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PUBLICATIONS

Strut Structure and Rigid Joint Therefor

Published

Author(s)

James E. Potzick

Abstract

A highly rigid structure is provided using six struts connected at three upper and three lower nodes to upper and lower support structures. The joint assemblies are formed by half- spherical balls attached to the ends of each of the struts, and retained within cylindrical apertures, such that the center lines of the struts intersect at the nodes. Bending loads on the struts are thus eliminated, while the design and construction of the structure is substantially simplified.
Citation
U.S. Patent 5,568,993
Pub Type
Others

Keywords

joint, rigidity, Stewart platform, strut
Manufacturing and Metrology

Citation

Potzick, J. (1996), Strut Structure and Rigid Joint Therefor, U.S. Patent 5,568,993 (Accessed October 20, 2025)

Issues

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Created January 1, 1996, Updated February 19, 2017
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