Rod for truss structure of vehicle, system for truss structure of vehicle, and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides a rod for a truss structure of a vehicle, a system for the truss structure of the vehicle and the vehicle. The rod (100) includes an elongate body having a plurality of attachment sockets (104) formed and distributed on an outer side of the body. The plurality of attachment sockets (104) includes at least a first number of attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) facing a first direction and a second number of attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) facing a second direction different from the first direction. The plurality of attachment sockets (104) each include a cavity (106) open to the outer side of the body and including at least one bearing surface (108).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a rod for a truss structure of a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system for building a truss structure of a vehicle comprising such a rod. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle comprising such a rod and / or system. Background Art

[0002] Various fasteners, connectors and attachments may be used to connect components in a vehicle. Their configuration and / or design may depend on the nature, size, weight and mounting location of the associated mounting elements. For example, in a vehicle compartment or cabin, a truss-like frame structure may be used to attach components to a roof or side portion of the vehicle.

[0003] For example, document EP 4 187 110 A1 describes a truss structure for a vehicle interior, comprising at least one articulated connector for forming the truss structure and a plurality of components in the form of truss rods arranged on the at least one articulated connector. Although this can be used to construct a truss structure, it is desirable to provide greater flexibility when constructing the truss structure. Summary of the invention

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a flexible way of constructing a truss structure for a vehicle.

[0005] This object is solved by the subject matter of the main aspects. Further embodiments are defined in additional aspects.

[0006] According to a first aspect, a rod for a truss structure of a vehicle is provided. The rod includes an elongated body having a plurality of attachment sockets formed and distributed on an outer side of the body. The plurality of attachment sockets include at least a first numbered attachment socket facing a first direction and a second numbered attachment socket facing a second direction different from the first direction. In addition, each of the plurality of attachment sockets includes a cavity open to the outer side of the body and including at least one bearing surface.

[0007] The proposed rod can be used as or can be configured as a truss rod, which has an integrated multiple attachment options in the form of multiple attachment sockets. Therefore, the rod can be used both as a truss rod and for attaching and / or connecting other components. This makes the rod multifunctional. Regardless of where the rod is installed, the rod provides multiple attachment sockets on its outer side for attaching another component, connecting to another rod to form a truss structure, etc., so that a suitable attachment to the rod can be found in practically any installation position of the rod. This allows a particularly flexible truss structure and / or truss structure-like attachment of components, mating elements, mating structures, etc. in a vehicle. Furthermore, this allows a high flexibility in the arrangement of components of a vehicle.

[0008] For example, a plurality of attachment sockets can be distributed along the elongated extension of the rod and / or body, i.e. distributed along its longitudinal axis. In addition, a plurality of attachment sockets can be distributed around the circumference of the rod and / or body, the peripheral surface and or distributed on the outer surface of the rod and / or body. The direction facing the attachment socket, particularly the attachment socket of the first sequence number and / or the attachment socket of the second sequence number can be related to or refer to the longitudinal axis of the rod and / or body. Therefore, the first direction and the second direction can be at least roughly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod and extend away from the longitudinal axis of the rod. Therefore, the attachment sockets facing different directions can be docked from different directions and / or angles by parts to be attached to the attachment socket, other rods, etc. The attachment socket in the first sequence number attachment socket can be arranged to be at least roughly opposite or adjacent to the attachment socket in the second sequence number attachment socket. There can also be more than two sequence number attachment sockets. For example, if the rod has an angular cross section so that the body has four side surfaces and two end surfaces, the attachment sockets can also be formed on more or all of the outer surfaces, respectively. The number of attachment sockets can be greater than or equal to one, wherein several attachment sockets provide more attachment options correspondingly in different directions of the rod.

[0009] The corresponding cavities of multiple attachment sockets can have different cross-sections and / or body shapes. For example, the cross-section and / or body shape can be at least roughly round, at least roughly spherical, angular, polygonal, etc. If the cross-section and / or body shape are suitable for forming a stable core of the panel, a wide range of cross-sections and / or body shapes is possible, which can be determined by, for example, calculation, modeling, simulation, testing, etc. By way of example only, the cavity can have at least a substantially and / or partially spherical form or shape, thereby forming a bubble core. In another example, the cavity can have a polygonal form or shape, such as a truncated pyramid, etc., thereby forming a rectangular core. In at least some embodiments, the corresponding cavities of multiple attachment sockets can be open to the interior of the vehicle, and can be configured to at least partially receive and / or support another component, another rod, etc., in particular by at least one supporting surface of the cavity. The corresponding attachment socket can be configured to provide a shape fit with the component, rod, system, connector, etc. attached to the attachment socket.

[0010] According to an embodiment, a plurality of attachment sockets may be formed in a grid pattern. For example, it may be considered that the body and / or its shell surface is unfolded, and a plurality of attachment sockets may be formed in a grid pattern on the body and / or its shell surface. If the rod is installed in a truss structure, the rod provides a plurality of attachment sockets arranged in a grid pattern. This further facilitates the attachment of components, additional rods, connectors, etc. to the rod.

[0011] In an embodiment, the attachment socket of the first sequence number and / or the attachment socket of the second sequence number may include several attachment sockets arranged in rows. For example, the corresponding attachment sockets may be arranged in corresponding rows, wherein the row extends along the elongated extension of the rod and / or the body, i.e., extends along the longitudinal axis of the rod and / or the body. The attachment socket of the first sequence number may form a first row extending along the elongated extension. Similarly, the attachment socket of the second sequence number may form a second row extending along the elongated extension. The first row of attachment sockets and the second row of attachment sockets may be formed on different outer surfaces of the rod and / or the body and in different circumferential sections of the rod and / or the body. It is also conceivable that the body has, for example, a rectangular cross-section with four lateral outer surfaces, and an attachment socket and / or row of corresponding sequence numbers are formed on each of the lateral outer surfaces, i.e., a total of four rows of attachment sockets, each row of attachment sockets facing different directions.

[0012] According to an embodiment, the first numbered attachment sockets and the second numbered attachment sockets are opposite to each other and / or oriented in directions away from each other.Thus, the rod can provide attachment options in mutually opposite directions.

[0013] In an embodiment, the body may have a round or circular cross-section and a plurality of attachment sockets are formed on the circumferential surface at different circumferential positions and / or in different circumferential sections. This may provide a round rod with circumferentially arranged attachment options.

[0014] According to an embodiment, wherein the body has an angular cross section and a plurality of attachment sockets are formed on different outer surfaces facing different directions. For example, the rod and / or the body may have a rectangular cross section, thereby producing four lateral outer surfaces. Correspondingly numbered attachment sockets may be formed on at least two, three or all of the lateral outer surfaces. This may provide a round rod with circumferentially arranged attachment options.

[0015] In an embodiment, an attachment socket of the plurality of attachment sockets may be formed on at least one of the longitudinal end faces of the rod and / or body. Thus, in addition to the attachment sockets arranged on the circumferential side portions, at least one attachment socket may also be formed at each of the longitudinal ends and / or end faces of the rod and / or body. When constructing a truss structure, two or more rods and / or one or more rods and connectors may be attached to each other in the longitudinal direction. For example, a T-joint or the like may be constructed.

[0016] According to an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of attachment sockets may include at least one coupling interface arranged in the corresponding attachment socket. The at least one coupling interface may be configured to couple any component that is docked and / or attached to the corresponding attachment socket to the rod. The at least one coupling interface may be configured in a variety of ways. For example, the at least one coupling interface may be formed by one or more coupling openings that are configured to engage with a locking pin of the component to be attached. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one coupling interface may be configured as a form-fitting connection, a bushing, a threaded insert, a nut or the like, a swivel nut, a feed-through, etc. The at least one coupling interface may be standardized across all of the plurality of attachment sockets, or different coupling interfaces may be provided for different attachment sockets.

[0017] In an embodiment, at least one connection interface can be configured as a fastening interface, an electrical interface and / or a feed-through. For example, in the case of a fastening interface, at least one connection interface can be configured as a connection opening, a clamp, a thread, a screw element, a form-fitting component, a snap-fitting component, a bushing, a rotating nut, etc. In addition, in the case of an electrical interface, a corresponding attachment socket can be used as a power socket, a network socket, etc. The component to be attached to the connection interface can have a correspondingly constructed mating interface. The cable for connecting the electrical interface can be guided inside the rod. For example, a fluid line, a cable, etc. can pass through or be connected to the feed-through.

[0018] According to an embodiment, the body can be a press-formed component, and a plurality of attachment sockets are integrally formed at the press-formed component. For example, the body can be a deep-drawn component, a thermoformed component or a compression-molded component. These manufacturing processes only require simple tools and very little work and / or material. By way of example, the rod, and in particular its body, can be formed by at least one layer formed by any suitable forming process. At least one layer can be bent and / or wound into the body. Then, the ends of at least one layer or the ends of multiple layers can be connected to each other, for example by welding, riveting, threaded connection, etc. The body can be closed or at least partially open. Opposite attachment sockets can be connected to each other at their corresponding body sections.

[0019] Alternatively, the rod, and in particular its body, may be solid. In this case, a plurality of attachment sockets may be formed by a machining process. Or there may be a solid core, with at least one layer being wound around and coupled to the solid core.

[0020] In an embodiment, the rod may include an internal air channel, an internal conduit channel and / or an internal cable channel. In other words, the rod may additionally be used to guide air, such as air for a vehicle's climate system, as a support for electrical and / or data cables, and the like.

[0021] According to a second aspect, a system for a truss structure of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises at least one rod according to the first aspect. Furthermore, the system comprises at least one connector configured to attach and / or couple, e.g. attach and / or fasten, to at least one attachment socket of a plurality of attachment sockets of the rod.

[0022] The proposed system allows the construction of flexible and freely configurable truss structures. A plurality of rods can be coupled and / or connected to each other in the manner of a truss structure. Due to the formation of a plurality of attachment sockets on the respective rods, a truss structure constructed in this way can be easily attached, reinforced or generally provide a variety of attachment options. The at least one connector can be configured as any type of node for a truss structure.

[0023] According to an embodiment, at least one connector may comprise an end face connector configured to couple at least one rod to at least one further rod via respective longitudinal end faces of the rods. This allows building multiple nodes.

[0024] In an embodiment, at least one connector comprises a lateral connector configured to couple at least one rod to at least one further rod via a respective outer side of the rod. This allows another component, another rod, etc. to be attached to the respective rod from a lateral direction. This can also be used to form a reinforcement, for example.

[0025] According to a third aspect, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle comprising at least one pole according to the first aspect and / or comprising a system according to the second aspect.The at least one pole is mounted in the interior of the vehicle.

[0026] For example, the vehicle may be any kind of vehicle, such as a rail vehicle, an aircraft, a spacecraft, a motor vehicle, etc. The rods may be used to construct a truss structure inside the vehicle.

[0027] The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments depicted in the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the schematic diagram:

[0029] Figure 1 A top view of an exemplary rod of a truss structure for a vehicle is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 2 Shown in side view Figure 1 of rod.

[0031] Figure 3 A top view of an exemplary rod of a truss structure for a vehicle is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 4 Shown in side view Figure 3 of rod.

[0033] Figure 5 A system including a plurality of rods and a connector forming a truss structure according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0034] Figure 6 A system including a plurality of rods and a plurality of connectors forming a truss structure according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0035] Figure 7 A system including a plurality of rods and a plurality of connectors forming a truss structure according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0036] Figure 8 A system including a plurality of rods and a plurality of connectors forming a truss structure according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0037] Fig. 9 A system including a plurality of rods and a plurality of connectors forming a truss structure according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0038] Fig.10 Exemplary configurations of rods according to embodiments are illustrated.

[0039] Fig.11 An aircraft as an exemplary vehicle to which a pole according to an embodiment is mounted is illustrated.

[0040] In the figures of the drawings, identical, functionally identical and acting identically elements, features and components are in each case denoted by the same reference symbols, unless otherwise indicated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Figure 1 An exemplary rod 100 is shown that can be used to construct a truss structure for a vehicle 10 (see, for example, Fig.10 ). Thus, the rod 100 functions as or may be configured as a truss rod or the like.

[0042] The rod 100 comprises an elongated body. Figure 1 The longitudinal axis 102 of the rod 100 and / or its body is shown. A plurality of attachment sockets 104 are formed and distributed on the outer side of the body. The plurality of attachment sockets 102 include at least a first numbered attachment socket 104A facing a first outward direction and a second numbered attachment socket 104B facing a second outward direction different from the first direction. By way of example only, according to Figure 1The rod 100 includes a total of four numbered attachment sockets 104A, 104B, 104C and 104D, each of which faces a different direction from the other attachment sockets. It should be noted that the numbering of the attachment sockets is not limited herein, but may depend on, for example, the cross-section of the rod, so that the corresponding numbered attachment sockets may be formed only on two outer surfaces or circumferential sections of the rod 100 and / or its body. Figure 1 , the plurality of attachment sockets 104 are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 102 and away from the longitudinal axis 102. Since the plurality of attachment sockets 104A, 104B, 104C, 104D face different directions, they can be docked by components to be attached to the rod 100 from different directions. For example, the attachment socket 104 can be configured to be attached to any component, a connector, another rod, etc. The configuration of the plurality of attachment sockets 104, such as form and / or shape, can be standardized, can be the same in the plurality of attachment sockets 104, or can be different in the plurality of attachment sockets 104. It is also conceivable that the first serial number of the attachment socket 104A has a first configuration, and the second serial number has a second configuration different from the first configuration, etc. Each of the plurality of attachment sockets 104 includes a cavity 106, which is open to the outer side of the body and includes at least one bearing surface 108. The cavity 106 can be configured to at least partially receive a component to be attached, which can have a corresponding plug or the like to dock at a corresponding attachment receptacle. The support surface 108 can be configured to support the component to be attached when the component to be attached is received in the corresponding attachment receptacle and / or the cavity 106 of the attachment receptacle.

[0043] Taking into account Figure 1 100 and / or its body, it should be understood that the plurality of attachment sockets are formed in a grid pattern. Figure 1 It can be seen that the first numbered attachment socket 104A and / or the second numbered attachment socket 104B include several attachment sockets arranged in a row. Figure 1 , the corresponding row extends along the longitudinal axis 102. In addition, the attachment sockets 104A of the first sequence number and the attachment sockets 104B of the second sequence number are opposite to each other and / or oriented in directions away from each other. In this exemplary embodiment, the attachment sockets 104A to 104D of the first sequence number, the second sequence number, the third sequence number and the fourth sequence number are opposite to each other in pairs. Optionally, multiple attachment sockets opposite to each other can correspond one to one. In addition, multiple attachment sockets 104 opposite to each other can be connected to each other at their corresponding body sections. In other words, opposite attachment sockets 104 can be connected to each other.

[0044] In at least some embodiments, at least one longitudinal end surface of the rod 100 and / or its body can include an attachment receptacle of the plurality of attachment receptacles 104. Figure 1 In the exemplary embodiment shown in , the two longitudinal end faces of the rod 100 include corresponding attachment sockets. It should be noted that the attachment sockets formed at the longitudinal end faces can be configured differently from the plurality of attachment sockets formed at the lateral surface or circumference of the rod 100, or can be the same as them.

[0045] In at least some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of attachment receptacles 104 may include at least one coupling interface 110 disposed in the respective attachment receptacle 104. The at least one coupling interface 110 may be configured to couple any component docked and / or attached to the respective attachment receptacle 104 to the pole 100. The at least one coupling interface 110 may be configured in a variety of ways. For example, the at least one coupling interface may be comprised of (e.g., Figure 1 The at least one coupling interface 110 may be formed by one or more coupling openings (indicated by dashed circles in FIG. 1 ) configured to be engaged by locking pins or the like of a component to be attached. Alternatively or additionally, at least one coupling interface 110 may be configured as (eg, Figure 1 In the embodiment of the present invention, at least one connection interface 110 can be standardized in all multiple attachment sockets 104, or different connection interfaces can be provided for different attachment sockets of multiple attachment sockets 104. In at least some embodiments, at least one connection interface can be configured as a fastening interface, an electrical interface and / or a feed-through. For example, in the case of a fastening interface, at least one connection interface can be configured as a connection opening, a fixture, a thread, a screw element, a form-fitting component, a snap-fitting component, a bushing, a rotating nut, etc., which are configured to fasten the components to be attached to the rod 100. In addition, in the case of an electrical interface, the corresponding attachment socket 104 can be used as a power socket, a network socket, etc. The components to be attached to the connection interface can have a matching interface of a corresponding structure. The cable for connecting the electrical interface can be guided inside the rod. For example, a fluid line, a cable, etc. can pass through or be connected to a feed-through.

[0046] For example, the rod 100 and / or its body can be a press-formed component, and a plurality of attachment sockets 104 are integrally formed at the press-formed component. For example, the rod 100 can be a deep-drawn component, a hot-formed component or a compression-molded component. These manufacturing processes only require simple tools and very little work and / or material. By way of example, the rod, and in particular its body can be formed by at least one layer formed by any suitable forming process. At least one layer can be bent and / or wound into a body. Then, the ends of at least one layer or the ends of multiple layers can be connected to each other, for example, by welding, riveting, threaded connection, etc. The body can be closed or at least partially open. Relative attachment sockets 104 can be connected to each other at their corresponding body sections.

[0047] Alternatively, the rod 100 and / or its body may be solid. In this case, a plurality of attachment sockets 104 may be formed by a machining process. Or there may be a solid core, wherein at least one layer is wound around the solid core and is coupled to the solid core.

[0048] Figure 2 Shown in side view Figure 1 In this exemplary embodiment, the rod 100 and / or its body has an angular cross section, such as a rectangular cross section. As mentioned above, at least one of the longitudinal end faces that emerges from the paper plane may include an attachment socket 104.

[0049] Figure 3 and Figure 4 Another example of a rod 100 is shown. This is at least substantially the same as described above. Unlike the above, here the plurality of attachment sockets 104 are formed as convex, whereas in accordance with Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of attachment sockets are formed into a concave shape. In other aspects, the above description is applicable and need not be repeated here.

[0050] It should be noted that although the above examples of rod 100 have an angular cross-section, rod 100 may also have a round cross-section.

[0051] Figure 5 A system for constructing a truss structure comprising a rod 100 is illustrated. Basically, Figure 5 A possible application scenario of the rod 100 is illustrated, wherein the rod 100 is used to construct a truss structure.

[0052] In addition to the rod 100, the system and / or truss structure includes a connector 200 configured to couple two or more rods 100 together. By way of example only, Figure 5A node of a truss structure is shown, wherein a total of four rods 100 are connected to each other via connectors 200. The connectors 200 may be configured to attach to at least one of a plurality of attachment sockets 104 of a respective rod 100. In this example, respective longitudinal ends of the rods 100 are coupled to the connectors 200.

[0053] The connector 200 may have any configuration suitable for this purpose. For example, the connector 200 may include corresponding plugs, interfaces, etc. configured to dock and / or attach to a plurality of attachment sockets 104 of the corresponding rods 100. By way of example only, reference is made to the European patent application EP 4 187 110A1 mentioned in the introduction, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This exemplary connector describes an articulated connector comprising an outer retainer, at least two first connecting rods, and a sliding device, each of which has a first socket at one end. The outer retainer has a plurality of first openings, which are located in a first common plane and are configured to allow the first connecting rods to be transmitted outwardly from the inner side of the outer retainer. The first opening is sized so that each of the first sockets has a first outer surface that is in flush surface contact with a first inner edge surface of one of the first openings, wherein the sliding device is adapted to be in flush surface contact with the first inner surface of the first socket, so as to maintain flush surface contact with the first inner edge surface.

[0054] Reference Figure 5 It will be appreciated that in a truss structure formed in this manner, multiple attachment options for other components, optionally other poles 100, may be obtained through the multiple attachment sockets 104. As described herein, the multiple attachment sockets 104 of each pole 100 may be used to attach and / or secure another component to the corresponding pole 100, and / or may be used as power sockets, network and / or data sockets (if the corresponding attachment sockets 104 are correspondingly connected), etc.

[0055] Figure 6 Another example of a system for constructing a truss structure including rods 100 is illustrated. Basically, Figure 6 Another possible application scenario of the rod 100 is illustrated, in which the rod 100 is used to construct a truss structure.

[0056] Different from the above, the system includes other possible configurations of the connector 200. Figure 6, the connector 200 may alternatively or additionally be configured to couple the component 300 to the corresponding rod 100 via at least one attachment socket 104 of the corresponding rod 100. Such a configuration of the connector 200 may be referred to as a lateral connector. For example, the connector 200 may be configured to, for example, have a corresponding mating coupling interface, etc., to be fastened to the corresponding rod 100 when docked to the corresponding at least one attachment socket 104. As described herein, such a coupling interface, such as the coupling interface 110 described above, may be a form fit and / or force fit type, a snap fit, a threaded fit, a clamp fit, or other suitable connection type.

[0057] Merely by way of example, the component 300 to be attached to the truss structure and / or the corresponding pole 100 may be a cabin component, such as an overhead loading compartment, etc. This is not intended to be limiting herein.

[0058] In addition, if Figure 6 As exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1 , the connector 200 may alternatively or additionally be configured to strengthen the truss structure by coupling the traction rods 100 together via a corner or a comer. This configuration of the connector 200 may be referred to as a lateral connector. In the illustrated example, the connector 200 on the right side may strengthen the truss structure to which the component and / or system 300 is attached. Based on this example, the system allows for many different combinations of rods 100 and one or more connectors 200 and components and / or systems 300.

[0059] Figure 7 Another example of a system for constructing a truss structure including rods 100 is illustrated. Basically, Figure 7 Another possible application scenario of the rod 100 is illustrated, in which the rod 100 is used to construct a truss structure.

[0060] Different from the above, the truss structure and / or any rod 100 thereof can be coupled, e.g. attached and / or fastened to a support structure 400, such as a cabin building, etc., via a connector 200. Based on this example, the system allows many different combinations of rods 100 and one or more connectors 200 and a support structure 400.

[0061] Figure 8 Another example of a system for constructing a truss structure including rods 100 is illustrated. Basically, Figure 8 Another possible application scenario of the rod 100 is illustrated, in which the rod 100 is used to construct a truss structure.

[0062] In this example, the truss structure constructed by using the rod 100 is used to carry the floor 500 of the vehicle. For example, the floor 500 may include a panel corresponding to the rod 100 structure. By way of example, the panel may include a first layer and a second layer coupled to each other. A plurality of attachment sockets may be formed in a two-dimensional grid pattern in at least one of the first layer and the second layer. Each of the plurality of attachment sockets may include a cavity open to the outside of the corresponding layer and extending into the space between the first layer and the second layer. The cavity includes at least one bearing surface. In other words, the floor 500, in particular its corresponding panel, may be configured to be compatible with the rod 100, for example, with corresponding attachment sockets, etc. Therefore, the floor 500 and / or its panel may be coupled to the rod 100 via at least one connector 200 or any other suitable device.

[0063] Furthermore, by way of example, a respective one of the poles 100 may be used to attach to another device or system 600, such as any ATA system, of the vehicle 10. For example, the pole 100 may be used to attach to an ATA-21 system, or the like.

[0064] Fig. 9 Another example of a system for constructing a truss structure including rods 100 is illustrated. Basically, Fig. 9 Another possible application scenario of the rod 100 is illustrated, in which the rod 100 is used to construct a truss structure.

[0065] In this example, the rod 100 may include an internal air passage, an internal conduit passage, and / or an internal cable passage. Fig. 9 In the figure, it is indicated by the reference numeral 112. Fig. 9 The example of using the air duct structure of the air conditioning system illustrates a correspondingly constructed coupling section 600. Here, the rod 100 can be used to guide and / or convey the air. Fig. 9 , exemplary air flows are indicated by dashed arrows.

[0066] Fig.10 An exemplary configuration of the rod 100 is shown. The rod 100 may be a press-formed component including at least one layer, wherein Fig.10 The first layer 114 and the second layer 116 are shown as examples. In at least one layer, for example, in each of the layers 114, 116, a plurality of attachment sockets 104 may be integrally formed. The at least one layer may then be bent or wound into a rod shape to form the rod 100. The ends of the at least one layer bent or wound into a rod shape may then be coupled to each other, for example, by welding, riveting, screwing, etc. In addition, as Fig.10As exemplarily indicated in FIG. 1 , the bottom sections of the two opposing cavities 106 can be coupled to each other. In addition, in at least some embodiments, at least one coupling interface 110 can be arranged to be accessible via each of the two opposing cavities 106, thereby connecting the two opposing cavities 106 to each other. It should be noted that the floor 500 and / or its panels can have the same Fig.10 Similar or identical configurations as shown in .

[0067] It should be noted that the respective cavities 106, especially when arranged relative to each other, may also be referred to as the core of the rod 100, since the cavities 106 may provide bending stiffness to the rod 100. Since in this example the cavities 106 have at least a generally spherical shape, the cavities 106 may also be referred to as bubble cores.

[0068] Furthermore, it should be noted that although the cavity 106 is illustratively illustrated as having at least a substantially spherical shape, the cavity 106 may also have an angular shape.

[0069] Fig.11 An aircraft is illustrated as an exemplary vehicle 10 having installed therein a pole 100 as described herein. For example, the pole 100 may be used in the vehicle 10 for building a truss structure.

[0070] In the foregoing detailed description, various features are combined together in one or more examples for the purpose of simplifying the present disclosure. It should be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. The above description is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents. After viewing the above description, many other examples will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. Various embodiments have been selected and described to best illustrate the principles of the present invention and its practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the specific purpose envisioned.

[0071] Reference numerals list

[0072] 10. Transportation (such as aircraft)

[0073] 100 shots

[0074] 102 Longitudinal axis

[0075] 104 Attachment socket

[0076] 104A(s) Attachment Sockets

[0077] 104B Attachment Socket(s)

[0078] 104C Attachment socket(s)

[0079] 104D Attachment socket(s)

[0080] 106 chambers

[0081] 108 Support surface

[0082] 110 connection interface

[0083] 112 (internal) channel

[0084] 114 First Floor

[0085] 116 Second Floor

[0086] 200 Connectors

[0087] 300 components and / or systems

[0088] 400 Support Structure

[0089] 500 Flooring (eg panels)

[0090] 600 Equipment and / or System

Claims

1. A rod (100) for a truss structure of a vehicle (10), the rod (100) comprising an elongated body having a plurality of attachment sockets (104) formed and distributed on an outer side of the body, the plurality of attachment sockets (104) comprising at least first-numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) facing a first direction and second-numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) facing a second direction different from the first direction, and the plurality of attachment sockets (104) each comprising a cavity (106) open to the outer side of the body and comprising at least one supporting surface (108).

2. The rod according to claim 1, wherein The plurality of attachment sockets (104) are formed in a grid pattern.

3. The rod according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) and / or the second numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) include a plurality of attachment sockets arranged in a row.

4. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The first numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) and the second numbered attachment sockets (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) are arranged opposite to each other and / or oriented in directions away from each other.

5. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The body has a round or circular cross-section, and the plurality of attachment sockets (104) are formed on the circumferential surface at different circumferential positions.

6. The rod according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The body has an angular cross-section, and the plurality of attachment sockets (104) are formed on different outer surfaces facing different directions.

7. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein At least one of the plurality of attachment sockets (104) is formed on at least one of the longitudinal end faces of the body.

8. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein At least one attachment receptacle of the plurality of attachment receptacles (104) includes at least one coupling interface (110) disposed in the corresponding attachment receptacle.

9. The rod according to claim 8, wherein At least one connection interface (110) is designed as a fastening interface, an electrical interface and / or a feed-through.

10. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The body is a press-formed component, and the plurality of attachment sockets (104) are integrally formed at the press-formed component.

11. A rod according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The rod (100) includes an internal air passage, an internal conduit passage, and / or an internal cable passage (112).

12. A system for a truss structure of a vehicle, comprising: at least one rod (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, and At least one connector (200) is configured to be attached to at least one of the plurality of attachment receptacles (104) of the rod (100).

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein: The at least one connector (200) comprises an end face connector configured to couple at least one of the rods (100) to at least one other rod (100) via respective longitudinal end faces of the rods.

14. The system according to claim 12 or 13, wherein: The at least one connector (200) comprises a lateral connector configured to couple at least one of the rods (100) to at least one other rod (100) via respective outer sides of the rods.

15. A vehicle comprising at least one panel according to any one of claims 1 to 11 installed inside the vehicle (10) and / or comprising a system according to any one of claims 12 to 14 installed inside the vehicle (10).

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