Deployable flat membrane structure
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May 15, 2008
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Nov 9, 2006
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Nov 9, 2006
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A truss structure for supporting a membrane that is to be deployed in space, where the truss structure maintains the membrane sufficiently flat with uniform tension. The truss structure includes a circular perimeter truss and a transitional truss. The transitional truss includes a series of ties that are coupled to the perimeter truss and the membrane. When the truss structure is deployed, telescopic parts of the perimeter truss that are stowed in expansion cause the transitional truss to expand and pull the membrane into the flat configuration.
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