CA2246938A1 - Method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure and a construction kit - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method of constructing an enclosure. The first step involves providing a construction kit which includes at least two parallelepiped primary members and at least two parallelepiped secondary members. The second step involves positioning the secondary members on a surface with notches of facing vertically upward. The third step involves positioning the primary members transversely across the secondary members by inserting notches of the primary members into the notches of the secondary members. The fourth step involves positioning subsequent primary members transversely across primary members already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting notches of each of the subsequent primary members into notches of the primary members already in position.
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TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure and a construction kit NAMES) OF INVENTOR(S):
Fritz Gajetski FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure, such as a planter box, and a construction kit in accordance with the teachings of the method.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Bottomless walled enclosures are used primarily, but not exclusively, outdoors for landscaping purposes. Such enclosures are used as borders for flower beds, to protect young trees, or are filled with earth to create planter boxes.
A bottomless walled enclosure can easily be constructed by cutting pieces of wood to appropriate lengths and securing the pieces of wood together in the desired configuration with fasteners. The modern day consumer, however, either does not have the time or does not have the tools or does not have the skills to build their own enclosure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a simple method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure and a construction kit that enables an enclosure to be readily built in accordance with the teachings of the method.
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of constructing an enclosure. The first step involves providing a construction kit. The construction kit includes at least two parallelepiped primary members and at least two parallelepiped secondary members. Each of the z primary members has opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends. Opposed notches are positioned in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. Each of the secondary members has opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges.
S Notches are provided in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
The second step involves positioning the secondary members on a surface with the notches of the secondary members facing vertically upward. The third step involves positioning the primary members transversely across the secondary members by inserting one of the opposed notches of the each of the primary members into the notches at the opposed ends of the secondary members. The fourth step involves positioning subsequent primary members transversely in parallel spaced relation across primary members already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting the opposed notches of each of the subsequent primary members into exposed notches of the primary members already in position.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, a structure built in accordance with the above described method will always leave exposed some notches in the uppermost primary members. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a pair of secondary members are inverted to fill exposed notches in the primary members. It is preferred that at least two primary completion members and at least two secondary completion members be provided. The primary completion members are primary members with a decorative edge treatment. The secondary completion members are secondary members with a decorative edge treatment.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, it is sometimes desirable to cover the structure. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a further step is taken of clamping between adjacent primary members several receptacle bearing member and inserting into the receptacles skeletal support members for a sheet-form covering.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, a sheet-form covering is prone to becoming dislodged by wind. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the further step is taken of clamping between adjacent primary members fastener bearing members bearing a first portion of mating fastening means, attaching along a peripheral edge of the sheet form covering a second portion of mating fastening means, and mating the first portion of the mating fastening means to the second portion of the mating fastening means, thereby securing the sheet-form covering in position.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction kit which includes at least two parallelepiped primary members and at least two parallelepiped secondary members. Each of the primary members have opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends. Opposed notches are provided in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. Each of the secondary members have opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges. Notches are provided in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. The thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members is the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members. The width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members is approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it is preferable to provide completion members to cover exposed notches, as described above.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the construction kit, as described above, when two secondary members are used the result is a rectangular enclosure. There may be times, however, when a desired shape for the enclosure is other than rectangular. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the notches are oriented at an angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the primary members and the secondary members. This enables several secondary members to be arranged to form a polygon shaped enclosure.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it may be desirable for practical or decorative purposes to leave spaces between the primary members. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a plurality of spacer elements are provided. The spacer elements are sized to fit within the notches and only partially fill the notch, thereby leaving a gap between adjacent primary members.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it may be desirable to attach things to the enclosure, such as a skeletal support structure for a sheet-like cover. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a plurality of accessory attachment members are provided. Each of the accessory attachment members has at least two members and a connective member that extends substantially perpendicularly in relation to each of the at least two members. The length of the connective member is greater than the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members.
At least one of the at least two members having an outer face which supports either fastening means or a receptacle.
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These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is s made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is an exploded perspective view of components of the construction kit provided in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a square enclosure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with the components of the construction kit illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a rectangular enclosure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present is invention.
FIGURE 4 is an exploded perspective view of a primary member and a secondary member constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with angled notches.
FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a polygon shaped enclosure constructed with the primary members illustrated in FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of an alternative form of primary member.
FIGURE 7 is an exploded perspective view of a spacer 2s member used in combination with the primary member.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of an enclosure constructed with the spacer member illustrated in FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of an alternative form of completion member with contoured decorative edge.
FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of an enclosure constructed with the completion member illustrated in FIGURE
9.
FIGURE 11 is a perspective view of a form of accessory attachment member supporting one portion of a mating tape fastener.
FIGURE 12 is a side elevation view in section of the accessory attachment member illustrated in FIGURE 11 clamped between two primary members.
FIGURE 13 is a perspective view of a form of accessory attachment member supporting a female receptacle.
FIGURE 14 is a side elevation view in section of the S accessory attachment member illustrated in FIGURE 13 clamped between two primary members.
FIGURE 15 is a perspective view of an enclosure covered by a sheet-form covering.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a construction kit generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 15.
Referring to FIGURE 1, the basic components of construction kit 10 include at least two parallelepiped primary members 12 and at least two parallelepiped secondary members 14. Each of primary members 12 have opposed sides 16, opposed edges 18 and opposed ends 20. Opposed notches 22 and 24 are positioned along each of opposed edges 18 adjacent each of opposed ends 20. Each of secondary members 14 has opposed sides 26, opposed ends 28 and opposed edges 30 and 32. Notches 34 are provided adjacent each of opposed ends 28 only in opposed edge 30. The thickness dimension between opposed sides 26 of secondary members 14 is the same as the thickness dimension between opposed sides 16 of primary members 12. The width dimension between opposed edges 30 and 32 of secondary members 14 is approximately one half of the width dimension between opposed edges 18 of primary members 12. Some of secondary members 14 have been inverted and used as completion members 48, as will hereinafter further be described. The same reference numerals used with secondary members 14 describe the sides, edges and ends of completion member 48. Referring to FIGURE 2 there is illustrated a square enclosure 40 constructed with primary members 12 and secondary members 14. FIGURE 3 illustrates that by using primary members 12 of differing a rectangular enclosure 42 can be constructed.
Referring to FIGURE 4, there is illustrated a modified form of primary member 112. As with primary member 12, modified primary member 112 has opposed sides 116, opposed edges 118 and opposed ends 120. Opposed notches 122 and 124 S are positioned along each of opposed edges 118 adjacent each of opposed ends 120. It is to be noted that modified primary member 112 has notches 122 and 124 that are oriented at an angle in relation to longitudinal axis of modified primary member 112. Modified primary member 112 is intended for use with a modified secondary member 114. Modified started member has opposed sides 126, opposed ends 128 and opposed edges 130 and 132. Angled notches 134 are provided adjacent each of opposed ends 128 only in opposed edge 130. FIGURE 5 illustrates that with modified primary member 112 and modified secondary member 114 a polygon enclosure 140 can be constructed.
Referring to FIGURE 6, there is illustrated another modified form of primary member 212. As with primary member 12, modified primary member 212 has opposed sides 216, opposed edges 218 and opposed ends 220. Opposed notches 222 and 224 are positioned along each of opposed edges 218 adjacent each of opposed ends 220. Modified primary member 212 illustrates an alternative manner of forming "notches" 222 and 224. These notches are formed by securing a plate 225 across opposed ends 220 and securing plate 225 in position with screws 227. This alternative embodiment is illustrated to show that the term "notch" should be broadly defined.
Referring to FIGURE 7, one optional enhancement is to provide to construction kit 10 is to add a plurality of spacer elements 44. Spacer elements 44 are miniature plinth-like elements that are sized to fit within notches 22 and 24. When spacer element 44 are in position, they only partially fill notches 22 and 24. Referring to FIGURE 8, enclosure 40 is built which is otherwise identical to enclosure 40 illustrated in FIGURE 2. Referring to FIGURE 8, it can be seen that when spacer elements 44 are used while connecting primary members a 12, the resulting enclosure 40 has a gap 46 between adjacent primary members 12.
When an enclosure is constructed, it is preferable to fill all of notches 22. This can be done in various ways, for example with plug elements that would be the same as spacer elements 44 only made larger to fill notches 22. It is was previously described how it was preferred to invert secondary members 14 and use them as completion members 48. FIGURE 9 illustrates two preferred form of completion member, generally identified by reference numerals 148 and 149, respectively.
Completion member 148 is fundamentally the same in construction as both secondary member 14 and completion member 48.
Completion member 148 differs from completion member 48 only in that opposed edge 32 of completion member 148, the edge that does not have a notch, has a decorative profile 50. In the illustrated embodiment that decorative profile consists of contours. Completion member 149 is fundamentally the same in construction as primary member 12, differing only in that one of opposed edges 18 has a contoured decorative profile 50.
FIGURE 10 illustrates how the use of completion members 148 and 149 having decorative profile 50 enhances the finished appearance of enclosure 40.
Referring to FIGURE 11 there is illustrated one form of accessory attachment member 52. Each of accessory attachment members 52 have two members 54 and 56 with a connective member 58 that extends substantially perpendicularly between members 54 and 56. The length of connective member 58 is greater than the thickness dimension between opposed sides 16 of primary members 12. With each accessory attachment member 52 at least one of members 54 or 56 have an outer face 60 which supports accessory attachment means. In this embodiment of accessory attachment member 52 the accessory attachment means is a first mating portion 62 of a tape fastener. Referring to FIGURE 12, there is illustrated an enlarged portion of an enclosure 40 to illustrate how accessory attachment member 52 is clamped between primary members 12. A tarp or sheet like cover 74 with a second mating portion 78 of tape fastener can be extended across enclosure 40 and mated with first mating portion 62 of the tape fastener mounted on attachment member 52 to secure tarp 74 in place.
Referring to FIGURE 13, there is illustrated an another form of accessory attachment member, generally identified by reference numeral 66. The members and connective members of accessory attachment member 66 are basically the same as with accessory attachment member 52 and will be identified by the same reference numerals. Accessory attachment member 66 differs from accessory attachment member 52 in that a different accessory attachment means is incorporated into member 54.
With accessory attachment member 66 the accessory attachment means is a female receptacle 68 that is oriented substantially parallel to member 54. Outer face 60 of member 54 still supports first portion 62 of a tape fastener. Referring to FIGURE 14, there is illustrated how accessory attachment member 66 is clamped between primary members 12. There is also illustrated how receptacle 68 is used to secure a flexible rod member 70 to enclosure 40. Second mating portion 78 of tape fastener of tarp 74 can still be mated with first mating portion 62 of the tape fastener mounted on outer face 60 of member 54 of attachment member 66 to secure tarp 74 in place.
Referring to FIGURE 15, there is illustrated how flexible rod member 70 is part of a skeletal support structure 72. Tarp or sheet-like cover 74 is be placed over skeletal support structure 72. Sheet-like cover 74 has a peripheral edge 76 along which are mounted a second mating portion 78 of tape fastener.
The preferred method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 15. The first step involves providing a construction kit, as previously described. Referring to FIGURE 1, the basic to construction kit consists of at least two parallelepiped primary members 12 and at least two parallelepiped secondary members 14. As described above, there are further components that can be added to the construction kit to expand the capability of the construction kit. The second step involves positioning secondary members 14 on a surface with notches 34 of secondary member 14 facing vertically upward. In order to make square enclosure 40 or rectangular enclosure 42, as illustrated in FIGURES 2 and 3 two secondary members 14 are placed in parallel spaced relation. In order to make a polygon enclosure 140 as illustrated in FIGURE 5, secondary members 114 must be used that have notches 134 oriented at an angle.
Modified secondary members 114 are arranged to form an outline for the polygon enclosure to be constructed. Referring to FIGURE 1, the third step involves positioning primary members 12 transversely across secondary members 14 by inserting one of opposed notches 24 of each of primary members 12 into notches 34 of secondary members 14. The fourth step involves positioning subsequent primary members 12 transversely across primary members 12 already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting notches 24 of each of subsequent primary members 12 into exposed notches 22 of primary members 12 already in position.
In order to conceal notches 22 in the primary members which are not used, it is preferred that some form of completion member be used. Referring to FIGURE 1, secondary members 14 can be inverted to serve as completion members 48.
The completion members are positioned transversely in parallel spaced relation across primary members 12 by inserting notches 34 of the inverted secondary members 14 into exposed notches 22 of primary members 12. Referring to FIGURE 9, the preferred form of completion members are completion member 148 and 149 which have decorative profiles 50. When completion members 148 and 149 are used a completed enclosure 40 is given a decorative look, as illustrated in FIGURE 10.
Referring to FIGURE 7, when spacer element 44 are provided with construction kit 10, spacer element 44 can be used to partially fill notches 22 and 24. Referring to FIGURE 8, when primary member 12 are connected, the resulting enclosure 40 has a gap 46 between adjacent primary members 12 for decorative effect.
Referring to FIGURES 11 through 15, when accessory attachment members 52 and 66 are included in construction kit 10, a tarp of sheet-like cover 74 can be placed over enclosure 40 with or without support from skeletal support structure 72.
Accessory attachment members 52 and 66 are clamped between adjacent primary members 12, as illustrated in FIGURES 12 and 14, respectively. Flexible rod member 70 of skeletal support structure 72 is inserted to receptacle in accessory attachment member 66. Sheet-like cover 74 is then placed over skeletal support structure 72. Second mating portion 78 of a tape fastener is positioned along peripheral edge 76 of sheet-like cover 74 is mated with first portion 62 of tape fastener to secure sheet-like cover 74 in position.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure and a construction kit NAMES) OF INVENTOR(S):
Fritz Gajetski FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure, such as a planter box, and a construction kit in accordance with the teachings of the method.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Bottomless walled enclosures are used primarily, but not exclusively, outdoors for landscaping purposes. Such enclosures are used as borders for flower beds, to protect young trees, or are filled with earth to create planter boxes.
A bottomless walled enclosure can easily be constructed by cutting pieces of wood to appropriate lengths and securing the pieces of wood together in the desired configuration with fasteners. The modern day consumer, however, either does not have the time or does not have the tools or does not have the skills to build their own enclosure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a simple method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure and a construction kit that enables an enclosure to be readily built in accordance with the teachings of the method.
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of constructing an enclosure. The first step involves providing a construction kit. The construction kit includes at least two parallelepiped primary members and at least two parallelepiped secondary members. Each of the z primary members has opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends. Opposed notches are positioned in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. Each of the secondary members has opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges.
S Notches are provided in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
The second step involves positioning the secondary members on a surface with the notches of the secondary members facing vertically upward. The third step involves positioning the primary members transversely across the secondary members by inserting one of the opposed notches of the each of the primary members into the notches at the opposed ends of the secondary members. The fourth step involves positioning subsequent primary members transversely in parallel spaced relation across primary members already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting the opposed notches of each of the subsequent primary members into exposed notches of the primary members already in position.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, a structure built in accordance with the above described method will always leave exposed some notches in the uppermost primary members. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a pair of secondary members are inverted to fill exposed notches in the primary members. It is preferred that at least two primary completion members and at least two secondary completion members be provided. The primary completion members are primary members with a decorative edge treatment. The secondary completion members are secondary members with a decorative edge treatment.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, it is sometimes desirable to cover the structure. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a further step is taken of clamping between adjacent primary members several receptacle bearing member and inserting into the receptacles skeletal support members for a sheet-form covering.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the method, as described above, a sheet-form covering is prone to becoming dislodged by wind. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the further step is taken of clamping between adjacent primary members fastener bearing members bearing a first portion of mating fastening means, attaching along a peripheral edge of the sheet form covering a second portion of mating fastening means, and mating the first portion of the mating fastening means to the second portion of the mating fastening means, thereby securing the sheet-form covering in position.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction kit which includes at least two parallelepiped primary members and at least two parallelepiped secondary members. Each of the primary members have opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends. Opposed notches are provided in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. Each of the secondary members have opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges. Notches are provided in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends. The thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members is the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members. The width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members is approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it is preferable to provide completion members to cover exposed notches, as described above.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the construction kit, as described above, when two secondary members are used the result is a rectangular enclosure. There may be times, however, when a desired shape for the enclosure is other than rectangular. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the notches are oriented at an angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the primary members and the secondary members. This enables several secondary members to be arranged to form a polygon shaped enclosure.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it may be desirable for practical or decorative purposes to leave spaces between the primary members. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a plurality of spacer elements are provided. The spacer elements are sized to fit within the notches and only partially fill the notch, thereby leaving a gap between adjacent primary members.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the construction kit, as described above, it may be desirable to attach things to the enclosure, such as a skeletal support structure for a sheet-like cover. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a plurality of accessory attachment members are provided. Each of the accessory attachment members has at least two members and a connective member that extends substantially perpendicularly in relation to each of the at least two members. The length of the connective member is greater than the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members.
At least one of the at least two members having an outer face which supports either fastening means or a receptacle.
s BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is s made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is an exploded perspective view of components of the construction kit provided in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a square enclosure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with the components of the construction kit illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a rectangular enclosure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present is invention.
FIGURE 4 is an exploded perspective view of a primary member and a secondary member constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with angled notches.
FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a polygon shaped enclosure constructed with the primary members illustrated in FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of an alternative form of primary member.
FIGURE 7 is an exploded perspective view of a spacer 2s member used in combination with the primary member.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of an enclosure constructed with the spacer member illustrated in FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of an alternative form of completion member with contoured decorative edge.
FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of an enclosure constructed with the completion member illustrated in FIGURE
9.
FIGURE 11 is a perspective view of a form of accessory attachment member supporting one portion of a mating tape fastener.
FIGURE 12 is a side elevation view in section of the accessory attachment member illustrated in FIGURE 11 clamped between two primary members.
FIGURE 13 is a perspective view of a form of accessory attachment member supporting a female receptacle.
FIGURE 14 is a side elevation view in section of the S accessory attachment member illustrated in FIGURE 13 clamped between two primary members.
FIGURE 15 is a perspective view of an enclosure covered by a sheet-form covering.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a construction kit generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 15.
Referring to FIGURE 1, the basic components of construction kit 10 include at least two parallelepiped primary members 12 and at least two parallelepiped secondary members 14. Each of primary members 12 have opposed sides 16, opposed edges 18 and opposed ends 20. Opposed notches 22 and 24 are positioned along each of opposed edges 18 adjacent each of opposed ends 20. Each of secondary members 14 has opposed sides 26, opposed ends 28 and opposed edges 30 and 32. Notches 34 are provided adjacent each of opposed ends 28 only in opposed edge 30. The thickness dimension between opposed sides 26 of secondary members 14 is the same as the thickness dimension between opposed sides 16 of primary members 12. The width dimension between opposed edges 30 and 32 of secondary members 14 is approximately one half of the width dimension between opposed edges 18 of primary members 12. Some of secondary members 14 have been inverted and used as completion members 48, as will hereinafter further be described. The same reference numerals used with secondary members 14 describe the sides, edges and ends of completion member 48. Referring to FIGURE 2 there is illustrated a square enclosure 40 constructed with primary members 12 and secondary members 14. FIGURE 3 illustrates that by using primary members 12 of differing a rectangular enclosure 42 can be constructed.
Referring to FIGURE 4, there is illustrated a modified form of primary member 112. As with primary member 12, modified primary member 112 has opposed sides 116, opposed edges 118 and opposed ends 120. Opposed notches 122 and 124 S are positioned along each of opposed edges 118 adjacent each of opposed ends 120. It is to be noted that modified primary member 112 has notches 122 and 124 that are oriented at an angle in relation to longitudinal axis of modified primary member 112. Modified primary member 112 is intended for use with a modified secondary member 114. Modified started member has opposed sides 126, opposed ends 128 and opposed edges 130 and 132. Angled notches 134 are provided adjacent each of opposed ends 128 only in opposed edge 130. FIGURE 5 illustrates that with modified primary member 112 and modified secondary member 114 a polygon enclosure 140 can be constructed.
Referring to FIGURE 6, there is illustrated another modified form of primary member 212. As with primary member 12, modified primary member 212 has opposed sides 216, opposed edges 218 and opposed ends 220. Opposed notches 222 and 224 are positioned along each of opposed edges 218 adjacent each of opposed ends 220. Modified primary member 212 illustrates an alternative manner of forming "notches" 222 and 224. These notches are formed by securing a plate 225 across opposed ends 220 and securing plate 225 in position with screws 227. This alternative embodiment is illustrated to show that the term "notch" should be broadly defined.
Referring to FIGURE 7, one optional enhancement is to provide to construction kit 10 is to add a plurality of spacer elements 44. Spacer elements 44 are miniature plinth-like elements that are sized to fit within notches 22 and 24. When spacer element 44 are in position, they only partially fill notches 22 and 24. Referring to FIGURE 8, enclosure 40 is built which is otherwise identical to enclosure 40 illustrated in FIGURE 2. Referring to FIGURE 8, it can be seen that when spacer elements 44 are used while connecting primary members a 12, the resulting enclosure 40 has a gap 46 between adjacent primary members 12.
When an enclosure is constructed, it is preferable to fill all of notches 22. This can be done in various ways, for example with plug elements that would be the same as spacer elements 44 only made larger to fill notches 22. It is was previously described how it was preferred to invert secondary members 14 and use them as completion members 48. FIGURE 9 illustrates two preferred form of completion member, generally identified by reference numerals 148 and 149, respectively.
Completion member 148 is fundamentally the same in construction as both secondary member 14 and completion member 48.
Completion member 148 differs from completion member 48 only in that opposed edge 32 of completion member 148, the edge that does not have a notch, has a decorative profile 50. In the illustrated embodiment that decorative profile consists of contours. Completion member 149 is fundamentally the same in construction as primary member 12, differing only in that one of opposed edges 18 has a contoured decorative profile 50.
FIGURE 10 illustrates how the use of completion members 148 and 149 having decorative profile 50 enhances the finished appearance of enclosure 40.
Referring to FIGURE 11 there is illustrated one form of accessory attachment member 52. Each of accessory attachment members 52 have two members 54 and 56 with a connective member 58 that extends substantially perpendicularly between members 54 and 56. The length of connective member 58 is greater than the thickness dimension between opposed sides 16 of primary members 12. With each accessory attachment member 52 at least one of members 54 or 56 have an outer face 60 which supports accessory attachment means. In this embodiment of accessory attachment member 52 the accessory attachment means is a first mating portion 62 of a tape fastener. Referring to FIGURE 12, there is illustrated an enlarged portion of an enclosure 40 to illustrate how accessory attachment member 52 is clamped between primary members 12. A tarp or sheet like cover 74 with a second mating portion 78 of tape fastener can be extended across enclosure 40 and mated with first mating portion 62 of the tape fastener mounted on attachment member 52 to secure tarp 74 in place.
Referring to FIGURE 13, there is illustrated an another form of accessory attachment member, generally identified by reference numeral 66. The members and connective members of accessory attachment member 66 are basically the same as with accessory attachment member 52 and will be identified by the same reference numerals. Accessory attachment member 66 differs from accessory attachment member 52 in that a different accessory attachment means is incorporated into member 54.
With accessory attachment member 66 the accessory attachment means is a female receptacle 68 that is oriented substantially parallel to member 54. Outer face 60 of member 54 still supports first portion 62 of a tape fastener. Referring to FIGURE 14, there is illustrated how accessory attachment member 66 is clamped between primary members 12. There is also illustrated how receptacle 68 is used to secure a flexible rod member 70 to enclosure 40. Second mating portion 78 of tape fastener of tarp 74 can still be mated with first mating portion 62 of the tape fastener mounted on outer face 60 of member 54 of attachment member 66 to secure tarp 74 in place.
Referring to FIGURE 15, there is illustrated how flexible rod member 70 is part of a skeletal support structure 72. Tarp or sheet-like cover 74 is be placed over skeletal support structure 72. Sheet-like cover 74 has a peripheral edge 76 along which are mounted a second mating portion 78 of tape fastener.
The preferred method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 15. The first step involves providing a construction kit, as previously described. Referring to FIGURE 1, the basic to construction kit consists of at least two parallelepiped primary members 12 and at least two parallelepiped secondary members 14. As described above, there are further components that can be added to the construction kit to expand the capability of the construction kit. The second step involves positioning secondary members 14 on a surface with notches 34 of secondary member 14 facing vertically upward. In order to make square enclosure 40 or rectangular enclosure 42, as illustrated in FIGURES 2 and 3 two secondary members 14 are placed in parallel spaced relation. In order to make a polygon enclosure 140 as illustrated in FIGURE 5, secondary members 114 must be used that have notches 134 oriented at an angle.
Modified secondary members 114 are arranged to form an outline for the polygon enclosure to be constructed. Referring to FIGURE 1, the third step involves positioning primary members 12 transversely across secondary members 14 by inserting one of opposed notches 24 of each of primary members 12 into notches 34 of secondary members 14. The fourth step involves positioning subsequent primary members 12 transversely across primary members 12 already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting notches 24 of each of subsequent primary members 12 into exposed notches 22 of primary members 12 already in position.
In order to conceal notches 22 in the primary members which are not used, it is preferred that some form of completion member be used. Referring to FIGURE 1, secondary members 14 can be inverted to serve as completion members 48.
The completion members are positioned transversely in parallel spaced relation across primary members 12 by inserting notches 34 of the inverted secondary members 14 into exposed notches 22 of primary members 12. Referring to FIGURE 9, the preferred form of completion members are completion member 148 and 149 which have decorative profiles 50. When completion members 148 and 149 are used a completed enclosure 40 is given a decorative look, as illustrated in FIGURE 10.
Referring to FIGURE 7, when spacer element 44 are provided with construction kit 10, spacer element 44 can be used to partially fill notches 22 and 24. Referring to FIGURE 8, when primary member 12 are connected, the resulting enclosure 40 has a gap 46 between adjacent primary members 12 for decorative effect.
Referring to FIGURES 11 through 15, when accessory attachment members 52 and 66 are included in construction kit 10, a tarp of sheet-like cover 74 can be placed over enclosure 40 with or without support from skeletal support structure 72.
Accessory attachment members 52 and 66 are clamped between adjacent primary members 12, as illustrated in FIGURES 12 and 14, respectively. Flexible rod member 70 of skeletal support structure 72 is inserted to receptacle in accessory attachment member 66. Sheet-like cover 74 is then placed over skeletal support structure 72. Second mating portion 78 of a tape fastener is positioned along peripheral edge 76 of sheet-like cover 74 is mated with first portion 62 of tape fastener to secure sheet-like cover 74 in position.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (13)
1. A construction kit, comprising:
at least two parallelepiped primary members, each of the primary members having opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends, with opposed notches in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends; and at least two parallelepiped secondary members, each of the secondary members having opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges, with notches in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
at least two parallelepiped primary members, each of the primary members having opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends, with opposed notches in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends; and at least two parallelepiped secondary members, each of the secondary members having opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges, with notches in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members.
2. The construction kit as defined in Claim 1, wherein at least two primary completion members and at least two secondary completion members are provided, the primary completion members being primary members with a decorative edge treatment, the secondary completion members being secondary members with a decorative edge treatment.
3. The construction kit as defined in Claim 1, wherein the notches are oriented at an angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the primary members and the secondary members.
4. The construction kit as defined in Claim 1, wherein a plurality of spacer elements are provided, the spacer elements being sized to fit within the notches and only partially fill the notch, thereby leaving a gap between adjacent primary members.
5. The construction kit as defined in Claim 1, wherein a plurality of accessory attachment members are provided, each of the accessory attachment members having at least two members and a connective member that extends substantially perpendicularly in relation to each of the at least two members, the length of the connective member being greater than the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, at least one of the at least two members having an outer face which supports accessory attachment means.
6. The construction kit as defined in Claim 5, wherein the accessory attachment means is one mating portion of a tape fastener.
7. The construction kit as defined in Claim 5, wherein the accessory attachment means is a female receptacle.
8. A method of constructing a bottomless walled enclosure, comprising the steps of:
firstly, providing a construction kit, comprising:
at least two parallelepiped primary members, each of the primary members having opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends, with opposed notches in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends; and at least two parallelepiped secondary members, each of the secondary members having opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges, with notches in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members; and secondly, positioning the secondary members on a surface with the notches of the secondary members facing vertically upward;
thirdly, positioning the primary members transversely across the secondary members by inserting one of the opposed notches of the each of the primary members into the notches at the opposed ends of the secondary members; and fourthly, positioning subsequent primary members transversely across primary members already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting the opposed notches of each of the subsequent primary members into exposed notches of the primary members already in position.
firstly, providing a construction kit, comprising:
at least two parallelepiped primary members, each of the primary members having opposed sides, opposed edges and opposed ends, with opposed notches in each of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends; and at least two parallelepiped secondary members, each of the secondary members having opposed sides, opposed ends and opposed edges, with notches in only one of the opposed edges adjacent each of the opposed ends, the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the secondary members being the same as the thickness dimension between the opposed sides of the primary members, the width dimension between the opposed edges of the secondary members being approximately one half of the width dimension between the opposed edges of the primary members; and secondly, positioning the secondary members on a surface with the notches of the secondary members facing vertically upward;
thirdly, positioning the primary members transversely across the secondary members by inserting one of the opposed notches of the each of the primary members into the notches at the opposed ends of the secondary members; and fourthly, positioning subsequent primary members transversely across primary members already in position until a desired height is obtained by inserting the opposed notches of each of the subsequent primary members into exposed notches of the primary members already in position.
9. The method as defined in Claim 8, there being two secondary members in parallel spaced relation.
10. The method as defined in Claim 8, completing with two primary completion members and secondary completion members, the primary completion members being primary members with a decorative edge treatment, the secondary completion members being secondary members with a decorative edge treatment, the primary completion members being inserted into the exposed notches of the primary members already in position, the secondary completion members being inverted to fill the exposed notches in the primary completion members.
11. The method as defined in Claim 8, including the step of clamping between adjacent primary members several receptacle bearing member and inserting into the receptacles skeletal support members for a sheet-form covering.
12. The method as defined in Claim 11, including the step of clamping between adjacent primary members fastener bearing members bearing a first portion of mating fastening means, attaching long a peripheral edge of the sheet form covering a second portion of mating fastening means, and mating the first portion of the mating fastening means to the second portion of the mating fastening means, thereby securing the sheet-form covering in position.
13. The method as defined in Claim 8, the notches being oriented at an angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the primary members and the secondary members, and several secondary members being arranged to form a polygon.
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