Portable building
US8286391B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/3444
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention reveals a type of portable building, which includes a box which forms the main body of the building, the box being cubic in shape, at least one movable top plate that forms the roof of the building, one side of such movable top plate connecting to and pivoting on one side of the top panel of the box, and such top plate rotating around the pivot downwards to lean against the side panel of the box, at least one movable bottom panel that is provided for the bottom panel of the building, one side of the movable bottom panel connecting to and pivoting on one side of the bottom panel, and such bottom panel rotating around the pivot downwards to lean against the side panel of the box, the pivots of the bottom panel and the top plate are located on the same side panel of the box, at least one side plate is provided for the side wall of the building, the side plate that supports between the edge of the bottom plate and the edge of the top plate being vertical and knock-down. The building becomes a standard shipping container when it has been folded which adapts to land and sea transport and so is readily transported.
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