Modular multi-container housing structure, multi-container interlock, and methods for manufacture of same

The system according to claim which further comprises:

• a third subset of the interchangeable interlocks disposed in at least one of the first and second corner interlock assemblies at each of the four corners of the frame positioned and configured to lock within an opposing orifice of a corner fitting of a shipping container responsive:
• to the frame being placed against a side of the shipping container;
• and
• to the third subset of the interchangeable interlocks being moved into the locked position;
• a first shipping container having a first side comprising four corner fittings each defining at least one lock part orifice:
• a second shipping container having a second side:
• opposing and facing the first side;
• and
• comprising four corner fittings each defining at least one lock part orifice;
• and
• wherein:
• the frame has a first face and a second thee opposite the first face, and is disposed:
• to face the lock parts of the second subset of the interchangeable interlocks towards the first side such that, responsive to the second subset of the interchangeable interlocks being moved into the locked position, each lock part of the second subset of the interchangeable interlocks removably locks within a respective opposing lock part orifice of each of the four corner fittings of the first side and water tightly seals the first face of the frame against the first side of the first shipping container;
• and
• to face the lock parts of the third subset of the interchangeable interlocks towards the second side such that, responsive to the third subset of the interchangeable interlocks being moved into the locked position, each lock part of the third subset of the interchangeable interlocks removably locks within a respective opposing lock part orifice of each of the four corner fittings of the second side and water tightly seals the second face of the frame against the second side of the second shipping container.

A modular multi-container housing structure connection system for shipping containers having corner fittings defining orifices comprises:

• a plurality of modular interchangeable interlocks shaped and configured to lock within an orifice of a shipping container, each interchangeable interlock comprising a pivot boss, a body, and a driveshaft;
• a modular connector frame comprising modular, interchangeable struts each having opposing first and second corner interlock assemblies each containing at least one of the modular interchangeable interlocks, the struts comprising a pair of right and left vertical struts and a pair of upper and lower horizontal struts;
• a first subset of the plurality of modular interchangeable interlocks is within the corner interlock assemblies and is positioned such that, when locked, the vertical and horizontal struts removably lock together to form a rectangular frame;
• and
• a second subset of the plurality of modular interchangeable interlocks is within the corner interlock assemblies of the frame positioned and configured to lock within an opposing orifice of a corner fitting of a shipping container when the frame is placed against a shipping container and when the second subset is locked.