Pyramidal space frame and associated methods

Clark, Ryan Michael; White, David; Farr, Adrian Lawrence

Title: Pyramidal space frame and associated methods

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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.

Inventors:: Clark, Ryan Michael; White, David; Farr, Jr, Adrian Lawrence

Issue Date:: 2016-07-19

Research Org.:: SKYFUEL, INC., Lakewood, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1264389

Patent Number(s):: 9395514

Application Number:: 14/531,803

Assignee:: SKYFUEL, INC. (Lakewood, CO)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS

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G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
G02B7/183 - specially adapted for very large mirrors, e.g. for astronomy, {or solar concentrators}

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DOE Contract Number:: EE0003584

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2014 Nov 03

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 14 SOLAR ENERGY

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