NODE FOR THREE LAYERED PANELS OF GEODESIC DOME Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: civil engineering. SUBSTANCE: node for three layered panels of geodesic dome includes a core of telescopically joint members in the form of blind cylinder and insertion piece with beveled ribs tightened with central bolt, T-shaped rods rigidly secured to the panels with shelves placed in the cavity of the cylinder. Walls are secured to slots originated in walls of the cylinder and ribs of the insertion piece. Slots in walls of the cylinder are originated beveled and have recesses with rounding to pass walls of T-shaped rods. EFFECT: high strength. 4 dwg