A truss structure (200) with a tension-only member (220, 300, 500) and a method of operating a vehicle with such a truss structure is provided. Tension-only members readily deform when a compressive load is applied. The tension-only members may be a leaf spring, a strap, a cable, or a rope between two connector ends. The tension-only members are placed diagonally in a truss such that the tension-only members support a load applied in one direction but deflect when a load is applied in an opposite direction. A truss structure with such tension-only members can be flexible to enable a vehicle frame to which it is attached to flex.


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    Title :

    TRUSS STRUCTURE


    Additional title:

    FACHWERKSTRUKTUR
    STRUCTURE EN TREILLIS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-10-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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