Flexible Segmented Support Structure

摘要

An elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing articles of manufacturing. The SBC reversibly houses and secures objects to a specified location while maintaining a predetermined amount of tension applied on the objects. The SBC includes a main longitudinal axis that includes a plurality of interlockable segments and abutments at opposing ends. Each abutment is adapted to at least reversibly attach at the specified location.

主权项

1. A 3D segmented structure for reversibly and at least partially housing at least one item in a confined volume, comprising:
a. n elongated segmented binding cords; each of which comprising a plurality of interlockable segments; n is an integer greater than 1; b. m conjugating means; m is an integer greater than or equal to 1; each of said m conjugating means comprises o arms; o is an integer greater than 1;wherein each of said m conjugating means is configured for interlocking o elongated segmented binding cords together to form said 3D segmented structure;further wherein said 3D segmented structure is reversibly transformable from a LOOSE (non-arched) configuration to a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration, such that said at least one item is at least partially housed within said 3D segmented structure in said TIGHTENED (arched) configuration.