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US 8,555,559 B2Granted
Foldable transportable structure
OwnerVincent J. DiGregoryinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a foldable transportable structure with a three dimensional rectangular shed roof shape having improved component and structural properties, and improved shipping and deployment capabilities. The integrated unique geometric folding pattern means provides enhanced folding accuracy and correct placement of interactive panels during collapse or assembly of the structure, and also greatly increases the flexibility for multiple unit combinations and component materials selection. The folding transportable structure provides a strong, safe, insulated weatherproof structure with a quick setup time, and requires NO tools or separate loose components for assembly.
Claims19
A foldable transportable structure, comprising:
- a three dimensional structure capable of folding into a compact and stackable configuration for any transportable method;
- a series of interconnected structural panels and hinges arranged in a way to function structurally in either a collapsed flat or vertical erected position;
- a series of removable panels for optional creation of openings at various structure locations;
- a reversible door assembly for ingress and egress of the structure;
- an operable window assembly for daylight and fresh air flow;
- a series of adjustable pad levelers to level the structure on uneven ground and alternately guide the placement of stacked collapsed structures;
- a series of adjustable straps to provide conveyance handles, and secure structural tie-down of the unit in either a collapsed or erected position;
- a bladder bag capable of being filled with various materials that provides weighted ballast for attaching adjustable straps to secure structural tie-down of the structure;
- a series of continuous pivot hinge-to-panel connectors further comprising:
- a variety of panel-to-panel connectors of which each is manufactured as one extruded, protruded or combined unified component, and is comprised of two each various shaped panel edge cap shapes with a continuous articulating hinge integrally attached between them, each said connector further including a variety of component dimensions and can be made of a variety of materials such as plastics, mental, resins, composites or other materials;
- a separate floor panel-to-curb component of sufficient dimensions to be able to receive a floor panel and a continuous pivot hinge wall-to-wall connector component;
- a separate continuous pivot hinge wall-to-wall connector for the attachment of two wall panels together, or a wall to the floor curb component;
- a separate roof ridge-to-wall connector component for the attachment of the roof panel to the top panel of the tall wall assembly, inclusive of an integrated built up 5 mm curb leveling pad containment section on the top part of the component, to provide sliding containment for leveling pads of another structure when it is placed on top of said collapsed structure, and alternately provides secure hook capture for the strap tie-down system when the said structure is in its collapsed transportable configuration;
- a separate roof eave-to-wall connector component for the attachment of the roof panel to the top panel of the short wall assembly, inclusive of an integrated built up 5 mm curb leveling pad containment section on the top part of the component, to provide sliding containment for leveling pads of another structure when it is placed on top of said collapsed structure, and alternately provides secure hook capture for the strap tie-down system when the said structure is in its collapsed transportable configuration.
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A foldable transportable structure for human occupation or storage, comprising:
- a geometric folding pattern;
- at least one continuous pivot hinge-to-panel system;
- at least one removable wall panel system;
- at least one adjustable reversible any-swing door, frame and threshold assembly;
- at least one adjustable dual-function pad leveler and stacking guide system;
- at least one attached multi-function conveyance and tie-down strap and hook system;
- at least one bladder bag ballast assembly;
- wherein said continuous pivot hinge-to-panel connectors further comprising:
- a variety of panel-to-panel connectors of which each is manufactured as one extruded, protruded or combined unified component, and is comprised of two each various shaped panel edge cap shapes with a continuous articulating hinge integrally attached between them, each said connector further including a variety of component dimensions and can be made of a variety of materials such as plastics, mental, resins, composites or other materials;
- a separate floor panel-to-curb component of sufficient dimensions to be able to receive a floor panel and a continuous pivot hinge wall-to-wall connector component;
- a separate continuous pivot hinge wall-to-wall connector for the attachment of two wall panels together, or a wall to the floor curb component;
- a separate roof ridge-to-wall connector component for the attachment of the roof panel to the top panel of the tall wall assembly, inclusive of an integrated built up 5 mm curb leveling pad containment section on the top part of the component, to provide sliding containment for leveling pads of another structure when it is placed on top of said collapsed structure, and alternately provides secure hook capture for the strap tie-down system when the said structure is in its collapsed transportable configuration;
- a separate roof eave-to-wall connector component for the attachment of the roof panel to the top panel of the short wall assembly, inclusive of an integrated built up 5 mm curb leveling pad containment section on the top part of the component, to provide sliding containment for leveling pads of another structure when it is placed on top of said collapsed structure, and alternately provides secure hook capture for the strap tie-down system when the said structure is in its collapsed transportable configuration.
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