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US2321477A
US2321477A US411135A US41113541A US2321477A US 2321477 A US2321477 A US 2321477A US 411135 A US411135 A US 411135A US 41113541 A US41113541 A US 41113541A US 2321477 A US2321477 A US 2321477A
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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  • This invention relates to shelters, the new type of shelter herein described, and shown in the accompanying drawing, being useful, for example, as a garage, or as a housing for personal occupancy, as when camping, or otherwise.
  • One object of our invention is to provide an economical shelter, so constructed that it may be used for a variety of purposes.
  • Another object of the invention is the provision of a portable structure of the character mentioned, one form of which is collapsible so that, during transportation, it will occupy a comparatively small space.
  • a further object is to provide a type of struc ture which may be quickly set up and taken down.
  • the figure is perspective view of one form of our invention, the same being in partly elevated position to show a mode of use.
  • the structure there depicted is particularly adapted for use as a garage when used in one way, and for personal housing when used in another, as later described.
  • the mentioned view shows an open-bottom frame structure 5, having flat front and rear sections 6 and 1 respectively, and convex side sections 8 meeting at the ridge 9.
  • a structure of such form is one which is simple to erect, is of pleasing contour and is effective in shedding rain and snow.
  • the front section 6 has a door II and a window l2. structure may be those desired for the purpose intended.
  • the covering on the frame may be of any preferred material, such, for example, as sheet iron, and the covering herein shown may be taken as such, with the exception of the upper sections l of the sides, which sections are preferably of transparent material to provide for sufficient light within the structure. Said sections l5 run the length of the structure and extend from the line We to the ridge 9.
  • the structure When the structure is to be used as a garage, it is raised from the front on hinges at its lower rear edge, being raised sufiiciently to allow a car to be run under the front section, after which the structure is lowered to the ground.
  • the illustration shows a The dimensions of the pair of concrete blocks IBset in the ground under the lower rear edge of the structure.
  • Vertical recesses are provided in the upper sections of the blocks for the purpose of removably receiving pins
  • a pair of counterweights 20 are provided. These move vertically, adjacent posts 2
  • the mentioned counterweights are connected to the housing by means of cordage 24 passing over sheaves 22 which are mounted in the upper end portions of posts 2
  • the pivotal action provided may be used whenever any large object, as a car, or bulky material is to be moved in or out of the housing. However, when the same is to be used for personal occupancy, the door I l is used for entrance and exit. It will thus be appreciated that a housing has been provided which is appropriately constructed for a plurality of purposes.
  • a housing structure of the character described comprising a hollow body open at the bottom and having convex sides meeting at its ridge, a pair of blocks adapted'to be set in the ground and having apertures, hinges attached to the lower rear edge of said body and comprising pins removably positioned in the aperture of said blocks, said body being free to be raised and lowered on said hinges, a door in the front of said body, a pair of posts adapted to be set in the ground at the sides of said hollow body and toward the front thereof, a sheave mounted in the upper portion of each post, a pair of counterweights, one for each post, adapted to move vertically, and cordage attached to said counterweights and rove on said sheaves and attached to the front portion of said body near the bottom edge thereof, to assist in raising said body.

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June 8, 1943- J. D. FRANCE El'AL GARAGE OR OTHER SHELTER Filed Sept. 17, 1941 INVENTORS. R. M
ATTORNEY Patented June 8, 1943 GARAGE OR OTHER SHELTER J amcs D. France and Elizabeth G. Ritter, Montcla-ir, N. J.
Application September 1'7, 1941, Serial No. 411,135
1 Claim.
This invention relates to shelters, the new type of shelter herein described, and shown in the accompanying drawing, being useful, for example, as a garage, or as a housing for personal occupancy, as when camping, or otherwise.
One object of our invention is to provide an economical shelter, so constructed that it may be used for a variety of purposes.
Another object of the invention is the provision of a portable structure of the character mentioned, one form of which is collapsible so that, during transportation, it will occupy a comparatively small space.
A further object is to provide a type of struc ture which may be quickly set up and taken down.
Other objects will appear from a reading of the following specification.
In the drawing:
The figure is perspective view of one form of our invention, the same being in partly elevated position to show a mode of use.
Referring to the drawing for a more detailed description thereof, the structure there depicted is particularly adapted for use as a garage when used in one way, and for personal housing when used in another, as later described.
The mentioned view shows an open-bottom frame structure 5, having flat front and rear sections 6 and 1 respectively, and convex side sections 8 meeting at the ridge 9. A structure of such form is one which is simple to erect, is of pleasing contour and is effective in shedding rain and snow. The front section 6 has a door II and a window l2. structure may be those desired for the purpose intended.
The covering on the frame may be of any preferred material, such, for example, as sheet iron, and the covering herein shown may be taken as such, with the exception of the upper sections l of the sides, which sections are preferably of transparent material to provide for sufficient light within the structure. Said sections l5 run the length of the structure and extend from the line We to the ridge 9.
When the structure is to be used as a garage, it is raised from the front on hinges at its lower rear edge, being raised sufiiciently to allow a car to be run under the front section, after which the structure is lowered to the ground. For the purpose just mentioned, the illustration shows a The dimensions of the pair of concrete blocks IBset in the ground under the lower rear edge of the structure. Vertical recesses are provided in the upper sections of the blocks for the purpose of removably receiving pins |8a of hinges l8 which are fastened to the rear section 1, the structure being free to be raised and lowered on said hinges.
So that the structure may be raised without much effort, a pair of counterweights 20 are provided. These move vertically, adjacent posts 2|, which are set in the ground close to the sides and near the front of the structure. It may be noted here that said posts, and the connection of the structure to the concrete blocks set in the ground, provide anchorage for the structure against wind. The mentioned counterweights are connected to the housing by means of cordage 24 passing over sheaves 22 which are mounted in the upper end portions of posts 2|, said cordage being attached to the sides of the structure, near the front and bottom thereof, as indicated at 23.
The pivotal action provided may be used whenever any large object, as a car, or bulky material is to be moved in or out of the housing. However, when the same is to be used for personal occupancy, the door I l is used for entrance and exit. It will thus be appreciated that a housing has been provided which is appropriately constructed for a plurality of purposes.
What is claimed is:
A housing structure of the character described, comprising a hollow body open at the bottom and having convex sides meeting at its ridge, a pair of blocks adapted'to be set in the ground and having apertures, hinges attached to the lower rear edge of said body and comprising pins removably positioned in the aperture of said blocks, said body being free to be raised and lowered on said hinges, a door in the front of said body, a pair of posts adapted to be set in the ground at the sides of said hollow body and toward the front thereof, a sheave mounted in the upper portion of each post, a pair of counterweights, one for each post, adapted to move vertically, and cordage attached to said counterweights and rove on said sheaves and attached to the front portion of said body near the bottom edge thereof, to assist in raising said body.
JAMES D. FRANCE. ELIZABETH G, RITTER.
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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2728115A (en) * 1952-07-24 1955-12-27 Cornelius George Folding, collapsible portable building
US2881778A (en) * 1956-11-07 1959-04-14 Elizabeth A Goldman Cover
US3060519A (en) * 1960-08-18 1962-10-30 John P Francis Vertically adjustable windshield weather protector
US3092126A (en) * 1959-06-08 1963-06-04 Audrey K Smith Portable car port
US3343311A (en) * 1965-06-28 1967-09-26 Adrian P Wright Tippable protective coverings for vehicles

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2728115A (en) * 1952-07-24 1955-12-27 Cornelius George Folding, collapsible portable building
US2881778A (en) * 1956-11-07 1959-04-14 Elizabeth A Goldman Cover
US3092126A (en) * 1959-06-08 1963-06-04 Audrey K Smith Portable car port
US3060519A (en) * 1960-08-18 1962-10-30 John P Francis Vertically adjustable windshield weather protector
US3343311A (en) * 1965-06-28 1967-09-26 Adrian P Wright Tippable protective coverings for vehicles

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