DE1709186A1 - Tent-like structure - Google Patents

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Dr.-Ing. HANS RUSCHKE
DipUng. HEINZ AGULAR
8 Munich 80, Pienzenauerstr, 2

25 Sep 1969

P 17 o9 186.ο
our sign H 418

Carl Frederick Huddle, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan

V. St. A.

"Tent-like structure"

The invention relates to a tent-like structure with a substantially inextensible and flexible Bedaohungsmat he ial, which connects a number of semi-rigid arch members and extends between them to form a curved surface delimiting the roofing of the structure, these arches i members are in relation to the floor or platform on which the building is located, and can be raised in respect to each other by inclined bearing outer durable to the B to keep _e daohungsmaterial under tension "

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There has long been an unsatisfied need for a building that architects and offers designers adaptability in construction and aesthetic expression and v / which is simple and economical at the same time and can be used in many ways.

The generally high costs of a building P of the permanent as well as the semi-permanent type

in addition to the general inadequacy of portable structures in heretofore known Species are a notable obstacle to the progress and expansion of many industries, that depend on some form of shelter or protection from the environment.

The invention has for its object to provide a tent-like structure of the above-outlined type which is adjustable manufacturing at low cost) and economically, wherein the above

Disadvantages are avoided.

The structure according to the invention is particularly suitable for exhibitions, performances, theater performances, camping, gatherings, residential purposes, Repair and maintenance facilities, medical treatments, restaurants, storage facilities, Entertainment, military camouflage, or the like.

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The advantages of the structure according to the invention emerge particularly when this as transportable structure is used, due to the extreme simplicity of the Construction and the ease and speed of assembly and disassembly.

The lightweight structure according to the invention can be dismantled into compact units, which is easily transported to the next construction site can be.

Furthermore, according to the invention, a structure is to be created which has a large number of structural components contains, individually or together can be moved after the structure has been erected to make changes in the

To effect the outline and shape of the building j

This creates an extreme adaptability

and freedom in the personal expression dee '

Architect or designer enables

Many known transportable types of structures have not become very popular because of the Difficulty in their construction and the difficulty in their assembly and dismantling, the lack of Adaptability and versatility in design

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litter, which is the adaptation to changes in the intended use prevented, as well as because of their high cost both in construction and also of construction and dismantling.

The object is achieved according to the invention by that at least one of the arch members is pivotable by the interposition of an expandable actuator is arranged on the floor or platform, so that the or each actuator has a force the corresponding arch member can exercise to adjust it and it between a first position and to move a second angularly spaced-apart position, and that holding elements are provided, which the erected arch members in outwardly inclined roof support layers keep.

k Preferably said actuating means

the lower ends of the arch links apart-

' move. The arch links on the lower

End be mounted on wheels that can be moved in a guide.

The actuating means can bring about an elongation of the arch members.

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Eb can be provided with at least one auxiliary arch member with an actuating means to which the length of the auxiliary arch is set can be, with the auxiliary arch link adjustable on a + base and between the other Arch members is mounted versohwenkbar and the roofing material between the other

Arched links supported. λ

Preferably, a flexible Daoh material is provided that extends between the arch members extends and is supported by these to a curved surface with a contiguous Krünmiun, gsfläohe to form the Daoh of the building specifies, with anchors being provided, which pull the arch links naoh down to to hold them in the outwardly inclined positions and to maintain the tensile stress in the material material

The flexible Daoh material can have a bendable '

The same network was incorporated into a covering fabric to hold, and a number of eioh lengthways extending flexible tension members of various lengths and a number of themselves transversely extending flexible tension members, which are in relative holding relationship are arranged to the longitudinal tension parts and with

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these form the said curved surface of the contiguous curved surface.

Preferably, each arch member can have a triangular shape and inclined outwards Position form an acute angle with the common base plate, whereby a flexible

Roofing material extends between the arch members and is supported by them to form a curved surface

to form, which fixes the roof of the building, and -Anker pull the arch links down, to keep them in the outward sloping positions and the tension in the roofing material maintain.

Other advantages of the invention emerge from the following explanation of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings nο j

In the drawings show:

Figo 1 is a perspective view of a building which can be used as a restaurant or the like is,

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FIG. 2 is a partially sectioned side view of the structure according to FIG. 1,

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the structure shown in Fig. 2,

Fig. 4 is a side view of the in the figures

and 3 building shown in the f

laid location,

Fig. 5 is a plan view of the collapsed structure shown in Fig. 4, the Roofing material has been removed,

Fig. 6 is a partially sectioned side view of the devices for the relative Separation movement of the arch parts of the structure shown in FIGS. 2 to 5,

Fig. 7 is a top plan view, partly in section, of the mechanism shown in Fig. 6;

Fig. 8 is a partial side view of another mechanism showing the relative separation movement which causes parts of the bow,

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9 to 11 schematically illustrate typical arch shapes that can be used to create the desired Achieve the shape and outline of the resulting structure,

Figo 12 is a side view of the frame of a building, which consists of three arches, other devices being provided to effect the relative separation movement of each of the sheets,

Fig. 13 is a plan view of the frame of the structure in Fig. 12,

Fig. 1 & an enlarged, partially sectioned Side view of the mechanism by which the controlled extensibility of the arches in the structure shown in FIG. 13 is achieved becomes, as it is shown essentially along the line 14-14 of FIG. 13,

Figure 15 is a partial side elevational view of another mechanism for allowing expansion of the arch portions to effect

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Fig. 16 shows a cross section through the in Pig. mechanism shown, essentially according to line 16-16}

Pig. 17 is a perspective partial view of the individual parts of a consisting of parts Bow, which.

number of composable and of- ''

curved sections detachable from each other |

contains, which relate to the transport, construction and dismantling of a structure facilitate large aumasses,

Fig.18 is a schematic plan view of a Building with four arches,

Fig. 19 is a schematic side view of the

Structure of Fig. 18, j

Fig.2o a structure with four arches that are aligned in the longitudinal direction and thus an elongated one Building result,

FIG. 21 shows a structure similar to that in FIG. 2o, with one arch arrangement according to another Embodiment of the present invention is provided,

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22 shows a structure similar to that of FIG. 2o

and 21, with a different mechanism to adjust the angular arrangement of the arch parts to effect

Fig ο 23 an enlarged partial section of the

Rail and the arch parts that allow relative movement between the central arches care for,

Fig. 24 is a schematic plan view of a

further arrangement of the arches, resulting in a further shape and form,

Fig ο 25 is a schematic plan view of a

round structure using a pair of arches and a support ring,

FIG. 26 shows a side view of the structure according to FIG. 25,

Fig. 27 is a side view of another

Structure with an independently rotatable auxiliary arch,

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FIG. 28 shows a side view of the structure according to FIG. 27, with the end arches lowered are to provide greater protection for a boat underneath,

Figure 29 is a side view of a building 27 and 28, but using a tool of the sheet is similar to the Fig. Expandable to

another change in the shape of the {

To enable building.

Fig.3o is a side view of another structure which has a number of floors of arch parts which are arranged one above the other,

FIG. 31 is a side view of the structure according to FIG. 3
puts,

Fig. 3o, at an angle of 90 °

Fig. 32 is a side view of the structure according to 3o and 31 in the fully collapsed position.

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In Fig. 1 a structure is shown, which in the assembled or assembled state Can be used as protection or housing for a restaurant or the like. The principle the present invention, as shown in the structure in Fig. 1, is the same Applicable to large structures that have a relatively small protective roof for one person up to a comparatively large one

ρ structures in the range of 3,000 to 4,000 m and larger, which are suitable for use as autidorium, hospitals, repair depots, etc., with two or more arch parts with roofing materials made from an impermeable flexible fabric or from an open lattice construction as well as roofing materials of a practically permanent type can be used.

The structure shown in Fig. 1 comprises a pair of curved arch parts 3o, which can be rotated their lower ends attached to a support frame 32 and extend outwardly from this in a suitable inclined position, which defines the end edges of the structure. The umfangsabechnitte of the arch parts are 3o connected to a suitable roofing material 34 extending therebetween, which under controlled Tension is maintained, defining the roof line of the structure. Further

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Strength or rigidity of the structure expediently achieved by appropriate Anchoring means such as columns or cables 36 are used, which at one end with the arch parts 3o and are connected to the ground at the opposite ends · thereby they prevent further angular rotation of the arch parts and hold the roofing material 34 under the prescribed tension "'f

That in Pig. 1 structure shown can be used to accommodate a restaurant, in which a counter 38 is arranged under the extended roofing material 34.

Further protection against the environment and / or an improvement in aesthetic properties of the building can be achieved by adding suitable side walls or side curtains 4o

arranged over the entire '

or fine part of the open ends of the structure j |

extend and hang down from the arch parts 3o. The side walls 4o can also be made from consist of solid material and be anchored at their lower ends so that they are used as a holding means serve in place of the pillars or cables 36. The simplicity of design and the versatility of the

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Use of the structure shown in Pig »1 is further enhanced by the simplicity of the Construction and the ease of erecting and dismantling the structure strengthened as it hereinafter in connection with FIGS. 2 to 8 will be described.

P dn Figo 2 to 8 and in particular in Fig. 2 to

fc 5, structure 42 comprises a frame of a pair of generally U-shaped or arched members 44 and 46 | which have central curved sections and bifurcated end sections or legs 48 respectively. 5o end. These end sections 48, 5o are on an axis or hinged to a pin 52, at the end portions of which rollers 54 are rotatably arranged. One through Fluid actuated double acting cylinder assembly 56 is between each of the bifurcated Leg 48 and 5o arranged and has

^ depending eyelets 58, which receive the axis 52 in a sliding manner. The rollers 54 are in a guide

) track or a channel part 6o out, which on the floor or another appropriate level forming the base is arranged and thus releasably attached to prevent relative movement of the track. The lead track 6o includes a base plate 62 and a pair of inwardly extending flanges 64 on the upper ones Ends of sidewalls that extend over rollers 54

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lie and the undesired Yertical movement of the rollers and the cylinder assembly 56 as well of the parts of the arch attached to it.

The cylinder assembly 56 'best shown in Figures 6 and 7 includes a piston 66 with a piston rod 68 attached to it, the outer end of which is attached to a T-bracket 7o is hinged. This T-Boek is rigid on the

Base plate 62 of the guide track 6o be f

solidifies. The cylinder housing has openings 72 for inlet and outlet under pressure standing work surface or a flowable one Medium, such as air or hydraulic fluid.

From the arrangement of the actuators in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 it can be seen that the simultaneous Admitting a pressurized working liquid through the liquid opening

gen 72 into the blind end of the cylinder 56 the '

Longitudinal movement of the cylinder of the rollers and j

of the arch parts, which are attached to them, away from the T-shaped bracket 7o, whereby a separating movement of the arch parts is achieved. The separation force exerted by the cylinder assemblies 56 is exercised, causes a

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controlled angular upward movement of the arch parts towards a raised position.

The fluid actuated cylinder assemblies 56 are shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 in the fully extended position, which is the position corresponds, in which the structure is in an erected state · To a relative Longitudinal movement of the cylinder assembly 56 after it is in the appropriate spaced-apart position has reached, due to a core of the actuating fluid around the piston 66 To prevent this, suitable safety devices such as sliding collars 74 »can be provided, to mechanically cause undesirable inward movement of the cylinder assembly restrict. The one in Pig. 6 can be slidably disposed on the piston rods 68 be and abut against the rod end of the cylinder and then mechanically on this Rod be secured e.g. by a suitable screw (not shown), which is the appropriate Maintains the distance between the arch parts. Other suitable securing devices can also be used to be a mechanical fuse between the guide track and the liquid actuated arrangement or the rollers, if this is expedient, so that a unwanted relative movement is prevented,

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after the arch parts have been moved into the desired position.

Instead of liquid actuated devices to achieve the separation movement of the arch parts can use the separation force

and the controlled angular movement of the, j

Arch portions are obtained by mechanical devices as shown in Fig. 8 «. { There a carriage 76, which consists of a body with a pair of depending eyelets 78, through which an axis 8o extends, to which rollers 82 are rotatably attached, is guided for longitudinal movement in a guide track 84, which is similar to that of FIG. 6 and 7 is. The forked leg 48 of the arch part 44 is articulated on the axis 8o and enables a relative pivoting movement of the leg. The upper portion of the carriage 76 faces up a pair

standing eyelets 86, between the inner j

surfaces a knurled nut 88 is arranged, which is screwed onto a spindle 9o, where '

one end of the spindle is attached to an I-frame 92. With this arrangement effected rotation of the knurled nut 88 in one direction or the other produces a longitudinal movement of the nut along the spindle 9θβ. Movement exerts pressure on the inner surfaces of the upstanding eyelets 86 of the carriage, so that the carriage moves along accordingly the guide rail 84 moves.

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The way in which the force applied to the arch parts in a direction in which they causes a relative separating movement of the arch parts, also an angular pivoting movement the arc parts between a first position and a second at an angle at a distance from it ordered position, is in

fc connection with Fig. 2 bia 5 described »

As shown more clearly in Figures 2 and 3,

ψ are the center portions of the arch parts 44, by one or more connecting devices or cables 94, which extend between and are attached to them. In this arrangement, the cables 94 are arranged in a pair of overlying V-shaped patterns, although other arrangements including a single cable can be used. The length of the cables $ 4 is adjusted so that the arches 44-46 are lowered in a generally planar manner

| Position can be arranged as in

4 is shown, corresponding to FIG

"Position of the forked legs 48, 5o in the retracted Position near the T-frame 7o.

In addition to the connecting devices or Cables 94 are the arch portions of structure 42 in FIGS. 2 to 5 through a lattice structure or a mesh material 96 connected to one another,

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which extends between and a overlying fabric or other flexible roofing material 98 is intended to support which at the edges with the arch parts 44- »4-6 connected is. Any of a variety of suitable roofing materials can be used to determine the physical outline of the building *

According to one possibility it is an impenetrable (j

casual structure or an open lattice construction in accordance with the intended end use of the structure and the desired aesthetic appearance. Fabrics, plastic films, plastic-coated fabrics, reinforced Plastic films, etc., can be used for this purpose, and they can be non-permeable, translucent or translucent or a combination thereof and / or decorative Have colors to provide the aesthetic image you want · The roofing materials can also be suitable pre-formed panels that come with

the arch parts either before or after the up \

construction can be connected to the whole or a ι

To close part of the structure. Usually the roofing material is attached to the arch parts, when the structure is in the lowered position and it becomes the corresponding one Outline stretched while moving the arch parts to the raised, angularly inclined position.

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The roofing material itself can then have the connecting means between the central sections of the arch parts if it is of sufficient strength. It can, if appropriate, also be supplemented by a mesh material 96 and the cables 94. The roofing material 98 as well as the net material 96 and the cables 94 can have resilient properties which allow a limited amount of stretching of the materials under tension in order to better conform to the outline of the structure and to form a smooth roofline. The structure in Fig. 2 can also be provided with a side wall or a forehand 100 which is connected to the arch parts 44 »46 and hangs down therefrom to close off the ends when the structure is in the erected or raised position. Further stability of the structure and restriction of the upward movement of the arch parts can be achieved in two ways in that a cable or a holding part 1o2 is provided which is attached to the curved section of the arch parts at one end and to the floor or the base at the other end, on which the structure is erected.

The structure of the structure shown in Fig. 2 to 5 is described below, starting with the position in which the structure is completely

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lowers or collapses, as in Pig. 4 and 5 is shown. In the merged ! Location are the connecting devices or cable 94, the support cables 1o2 and the mesh material 96 in one relative flaccid state. For comparatively small ones Structures, such as shelters or tents,

the cables 94 and 1o2, the mesh material i

96 and the roofing material 98 with the arch parts

44, 46 stay connected. If appropriate, ™

the connecting devices between the Arch parts detached from these to facilitate the transport of the structure, and then quickly be attached to these with the help of zippers, known quick connectors or the like while the structure is in the collapsed position. The holding parts 1o2 can also be pegged in the ground or fastened in another way, while the structure is in the collapsed position, or they can be attached j

after the structure is lifted. j

The construction of the structure 42, the devices of the type shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, or a combination used thereof is easily obtained by adding a pressurized liquid from a suitable source into the fluid ports 72 at the blind end of the cylinders 56 is introduced. This creates a separation force

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exerted on the parts of the arch, moving the latter apart. This separation force and the Movement of the arch parts is stopped by devices that connect the arch parts together connect, including the cables 94 of the net material 96 and the roofing material 98, these parts bring a

* Counterforce or torque on that one

Pivoting movement of the arch parts from a downward

w lowered into a raised position during the

causes initial separating movement of the arch parts. When they are in an essentially are in a level position, it is useful to incline one of the arch parts a little so that the Tension of the deck structures extending between the curved sections of the arches, acts in a line, which is arranged at a distance from the axes of rotation of the arch parts » According to another possibility, the arch parts can be provided with a curve section,

W which is shown in Figs. 2 and 4 and on

its ends are bent slightly upwards, so

that the force resulting from the tensioning of the cables 94 laterally at a distance from the axes of rotation the arch parts is arranged. In any case, when the angular inclination movement of the arch part is reached, this movement continues continue until the arch parts assume a preselected angular position, which through the separation movement of the forked legs of the arch parts is caused,

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The angularity of the arch portions 44, 46 need not be essentially identical in order to to achieve a symmetry of the structure. One part of the arch can e.g. do a larger part Angle are raised, while the opposite arch part to a smaller angle is raised to the desired aesthetic outline of the building and the necessary head space to obtain, which may be necessary depending on the required purpose can"

Changes in the angular arrangement of the arch parts are also useful and represent a further advantage of the structure according to the invention dar »This makes it possible to shape the structure in accordance with the prevailing To change the weather and the conditions in order to provide the best possible protection and

to achieve a stability of the unity. Such |

Changes in the angular arrangement of the opposite- ^

lying arch parts can simply be "

aims v / earth that the lengths of the holding cables 1o2 or, according to another possibility, the relative, outward movements of the cylinder 56 against the T-frame 7o can be changed. The angular one Pivoting movement of the arch parts can also be achieved in that a separating force only on which one of the arch parts acts, whereby

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when tensioning the connecting devices or the roof covering a corresponding controlled pivoting movement of the rotatably mounted, opposite Arch part takes place.

The structure is dismantled in a simple manner by reversing the above-mentioned work stages , whereby the structure is again in the collapsed position according to Pig. 4 is coming. In this position, the connection cables and the cover material can be removed to the To facilitate the transport of the structure to the next construction site.

The versatility of the structure described here through the changes in the angular relationship of the opposite arch parts can be further supplemented by forming arch parts any of a variety of different forms can be used. In Fig. 9-11 are schematic top and side views of variations shown in FIG the arch shapes can be made to to achieve the desired aesthetic effect. In Pig. 9 shows a structure 1o4 which is formed by a pair of elliptical arch parts 1o6, the lower ends of which are attached to the support frame 1o8 are hinged.

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Another possible shape of a building is shown at 11o in FIG. 10, a triangular one Arch part 112 and an elliptical arch part 114 are arranged, which can be rotated Support frame 116 are attached. Another structure 118 is shown in FIG. 11, which consists of a pair of triangular, opposite arch parts 12o, which with their lower Ends are hinged to the support frame 122. the

The structures shown in Fig. 9 to 11 are used *

just as examples of the changes in the

Form, which in a building of the present f

Invention of the utmost versatility of the building and a free expression of the aesthetic Enable image by the designer.

Further possible holding devices are shown in the structures according to FIGS. 9 to 11.

According to FIG. 9, the angular pivoting movement of the arch parts 1o6 bounded by a cable or column 124 connected to the curved sections the arch parts and are connected to the ground.

In the structure of Fig. 1o side curtains 126 are used / ended for the same function,

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In the structure 113 according to FIG. 11, there is a longitudinal part 128 is provided, which is between corresponding points on opposite arc parts 12o extends and is attached to them, thereby keeping the arch parts in the appropriate position Angular position against the tension of the cover material and that applied to the support frame 122 I'm racing.

Further changes in the shape and outline of the structure can be achieved by that one uses a variety of arcs that fit into any of a variety of coughs to be ordered. A three-arch structure 13o is shown in Figs. For the sake of clarity, the cover material has been omitted to make the connections between the to show different components.

fc The building 13o has a different device

on, with which a separating force on the arch parts

"can be applied to tension the associated covering or connecting material and a corresponding angular pivoting movement of the arch parts into a raised one To effect position. As shown in Figs. 12 and 13, the structure 13o comprises three triangular ones Arch parts 132, the lower ends of which in one

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Pistons 134 end or are connected to this, which rests slidably in a cylinder 136. The blind end of cylinder 136 is as on can best be seen in Fig. H, hinged to a suitable mounting bracket 138, which on appropriate ./eise on the ground or on the structure load-bearing platform is attached. The arch parts 132 are covered by a suitable cover material or like ea especially in Pig. 12 and 13, by connecting devices with cables 14o connected to each other, which are connected in the middle of the structure, e.g. by a ring 142.

The structure 13o can be in a collapsed position in which the arch parts 132 lie practically flat on the floor and the connecting devices, such as the cables 14o and the cover material (not shown) can be attached to the arch parts. After that there is a separation force between the arch parts by an expansion of these parts after the introduction of a pressure standing liquid is applied through an opening 144 into the blind end of the cylinder 136, so that an outward movement of the piston 134 and the leg of the bow part takes place. By appropriately lengthening the arch part, the connecting devices, such as the cable 14o, tensioned ^ whereby a torque is exerted about the axis of rotation of the arch parts, so

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that this is angled towards an Rotate the raised position as shown in FIGS.

It is advisable to have an initial inclination at least at the one of the arch parts to make this out of a plane alignment during the initial application of the separation force, creating the angular pivoting movement the arch parts is facilitated in the raised position. The structure can thereby be reinforced in the raised position that suitable retaining parts, such as parts 124 in FIG. 9, are used which are associated with the Curve sections of the arch parts are connected,

Another device for expanding the arch parts when a separating force is applied

the arch portions are shown in Figs.

ψ A guide sleeve 146 corresponding to the lower one

Leg portion of a bow part3 is rotatably connected by a pin 148 to a bracket 15o, which is attached to the ground or to the platform supporting the structure. The handle section 146 is of U-shaped cross-section as shown in FIG. 16 and is pointed inwardly extending end flanges over a correspondingly shaped portion of the

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Arch part 152 lie and guide this slidably therein. A sliding movement of the arch part 152 in the longitudinal direction relative to the leg section 146 is driven by a spindle 154 reached, which is articulated with its one Enda on a web 156 which is in the Gchenkelabschnitt 146 is built in, one with

Threaded Shank Section into a Nut ™

158 screwed in, which on the arched part 152 |

A suitable device, such as oin T-handle 16ο, is through a universal connection connected to the opposite end of the spindle 154 and causes rotation this spindle, a corresponding longitudinal movement of the nut and a corresponding movement of the arch part against the leg section 146. This can exert a separating force on the arch parts applied by physically moving the parts with the method shown in FIGS. 6-8

mechanism shown is effected, or by i

the arch parts are stretched by the ^{mechanisms shown in Ji 1} Ig ;, 14 and 15 or by combinations of these.

The arched parts of the structures can be of any suitable construction Be material so that they have the necessary strength so that they are the cover material keep under sufficient tension and maintain the appropriate outline of the structure.

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Preferably relatively light ones Materials used in building construction with relatively large masses of segments can be put together, as in jj'ig. 17 is shown. Oie v / iron a number mating sections 162. The tubular, interfitting sections 162 have drop forged ends 164 that

fe into the open ends of the next section fit, these sections being a

"Form part of the arch of the desired length and shape when assembling. By a relative rotation To prevent between the sections 162, a suitable pen 166 is in alignment openings 168 introduced.

In another possibility, the mating end sections can be complementary irregularly shaped training on v / iron, in order to this., iron a relative rotation to resist and maintain the appropriate refugee between the assembled sections. The use of an arch part consisting of sections is particularly expedient in buildings of relatively large dimensions, which are often dismantled and become a transported to the new assembly site. The arch parts of the structures are constructed in such a way that that they contain a certain flexibility. This enables deflection or bending

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light to get a more uniform voltage of the associated cover material.

A modified building 17o is shown schematically in Flg. 18 and 19 shown. It includes four

triangular arch parts 172, which are in a ή

Rectangle arranged with their lower

End sections rotatable on support frame 174

are consolidated. The support frames 174 serve to apply a separation force to the arch parts in accordance with the mechanisms, which have been described in connection with FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 14 and / or 15. Suitable side walls or curtains 176 are connected to and hang from the perimeter of the arch portions down. Further rigidity of the structure is achieved by arranging a retaining cable 178, one end of which on the arch part and its

other end with the floor or the load-bearing f

Platform is connected for purposes that ι above

have been described.

Multiple arch constructions, particularly for use in conjunction with relatively large envelopes can also be achieved by having a number of in Longitudinally aligned arch parts in accordance with the arrangements of Fig. 2o

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to 23 used. The structures shown there consist of combinations of the two above described arch structures, which are arranged so that they are an elongated protected Offer space. A structure 18o is shown in Figo 2o and has a pair facing each other extending central arch parts 182, which are hinged to a common support frame 184 are. The structure of the structure 18o can be accomplished by arranging the central arch parts and the end arch parts relatively flat along the floor or the supporting platform and accordingly in the longitudinal direction at a distance from each other. Thus, the roofing material can be conveniently attached to it will. The structure is then raised in a manner described above by a relative Separation movement between the central arch parts 182 and an outwardly directed Separation movement of the end sheet parts 186 in the support frame 184 respectively. 188 is generated.

A similar structure 1Jo is shown in Fig. 21 and consists of two constructions of the Type shown in Fig. 1, which are arranged in alignment in the longitudinal direction and by a common Roofing material are interconnected. One end unit comprises the arch parts 192, which are hinged to a support frame 194, while the opposite end unit

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Has arch parts 196 that are rotatable with the Support frame 198 are connected.

Another structure is shown in Fig. 22 and has a pair of end arch portions 2oo which Support frame 2o2 are hinged to a relative

Separating movement and an angular lifting of the

Arch parts 2oo to effect. A pair of inner auxiliary f

Arch parts 2o4 are also provided, which can move from a flat folded position, which is shown in dashed lines, into central positions and finally into a fully erect position, as shown in solid lines. So that the auxiliary arch parts can move longitudinally past each other, is a pair of I-shaped tracks 2O6 (Fig. 23), wherein the tracks can engage on a pair of rollers 2o8 on opposite sides of which are respectively connected to the lower thigh i sections of the arch parts 2O4 connected.

This creates a guided movement of the arch \

parts along track 2o6 reached. The longitudinal movement of the thigh sections of the arch parts 2o4 can by a suitable power device or done by hand to provide support for the roofing material between the Kndbogontteile 2oo extends.

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Another possible building 21 ο is in Pig. Shown 24 and comprises two pairs of arc portions 212, 214, oppositely disposed side by side and are hinged to the inner leg portions on a common support frame 216 ', while their outer leg portions rotatably in supporting W frame supported 218 v / ground. Me togetherness

fc position, construction and dismantling of the building

werkes 21 ο is carried out in accordance with the principles described above,

On the building gemeias invention can also essentially cylindrical structures are created, as is the case with the building 22o in Pig. 25 and 26 is shown. jüin taar more curved Arch parts 222 is rotatably mounted in curved support frame 224 and is in this during

^ a separating movement led to by a

lowered or collapsed position in

) a raised position to come out of this

angularly spaced as shown in Pig, 26.

A hoop or ring 226 is rotatable on the opposite Curved sections of the arch parts 222 attached and is in a practically horizontal

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Talc raised position above the base of the building with the angular Jlebebewigung the floor parts 222 raised. A number of radially extending "/ connection cables 228 are attached to circumferential portions of the tire 226 and form a central platform on which

a stretchable part or a Stütno 23o worn f

\. ^; ird, lim als ilittelstütse de .: Uonisc '.. shaped f

To v / irken roof section. The support 23o can in a suitable way into the one shown in Fig. 26 Layers can be introduced either before or after the structure is attached and then expanded, the desired tension of the conical roof section to accomplish. Appropriate curtain walls or curtains connected to the bars 226 can be provided to the side walls of the Complete the building. They are made by the lifting movement of the arch parts as well as the

Tire 226 is held under tension, and it k

limit this movement.

Another adaptability and versatility of the structure according to the invention to create an enlarged sacrificial space, depending on the type and size of the objects to be protected underneath required can be achieved by having one or a number of auxiliary arch parts

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which are separate from the covering or roofing material and are independent can be raised or lowered by the lifting end arch parts.

A structure of this type is shown in FIGS. A structure 234 is used as protection for

P a boat provided and can be done in a comfortable way

* be attached to a jetty. The construction

234 includes a pair of spaced-apart support frames 236 'in which to find a pair are rotatably supported by end bow portions 238. You are from an outstretched position (Fig. 27) movable into a partially retracted position (Fig. 28). This will be optional the ends of the structure completed, depending on the prevailing // etter conditions can be useful.

A middle auxiliary arch part 24o is with his Ends hinged to the support frame 236 and has rollers 242 or other fixed devices low friction to the movement of the bow part from a lowered position to a raised one Facilitate location shown by solid lines. The use of such a Auxiliary arch part in combination with the end

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Arch parts 238 'enables a further enlargement of the head space of the structure, such as it may be necessary to make room for various obstacles, such as the bridge of the boat, that is shown in silhouette. The auxiliary sheet 24o can be raised in the

Position by cable or other suitable tensioning J

devices 244 associated therewith and either to the surrounding Structure or to a weight such as an anchor.

The structure 234 of FIGS. 27 and 28 is easily constructed in a manner described above, wherein the arch parts 238 and the auxiliary arch part 24o are first in a flat position in which a Suitable Daoh material can be attached to the end arch parts. The end arch parts are then raised by the application of a force which causes a separating movement of the arch parts along causes the support frame 236. The auxiliary arch part 24o can then be raised to the ground to create the necessary middle headroom.

Another flexibility in providing the desired mean headspace is with that Structure 246 shown in FIG. An auxiliary arch part

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248 is hinged to a support frame 25o, in which end bend parts 252 can be rotated for a separating movement worn v / earth. The building 246 is similar to that according to Pig. 27 and 28, with the exception that the auxiliary arch member 248 is extendable to a controlled change in its length and to adjust the middle headspace ™ of the building. The extensibility

fc of the auxiliary arch part 248 is achieved by

that its ends are provided with leg sections 254 in which the ends of the curve section 256 of the auxiliary arch part slidably arranged and relative to it on a V / eise and are movable by a device as described above in connection with FIGS. 14-16 is.

A further adaptation of the structure according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 5o to 32, wherein a structure 258 consisting of floors is provided which has a number of interconnected Includes structures that are arranged one above the other. Each floor consists of a pair laterally spaced support frame 26o, in which the corresponding leg sections a pair of arch parts 262 are articulated for the purpose of guided relative movement to a Lower or raise each floor above

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to bring about compliance with the principles outlined above. The arch portions 262 are preferably U-shaped, with the curve sections practically straight and for a rotary movement with respect to a clamping part, such as a platform or a rectangular one Tire section 264, are hinged. Included

is the platform to the loading ßogenteilen%

and with these zv / iscnen the downward j

lowered and the raised position movable. The platform 264 serves as a base plate for the structure of the supporting frame of the next section above it. Although only two Sections in Pig. 3o to 32 shown can also have three or more sections with one another connected to create a structure of the desired height.

The top platform 264 can be conveniently

Way from an impermeable roofing material

exist. (

Appropriate sidewalls 266 (Pig. 31) can be attached to the uppermost platform and to those in between lying platforms attached and extending downward, creating the four sides of the building completed. The lower

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Ends of the side walls 266 can be on the floor or the base plate (not shown), which forms the lowest day, anchored. They are kept under tension by the upward pressure, v / which through the parts of the log, each part of the day is exercised, The side walls

ρ can be conveniently attached to the circumferential edges of each plate

fe form 262, if calibrated! 3au-

Verk in the completely lowered position, vie in .Pig. 52 shown is located. i3ei the following erection of the structure these side walls under tension become one selected contour drawn that corresponds to the contour of the peripheral edges of each platform 264, of course. can use the intermediate platforms 264 be open between the top and bottom platforms in order to create a practically unobstructed interior space, if this seems appropriate.

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Claims (7)

Patent claims 1 ») Tent-like structure with an essentially non-stretchable and pliable: '. roofing material, what a look! of semi-rigid Liogen links connect ur: u J between these extends to a the "büdaohunj of the structure delimiting curved surface % to form, with these üogenglieder in relation on the floor or a platform on which the Hauwerk is arranged int, liftable and in Relation to each other in outwardly inclined bearings hair, bar are to the Bedacnungsmaterlal under To maintain tension by being able to at least one of the arch links (3o, 152) r; ohv / enkbar by interposing a :; leasable Besätigars (Fig. 6, 8, 14) on the sod or the platform is arranged so dal? the river Oder 3 actuators exert a force on the corresponding ( Can exercise arch limb to adjust it and j it closes between a first position and a second angularly spaced-apart position move, and that holding elements (36, 124, 126, 126) are provided, which the erected arch links in to the outside. inclined roof support layers keep" -42- _New underground ^ .i - "'-' ¹ ^ ^ _omalN N- 109844/0320 2.) Tent-like structure according to claim 1, characterized in that said LetATING mictel (Pig »6,8) the lower ends of the arch links moved apart" 3 ·) Tent-like structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the arch members are mounted at the lower end on wheels (54> 82) which can be moved in a food (6o, 84) » 4.) Zeltartigea building nacii claim 1, characterized marked that the activity means (Fig. 14) cause an elongation of the arch links " 5.) Zeltartigea Building according to one of claims 1 dIs 4j characterized in ά & ύ a Hili'sbogenglied (2 ^ 6) with a ^ iii Betatigungsmi ctei (2p4) provided at least with the length ^ of the auxiliary curve set; can be, and that the auxiliary arch link adjustable on a base (25o) and is pivotally mounted between the other arch members and supports the roofing material between the other arch members. -43- BATH ORIGINAL 109844/0320 6.) Portable architectural structure consisting of a number of curved semi-rigid arch members with at least two arched members that are inclined towards a common base plate and are separately pivotally attached to this, the two pivotable outwards from the In the middle of the building inclined arches acute angle with the common base plate Λ form, characterized by a flexible roofing material (34) which extends between the arch members (3o) extends and is supported by these to a curved surface with a contiguous To form the curved surface that defines the roof of the structure and anchors (36), which pull the arch members (3o) downwards to put them in the outwardly inclined positions to hold on and to maintain the tensile stress in the roofing material « 7.) Portable architectural building according to claim 6, characterized in that the flexible roofing material including a pliable network (96) to hold a cover fabric, and a number of longitudinally extending flexible tension members having different ones Contains lengths and a number of transversely extending flexible tension members, -44-100844 / 0320 those in holding relationship relative to the longitudinal pull parts are arranged and with these the said curved surface of the contiguous surface of curvature form. 8 ») Portable architectural building with ™ at least three semi-rigid arch links that Jk inclined from a common base plate and are separately pivotally attached thereto, the arch members pivotably outwardly from are inclined from the center of the structure, characterized in that each arch member (132) has a triangular shape and in the outwardly inclined position an acute angle with the common base plate forms, with a flexible roofing material between the arch members extends and is supported thereby to form an arched surface which forms the roof of the structure sets, and anchors the arch links * pull down to move it to the outside lf tended to hold positions and tension maintain in the roofing material. 1 0 ¹ Y!; W _4/0 '. · 2 0 Blank page