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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2011
Philip N. Keller, Longmont, CO (US);
Robert Taylor, Superior, CO (US);
Larry G. Adams, Thornton, CO (US);
Adam G. Gray, Broomfield, CO (US);
Naseem Munshi, Lafayette, CO (US);
Philip N. Keller, Longmont, CO (US);
Robert Taylor, Superior, CO (US);
Larry G. Adams, Thornton, CO (US);
Adam G. Gray, Broomfield, CO (US);
Naseem Munshi, Lafayette, CO (US);
Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO (US);
Abstract
Structures and methods are disclosed regarding deployable structures with expandable longerons adjustably coupled with supporting structures such that an angle between the supporting structures can be adjusted. Such structures can include and/or be used for solar arrays, bridges, support structures, and more. These structures can be easily transported to a new location and deployed from the stowed configuration into a larger functional structure. In some embodiments these structures can use one or more longerons that can have two resting states: deployed and rolled.