Disaster restoral pop-up structure

A structure, comprising:

• a first portion;
• and
• a second portion, wherein the second portion fits over the first portion in a first position to form a compact package suitable for transportation, and wherein the second portion is raised relative to the first portion in a second position, wherein the structure in the second position forms a module having sufficient height to provide adequate headroom for an average height person;
• wherein the first portion comprises an opening which accommodates the installation of a folding wall, wherein the folding wall is in a folding position when the structure is in the first position, and wherein the folding wall is in an open position when the structure is in the second position.

A structure comprising:

• a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion fits over the first portion in a first position to form a compact structure, and wherein the second portion is raised relative to the first portion in a second position, wherein the structure in the second position forms a module having sufficient height to provide adequate headroom for an average height person, and wherein the structure in the first position has dimensions suitable for shipment in an airplane;
• a mechanism for raising the second portion, the mechanism comprising one or more pneumatic cylinders;
• three openings comprising a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, the three openings being positioned in the first portion;
• a folding wall located in the first opening, wherein the wall is in a folding position when the structure is in the first position, and wherein the wall is in an open position when the structure is in the second position;
• a second folding wall located in the second opening, the second folding wall comprising a folding door, wherein the second folding wall is designed to fold about a first set of hinges, and the folding door is designed to fold about a second set of hinges, wherein the first set of hinges and the second set of hinges are aligned coaxially along a line;
• a door jamb comprised in the second folding wall, the door jamb including two edges defining a channel, wherein the portions of the folding door are located within the channel when the structure is in the first position, and wherein the edges limit the outward movement of the second folding door when the structure is in the second position;
• a walkway defined by the third opening, the walkway having a width equal to approximately the height the second portion is raised relative to the first portion;
• and
• a set of panels approximately equal the width of the walkway, wherein the panels are provided in the third opening when the structure is in the first position, and wherein the panels are provided in an area between the first portion and the second portion when the structure is in the second position.

A method of providing a module for use in a disaster stricken site, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a compact structure comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion fits over the first portion;
• transporting the compact structure to the site;
• raising the second portion relative to the first portion such that the space between the first portion and the second portion is sufficient to provide adequate headroom for an average height person;
• and
• installing walls and walkways in the raised structure.