Shelter structure
AssigneeWeatherstopper Pty Ltd.
InventorsGraham Allan Pinnell, Daniel Robert Flynn, Alan Ned Netherway
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Abstract
A shelter structure having a pair of end frames and a canopy frame interconnecting the end frames. There are also provided a plurality of adjustable bracing members interconnecting frame members of the canopy frame. The adjustable bracing members may be tensioned during installation of the shelter structure to stabilize the canopy frame against lateral or transverse forces.
Claims22
A shelter structure comprising:
- a pair of end frames;
- a canopy frame interconnecting the end frames, wherein the canopy frame includes a plurality of adjustable oblique bracing members interconnecting frame members of the canopy frame, wherein said adjustable bracing members may be tensioned during installation of the shelter structure to stabilize the canopy frame when supported by each end frame against lateral or transverse forces;
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- at least one ground engaging wheel supporting each end frame and located directly below each end frame end driven by drive means, wherein said at least one wheel absorbs any loading imparted to said oblique bracing members during heavy winds.
A method of fabrication or installation of a shelter structure, the structure including a pair of end frames supported by ground engaging wheels and a canopy frame interconnecting the end frames, wherein the canopy frame includes a plurality of adjustable bracing members interconnecting frame members of the canopy frame, wherein said adjustable bracing members may be tensioned during installation of the shelter structure to stabilize the canopy frame when supported by each end frame against lateral or transverse forces, the method comprises:
- supplying frame components of a canopy frame which are connected to each other at an installation site to form frame members of the canopy frame;
- attaching said frame members to each other for forming the canopy frame;
- attaching each of the adjustable bracing members to the canopy flame;
- elevating of the canopy frame to a desired height by a pair of cranes or other suitable elevation means;
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- attaching each end of the canopy frame to each end frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.