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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 1981
Filed:
Apr. 16, 1980
Martha E Phillips, Baltimore, MD (US);
Other;
Abstract
A geodesic dome connector system includes a central ring of symmetrical truncate-pyramid shape having on respective facets thereof respective pairs of laterally opposed jaws radiating from the center; inclination of the facets perpendicular to the intended chords of the dome structure automatically aligns the rectangular-end jaws along the chords and fairs-in the top and bottom surfaces of the ring and the jaws with conventional elongate members held by the jaws and with any conventionally applied sheathing panels used in completing the dome; and close-coupling of the connector elements according to the design of the invention maximizes rigidity and strength while minimizing weight and cost.