Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Preassembled subenclosure or substructure section of unit or... – Collapsible for ease of transport
Patent
1986-11-03
1988-05-03
Bell, J. Karl
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Preassembled subenclosure or substructure section of unit or...
Collapsible for ease of transport
52143, E04B 1344, E04B 1343
Patent
active
047411333
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a transportable shelter which is reducible for transport. The shelter has a box-like structure when it is in the transport configuration.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
Such shelters are already known, affording the possibility of obtaining additional space by the stretching of canvas or by use of other attachable (identical) elements. These containers are stackable and are used as construction shelters or for similar purposes. But they are not very suitable for giving comfortable shelter to several persons over longer periods of time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is the creation of a shelter not requiring any additional transportation effort over the usual transport containers, but which, on the other hand, can easily and in a comparatively short time and in place, be expanded to a large extent to form a larger and more comfortable shelter.
The invention is based on the knowledge that, by adding elements to a box-like base structure, especially one of the dimensions of a standard container, additional areas can be formed by means of foldable sidewalls, which are not inferior to a solidly constructed unit, since solid room elements are used.
There are, particularly and in accordance with advantageous exemplary embodiments, numerous ways of conversion because of the provision of a generally diagonally extending separating wall with connecting doors and extendable stairs during stacking, which make it possible to quickly adapt the shelter to differing requirements.
This is preferably achieved by having at least one side wall of the box-like shelter consist of three foldable or hinged elements. The first element, outside during transport, is fastened with a hinge in its upper part and folds upward, forming the roof for the newly created space. The second elements, resting behind it--in the folded state--forms the front wall and can be folded out in accordion fashion, along with the partitioned side walls fastened to it. The third inner element is maintained by a lower hinge and folded out downwardly, thereby forming the floor surface of the additional box-line room. Floor and ceiling surface each form a firm, one-piece plate fastened to the box-like structure by means of hinges.
Each side wall extended in this manner increases the base area of the transportable shelter by the size of its own area. After all side walls have been unfolded, the base area has been increased nearly five-fold. The larger room unit thus created can preferably be partitioned into two symmetrical units diagonally.
All facilities depending on the supply with and removal of electricity, water and gas, such as bathroom, sink, refrigerator, cooking facility and heating, as well as some closets, are accomodated in the center in the permanent part of the shelter. Certain devices, such as air conditioners, water reservoirs, etc. can therefore advantageously be used simultaneously for both room units.
Also located in the central part and in the floor is at least one telescoping stairs which is storable during periods of occupation and which can, when needed, provide a connection with the lower room unit in the case of two transportable shelters.
Other living elements, such as beds which can be in part converted to corner seats, as well as tables and chairs, are preferably fastened to the foldable floor surfaces. All doors leading to the outside and all windows are either--covered in the folded state--in the foldable front walls or in the side walls fastened to the front walls, so that the transportable shelter in the folded state is completely closed in on itself and windows and doors are hemetically protected against damage during transport. In order to connect two living units created by the diagonal separation when needed, doors are provided in the inner part of each shelter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Advantageous improvements of the invention are described by the following exemplary embodiments. Shown in:
FIG. 1a, a
REFERENCES:
patent: 3348344 (1967-10-01), Tatevossian
patent: 3849952 (1974-11-01), Hanaoka
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