US20110219725A1 - Ballistic and Forced Entry Resistant Construction - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to ballistic and forced entry resistant construction.
- Ballistic resistant constructions such as, but not limited to, a sentry station or bunker are often rendered ballistic resistant by means of heavy construction materials such as bags of sand, concrete barriers and thick concrete blast resistant walls. Sometimes sand and concrete may not be readily available. There is therefore a need for a method of ballistic resistant construction that takes advantage of modular construction and efficient use of materials.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of a ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1C shows a floor layout of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room of FIG. 1B .
- FIG. 2 shows a plurality of bottom floor panels according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a plurality of perimeter floor sill sections about to be fitted to the bottom floor panels of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 3A shows the plurality of perimeter floor sill sections of FIG. 3 in place.
- FIG. 4 shows a plurality of floor sections about to be fitted to the partly assembled flooring of FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 5 shows the plurality of floor sections of FIG. 4 in place.
- FIG. 5A shows a close up of the partly assembled flooring of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 6 shows a plurality of floor sheets about to be fitted to the partly assembled flooring of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 shows the plurality of floor sheets of FIG. 6 in place.
- FIG. 8 shows a plurality of vertical support columns about to be fitted to the flooring of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 shows the plurality of vertical support columns of FIG. 8 in place.
- FIG. 10 shows a plurality of perimeter ceiling sill sections about to be fitted to the vertical support columns of FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 shows the plurality of perimeter ceiling sill sections of FIG. 10 in place.
- FIG. 12 shows a lower outer panel fitted to the partially completed ballistic and forced entry room of FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 13 shows a partially completed room with the front, rear, and sidewalls fitted with outer and inner panels according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14A shows a temporary support according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14B shows the partially completed room of FIG. 13 in combination with at least one temporary support.
- FIGS. 15 and 16 show the completion of the ceiling of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 17 and 18 show the upper and lower outer panels and inner wall panels that make up the sidewalls of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention.
- FIG. 19 shows a partial internal view of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 20 shows a cut away view of the top of a vertical support column proximate to a doorway.
- FIG. 21 shows the outer and inner panels that make up the front end of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 22 and 23 show bottom and top perspective views of a bottom floor panel.
- FIG. 24 shows a cut-away view of a vertical support column proximate to ceiling level.
- FIG. 25 shows a cut-away view of a vertical support column proximate to floor level.
- FIG. 26 shows a cut-away view of a corner vertical support column proximate to ceiling level.
- FIG. 27 shows a cut-away view of a corner vertical support column proximate to floor level.
- FIGS. 28A through 28D show a table of parts.
- This invention is directed to an improved construction method and apparatus that provides a construction that is resistant to forced entry and ballistic impacts.
- Examples of constructions that can be made using the present invention include, but are not limited to, a guard booth, a panic room, a vault, and an arms-room.
- the present invention offers considerable advantages over the prior art. For example, welding-equipment or specialist tools are not required during on-site installation. Heavy lifting equipment isn't required during installation because each part can be wheeled or carried through an average internal door, such as regular office doors and doors found in the average home.
- room 100 Rooms or constructions of the present invention are generically referred to hereinafter as “room 100 ”.
- the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1 .
- the invention may assume various orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary.
- the room 100 according to the invention can be made up of more than two sidewalls and can have a regular or non-regular polygonal footprint, e.g., a regular pentagonal footprint with five equal sized sidewalls and lack a traditional front and rear room ends.
- FIG. 1B shows a non-regular polygonal room according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a ballistic and forced entry resistant room 100 according to one embodiment of present invention.
- the room 100 shown in FIG. 1 is used as an exemplar to describe the invention.
- the room depicted in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only and should not be read as limiting the present invention in any manner whatsoever.
- the room 100 comprises front and rear ends 120 and 140 , first and second side walls 160 and 180 , a floor 200 and a ceiling 220 .
- the front end 120 includes a doorway 240 to which a high security door (not shown) can be fitted.
- FIG. 1C shows a top planar view of a non-rectangular floor plan 260 according to the present invention.
- the non-rectangular floor plan 260 includes a door 280 and a third side wall 300 .
- the invention can be applied to a variety of floor plans. For example, a customer wanting the room 100 built into an existing room with a non-rectangular floor plan in an embassy building requiring a secure room; the floor plan for room 100 can be modified to meet that need without detracting from the spirit of the instant invention.
- the first and second sidewalls 160 and 180 , and the rear end 140 each comprises at least one vertical support column 320 , at least one upper outer panel 340 , at least one lower outer panel 360 , at least one inner wall panel 380 , and at least one interior ballistic stop 400 .
- Each upper outer wall panel 340 comprises a four sided plate 420 .
- the plate 420 defines bottom and top edges 430 and 435 , opposite first and second vertical edges 437 and 439 , interior and exterior faces 440 and 444 .
- the interior face 440 of plate 420 (and hence the interior face of upper outer wall panel 340 ) is fitted with four L-brackets 460 a , 460 b , 460 c and 460 d (the terms “L-bracket” and “channel” are regarded herein as equivalent terms).
- the four L-brackets 460 a , 460 b , 460 c and 460 d are arranged in a rectangular pattern such as a square pattern on the interior face 440 of each upper outer wall panel 340 . More specifically, an L-bracket is attached adjacent and parallel to the each side of the interior face 440 . A series of drilled holes are located at predetermined points along each L-bracket 460 a , 460 b , 460 c and 460 d . An optional stiffening bar 450 is fitted to the interior face 440 of plate 420 . Each four sided plate 420 can be made out of any suitable metal or metal alloy such as 0.25 inch American steel plate.
- Each lower outer wall panel 360 comprises a four sided plate 480 .
- the plate 480 (and hence panel 360 ) defines interior and exterior faces 500 and 510 , opposite top and bottom edges 580 and 584 , and opposite vertical edges 586 and 588 .
- the interior face 500 of plate 480 (and hence the interior face of lower outer wall panel 360 ) is fitted with three L-brackets 520 a , 520 b , and 520 c.
- the three L-brackets 520 a , 520 b , and 520 c are arranged in an open rectangular pattern such as an open square pattern on the interior face 500 of each lower outer wall panel 360 . More specifically, an L-bracket is attached adjacent and parallel to each of sides 584 , 586 , and 588 . A series of drilled holes are located at predetermined points along each L-bracket 520 a , 520 b , and 520 c . An optional stiffening bar 540 can be fitted to the interior face 500 of plate 480 . Each four sided plate 480 can be made out of any suitable metal alloy or metal such as 0.25 inch American steel plate.
- the L-brackets of the upper and lower outer wall panels 340 and 360 are welded in the factory (i.e., not welded on site), and factory-welded to the interior faces 440 and 500 by means of continues welds rather than by spot-welding. Specifically, the L-brackets of the upper and lower outer wall panels 340 and 360 are welded along their entire length to the interior faces 440 and 500 . Continuous welds help protect the room 100 from assailants using implements such as crowbars to gain access or peel back the panels 340 and 360 .
- vertical L-brackets 460 a and 460 c are fastened to a supporting column 320 ; likewise vertical L-brackets 520 a and 520 c are fastened to a supporting column 320 to increase the resistance of the plates 420 and 480 of panels 340 and 360 to peel-back and/or forced entry.
- a connecting tube 560 of overall rectangular cross-section is attached to the interior face 500 in such a manner that it overlaps and extends along a predetermined length of the top edge 580 of plate 480 .
- the connecting tube 560 defines top side 570 .
- the connecting tube 560 is used to align and join the bottom edge 430 of plate 420 to the top edge 580 of plate 480 .
- the top side 570 is attached by any suitable fastening means to the second L-bracket 460 b of upper outer panel 340 .
- Suitable fastening means include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts, rivets. Holes for screws can be drilled into the top side 570 .
- Self-tapping screws can be used to attach the top side 570 of connecting tube 560 to L-bracket 460 b thereby securing the upper and lower outer panels 340 and 360 to each other with bottom edge 430 of plate 420 and top horizontal edge 580 of plate 480 adjoining each other without requiring on-site welding.
- the connecting tube 560 is continuously welded in the factory along its entire length to the interior face 500 . Continuous welds are more effective at resisting assailants and attackers who use assailant tools such as a crowbar (also known as a pry bar or wrecking bar) in attempts to peel back the edges of the plates 420 and/or 480 .
- the connecting tube 560 attached along its length to L-bracket 460 b would render it very difficult for an assailant to pry apart edges 430 and 580 of plates 420 and 480 and gain access to the interior of room 100 .
- the first and second sidewalls 160 and 180 , and rear end 140 of room 100 each comprise at least one inner wall panel 380 .
- the inner wall panels 380 each define an inner face 600 and an outer face 620 , first and second opposite facing vertical sides 640 and 660 , and top and bottom edges 680 and 700 .
- Each of the vertical sides 640 and 660 are bent lengthwise and inwards at a perpendicular angle from the inner face 600 , i.e., upon assembly of room 100 the vertical sides 640 and 660 point towards the interior of room 100 .
- a series of drilled holes are located at predetermined points along each of the vertical sides 640 and 660 .
- Optional recesses 720 are provided at predetermined locations along one or both vertical sides 640 and 660 to accommodate wiring (not shown).
- the inner panels 380 can be made out of any suitable metal or metal alloy such as 0.25 inch American steel plate.
- the floor 200 comprises at least one bottom floor panel 740 .
- the bottom floor panels 740 are comprised of the same parts as the upper outer panel 340 with no requirement for the optional stiffening bar 450 .
- the bottom floor panel 740 defines inner and outer faces 745 and 750 .
- FIG. 2 shows a plurality of bottom floor panels 740 laid out to form the outermost layer of the floor 200 . As will be seen, there is no requirement to weld the bottom floor panels 740 to each other. In FIG. 2 the bottom floor panels are labeled as follows: 740 a 740 b . . . 740 f.
- a plurality of perimeter floor sill sections 760 are used to construct the floor 200 .
- Each floor sill section 760 defines an upper surface 770 , and comprises a rectangular tube section of predetermined length with a plurality of bottom internal sleeves 780 protruding at a perpendicular angle from the upper surface 770 of the perimeter floor sill sections 760 at predetermined locations.
- the internal sleeves 780 can include bottom corner internal sleeves 780 c.
- the perimeter sill sections 760 are optionally anchored to a suitable base such as, but not limited to a concrete slab CS with respect to outside-construction or flooring inside, for example an embassy building or any building in which a room or refuge is desired that is resistant to forced entry and ballistic impacts.
- the perimeter sill sections 760 define an inner side surface 800 .
- the inner side surface 800 is attached to the outer L-brackets of the bottom floor panels 740 .
- Short floor sections 820 and transverse floor sections 840 are used to join the bottom floor panels 740 .
- Fasteners such as self tapping screws are used to fasten the short and transverse sections 820 and 840 to the remaining L-brackets of the bottom floor panels 740 .
- Floor sheets 860 are laid on top of the short and transverse sections 820 and 840 and fastened thereto using, for example, self tapping screws.
- the short and transverse sections 820 and 840 preferably have rectangular cross-sections and are made out of metal such as 0.25′′ American steel.
- the floor sheets 860 are preferably four sided rectangular sheets of metal such as 0.25′′ American steel sheets.
- Vertical support columns 320 are fitted over and attached to bottom internal sleeves 780 .
- the vertical support columns 320 are attached to bottom internal sleeves 780 using fasteners 880 such as, but not limited to, bolts or self-tapping screws.
- the vertical support columns include corner vertical support columns 320 c.
- the ceiling 220 is substantially a mirror image of the floor 200 , i.e., the ceiling 220 is an upside down version of the floor 200 .
- a plurality of perimeter ceiling sill sections 900 are used to construct the ceiling 220 .
- Each ceiling sill section 900 defines a lower surface 920 , and comprises a rectangular tube section of predetermined length with a plurality of top internal sleeves 940 protruding at a perpendicular angle from the lower surface 920 of the perimeter ceiling sill sections 900 at predetermined locations.
- the top internal sleeves 940 can include top corner internal sleeves 940 c . “Top” signified the sleeve is proximate to ceiling level.
- the present invention provides remarkable resistance to forced entry.
- An attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 420 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 420 a and 420 b ) of adjacent upper outer panels 340 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 340 a and 340 b ) would unexpectedly find it very difficult to peel back adjacent plates 420 a and 420 b beyond L-brackets 460 c and 460 a.
- outer and inner panels 340 and 360 are attached to the vertical support columns 320 .
- adjacent outer panels 340 represented by alpha-numeric labels 340 a and 340 b
- adjacent inner wall panels 380 represented by alpha-numeric labels 380 a and 380 b
- L-brackets 460 c and 460 a of adjacent upper outer panels 340 a and 340 b are fastened to the vertical support column 320 and top internal sleeve 940 by means of, for example, self-tapping screws.
- top internal sleeve 940 is so named because it is located inside vertical support column 320 at ceiling level 220 .
- an attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 480 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 480 a and 480 b ) of adjacent lower outer panels 360 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 360 a and 360 b ) would unexpectedly find it very difficult to peel back adjacent plates 480 a and 480 b beyond L-brackets 460 c and 460 a .
- L-brackets 520 c and 520 a of adjacent lower outer panels 360 a and 360 b are fastened to the vertical support column 320 and bottom internal sleeve 780 by means of, for example, self-tapping screws.
- Vertical sides 640 and 660 of adjacent inner wall panels 380 a and 380 b are fastened to the vertical support column 320 and bottom internal sleeve 780 .
- the bottom internal sleeve 940 is so named because it is located inside vertical support column 320 at ceiling level 220 .
- a ballistic stop 400 is employed for added protection against ballistic projectiles such as bullets.
- the ballistic stop 400 can be U-shaped member, and extends along the inner side of vertical support column 320 between the floor 200 and ceiling 220 , and is fastened to the inner sides of vertical support column 320 and bottom internal sleeve 780 .
- the components used in the present invention can have modified shape.
- the ballistic stop 400 can be an L-bracket of 0.25′′ steel or have U-shaped cross-section, but serves the same purpose of preventing incursions of ballistic fragments or bullets into the interior of room 100 .
- top internal sleeve 940 an attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 480 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 480 a and 480 b ) of adjacent lower outer panels 360 (represented by alpha-numeric labels 360 a and 360 b would unexpectedly find it very difficult to peel back adjacent plates 480 a and 480 b beyond L-brackets 520 c and 520 a.
- L-brackets can be of varying length and still retain the anti-peel property of the present invention.
- a short length L-bracket 960 can be welded to the inside surface of an over-door outer panel 980 located above a door 280 , and the short length L-bracket 960 bolted to a bottom internal sleeve 780 and vertical support column 320 .
- the terms “short length L-bracket” and “angle” are regarded as equivalent terms.
- the outer and inner panels can have any predetermined overall shape so long as the anti-peel property is retained.
- the front end 120 comprises outer and inner panels 1000 and 1020 .
- the outer and inner panels 1000 and 1020 are elongated and narrower than the inner and outer panels of the sidewalls 160 and 180 .
- a temporary support 1040 can be used to help assemble the room 100 .
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A ballistic and forced entry resistant construction in which a sidewall is made up of a plurality of vertical columns, at least one perimeter floor sill section, at least one perimeter ceiling sill section, a plurality of bottom internal sleeves at spaced intervals extending upward from the perimeter floor sill section, a plurality of top internal sleeves at spaced intervals extending downward from the perimeter ceiling sill section, a plurality of upper outer panels, a plurality of lower outer panels, and a plurality of inner wall panels. A connecting tube is used to connect the upper and lower outer plates. The vertical columns are located between the bottom and top internal sleeves such that the sleeves fit inside the opposite ends of vertical columns and the upper and lower outer panels are located between vertical support columns.
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- This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/476,254 filed on Jun. 1, 2009. This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/057,200 (filed May 30, 2008). The entire contents of Application Ser. Nos. 61/057,200 and 12/476,254 is explicitly incorporated in their entirety by reference herein.
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- This invention relates generally to ballistic and forced entry resistant construction.
- Ballistic resistant constructions such as, but not limited to, a sentry station or bunker are often rendered ballistic resistant by means of heavy construction materials such as bags of sand, concrete barriers and thick concrete blast resistant walls. Sometimes sand and concrete may not be readily available. There is therefore a need for a method of ballistic resistant construction that takes advantage of modular construction and efficient use of materials.
- There is also a need for ballistic resistant rooms and the like for erection inside buildings without requiring heavy lifting gear such as cranes or the removal of building walls. More specifically, there is a need for ballistic structures that can be erected from parts which can be carried by one or two people through ordinary size interior doors of buildings to provide ballistic resistant rooms inside buildings without the use of on-site welding equipment.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention. -
FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of a ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention. -
FIG. 1C shows a floor layout of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room ofFIG. 1B . -
FIG. 2 shows a plurality of bottom floor panels according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3 shows a plurality of perimeter floor sill sections about to be fitted to the bottom floor panels ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 3A shows the plurality of perimeter floor sill sections ofFIG. 3 in place. -
FIG. 4 shows a plurality of floor sections about to be fitted to the partly assembled flooring ofFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 5 shows the plurality of floor sections ofFIG. 4 in place. -
FIG. 5A shows a close up of the partly assembled flooring ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 6 shows a plurality of floor sheets about to be fitted to the partly assembled flooring ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 shows the plurality of floor sheets ofFIG. 6 in place. -
FIG. 8 shows a plurality of vertical support columns about to be fitted to the flooring ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 shows the plurality of vertical support columns ofFIG. 8 in place. -
FIG. 10 shows a plurality of perimeter ceiling sill sections about to be fitted to the vertical support columns ofFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 shows the plurality of perimeter ceiling sill sections ofFIG. 10 in place. -
FIG. 12 shows a lower outer panel fitted to the partially completed ballistic and forced entry room ofFIG. 11 . -
FIG. 13 shows a partially completed room with the front, rear, and sidewalls fitted with outer and inner panels according to the present invention. -
FIG. 14A shows a temporary support according to the present invention. -
FIG. 14B shows the partially completed room ofFIG. 13 in combination with at least one temporary support. -
FIGS. 15 and 16 show the completion of the ceiling of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 17 and 18 show the upper and lower outer panels and inner wall panels that make up the sidewalls of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according to the present invention. -
FIG. 19 shows a partial internal view of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 20 shows a cut away view of the top of a vertical support column proximate to a doorway. -
FIG. 21 shows the outer and inner panels that make up the front end of the ballistic and forced entry resistant room according ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 22 and 23 show bottom and top perspective views of a bottom floor panel. -
FIG. 24 shows a cut-away view of a vertical support column proximate to ceiling level. -
FIG. 25 shows a cut-away view of a vertical support column proximate to floor level. -
FIG. 26 shows a cut-away view of a corner vertical support column proximate to ceiling level. -
FIG. 27 shows a cut-away view of a corner vertical support column proximate to floor level. -
FIGS. 28A through 28D show a table of parts. - A ballistic and forced entry resistant construction.
- This invention is directed to an improved construction method and apparatus that provides a construction that is resistant to forced entry and ballistic impacts. Examples of constructions that can be made using the present invention include, but are not limited to, a guard booth, a panic room, a vault, and an arms-room.
- The present invention offers considerable advantages over the prior art. For example, welding-equipment or specialist tools are not required during on-site installation. Heavy lifting equipment isn't required during installation because each part can be wheeled or carried through an average internal door, such as regular office doors and doors found in the average home.
- Rooms or constructions of the present invention are generically referred to hereinafter as “
room 100”. - The terms “roof” and “ceiling” are regarded as equivalent terms hereinafter. The reason for the equivalency between the terms “roof” and “ceiling” is simply one of esthetics. For example, if the construction of the present invention is retro-fitted inside a current structure such as an office or embassy building, then the “roof” of the present invention can be regarded by a reasonable person as either a roof or ceiling.
- For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1 . However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. - It should be understood that the
room 100 according to the invention can be made up of more than two sidewalls and can have a regular or non-regular polygonal footprint, e.g., a regular pentagonal footprint with five equal sized sidewalls and lack a traditional front and rear room ends.FIG. 1B shows a non-regular polygonal room according to the invention. -
FIG. 1 shows a ballistic and forced entryresistant room 100 according to one embodiment of present invention. Theroom 100 shown inFIG. 1 is used as an exemplar to describe the invention. However, the room depicted inFIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only and should not be read as limiting the present invention in any manner whatsoever. - The
room 100 comprises front andrear ends second side walls floor 200 and aceiling 220. Thefront end 120 includes adoorway 240 to which a high security door (not shown) can be fitted. However, as stated above, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to a particular size or overall shape of room.FIG. 1C , for example, shows a top planar view of anon-rectangular floor plan 260 according to the present invention. Thenon-rectangular floor plan 260 includes adoor 280 and athird side wall 300. - The invention can be applied to a variety of floor plans. For example, a customer wanting the
room 100 built into an existing room with a non-rectangular floor plan in an embassy building requiring a secure room; the floor plan forroom 100 can be modified to meet that need without detracting from the spirit of the instant invention. - The first and
second sidewalls rear end 140 each comprises at least onevertical support column 320, at least one upperouter panel 340, at least one lowerouter panel 360, at least oneinner wall panel 380, and at least one interiorballistic stop 400. - Each upper
outer wall panel 340 comprises a foursided plate 420. Theplate 420 defines bottom andtop edges vertical edges interior face 440 of plate 420 (and hence the interior face of upper outer wall panel 340) is fitted with four L-brackets - The four L-
brackets interior face 440 of each upperouter wall panel 340. More specifically, an L-bracket is attached adjacent and parallel to the each side of theinterior face 440. A series of drilled holes are located at predetermined points along each L-bracket optional stiffening bar 450 is fitted to theinterior face 440 ofplate 420. Each foursided plate 420 can be made out of any suitable metal or metal alloy such as 0.25 inch American steel plate. - Each lower
outer wall panel 360 comprises a foursided plate 480. The plate 480 (and hence panel 360) defines interior and exterior faces 500 and 510, opposite top andbottom edges vertical edges interior face 500 of plate 480 (and hence the interior face of lower outer wall panel 360) is fitted with three L-brackets - The three L-
brackets interior face 500 of each lowerouter wall panel 360. More specifically, an L-bracket is attached adjacent and parallel to each ofsides bracket optional stiffening bar 540 can be fitted to theinterior face 500 ofplate 480. Each foursided plate 480 can be made out of any suitable metal alloy or metal such as 0.25 inch American steel plate. - It is preferred that the L-brackets of the upper and lower
outer wall panels outer wall panels room 100 from assailants using implements such as crowbars to gain access or peel back thepanels brackets column 320; likewise vertical L-brackets column 320 to increase the resistance of theplates panels - A connecting
tube 560 of overall rectangular cross-section is attached to theinterior face 500 in such a manner that it overlaps and extends along a predetermined length of thetop edge 580 ofplate 480. The connectingtube 560 definestop side 570. The connectingtube 560 is used to align and join thebottom edge 430 ofplate 420 to thetop edge 580 ofplate 480. During assembly ofroom 100 thetop side 570 is attached by any suitable fastening means to the second L-bracket 460 b of upperouter panel 340. Suitable fastening means include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts, rivets. Holes for screws can be drilled into thetop side 570. Self-tapping screws can be used to attach thetop side 570 of connectingtube 560 to L-bracket 460 b thereby securing the upper and lowerouter panels bottom edge 430 ofplate 420 and tophorizontal edge 580 ofplate 480 adjoining each other without requiring on-site welding. - It is preferred that the connecting
tube 560 is continuously welded in the factory along its entire length to theinterior face 500. Continuous welds are more effective at resisting assailants and attackers who use assailant tools such as a crowbar (also known as a pry bar or wrecking bar) in attempts to peel back the edges of theplates 420 and/or 480. The connectingtube 560 attached along its length to L-bracket 460 b would render it very difficult for an assailant to pry apartedges plates room 100. - The first and
second sidewalls rear end 140 ofroom 100 each comprise at least oneinner wall panel 380. Theinner wall panels 380 each define aninner face 600 and anouter face 620, first and second opposite facingvertical sides bottom edges vertical sides inner face 600, i.e., upon assembly ofroom 100 thevertical sides room 100. - A series of drilled holes are located at predetermined points along each of the
vertical sides Optional recesses 720 are provided at predetermined locations along one or bothvertical sides inner panels 380 can be made out of any suitable metal or metal alloy such as 0.25 inch American steel plate. - The
floor 200 comprises at least onebottom floor panel 740. In the preferred embodiment thebottom floor panels 740 are comprised of the same parts as the upperouter panel 340 with no requirement for theoptional stiffening bar 450. Thebottom floor panel 740 defines inner andouter faces -
FIG. 2 shows a plurality ofbottom floor panels 740 laid out to form the outermost layer of thefloor 200. As will be seen, there is no requirement to weld thebottom floor panels 740 to each other. InFIG. 2 the bottom floor panels are labeled as follows: 740 a 740 b . . . 740 f. - A plurality of perimeter
floor sill sections 760 are used to construct thefloor 200. Eachfloor sill section 760 defines anupper surface 770, and comprises a rectangular tube section of predetermined length with a plurality of bottominternal sleeves 780 protruding at a perpendicular angle from theupper surface 770 of the perimeterfloor sill sections 760 at predetermined locations. Theinternal sleeves 780 can include bottom cornerinternal sleeves 780 c. - The
perimeter sill sections 760 are optionally anchored to a suitable base such as, but not limited to a concrete slab CS with respect to outside-construction or flooring inside, for example an embassy building or any building in which a room or refuge is desired that is resistant to forced entry and ballistic impacts. Theperimeter sill sections 760 define aninner side surface 800. Theinner side surface 800 is attached to the outer L-brackets of thebottom floor panels 740. -
Short floor sections 820 andtransverse floor sections 840 are used to join thebottom floor panels 740. Fasteners such as self tapping screws are used to fasten the short andtransverse sections bottom floor panels 740.Floor sheets 860 are laid on top of the short andtransverse sections transverse sections floor sheets 860 are preferably four sided rectangular sheets of metal such as 0.25″ American steel sheets. -
Vertical support columns 320 are fitted over and attached to bottominternal sleeves 780. Thevertical support columns 320 are attached to bottominternal sleeves 780 usingfasteners 880 such as, but not limited to, bolts or self-tapping screws. The vertical support columns include cornervertical support columns 320 c. - The
ceiling 220 is substantially a mirror image of thefloor 200, i.e., theceiling 220 is an upside down version of thefloor 200. A plurality of perimeterceiling sill sections 900 are used to construct theceiling 220. Eachceiling sill section 900 defines alower surface 920, and comprises a rectangular tube section of predetermined length with a plurality of topinternal sleeves 940 protruding at a perpendicular angle from thelower surface 920 of the perimeterceiling sill sections 900 at predetermined locations. The topinternal sleeves 940 can include top cornerinternal sleeves 940 c. “Top” signified the sleeve is proximate to ceiling level. - The present invention provides remarkable resistance to forced entry. An attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 420 (represented by alpha-
numeric labels numeric labels adjacent plates brackets - Resistance to peel-back is achieved by the way the outer and
inner panels vertical support columns 320. For example, as shown in the section view ofFIG. 24 , adjacent outer panels 340 (represented by alpha-numeric labels numeric labels vertical support column 320 and topinternal sleeve 940. More specifically, L-brackets outer panels vertical support column 320 and topinternal sleeve 940 by means of, for example, self-tapping screws.Vertical sides inner wall panels vertical support column 320 and topinternal sleeve 940. The topinternal sleeve 940 is so named because it is located insidevertical support column 320 atceiling level 220. - With respect to
FIG. 25 , an attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 480 (represented by alpha-numeric labels numeric labels adjacent plates brackets brackets outer panels vertical support column 320 and bottominternal sleeve 780 by means of, for example, self-tapping screws.Vertical sides inner wall panels vertical support column 320 and bottominternal sleeve 780. The bottominternal sleeve 940 is so named because it is located insidevertical support column 320 atceiling level 220. - A
ballistic stop 400 is employed for added protection against ballistic projectiles such as bullets. Theballistic stop 400 can be U-shaped member, and extends along the inner side ofvertical support column 320 between thefloor 200 andceiling 220, and is fastened to the inner sides ofvertical support column 320 and bottominternal sleeve 780. - It should be understood that the components used in the present invention can have modified shape. For example, the
ballistic stop 400 can be an L-bracket of 0.25″ steel or have U-shaped cross-section, but serves the same purpose of preventing incursions of ballistic fragments or bullets into the interior ofroom 100. - With respect to top
internal sleeve 940, an attacker using a crowbar or similar implement who attempts to pry or peel apart plates 480 (represented by alpha-numeric labels numeric labels adjacent plates brackets - It should be understood that the L-brackets can be of varying length and still retain the anti-peel property of the present invention. For example, a short length L-
bracket 960 can be welded to the inside surface of an over-doorouter panel 980 located above adoor 280, and the short length L-bracket 960 bolted to a bottominternal sleeve 780 andvertical support column 320. The terms “short length L-bracket” and “angle” are regarded as equivalent terms. - The outer and inner panels can have any predetermined overall shape so long as the anti-peel property is retained. For example, the
front end 120 comprises outer andinner panels inner panels sidewalls temporary support 1040 can be used to help assemble theroom 100. - It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A vertical support apparatus for use in a sidewall of a ballistic and forced entry resistant construction, comprising:
a vertical support column having opposite ends, an outer side, an inner side;
a ballistic stop fastened to the inner side of the vertical support column;
a perimeter floor sill section having an upper surface;
a perimeter ceiling sill section having a lower surface;
a bottom internal sleeve extending upward for a distance from the upper surface of the perimeter floor sill section; and
a top internal sleeve extending downward for a distance from the lower surface of the perimeter ceiling sill section,
wherein the opposite ends of the vertical column are located between the bottom and top internal sleeves such that the sleeves respectively fit inside the opposite ends of the vertical column.
2. The vertical support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vertical support column defines opposite first and second facing sides between the outer and inner sides of the vertical support column, the vertical support apparatus further comprising a means for attaching an outer panel and an inner panel to each of the first and second opposite facing sides of the vertical support apparatus such that adjacent outer panels abut against each other along the outer side of the vertical support column.
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