Economical Joint for Truss Structures

Abstract

Mass-produced flat parts easily assembled. Joint for three-dimensional truss made of simple die-cutplates and inexpensive fasteners. Each truss joint consists of two identical interlocking plates bolted, welded, or glued together. Truss struts bolted to joint through holes in plate. Alternatively, ends of struts forked so that they slip over plates and fastened to them by bolts or pins.