Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Anchor – bond – etc.
Patent
1994-11-18
1998-01-13
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Anchor, bond, etc.
522822, 52 811, 525821, 403403, E04B 119
Patent
active
057066248
ABSTRACT:
A building system comprised of panelized, modified rhombic triacontahedral structures further comprised of panels continuously connected along their edges by connectors whose profiles allow panels to snap and slide together into strong, insulated buildings and unfasten for easy disassembly and re-use as temporary housing, storage, emergency shelter, work-camp and vacation homes. Vertical walls allow structures to be nested or mated together and allow use of standard doors, windows and fixtures. The connector is formed from extruded or cast plastic or aluminum, or formed steel. Carbon fiber or Dupont Kevlar.TM. reinforced resin may be used for specialized uses. The connector allows the use of a variety of standard manufacture laminated panels. The basic structure is comprised of ten identical wall panels and ten almost-identical roof panels joined by use of 35, 144.degree. edge connectors. A minimum tripartite inventory, each of identical, easily mass produced parts, provides ease of production, shipping and assembly. The extruded plastic edge connector is easy to manufacture in relatively small scale industrial facilities. The edge connector and light-weight panel system increases efficiency, lowers costs (including foundation costs) and creates extraordinary ease of assembly and disassembly. A structure with a larger, rectangular entryway is created by use of a 126.degree. connector along three facing edges, bisecting one lower ring roof panel and replacing two basic wall panels with two rectangular panels (or one double wide rectangular panel). This creates a structure having a wall with a larger entry capability obviating the need to otherwise increase structure size. Eliminating one entire lower roof panel; extending two wall panels to meet the upper roof ring instead of the lower roof ring and use of a 108.degree. connector on five facing edges creates a concave building wall. The concavity is complementary to adjoining walls of a second structure and allows nesting of the structures.
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Deimen James M.
Friedman Carl D.
McTigue Aimee E.
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