US 12,644,296 B2 · Modular commercial structure

Abstract

A modular commercial structure for use on a floor in an area having an electric power source coupled thereto includes a first exterior module and a second exterior module, a conveyance mechanism and a distribution system. The first exterior module and the second exterior module each defines an interior space therein. The conveyance mechanism selectively facilitates movement the modules so that the modular commercial structure has a first configuration in which the modules are brought together to prevent access to the interior spaces and so that the modular commercial structure has a second configuration in which the modules are spaced apart sufficiently to provide access to the interior spaces therein. The distribution system distributes electric power to the electrical wiring system of each module.

A modular commercial structure for use on a floor in an area having an electric power source coupled thereto, the modular commercial structure comprising:

(a) a first exterior module defining an interior space therein, the first exterior module having a top side, a bottom side, a front side, an opposite back side, an interior elongated side and an opposite exterior elongated side, the interior elongated side defining an opening configured to allow access to the interior space, the first exterior module including an electrical wiring system, a first adaptation for performance of a first predefined human activity disposed in the interior space of the first exterior module;
(b) a second exterior module defining an interior space therein, the second exterior module having a top side, a bottom side, a front side, an opposite back side, an interior elongated side and an opposite exterior elongated side, the interior elongated side defining an opening configured to allow access to the interior space, the second exterior module including an electrical wiring system, a second adaptation for performance of a second predefined human activity disposed in the interior space of the second exterior module;
(c) a conveyance mechanism in communication with the first exterior module and the second exterior module that selectively facilitates movement of at least one of the first exterior module and the second exterior module so that the modular commercial structure has a first configuration in which the first exterior module and the second exterior module are brought together to prevent access to the interior spaces therein and so that the modular commercial structure has a second configuration in which the first exterior module and the second exterior module are spaced apart sufficiently to provide access to the interior spaces therein;
(d) a distribution system that receives power from the electric power source and that distributes electric power to the electrical wiring system of each of the first exterior module and the second exterior module while the modular commercial structure is in either the first configuration or the second configuration;
(e) at least two parallel tracks affixed to the floor;
and
(f) at least two pairs of aligned rollers affixed to the bottom sides of at least two of the first exterior module and the second exterior module so that the bottom side includes pairs of aligned rollers engaged in each of the two parallel tracks, wherein the distribution system comprises a first conduit and a second conduit, through which wires run, that couples the first exterior module to the second exterior module;
and
wherein the first conduit and the second conduit each comprise:
a first arm having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and defining a channel therein through which the wires pass;
and
a second arm a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and defining a channel therein through which the wires pass,
wherein the proximal end of the first arm is coupled to a first one of the modules, the proximal end of the second arm is coupled to a different one of the modules and the distal end of the first arm is hingedly attached to the distal end of the second arm.

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