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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
May. 11, 2007
Rene Crettol, Reinach, CH;
Rolf Luchsinger, Uster, CH;
Rene Crettol, Reinach, CH;
Rolf Luchsinger, Uster, CH;
Prospective Concepts AG, Glattbrugg, CH;
Abstract
Disclosed is a support structure comprising a tension-compression element () which is composed of tension-compression bars () that are connected in real joints () as well as tension straps () that extend from one joint () to another (). The outermost tension-compression bars () are connected in one respective knot (). Two pressurized hollow members that are surrounded by a cover () are arranged on both sides of a plane that extends through the tension-compression element () such that the linear tensions σ generated in the cover () preload the tension straps () on the plane of the tension-compression element (), secure the tension-compression bars () against bending, and stabilize the joints (). The linear tensioning components that extend perpendicular to said plane of symmetry strut the tension-compression element () against lateral bending. Air-tight, optionally elastic pneumatic elements () can be inserted into the hollow members ().