Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Barrier or major section mounted for in situ repositioning;... – Hinged to swing from vertical to nonvertical
Patent
1986-09-15
1987-09-29
Perham, Alfred C.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Barrier or major section mounted for in situ repositioning;...
Hinged to swing from vertical to nonvertical
52 71, 52394, 52594, 52741, E04B 1344
Patent
active
046961321
ABSTRACT:
A habitable shelter and method of construction having a continuous floor portion with a plurality of four exterior walls attached to the floor portion via a hinge means along contiguous sides, the walls movable between horizontal positions along the floor to vertical upright wall positions. There is further provided means for allowing the walls to lay parallel to the floor, with the end walls foldable atop the side walls, and a plurality of exterior walls stacked between the folded end walls for compact storage for shipment. There is further provided a plurality of corner beam members for stabilizing the walls in their upright position in interlocking fashion, and a roof member positioned atop the vertical walls for defining an angulated roof on the structure. There is further provided a plurality of interior walls which in their upright position are doweled into the floor portion and interlocked into the side walls for further support.
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