389
A space frame having a high torsional strength comprising a first square bipyramid and two planar structures extending outward from an apex of the first square bipyramid to form a "V" shape is disclosed. Some embodiments comprise a plurality of edge-sharing square bipyramids configured linearly, where the two planar structures contact apexes of all the square bipyramids. A plurality of bridging struts, apex struts, corner struts and optional internal bracing struts increase the strength and rigidity of the space frame. In an embodiment, the space frame supports a solar reflector, such as a parabolic solar reflector. Methods of fabricating and using the space frames are also disclosed.
- Research Organization:
- SKYFUEL, INC., Lakewood, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0003584
- Assignee:
- SKYFUEL, INC. (Lakewood, CO)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,395,514
- Application Number:
- 14/531,803
- OSTI ID:
- 1264389
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2014 Nov 03
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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