DEVELOPED RING-SHAPED STRUCTURE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: large-sized space structures, such as antennae, electromagnetic radiation reflectors and other object transported in compact state. SUBSTANCE: structure includes extensible radially oriented rods with holders secured at their ends. Holders are provided with guide rollers through which flexible developing steel strip made in form of spiral is passed. Inner end of this spiral is connected with central unit of rotation through extensible member. Drives of rotation unit and extension unit of inner end of spiral are synchronized with drive of extension of radial rods. EFFECT: increased load-carrying capacity of framework. 4 cl, 5 dwg