| 摘要 |
A space frame assembly designed for use in the constructing of a variety of substantially rigid, weight bearing structures including but not limited to walls, bridges, roof structures etc. The space frame assembly comprises a plurality of elongated preferably tubular frame members formed of a high strength, light weight material having opposite end portions formed to include an anchor portion thereon. Each of said plurality of connectors includes a base and at least one end portion mounted thereon such that correspondingly positioned interior surfaces of the base and end portion are disposed in confronting relation to one anther and wherein the base and the one end portion each include a plurality of sockets disposed in spaced and off-set relation to one another. Each of the plurality of sockets includes an elongated curvilinear groove integrally formed therein and disposed in aligned cooperative relation to one or more recesses formed in the aforementioned interior surface of the interconnected base or cover portion. The grooves and recesses are disposed, dimensioned and configured to receive and grip the anchor portions on any one of the ends of any one of the frame members. Interconnection of a plurality of frame members by a plurality of connectors in an predetermined design or configuration will serve to form a support frame for any of the aforementioned substantially rigid, weight bearing structures of the type set forth above.
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