RETRACTABLE DOME STRUCTURE AND METHOD

A retractable dome structure such as a dome stadium utilizing a plurality of generally lune-shaped dome panels (20) mounted for movement between an open position in which they are stacked one above the other in superimposed relationship and a closed position in which they are disposed in a generally...

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Hauptverfasser: GORYL, WILLIAM D, REPPAS, GEORGE S
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Zusammenfassung:A retractable dome structure such as a dome stadium utilizing a plurality of generally lune-shaped dome panels (20) mounted for movement between an open position in which they are stacked one above the other in superimposed relationship and a closed position in which they are disposed in a generally side-by-side relationship, and a mechanism (56) for guiding and moving said panels between said open and closed positions. A method of operation is also disclosed.