NZ547061A

NZ547061A - A building

Info

Publication number: NZ547061A
Application number: NZ547061A
Authority: NZ
Inventors: Rodney Mark Gibson
Original assignee: Rodney Mark Gibson
Priority date: 2006-05-10
Filing date: 2006-05-10
Publication date: 2007-12-21
Also published as: EP2016235A1; CN101438012B; AU2007248993B2; WO2007129923A1; CN101438012A; US20090199492A1; AU2007248993A1; CA2649795A1; EP2016235A4

Abstract

A portable building has a first side wall (1), a second side wall (2), a pair of end walls (3, 4), a floor, and overlapping roof parts (5, 6). The first side wall is able to move in a direction away from the second side wall with the result that space within the building is substantially increased. The building is formed such that as the first side wall moves the overlap between the roof parts reduces so as to accommodate the increased space within the building. Movement of the first side wall creates substantial wall openings between the first side wall and the end walls. The openings are closed off with doors, a panels, windows, or any combination of these, in each case made to match the wall openings.

Description

547Q6 1 Patents Form No. 5 *10051211625* THE PATENTS ACT 1953 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION A BUILDING I, RODNEY MARK GIBSON, a New Zealand citizen, of 73 Trelissick Crescent, Ngaio, Wellington, New Zealand, hereby declare this invention for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement: intc^/ofp^ewy IU MAY UOB moiivia 2 Title A Building.

Field of Invention This invention relates to a building. A preferred form of the invention relates to portable building with a wall which can move outwards with respect to the building 10 as a whole to increase the floor space of the building.

Background Portable buildings of various types are known. These are used in certain applications and have varying degrees of utility depending on their design. It is an 15 object of at least one form of the present invention to provide a portable building which can be conveniently freighted on or in a seagoing vessel in much the same way as a standard shipping container, or to at least provide the public with a useful choice.

The term "comprising" or derivatives thereof (eg "comprises"), if and when used herein, should be interpreted non-exclusively - eg if used in relation to a specific combination of features they should not be taken to exclude the possibility of additional unspecified features.

Summary of Invention According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a portable building comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, a pair of end walls, a floor, and 3 overlapping roof parts, the building having transfer means which enables the first side wall to move in a direction away from the second side wall with the result that space within the building is substantially increased, the building formed such that as the first side wall moves as set out above the overlap between the roof parts 5 reduces so as to accommodate the increased space within the building.

When the first side wall has been moved as above there are wall openings created between the first side wall and the end walls, and the building has a door, doors, a panel, or panels, made to match the wall openings and which can be installed to 10 close off said wall openings.

When the first side wall has moved as above a floor opening is created between the first side wall and the floor, and the building has a floor extension which can be installed to close the floor opening.

Optionally the floor extension incorporates floor framing connected with the first side wall so that the floor framing moves when the first side wall is moved as above, with the result that the floor framing provides a supportive structure for extending the floor.

Optionally the floor extension incorporates a section pivotally attached at or adjacent to the first side wall and which can pivot downwards to close the floor opening when the first side wall has moved as above.

Optionally there is end wall framing connected with the first side wall so that the end wall framing moves when the first side wall is moved as above, with the result that the end wall framing provides a supportive structure for extending the end walls. 4 Preferably the overlapping roof parts maintain an effective weather seal before, during, and after movement of the first side wall as above.

Preferably the side and/or end walls have spaces for accommodating window joinery and said window joinery forms part of the building.

Preferably the building has internal wall parts suitable for use in creating internal walls of the building.

Preferably the portable building is formed so that prior to movement of the first side wall as above it is substantially in the form of a standard ISO shipping container (for example a 40 foot container).

Preferably the portable building is formed so that prior to movement of the first side wall as in claim 1 it has sufficient strength to enable it to be stacked and crane handled in a manner normal for an ISO freight container in a freight container shipping context.

Brief Description of the Drawings Some preferred forms of the invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which: Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a portable building in a substantially un-installed state, Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the building in a partially installed state, 'NltLLtCTUAl PROPERTV OFFICE! OF Ni - 3 SEP 2007 Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the building in a more advanced state of installation than figure 2, Figures 4, 5 and 6 are perspective views of the building demonstrating various stages of installation, Figure 7 is a front perspective view of the building when substantially installed, Figure 8 is a rear perspective view of the building when substantially installed, and Figures 9,10 and 11 are perspective images demonstrating various design and 10 constructional features of the building.

Detailed Description Referring to figure 1, the portable building is shown generally in the shape of a standard 40 foot ISO "high top" shipping container. It has a substantially metallic 15 superetoMure and can be crane lifted and stacked in a manner normal for an ISO container. The portable boikjing has a first side wall 1, a second side wall 2, a pair of end walls 3 and 4, and overlapping roof parts 5 and 6. As shown, there are window and door openings 7 any 8 for receiving window and door joinery during or prior to installation of the^uiftJing.

As will be appreciated, the normal width of a standard ISO container does not allow for a great deal of floor space. To address this shortcoming the first side wall 1 can be moved away from the second side wall 2 as indicated by arrow 9. Preferably the first side wall 1 side wall moves in this way as one, ie as opposed to movement in 25 sections. Movement of the first side wall 1 with respect to the second side wall 2 is shown in figures 3 and 4. As the first side wall 1 is moved away from the second Intellectual property office of n2. -3 SEP 2007 6 side wall 2 the amount of overlap between the roof parts 5 and 6 reduces, or in other words the roof parts collectively extend to accommodate the greater area within the building.

Figures 4, 5 and 6 show the building with the first side wall extended. As will be appreciated, such extension leaves a floor opening 10 adjacent the first side wall 1. It also leaves substantial wall openings 11 between the first side wall 1 and the end walls 3 and 4. To close the floor opening 10 a planar floor extension 12 pivots downwards from the first side wall 1. In this regard figure 4 shows the building fprior 10 to the pivoting movement, figures 5 and 6 show the floor extension during the pivoting movement, and figure 7 shows the floor extension at the conclusion of its pivoting movement (ie when installed). The main floor of the container cannot be seen in figures 1-6, but it should be appreciated that it combines with the floor extension 12 in a substantially seamless manner. The wall openings 11 are closed 15 by way of doors and/or panels as desired. Figures 7 and 8 show the portable building in a more advanced state of installation with a door 13 and panel 14 used to close the wall openings 11. The side walls 1 and 2 may have openings for receiving window joinery, panels, or any combination of these depending on personal preferences.

In preferred forms of the invention the building has a series of support beams, metallic or otherwise, which are drawn out as the first side wall 1 moves in the manner described above. For example, as shown in figures 4 and 5 the first side wall 1 is connected to a series of floor joists 16 which slide outwards with the first 25 side wall 1. Similarly, the first side wall 1 is connected to end wall framing 17 which slides outwards with the first side wall 1. When the building is in a disassembled state the joists 16 and framing 17 are generally within the footprint of the building. intellectual property office 0FN.2. - 3 SEP 2007 7 An advantage of preferred forms of the building is that they can be produced in low cost manufacturing countries and shipped to the desired destination. The building is formed of sufficient strength to enable it to be crane lifted and stacked in the same 5 way as a standard ISO 40 foot container. This means that preferred forms of the building can be readily transported without prohibitive freight costs.

The building can be installed with internal wall partitions to create separate rooms or spaces, can be mounted on piles and connected to plumbing and electrical services, 10 or can be fitted with a self contained power source and plumbing system, for example a generator, a rain water tank, and a gas powered sewage disposal unit.

Figures 9 and 10 show a preferred embodiment of the portable building fitted with decks or landings. The images do not show foundation piles but these would of 15 course be employed in a normal in-use situation. Figure 11 demonstrates the use of internal partition walls and a possible floor plan and arrangement of furniture and the like.

To facilitate movement of the first side wall as described above the building 20 incorporates transfer means, which may simply be anything which facilitates the movement. For example the transfer means may comprise parts for guiding movement of the first side wall, etc.

In some embodiments of the invention the second side wall 2 may be arranged to 25 move in the same manner as the first side wall 1, ie so that overall floor space can be extended from both sides of the building. intellectual property office 0FN2. -3 SEP 2007 RECEIVED 8 While some preferred forms of the invention have been described by way of example it should be appreciated that modifications and improvements can occur without departing from the scope of the appended claims. 9 What I Claim Is 1. A portable building comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, a pair of end walls, a floor, and overlapping roof parts, the building having transfer means 5 which enables the first side wall to move in a direction away from the second side wall with the result that space within the building is substantially increased, the building formed such that as the first side wall moves as set out in this claim the overlap between the roof parts reduces so as to accommodate the increased space within the building, and wherein movement of the first side wall as set out in this

Claims

10 claim creates substantial wall openings between the first side wall and the end walls, and the building has one or more of a door, a panel, a window, or any combination of these, made to compliment the wall openings and which can be installed to substantially close off said wall openings.. 15

2. A portable building according to claim 1, formed so that when the first side wall has been moved as per claim 1 a floor opening is created between the first side wall and the floor, and the building has a floor extension which can be installed to close the floor opening. 20

3. A portable building according to claim 2, wherein the floor extension incorporates floor framing connected with the first side wall so that the floor framing moves when the first side wall is moved as per claim 1, with the result that the floor framing provides a supportive structure for extending the floor. 25

4. A portable building according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the floor extension incorporates a section pivotally attached at or adjacent to the first side wall and intellectual property office of n.z. - 3 SEP 2007 RPreit/cn 10 which can pivot downwards to close the floor opening when the first side wall has moved as above.

5. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein 5 there is end wall framing connected with the first side wall so that the end wall framing moves when the first side wall is moved as per claim 1, with the result that the end wall framing provides a supportive structure for extending the end walls.

6. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein 10 the overlapping roof parts maintain an effective weather seal before, during, and after movement of the first side wall as in claim 1.

7. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the side and/or end walls have spaces for accommodating window joinery and said 15 window joinery forms part of the building.

8. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the building has internal wall parts suitable for use in creating internal walls of the building. 20

9. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the portable building is formed so that prior to movement of the first side wall as in claim 1 the building is substantially in the form of a standard ISO shipping container. 25 10. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the portable building is formed so that at least prior to movement of the first side wall as in claim 1 the building has sufficient strength to enable it to be stacked and crane intellectual property offll. of n.2 - 3 SEP 2007

RECFIVFD 11 handled in a manner normal for an ISO freight container in a freight container shipping context.

11. A portable building according to any one of the preceding claims formed 5 such that the first side wall is able to move as set out in claim 1 wherein such movement involves movement of the first side wall in its entirety as opposed to movement in sections.

12. A portable building substantially as herein described with reference to the 10 accompanying images. RODNEY MARK GIBSON 15 By His Authorised Attorney A.J. Pietras & Associates intellectual property office of n.z. - 3 SEP 2007 RECEIVED