KR20070120004A - Rotatable building structure - Google Patents

Abstract

A rotatable building structure is provided to achieve selective 360° viewing capability, independence of each floor and stability against load. A rotatable building structure(10) includes a core formed to support the entire live load and dead load of the floor units, plural floor units(12) suspended around the core to be rotatable and transfer the balanced load to the core, and an annular platform extended horizontally from the core as a passage to make an approach from the floor unit to the core, wherein the floor unit includes a drive mechanism for rotational displacement.

Description

Rotatable Building Structures {ROTATABLE BUILDING STRUCTURE}

1 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-storey building according to the invention with an individually rotatable floor unit surrounding a central core.

2 is a plan view of a rotatable building structure of the present invention showing a central core, a platform and a floor unit protruding from the central core.

3 is a perspective view of a rotatable building structure of the present invention showing a floor unit suspended on a central core;

4 is a perspective view of the rotatable building structure of the present invention detailing the attachment state of the floor unit to the corresponding upper rail and lower rail supporting the floor unit.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the rotatable building structure of the present invention substantially taking line 5-5 of FIG. 4 to detail the motor drive for displacing the central core, platform, upper rail, lower rail, and floor unit.

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of an alternative embodiment of the rotatable building structure of the present invention showing the floor unit in which the wind tool is in the operating position to support wind power during rotational displacement of the floor unit around the central core.

7 is a schematic diagram of an alternative embodiment of the rotatable building structure of the present invention showing a platform having a track supporting a floor unit.

8 is an elevation view of a rotatable building structure of the present invention showing a variable building contour formed by a plurality of floor units mounted along a horizontal plane asymmetrically with respect to a central core.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing that individual floors separated from each other are able to withstand, in particular in the event of an earthquake, because the horizontal and vertical forces circulate in a "continuous" direction, rather than from one floor to another. . Thus, the floors do not transmit force from one floor to another even when the main structure vibrates, so that the floors can maintain their robustness and withstand the occurrence of a large earthquake.

10 and 10A are schematic diagrams showing a wind load on a building that generates energy to be converted into electrical energy by resisting (via stopping or slowing down) the movement of natural motion by the wind load.

11 and 11A show horizontal “wind mills” in which individual floors spaced apart from each other, move independently between each floor and separate from the floor itself while rotating in accordance with wind loads and wind speeds. A schematic diagram showing that it is possible to generate power to be used as part of building power consumption. This system is achieved by a wind catching wing 1 connected to a wheel 2 which rotates about the central structure of the building 3. The wind moves the wing in the direction of the wind 4, giving the wheel a rotary motion 5 which can be converted into electricity. The rotating shield 6 is mechanically aligned against the wind through a computerized sensor to avoid wind force when the wing is turning against the wind.

12 is a schematic diagram showing that a building of the type described above has as many roofs as the number of floors, each roof being covered with solar panels for energy generation.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a piping system when the vertical piping system inside the core is rigid while the piping system of the individual floor rotates around. In order to make such a connection between the fixed pipe and the rotating pipe, a rotating pipe is inserted inside the fixed pipe, and a rotating pipe partially inserted into the fixed pipe is installed to rotate around, so that water flow for the tap water or There is a connection structure on each floor that allows the air for the air conditioner to flow continuously.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the electrical connection between a rigid electrical wire and a rotating electrical wire, as with any electrical transmission scheme in movement.

FIG. 15 is a schematic showing how to install individual pre-fabricated units that rise along the core and then mechanically install to create a furnished floor by a small number of unskilled workers in a very short time. Drawing.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: rotatable building structure

12, 12a, 12b: floor unit

14, 14a, 14b: center core

22, 22b: platform

26: upper rail

28: day rail

30: roller bearing

32, 36: Raceway

34: safety lock

38: Drive wheel

40: electric motor

46: wind turbine

48: wind vane

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to static structures, and more particularly to structures that are arranged to be repositioned in place.

In particular, the structure of the present invention relates to a building having floor units that can rotate about a vertical axis.

The ability to enjoy a desirable view in an apartment is an important factor in determining the sellability and economic value of the apartment. However, most buildings only have a small number of apartments with fairly desirable views. The solution to this problem is to change the environment by allowing the building to be repositioned in place. Typically, relocatable building structures are designed to have an outer casing rotatably mounted on the spindle, which structures have generally been used in observation towers, amusement facilities and / or restaurants that provide desired views to regular customers, apartments. It was not used for hotels, hotels and similar residences. Examples of such structures are disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 3,905,166, 6,742,308, and 841,468.

The problem with such structures is that they are not originally intended to be used as multi-story apartment buildings or hotels, and are not intended to provide an optional 360 ° viewing capability. Another disadvantage is the lack of floor independence, which reduces the load stability.

In short, the essence of the present invention includes a central core arranged vertically, and a plurality of horizontal floor units are suspended around the core with increasing height such that a balanced vertical load is transmitted through the core. It involves a building structure. An annular platform extending horizontally from the core corresponding to the floor unit provides a corridor that allows access to the central core. The floor unit may be individually displaced about the core, for example by the action of motor power, wind-power, hydraulic force, electromagnetic energy, or other driving force.

In view of the foregoing, it will be clear that the present invention not only overcomes the problems of the prior art but also provides an improved rotatable building structure.

Thus, in summary, it can be seen that the object of the present invention is to provide a rotatable building structure having none of the above-mentioned problems and having the general features referred to herein.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a rotatable building structure suitable for tall buildings or low rise buildings.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure having a floor unit that is individually rotatably suspended so that stability against earthquakes is improved.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure in which the structure of the floor unit can be selectively varied in shape so that the contour of the building can change continuously during the rotation of the floor unit.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure comprising a fixed platform that provides access to the central core from the floor unit.

Another object of the invention is to provide a rotatable building structure having one or a plurality of cores supporting a floor unit.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure in which the displacement of the floor unit is computer controlled and can be operated on command.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure having a furnished floor unit that is prefabricated for ease of assembly and field installation.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure having a floor unit that is aerodynamically designed and repositionable to reduce wind-borne loads such as in a hurricane.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure that generates energy through wind pressure applied to each individual floor acting as a "windmill" by converting wind loads into electrical power.

Another object of the invention is a rotatable building structure which is separated from the floor itself and which generates energy through wind pressure applied to a horizontal windmill which rotates in accordance with wind pressure to convert wind loads into power.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a rotatable building structure having a number of roofs corresponding to the number of floors and to which solar panels can be installed to generate power on the roofs. It is to provide a rotatable building structure that generates energy through.

Other objects of the present invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.

In this regard, the present invention can identify embodiments having combinations of specific members and arrangement of parts, whereby the above-described and certain other objects are attained below as described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. The protection scope of the invention is set forth in greater detail in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, with reference to the detailed drawings, the specific details shown are intended to be illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the present invention by way of example, and provide the most useful and easily understood description of the spirit and conceptual aspects of the present invention. It is to. In this regard, it is not intended to represent aspects of the invention in more detail than necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, and the detailed description given with the drawings will make apparent to those skilled in the art how various aspects of the invention may be practiced.

Referring now to FIG. 1 of the drawings in more detail, a portion of a multi-layer rotatable building structure 10 having a floor unit 12 that is individually rotatably suspended is shown. It will be appreciated that the structures of the present invention include applications in high rise and / or low rise buildings. The arrows are intended to indicate that each of the various floor units 12 can rotate in opposite circumferential directions or optionally in the same circumferential direction. The floor unit can also operate at different speeds.

Referring next to FIG. 2, there is shown a plan view of a central core 14, preferably cylindrical in shape, constructed of reinforced concrete, structural steel, or equivalent material. The platform 22 is attached to or formed integrally with the central core 14. The core 14 is designed to support the full live and dead loads of the floor unit 14. The floor unit 12 surrounds the core 14 to transmit a balanced load to the core 14. The floor unit 12 may be installed asymmetrically with respect to the central core 14 with a non-uniform shape and / or with a counterweight attached to achieve load balancing, for example as shown in FIG. 8. have. It will be appreciated that this asymmetrical arrangement of the floor unit 12 provides a variable building contour during rotation. As can be further appreciated, the floor unit 12 is connected along a horizontal plane to form a floor level at increasing vertical height along the central core 14, in the form of a cantilever from the central bore 14. Supported. In the event of an earthquake load, the free end of each floor unit 12 will move without causing breakdown stress as would be the case when the individual floor layers are connected to each other.

The elevator shaft 16, the emergency staircase 18, and the generally designated 20 HVAC, water supply system, waste disposal facilities, power cables, and utilities such as telephones, computers and televisions are centrally located. It is received in the core 14. It will also be appreciated that the core 14 has openings (not shown) that provide a passage from the platform 22 to the interior of the core 14, for example, so that a resident can access the elevator passage 16. .

As can be seen further in FIG. 3, in a preferred embodiment the floor unit 12 is a substantially wedge shaped open frame segment, which may preferably be made of structural steel, aluminum or a combination thereof, although other materials Can be used as appropriate. The plurality of connected floor units 12 are designed to surround the core 14 to provide a circular periphery. The roof member 21 and the floor member 23 are fixed to the frame segment to form an enclosure. It should be noted that some of the floor members 23 as shown in FIG. 3 are displaced to better represent the connection to the core 14. The floor unit 12 also has a perimeter curved outer boundary wall 24 made of transparent material and an inner boundary wall adjacent to the platform 22 (not shown) to provide maximum view inside the floor unit 12. And a resident passage that provides access to the platform 22 through this inner boundary wall.

Subsequently, with respect to the fixing of the floor unit 20 to the central core 14, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the upper rail 26 and the lower rail designed to support the floor unit 12. The rail 28 is provided. In connection with the rotational displacement of the floor unit 12, a roller bearing 30 is mounted at the distal end of the arm 27 extending from the roof member 21. The roller bearing 30 is adapted to move in a raceway 32 formed by the upper rail 26. A safety lock 34 extending from the arm 27 is also provided below the raceway 32 to secure the roller bearing 30 in the raceway 32. Another raceway 36 is formed in the lower rail 28 to accommodate the drive wheel 38. This drive wheel 38 can be operated by an electric motor 40 mechanically connected to the drive wheel 38 by a bevel gear device 42 or by another drive force. The gear ratio can be designed according to the operating specifications. The motor drive device 40 can also be actuated by a computer according to instructions at a selected speed and direction to displace the floor unit 12 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

However, the movement of the floor can be made by hydraulic or magnetic forces.

Although the floor unit 12 has been described as forming a circular periphery surrounding the core 14, the configuration of alternative floor units, for example square, oval or asymmetric, is also within the scope of the present invention and during displacement It will provide a continuously changing building outline. In addition, the radial dimensions of the floor unit 12 may vary from floor to floor, for example, to create a variable building contour. In addition, the outer boundary wall 24 can be selectively positioned and aerodynamically designed to reduce wind loads, especially during hurricanes.

In addition, within the scope of the present invention, each unit accommodates factory-furnished interiors manufactured and installed such as bulkheads, mechanical equipment, HVAC, plumbing connections and electrical connections in apartments, hotel rooms or office spaces. The floor unit 12 may be employed.

In an alternative embodiment in which the same reference numerals are used with the subscript "a" to indicate the part corresponding to the above-described embodiment, the floor unit 12a is the central core 14a in the manner as described herein. ) (See FIG. 6). In this embodiment, a wind turbine 46 is shown deployed to support wind power for the aforementioned motor drive device. The wind turbine 46 includes planar vanes 48 hingedly connected to a spindle 50 mounted to the peripheral wall 24a of the floor unit 12a. The vanes 48 may be operated remotely and / or directly to unfold from the retracted mode accommodated in the floor unit 12a to the operating mode. The bar 52 provides a rotation limit stop to limit the vane from further rotating in the fully extended position of the vane 48. The wind turbine 46 may alternatively be used for generating power for charging the secondary battery system, for example.

In addition, within the scope of the present invention, wind loads applied to the outside of each individual floor can be used as the power to generate energy that can be used for power consumption of the building itself.

The rotation of each individual floor will be determined by the occupant or building manager and will be achieved through the building's power system, but when the wind is about to rotate each individual floor of the building, Managed rotation), either slowing down or slowing down, creates a resistance to the natural force of the wind load, thereby generating energy to be converted into electrical energy to be used as part of the building's power consumption.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 11A, individual floors spaced apart from each other may have horizontal “wind mills” that move separately between each floor and are separated from the floor itself. These “windmills” will rotate in accordance with wind loads and wind speeds to produce power that will be used as part of the building's power consumption.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the building of the type described above has a large number of roofs corresponding to the number of floors, each of which is covered with solar panels for energy generation.

In another alternative embodiment as shown in FIG. 7 in which the same reference numerals are used with the subscript “b” to indicate the part corresponding to the above-described embodiment, the floor unit 12b is a tension cable. It is connected to the central core 14b by cable or steel strut 26b. A slidable anchor bearing 30b is attached to the distal end of the strut 26b. The anchor bearing 30b is accommodated in the slot 32b. Slot 32b extends around the perimeter of central core 14b on a horizontal plane. Strut 26b is designed to support floor unit 12b. A modified platform 22b protrudes beneath a portion of the floor unit 12b to provide additional support for it, and also to allow the floor unit 12b to be displaced along the platform 22b or a track (not shown). A roller bearing 38b mounted in the sliding means.

Since the individual floor units 12 are separate from each floor layer as can be seen in FIG. 1, they can absorb any forces due to earthquakes transmitted through the central core 14, unlike the floors which are normally connected to one another. As a result, the floor unit 12 is less likely to be subjected to fracture stress. In addition, the void space between the aerodynamically designed and repositionable boundary wall 24 of the floor unit 12 and each horizontal level of the floor unit 12 substantially reduces the wind load applied to the conventional vertical wall structure. .

As such, it will be appreciated that a rotatable building structure is provided that is capable of achieving the various objects of the present invention and which is suitable for meeting the requirements of practicality.

Since various possible embodiments may be made in the present invention and modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiments as described above, it should be understood that all materials shown and shown in the accompanying drawings are illustrative rather than limiting.

The rotatable building structure according to the invention can be applied to multi-story apartment buildings or hotels, as well as to provide an optional 360 ° viewing capability. In addition, the independence of each floor is improved, and stability to load applied is rewritten.

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At least one central core, at least one floor unit attachable to the central core and capable of rotationally displacing about the central core, extending horizontally from the central core and extending from the floor unit to the central core; A rotatable building structure comprising an annular platform providing accessible passageways. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, wherein the plurality of floor units form a circular perimeter about a central core. 3. The rotatable building structure according to claim 2, comprising a plurality of floor units and capable of individually displacing the floor units of each floor. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, wherein the annular platform provides access to the floor unit at the central core. 4. The rotatable building structure according to claim 3, wherein the floor units of the plurality of floors are structurally separated to withstand the load caused by the earthquake. The rail of claim 1, wherein the central core includes an upper rail and a lower rail, the rails configured to receive the floor unit in a suspended state, the floor unit being displaceable along the rail. Rotatable building structure. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, wherein the floor unit forms a non-circular periphery about the central core to provide a changeable contour during rotational displacement. The rotatable building structure according to claim 1, wherein the floor unit is capable of rotational displacement by a predetermined driving force. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, wherein the floor unit includes wind vanes that can be deployed to provide an auxiliary power source. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, comprising a plurality of vertical cores. At least one vertical core, a plurality of floor units suspended on the vertical core and surrounding the vertical core, the plurality of floor units being disposed at vertical heights increasing along the core corresponding to the floor layers; And an annular platform fixedly connected to and accessible from the floor unit, the core further comprising a passage from the platform to the interior of the core. 12. The rotatable building structure of claim 11, wherein the interior of the core houses at least one of an elevator passage and a staircase. 13. The rotatable device according to claim 12, wherein the floor unit includes a roller bearing suspended on at least one rail member mounted to the core and cooperating with the rail member for rotational displacement of the floor unit. Building structure. The rotatable building structure according to claim 13, wherein the floor unit comprises a drive mechanism for displacing the floor unit relative to the core. 12. The rotatable building structure of claim 11, further comprising a wind tool that can be deployed from the floor unit to provide a force generated by the wind. 12. The rotatable building structure of claim 11, wherein the platform extends below the floor unit to partially support the floor unit. 17. The rotatable building structure of claim 16, wherein the interface between the platform and the floor unit includes sliding means to allow the floor unit to displace along the platform. The rotatable building structure according to claim 11, wherein the floor unit is connected along a horizontal plane with respect to the central core at a selected height along the central core. 12. The rotatable building structure according to claim 11, wherein said floor unit is mounted asymmetrically along a horizontal plane with respect to said central core. 12. The rotatable building structure according to claim 11, wherein said floor unit forms a peripheral boundary wall, said wall being aerodynamically designed and selectively repositionable to reduce the effects of wind loads. The rotatable building structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one floor unit is provided with a solar panel. The rotatable building structure of claim 1, wherein a wind generator is mounted to the central core. 23. The rotatable building structure of claim 22, wherein the wind generator is rotatably mounted between at least two floor units. 23. The rotatable building structure of claim 22, wherein the wind generator is mounted between each floor unit. 23. The rotatable building structure of claim 22, wherein the wind generator comprises an arcuate shovel blade that blocks the wind to generate a unidirectional rotational force. 22. The rotatable building structure according to claim 21, wherein each floor unit is provided with a solar panel. Wind turbines installed in buildings that produce energy that will be converted into electrical energy by resisting (via stopping or slowing) the movement of natural movements by wind loads. Individual floors spaced apart from each other, having a horizontal "wind mill" that moves separately between the floors and separates from the floor itself, while rotating according to wind loads and wind speeds, resulting in building consumption. Individual floors that can generate power to be used as part of the power. A rotatable building structure having a number of roofs corresponding to the number of floors, each roof being covered with solar panels for energy generation. While the vertical piping system inside the core is rigid, the piping system of the individual floor is the piping system when it rotates around, and the rotating pipe is inserted inside the fixed pipe so that a connection can be made between the fixed pipe and the rotating pipe. A piping system, in which a rotating pipe partially inserted into a fixed pipe is installed to rotate around, such that a connection structure exists on each floor to allow continuous flow of water for water and tap water or air for an air conditioner. An electrical connection structure between a rigid electrical wire and a rotating electrical wire, as in any electrical transmission scheme when moving. A method of installing individual prefabricated units that rise along a core and then mechanically install to produce a furnished floor by a small number of unskilled workers in a very short time.

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