| 摘要 |
Tensegrity units (30) may be used to form a tensegrity structure (80). Each tensegrity unit (30) may include n face tension members (34), n continuous tension members (36), and n compression members (32). A bracket (60) for the tensegrity unit (30) may allow for adjustment of position of portions of the tension members (34, 36) when the tensegrity unit (30) is not in a deployed state. The tension members (34, 36) may be coupled to the tensegrity unit (30) so that there are no loose tension member (34, 36) ends. The unit (30) may be deployed from a collapsed state by positioning the compression members (32) and tension members (34, 36) in a proper orientation and adjusting the length of at least one compression member (32). Adjusting the length of at least one compression member (32) may allow tension to be applied to each tension member (34, 36). A tensegrity structure (80) may be formed from tensegrity units (30) by joining a number of tensegrity units (30) together. |
