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Abstract
A hinge assembly for use with a building panel forms a section of a collapsible building. The hinge assembly has an elongate, generally u-shaped end cap for attachment to at least one edge of the building panel. The end cap has a channel member on at least one side thereof which is adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of hinge members which mate with a similar channel member on an adjoining panel.
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~ w TEM File No. 198.1 THC>MAS E. MALYSZKO
PATEN7.' & TRADE MARK AGENT
ice: COLLAPSIBLE BUILDING STRUCTURES
Inventor Glenn Briggs ~ nli~ cant: Pafco Shelters Ltd.
~ 1 COLLAPSIBLE BUILDING STRUCTURES
This invention relates to buildings and more particularly to collapsible buildings formed from a plurality of panels pivotally connected by a hinge assembly.
Collapsible or foldable buildings are well known in the art inasmuch as such structures fill a particular need. For example, in military operations, it is frequently necessary to set up emergency shelters for control units or medical centres. Similarly, in disaster zones such as regions devastated by earthquakes or tornadoes) emergency shelters must be assembled quickly.
Collapsible or foldable building structures are known examples of such being disclosed in U.S. Patent 4,805,536 which issued February 21, 1989 to Kenneth W.
Feiss.t: U.S. Patent 4,726,155 which issued February 23, 1988 to Nahmiss: U.S. Patent 4,118,901 which issued October 10, 1978 to Johnson: U.S. Patent 3,984,948 which issued October 12, 1976 to Willis A. Bussard; and U.S.
Patent 3,863,419 which issued February 4, 1975 to Hendrich.
The foldable building of the present invention distinguishes the prior art in many ways and most particularly in the universal design of the hinge assennbly.
The building is constructed of a plurality of pane7ls approximately interconnected by the hinge assembly of the present invention which permits the floor, side walls and roof structure to fold into a flat configuration for ease of transportation but which permits the panels to be opened into a box-like structure and locked in position to form a solid shelter. Separate end walls are attached to the raised structure and held in place by means of the same hinge assembly.
Therefore, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a hinge assembly for use with a building panel in a collapsible building, the hinge assembly comprising an elongate U-shaped end cap secured to at least one edge of the building panel, the end cap having channel members on opposite sides, the channE:l members adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members, the hinge members arranged so as to mate with similar hinge members on an adjoining panel.
In accordance with a further aspect there is provided a building panel for use in a collapsible building, the panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of spaced apart shells and a central core:
a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, and a hinge assembly on at least one of the end faces or side faces, the hinge assembly comprising an elongate, U-shaped end cap attached externally of the shells and extending along the side or end face, the end cap having channel members on opposed sides, the channel members having affixed therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members, the hinge members positioned so as to mate with hinge members on an adjacent panel.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a collapsible build.ng comprising a plurality of building panels arranged so as to fona in an assembled condition a floor,, side walls, end walls and a roof, the panels being foldable from a flat shipping condition to an assembled building by means of a hinge assembly on the panels, each panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of shells and central core, a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, an elongate U-shaped end cap positioned over each of the opposed end faces or side faces, and running the full length of the end face or the side face, the end cap having channel members on opposite sides thereof, each of the channel members adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members comprising a web portion received in the channel member and a cylindrical end portion, the cylindrical portion adapted to receive a hinge pin, the hinge members positioned so that one panel may be pivotally joined to an adjacent panel so that the panels forming the building may be folded from a closed, shipping position to an open, assembled position, the hinge members in the opposite channel adapted to receive a locking pin to secure the building in an assembled position.
The invention will now be described in greater detail in conjunction with the attached drawings wherein:
FIGURES lA to 1D illustrate a first embodiment of the t~uilding:
FIGURES 2A to 2F identify the panels used to construct the shelter of FIGURE lA:
FIGURES 3A to 3F show the steps in unfolding the strucaure of FIGURE lA;
FIGURES 4A to 4E illustrate a second structure according to the present invention;
FIGURES 5A to 5F illustrate the panels required to f<~bricate the structure of FIGURE 4A:
PATEN7.' & TRADE MARK AGENT
ice: COLLAPSIBLE BUILDING STRUCTURES
Inventor Glenn Briggs ~ nli~ cant: Pafco Shelters Ltd.
~ 1 COLLAPSIBLE BUILDING STRUCTURES
This invention relates to buildings and more particularly to collapsible buildings formed from a plurality of panels pivotally connected by a hinge assembly.
Collapsible or foldable buildings are well known in the art inasmuch as such structures fill a particular need. For example, in military operations, it is frequently necessary to set up emergency shelters for control units or medical centres. Similarly, in disaster zones such as regions devastated by earthquakes or tornadoes) emergency shelters must be assembled quickly.
Collapsible or foldable building structures are known examples of such being disclosed in U.S. Patent 4,805,536 which issued February 21, 1989 to Kenneth W.
Feiss.t: U.S. Patent 4,726,155 which issued February 23, 1988 to Nahmiss: U.S. Patent 4,118,901 which issued October 10, 1978 to Johnson: U.S. Patent 3,984,948 which issued October 12, 1976 to Willis A. Bussard; and U.S.
Patent 3,863,419 which issued February 4, 1975 to Hendrich.
The foldable building of the present invention distinguishes the prior art in many ways and most particularly in the universal design of the hinge assennbly.
The building is constructed of a plurality of pane7ls approximately interconnected by the hinge assembly of the present invention which permits the floor, side walls and roof structure to fold into a flat configuration for ease of transportation but which permits the panels to be opened into a box-like structure and locked in position to form a solid shelter. Separate end walls are attached to the raised structure and held in place by means of the same hinge assembly.
Therefore, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a hinge assembly for use with a building panel in a collapsible building, the hinge assembly comprising an elongate U-shaped end cap secured to at least one edge of the building panel, the end cap having channel members on opposite sides, the channE:l members adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members, the hinge members arranged so as to mate with similar hinge members on an adjoining panel.
In accordance with a further aspect there is provided a building panel for use in a collapsible building, the panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of spaced apart shells and a central core:
a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, and a hinge assembly on at least one of the end faces or side faces, the hinge assembly comprising an elongate, U-shaped end cap attached externally of the shells and extending along the side or end face, the end cap having channel members on opposed sides, the channel members having affixed therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members, the hinge members positioned so as to mate with hinge members on an adjacent panel.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a collapsible build.ng comprising a plurality of building panels arranged so as to fona in an assembled condition a floor,, side walls, end walls and a roof, the panels being foldable from a flat shipping condition to an assembled building by means of a hinge assembly on the panels, each panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of shells and central core, a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, an elongate U-shaped end cap positioned over each of the opposed end faces or side faces, and running the full length of the end face or the side face, the end cap having channel members on opposite sides thereof, each of the channel members adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members comprising a web portion received in the channel member and a cylindrical end portion, the cylindrical portion adapted to receive a hinge pin, the hinge members positioned so that one panel may be pivotally joined to an adjacent panel so that the panels forming the building may be folded from a closed, shipping position to an open, assembled position, the hinge members in the opposite channel adapted to receive a locking pin to secure the building in an assembled position.
The invention will now be described in greater detail in conjunction with the attached drawings wherein:
FIGURES lA to 1D illustrate a first embodiment of the t~uilding:
FIGURES 2A to 2F identify the panels used to construct the shelter of FIGURE lA:
FIGURES 3A to 3F show the steps in unfolding the strucaure of FIGURE lA;
FIGURES 4A to 4E illustrate a second structure according to the present invention;
FIGURES 5A to 5F illustrate the panels required to f<~bricate the structure of FIGURE 4A:
FIGURES 6A to 6F illustrate the steps required to unfold the structure;
FIGURES 7A to 7D show a third type of structure;
FIGURES 8A to 8F show the panels required to constrict the building of FIGURE 7A;
FIGURES 9A to 9F show the construction steps to form the building of FIGURE 7A:
FIGURE 10 illustrates the end cap of the hinge assembly:
FIGURE 11 illustratesthe hinge members;
FIGURE 12 illustrates an extension member attached to the end cap;
FIGURE 13 illustrates seal assemblies;
FIGURE 14 is a cross-section of a panel showing the end cap and an optional reinforcing member;
FIGURE 15 illustrates a non-folding connector: and FIGURE 16 illustrates a further embodiment of the present invention including solar panels.
FIGURES 17A to 17D illustrate pivotable connectors;
FIGURE 18A and 18B illustrates a new design for the end cap of the hinge assembly simplified through the elimination of channel. members on one side of the elongated U-shaped end cap whereas FIGURE 18B illustrates a new bubble seal weatherstripping gasket made from pliable plastic that will flatten tightly to create a seal when the end cap of a hinge panel is pressed against the bubbles seal. The said bubble seal would have memory so that it would rise to its same shape when the said panel weight is re-moved;
FIGURE 19A to 19C illustrates a second new end cap hinge assembly design that has only one hinge assembly channel that - 5.1-is positioned at the closed end of the elongated U-shaped channel;
whereas, Figure 19B & 19C illustrates an extruded alluminum bar with a flat 1~~ wide & 1/8~~ thick tnastix backed weatherstripping seal fitted against the bar. The said aluminum bar being shaped to fit into the end position of the elongated U-shaped channel through out each end cap to give added structural strength especially as a stiffner against lateral force or impact that may be thrust against any one of: the wall panels;
FIGURE 20 illustrates the integration of a11 of the newly designed hinge assembly parts as illustrated by FIGURE 18A, & FIGURE 19A showing the positioning of the extruded aluminum bar in position at the end of each elongated U-shaped channel.
The mastiac backed weatherstripping seal as illustrated by FIGURE
18B & FIGURE 19C are found in proper positions indicating how the bubble seal & flat strip seal would act as weatherstripping against air passage when the panel assembly is completed and erected.
FIGURE 20 illustrating how the elongated end U-channels as shown in FIGURES 18A - 18B, and 19A, 19B & 19C are assembled together into an integrated hinge assembly mechanism are illustrated in this application for a rectangular shaped box like building with a flat roof. The same hinging assembly can be adapted to fit other roof fortes as in FIGURES 4A TO 4E and FIGURES
7A to 7D built forms.
- 5_ 2-Referring to FIGURE lA a basic box-shaped 25 struci~ure 10 is illustrated. This structure includes a floor or base 12, a roof 14, side walls 16 and end walls 18. 'the base 12 and roof 14 are of the same dimensions which in the embodiment of FIGURE lA is a 8 feet by 16 feet.
The side panels as illustrated in FIGURES 2C and 2D are made up of upper and lower panels 16~ and 16", each hinged together by means of the hinge assembly which will be described hereinafter. The top of each upper side panel is hinged to the top panel by means of the same hinge assembly. Similarly, the bottom of each side ;panel is hinged to the bottom panel.
The two end panels are separate from the structure and are fitted in place after the top has been fully raised.
Referring to FIGURE 3A it is to be assumed that the two end panels, FIGURES 2E and 2F, are removed from the :tack as shown in FIGURE 3A. In FIGURE 3B it is shown that the top panel is swung upwardly so that the 10 side panels are in the fully folded out position at which time the hinge assembly is locked in this position. Next, the top panel is pulled upwardly from the other side as shown in FIGURES 3C, 3D and 3E until the box shown in FIGURE 3F is created. The last four 15 hinge: points are locked to form the open ended box strucaure. Next the end panels are brought into place and :secured to the base, roof and side panels.
The dimensions of the side panel are selected S o 20 that they will lie within the dimensions of the top and bottom panels in the folded condition shown in FIGURE 3A.
-- 5.3-FIGURES 4 through 9 illustrate similar structures but which have either a slanted roof as shown in FIGURE
4A or a gable roof as shown in FIGURE 7A. In each case, the :structure is folded as shown in the assembly procedures set out in FIGURES 6A to 6F and 9A to 9F.
It is to be understood that the description with respects to assembly and folding sequences set out above apply in the same manner to the structures shown in FIGUR~sS 4-9. Of particular importance is the location of the hinge members shown in detail in FIGURES 2A-2F, 5A-5F and 8A-8F.
Turning now more specifically to the components which make up the panels and hinge assembly, it will be noted in FIGURE
14 & FIGUF:E 20 that they show cross-sectional views of a panel with assembled end caps. In FIGURE 14 the panel comprises a pair of skins car shells and a central core. The panels in a preferred embodiments are constructed of two basic materials, namely fiber-glass reinforced skins separated by an injected polyureathane insulation. In FIGURE 20 the panel is comprised of an assembly of a number c~f 1 1/2" X 6 1/2" PVC plastic tongue & groove planking (that is Extruded by others) cut to approx. 8' height that are assembled and integrated to forni a panel wall to specified length.
The floor is a series of special 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" hollow plank deck material i:ormed specially from extruded PVC plastic decking mat-erial prepared by others under the Trade Name TRAC-DECK that fits the elongated U-shaped channel cap ends.
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It should also be understood however, that in certain applications, skins may be aluminum if a more rigid construction is required or if a particular te~rature condition must be satisfied.
Returning to FIGURE 14 it will be noted that a reinforcing U-shaped aluminium channel is provided adjacent the periphery of the panel and if necessary a gurther aluminium flat bar may be located at the outer edge.
Returning to FIGURE 20 it will be noted that an 1 1/2" x 1/8~ or 1/4~~ extruded aluminum bar configured in the shape of the cap end as illustrated is provided as a stiffener to the panels and overall structure. The bars are designed to give the building a structural frame embodied within the U-shaped channel to strengthen the entire building against any external impact.
Secured to the panel is end cap 10 made of plastic, aluminium or other strong material. As shown in FIGURE: 14 and more particularly FIGURE 10 the end cap has suitably positioned on the outer edge four channel members _ which- run along the full length of the end cap.
In FIGURE 20 and more particularily FIGURE 18A & 19A where the end yap has been revised in design to a simple forni with only 2 channel nembers on one side as illustrated in FIGURE 18A and otherwise to 1 channel member located near the end cap outer edge as illustrated in FIGURE 19A, that run along the full length of the end cap.
FIGURES 7A to 7D show a third type of structure;
FIGURES 8A to 8F show the panels required to constrict the building of FIGURE 7A;
FIGURES 9A to 9F show the construction steps to form the building of FIGURE 7A:
FIGURE 10 illustrates the end cap of the hinge assembly:
FIGURE 11 illustratesthe hinge members;
FIGURE 12 illustrates an extension member attached to the end cap;
FIGURE 13 illustrates seal assemblies;
FIGURE 14 is a cross-section of a panel showing the end cap and an optional reinforcing member;
FIGURE 15 illustrates a non-folding connector: and FIGURE 16 illustrates a further embodiment of the present invention including solar panels.
FIGURES 17A to 17D illustrate pivotable connectors;
FIGURE 18A and 18B illustrates a new design for the end cap of the hinge assembly simplified through the elimination of channel. members on one side of the elongated U-shaped end cap whereas FIGURE 18B illustrates a new bubble seal weatherstripping gasket made from pliable plastic that will flatten tightly to create a seal when the end cap of a hinge panel is pressed against the bubbles seal. The said bubble seal would have memory so that it would rise to its same shape when the said panel weight is re-moved;
FIGURE 19A to 19C illustrates a second new end cap hinge assembly design that has only one hinge assembly channel that - 5.1-is positioned at the closed end of the elongated U-shaped channel;
whereas, Figure 19B & 19C illustrates an extruded alluminum bar with a flat 1~~ wide & 1/8~~ thick tnastix backed weatherstripping seal fitted against the bar. The said aluminum bar being shaped to fit into the end position of the elongated U-shaped channel through out each end cap to give added structural strength especially as a stiffner against lateral force or impact that may be thrust against any one of: the wall panels;
FIGURE 20 illustrates the integration of a11 of the newly designed hinge assembly parts as illustrated by FIGURE 18A, & FIGURE 19A showing the positioning of the extruded aluminum bar in position at the end of each elongated U-shaped channel.
The mastiac backed weatherstripping seal as illustrated by FIGURE
18B & FIGURE 19C are found in proper positions indicating how the bubble seal & flat strip seal would act as weatherstripping against air passage when the panel assembly is completed and erected.
FIGURE 20 illustrating how the elongated end U-channels as shown in FIGURES 18A - 18B, and 19A, 19B & 19C are assembled together into an integrated hinge assembly mechanism are illustrated in this application for a rectangular shaped box like building with a flat roof. The same hinging assembly can be adapted to fit other roof fortes as in FIGURES 4A TO 4E and FIGURES
7A to 7D built forms.
- 5_ 2-Referring to FIGURE lA a basic box-shaped 25 struci~ure 10 is illustrated. This structure includes a floor or base 12, a roof 14, side walls 16 and end walls 18. 'the base 12 and roof 14 are of the same dimensions which in the embodiment of FIGURE lA is a 8 feet by 16 feet.
The side panels as illustrated in FIGURES 2C and 2D are made up of upper and lower panels 16~ and 16", each hinged together by means of the hinge assembly which will be described hereinafter. The top of each upper side panel is hinged to the top panel by means of the same hinge assembly. Similarly, the bottom of each side ;panel is hinged to the bottom panel.
The two end panels are separate from the structure and are fitted in place after the top has been fully raised.
Referring to FIGURE 3A it is to be assumed that the two end panels, FIGURES 2E and 2F, are removed from the :tack as shown in FIGURE 3A. In FIGURE 3B it is shown that the top panel is swung upwardly so that the 10 side panels are in the fully folded out position at which time the hinge assembly is locked in this position. Next, the top panel is pulled upwardly from the other side as shown in FIGURES 3C, 3D and 3E until the box shown in FIGURE 3F is created. The last four 15 hinge: points are locked to form the open ended box strucaure. Next the end panels are brought into place and :secured to the base, roof and side panels.
The dimensions of the side panel are selected S o 20 that they will lie within the dimensions of the top and bottom panels in the folded condition shown in FIGURE 3A.
-- 5.3-FIGURES 4 through 9 illustrate similar structures but which have either a slanted roof as shown in FIGURE
4A or a gable roof as shown in FIGURE 7A. In each case, the :structure is folded as shown in the assembly procedures set out in FIGURES 6A to 6F and 9A to 9F.
It is to be understood that the description with respects to assembly and folding sequences set out above apply in the same manner to the structures shown in FIGUR~sS 4-9. Of particular importance is the location of the hinge members shown in detail in FIGURES 2A-2F, 5A-5F and 8A-8F.
Turning now more specifically to the components which make up the panels and hinge assembly, it will be noted in FIGURE
14 & FIGUF:E 20 that they show cross-sectional views of a panel with assembled end caps. In FIGURE 14 the panel comprises a pair of skins car shells and a central core. The panels in a preferred embodiments are constructed of two basic materials, namely fiber-glass reinforced skins separated by an injected polyureathane insulation. In FIGURE 20 the panel is comprised of an assembly of a number c~f 1 1/2" X 6 1/2" PVC plastic tongue & groove planking (that is Extruded by others) cut to approx. 8' height that are assembled and integrated to forni a panel wall to specified length.
The floor is a series of special 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" hollow plank deck material i:ormed specially from extruded PVC plastic decking mat-erial prepared by others under the Trade Name TRAC-DECK that fits the elongated U-shaped channel cap ends.
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It should also be understood however, that in certain applications, skins may be aluminum if a more rigid construction is required or if a particular te~rature condition must be satisfied.
Returning to FIGURE 14 it will be noted that a reinforcing U-shaped aluminium channel is provided adjacent the periphery of the panel and if necessary a gurther aluminium flat bar may be located at the outer edge.
Returning to FIGURE 20 it will be noted that an 1 1/2" x 1/8~ or 1/4~~ extruded aluminum bar configured in the shape of the cap end as illustrated is provided as a stiffener to the panels and overall structure. The bars are designed to give the building a structural frame embodied within the U-shaped channel to strengthen the entire building against any external impact.
Secured to the panel is end cap 10 made of plastic, aluminium or other strong material. As shown in FIGURE: 14 and more particularly FIGURE 10 the end cap has suitably positioned on the outer edge four channel members _ which- run along the full length of the end cap.
In FIGURE 20 and more particularily FIGURE 18A & 19A where the end yap has been revised in design to a simple forni with only 2 channel nembers on one side as illustrated in FIGURE 18A and otherwise to 1 channel member located near the end cap outer edge as illustrated in FIGURE 19A, that run along the full length of the end cap.
These channel members are adapted to receive the hinge member shown in FIGURE il. The web of the hinge member is received in the channel and is fixed therein at a location to be described hererinafter by suitable fastening means such as adhesive, welding, etc. The hinge me~aber has a cylindrical section which has a central bore for receiving a hinge pin.
Depending on the manner in which the panel is to be folded in relation to the adjacent panel the hinge member will be positioned in one of the four channels.
Various combinations of panel assembly and hinge member locations are shown in FIGURES 17A though i?D.
It will be noted that when a particular channel is selected for location of the pivoting hinge member, a hinge member is located in the adjacent channel and this second hinge member is used to lock the panel in the unfolded position. Locking is effected by inserting a removable pin through the mating hinge members when in the fully opened position.
It. will be noted in the structure of FIGURE 4A
and the :structure of FIGURE 7A that not a11 joins are at right angles when in a fully opened position. Angles greater or less than 90' are obtained by using the end cap extension illustrated in FIGURE 12. It will be noted in the attachment of FIGURE 12 that arms 42 and 44 slide into and are secured in the upper channels of a universal. end cap. Channels 46 and 48 at the upper end of the extension are used to receive the appropriate hinge mE:mbers. The angle obtained by mating panels which are equipped with hinge end cap extensions will be directly related to the length of extension arms 42 and 44. ThE: gap 49 which is left as a result of the extension cap is filled with polyurethane foam to provide insulation and strength. It is to be understood that by selecting the appropriate end cap extension and by orienting the panel equipped with the end cap extension in the proper direction it will enable the construction of joints which in the opened position will be either greater or less than 90'.
As a further refinement of the present invention there are provided hinge seal members which are shown in FIGURE 7.3. FIGURE 13 is a cross-sectional view of two mating panels taken at a point where only one hinge member is installed. In this case, a hinge seal as shown at; 61 is provided in the aligned channel member of the opposite panel. Arm 62 of the hinge seal is designed to be affixed in the channel and the seal flange 6~4 is squeezed between the hinge member and the edge of t:he panel. Thus, when the two panels are in the open position, as shown, the seal flange reduces the air flow through the gap between the panels.
Seal flange 67 is placed at the opposite side at which point there is no hinge member in either channel.
Thus, when the two panels are in the open or locked position as shown in FIGURE 13, this flange seal further reduces air flow through the space between the panels.
In certain cases such as for a 2 story building, two building panels are joined end to end or side to side in a manner whereby they do not fold or pivot. In this case, union 91 as shown in FIGURE 15 is used. The union, in an "H" shape, has two panel receiving channels and when fixedly attached to the end or side of a panel which does not have an end cap, the panels are retained in a fixed orientation.
Using the union of FIGURE 15 allows greater flexibility in the overall dimensions of the structure by using a limited number of different sizes of panels.
A;s illustrated in certain figures it is intended that tha_ collapsible building will have windows and doors. The door opening is formed in the appropriate panels and the edges of the door opening is fitted with the end cap into which are fixed the appropriate hinge members. The door panel of the appropriate size is also provided with the mating hinge members and pivotally attached to the door frame. A latch member as well known in the art is attached to the side opposite to the pivot connection. Hinge seal members as shown in FIGURE
13 are ;provided in the channel members around the door frame to :reduce air flow around the door. Similarly, a window frame is attached to the window opening by means of the aforementioned end cap. The window may be opened by sliding as is well known or by pivoting the window frame within the window opening.
It is further contemplated that other attachments and acce~~sories such as 'tie-down' and support bars formed of aluminium or other appropriate materials will be used. These are designed so as to be driven into the ground with the upper end being provided with hinge members which will allow the floor or wall to be attached thereto. Various tie-down members are illustrated in FIGURE 18.
It is also contemplated that in association with the tie--down members will be an under-carriage comprising transport wheels to permit the structure to be moved from one location to another either in a folded mode or i.n an assembled mode. The manner in which the wheels are attached to the under-carriage is shown in FIGURE 19.
In a more refined version of the present invention, it is contemplated that various building panels used in the wall or roof design will be equipped with solar panels as shown in FIGURE 16. With the addition of solar panels, it is anticipated that other accessory products will be provided such as converters from solar to electrical power to operate lighting, heating, etc. It is also anticipated that washroom fixtures will be available for inclusion in the structure after it has been assembled.
Depending on the manner in which the panel is to be folded in relation to the adjacent panel the hinge member will be positioned in one of the four channels.
Various combinations of panel assembly and hinge member locations are shown in FIGURES 17A though i?D.
It will be noted that when a particular channel is selected for location of the pivoting hinge member, a hinge member is located in the adjacent channel and this second hinge member is used to lock the panel in the unfolded position. Locking is effected by inserting a removable pin through the mating hinge members when in the fully opened position.
It. will be noted in the structure of FIGURE 4A
and the :structure of FIGURE 7A that not a11 joins are at right angles when in a fully opened position. Angles greater or less than 90' are obtained by using the end cap extension illustrated in FIGURE 12. It will be noted in the attachment of FIGURE 12 that arms 42 and 44 slide into and are secured in the upper channels of a universal. end cap. Channels 46 and 48 at the upper end of the extension are used to receive the appropriate hinge mE:mbers. The angle obtained by mating panels which are equipped with hinge end cap extensions will be directly related to the length of extension arms 42 and 44. ThE: gap 49 which is left as a result of the extension cap is filled with polyurethane foam to provide insulation and strength. It is to be understood that by selecting the appropriate end cap extension and by orienting the panel equipped with the end cap extension in the proper direction it will enable the construction of joints which in the opened position will be either greater or less than 90'.
As a further refinement of the present invention there are provided hinge seal members which are shown in FIGURE 7.3. FIGURE 13 is a cross-sectional view of two mating panels taken at a point where only one hinge member is installed. In this case, a hinge seal as shown at; 61 is provided in the aligned channel member of the opposite panel. Arm 62 of the hinge seal is designed to be affixed in the channel and the seal flange 6~4 is squeezed between the hinge member and the edge of t:he panel. Thus, when the two panels are in the open position, as shown, the seal flange reduces the air flow through the gap between the panels.
Seal flange 67 is placed at the opposite side at which point there is no hinge member in either channel.
Thus, when the two panels are in the open or locked position as shown in FIGURE 13, this flange seal further reduces air flow through the space between the panels.
In certain cases such as for a 2 story building, two building panels are joined end to end or side to side in a manner whereby they do not fold or pivot. In this case, union 91 as shown in FIGURE 15 is used. The union, in an "H" shape, has two panel receiving channels and when fixedly attached to the end or side of a panel which does not have an end cap, the panels are retained in a fixed orientation.
Using the union of FIGURE 15 allows greater flexibility in the overall dimensions of the structure by using a limited number of different sizes of panels.
A;s illustrated in certain figures it is intended that tha_ collapsible building will have windows and doors. The door opening is formed in the appropriate panels and the edges of the door opening is fitted with the end cap into which are fixed the appropriate hinge members. The door panel of the appropriate size is also provided with the mating hinge members and pivotally attached to the door frame. A latch member as well known in the art is attached to the side opposite to the pivot connection. Hinge seal members as shown in FIGURE
13 are ;provided in the channel members around the door frame to :reduce air flow around the door. Similarly, a window frame is attached to the window opening by means of the aforementioned end cap. The window may be opened by sliding as is well known or by pivoting the window frame within the window opening.
It is further contemplated that other attachments and acce~~sories such as 'tie-down' and support bars formed of aluminium or other appropriate materials will be used. These are designed so as to be driven into the ground with the upper end being provided with hinge members which will allow the floor or wall to be attached thereto. Various tie-down members are illustrated in FIGURE 18.
It is also contemplated that in association with the tie--down members will be an under-carriage comprising transport wheels to permit the structure to be moved from one location to another either in a folded mode or i.n an assembled mode. The manner in which the wheels are attached to the under-carriage is shown in FIGURE 19.
In a more refined version of the present invention, it is contemplated that various building panels used in the wall or roof design will be equipped with solar panels as shown in FIGURE 16. With the addition of solar panels, it is anticipated that other accessory products will be provided such as converters from solar to electrical power to operate lighting, heating, etc. It is also anticipated that washroom fixtures will be available for inclusion in the structure after it has been assembled.
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PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A hinge assembly for use in association with a building panel forming a section of a collapsible building, said hinge assembly comprising an elongate, generally U-shaped end cap for attachment to at least one edge of a building panel, said end cap having channel members or either side thereof, said channel members adapted to have fixed secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members arranged so as to mate with similar hinge mmbers on an adjoining panel.
2. The hinge assembly of Claim 1 wherein said hinge member has a web section to be received in said channel member and a cylindrical section adapted to receive a hinge pin.
3. The hinge assembly of Claim 1 further comprising a hinge seal adapted to be received in said channel member and positioned between hinge members.
4. The hinge assembly of Claim 1 wherein said end cap has two channel members on each side wherein said hinge members may be fixedly secured in at least two of said channel members.
5. The hinge assembly of Claim 1 or 4 further comprising an end cap extension member which permits assembly of panels at angles other than right angles.
6. A building panel for use in a collapsible building, said building panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of spaced apart shells and a central core: a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, and a hinge assembly on at least one of said end faces or side faces, said hinge assembly comprising an elongate, generally U-shaped end cap attached externally of said shells and extending along said side or end face, said end cap having channel members on opposed sides, said channel members having afixed therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members, said hinge members positioned so as to mate with hinge members on an adjacent similar panel.
7. A collapsible building comprising a plurality of building panels arranged so as to form in an assembled condition a floor, side walls, end walls and a roof, said panels being foldable from a flat shipping condition to an assembled building by a hinge assembly on said panels, each panel comprising a rectangular section having a pair of shells, and central core, a pair of opposed end faces and a pair of opposed side faces, an elongate generally U-shaped end cap positioned over at least one of said opposed end faces or side faces and running the full length of said end face or said side face, said end cap having channel members on opposite sides thereof, each of said channel members adapted to have fixedly secured therein a plurality of longitudinally spaced hinge members comprising a web portion received in said channel member and a cylindrical end portion, said cylindrical portion adapted to receive a hinge pin, said hinge members positioned so that one panel may be pivotally joined to an adjacent panel so that said panels forming said building may be folded from a closed, shipping position to an open, assembled position, said hinge members in said opposite channel adapted to receive a locking pin to secure said building in an assembled position.
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