Portable collapsible building system
US5245802A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H15/18
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A portable building system of variable size (20) consisting of a series of individually collapsing web beam frames (22) which serve simultaneously as a support structure for the exterior covering material (30) and as a support structure for a highly adaptable interior furnishing system. Individual web beam frames (22) are comprised of multiple segments including vertically oriented outer segments (32) which have a width measured horizontally in the plane of their span sufficient to support furnishing components 26 substantially within an area directly between a pair of consecutive outer frame segments 32 in a strong and convenient manner. Additional overhead segments (34) are joined to each other and to outer segments (32) with corresponding mortise (36) and tenon (38) like surfaces for a fast and positive assembly. Purlins (24) attach to the frames, joining them in sequence. Individual bays are formed between the wide vertical outer segments (32) of any two sequential frames (22) and these bays are then easily customized with the desired interior furnishing components (26) such as desks, counters, shelves, benches, bunks, and tables. Horizontal furnishing components (26) may be op…
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