Patent ID: 7100874

Claim:
A flexible restraint layer for use with an inflatable modular structure where the inflatable modular structure has a rigid structural core comprised of a fore and aft assembly and at least one longeron attached to the fore and aft assemblies and separating the fore and aft assemblies, at least one bladder capable of being inflated and the at least one bladder being fixedly attached to the fore and aft assemblies, the flexible restraint layer comprising: a first and second circumferential strap assemblies; a radial strap assembly having opposing distal ends; the first and second circumferential strap assemblies disposed on, and attachedly fastened to, the opposing distal ends of the radial strap assembly; a plurality of axial straps having opposing ends forming loops; the first and second circumferential strap assemblies and the radial strap assembly having guides to receive the axial straps and the axial straps being disposed within the guides; the flexible restraint layer being disposed substantially between the fore and aft assemblies of the inflatable modular structure and covering the at least one bladder; and the fore and aft assemblies being adapted to receive the loops of the axial straps such that the flexible restraint layer is fixedly attached to the inflatable modular structure and restrains the bladder when the at least one bladder is inflated.