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  • top links of adjacent beams are first connected together.
  • the panels are then raised until the bottom links can be secured together. Additional panels are added in the same manner until the arch is completed.
  • Adjacent arch spans are connected by space bars. All of the joints are sealed with sealing members held with hook and pile fasteners. The spaces between arch spans are sealed with flashing held by draw ropes.
  • PATENTEB AN 1 I972 isgsaaaze SHEET 09 0F 10 PORTABLE SHELTER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SHELTER BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • method and apparatus are provided for building shelter and hanger structures which are capable of being erected by as few as two men in a minimum of time and which requires a small amount of equipment to erect the structure.
  • many of the parts are interchangeable and various types of structures can be built from the building components.
  • the structural components and method of erection is such that large structures can be erected with-a small hoist and a few tools. Thus, no heavy building equipment is needed. Also a portion of the structure may be used as a ladder thus reducing the amount of additional equipment needed.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a hanger according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an isometric view of one of the panel sections for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows the panel side of one of the I-beams used in the panel sections of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows the spacer side of the I-beam of FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 5 shows the panel side of the I-beam used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 6 shows the spacer side of the I-beam of FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 7 is a partially schematic view of the camlock used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 8 is a partially schematic view of the camlock of FIG. 7 in its locked condition.
  • FIG. 9 shows a plan view of a pair of panels used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 10 is a partially cut away sectional view of the device of FIG. 9 along the line 10-40.
  • FIG. 11 is a partially cut away sectional view of the device I of FIG. 9 along the line 11-11.
  • FIG. 12 shows the female portion of the camlock of FIG. 7 in the panel edge extrusion member.
  • FIG. 13 shows a sidewall base pad for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 14 shows a corner base bad of the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 15 shows the base pad layout pattern for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 16 shows the layout cable of FIG. 15 with base pad position markers.
  • FIG. 17 is an isometric view of a base pad stake for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing part of the erection procedure for one of the arch spans for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 19 shows a partially assembled knuckle joint for adjacent panels for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 20 shows the knuckle joint of FIG. 19 with the second part connected.
  • FIG. 21 shows a hoist clamp attached to one of the panels as in FIG. 18.
  • FIG. 22 shows a tensioning apparatus for use in erecting the arch spans for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 23 shows the apparatus of FIG. 22 as used with an arch span of the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 24 shows a space bar, for use in the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 25 shows the space bar installation for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 26 shows the use of the space bars between arch spans as ladders in the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 27 shows the end wall closure and end wall support used in the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 28 shows the canvas connector for the device of FIG. 27.
  • FIG. 29 shows the support pole connection for the device of FIG. 27.
  • FIG. 30 shows the support-pole-operating pulleys for the device of FIG. 27.
  • FIG. 31 shows the joint sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 32 shows the ridge sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 33 shows the spacer sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 34 shows a modified structure than can be constructed with the panel sections used in the device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 35 shows a special panel section link for use in the device of FIG. 34.
  • FIG. 1 of the drawing shows a hanger structure 10 made up of plurality of arch spans 12.
  • Each arch span is made up of a plurality of panel sections 14.
  • the panel sections 14 have two honeycomb panels 16 supported between two support I-beams 18 and 19, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the support beams 18 and 19 shown in FIGS. 36 have the male portions 20 of camlocks 21 secured to one side thereof.
  • the camlocks are shown in greater detail in FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • Each of the camlocks has a camhook 23 which engages a pin 25 in the female portion 26 of the camlock, which is secured to panels 16.
  • An Allen wrench is inserted into slot 28 and turned to draw the two parts of the camlocks together by the cam action of hook 23.
  • Beam 19 has a spacer member 30, shown in greater detail in FIG. 24, secured between brackets 32 and 33 as shown in FIGS. 2, 25 and 31.
  • Beam 18 has brackets 36 to which the spacers from an adjacent arch span are secured, as will be explained later.
  • All of the beams 18 and 19 except those that are to be connected to the ground plates are as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 with knuckle hinge links 38, 39, 40 and 41 secured to the ends thereof.
  • One end of the beams 18 and 19' shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 have tongue members 43 at one end so that the beams can be secured to the base pads 80 and 81.
  • the honeycomb panels 16 have extruded edge members and 51 secured between aluminum surface layers 53 and 54 and to the honeycomb structure with an epoxy adhesive or other well-known means.
  • a fabric seal 56 such as a rubber-coated nylon, or other waterproof material, is held in channels 59 and 60 of edge members 50 and 51 of adjacent panels by bars 61 which are held by rivets 63.
  • Sealing members 64 and 66 are secured to the outer edge members 50 and 51' in a similar manner.
  • Members 66 have hook and members 64 have pile fasteners for securing members 64 and 66 of adjacent panel sections together to form a sea], as shown in FIG. 31.
  • Sealing members 74 and 75 have tabs 76 with hooks for attaching to pile fasteners 111 on the I-beams 18 and 19, as shown in FIG. 31.
  • the panels 14 are assembled they are ready to be used to form an arch span 12. While the panel 14 shown in FIG. 2 is a plain panel some of the panels are made with windows as shown at 14 in FIG. 1. Also special panels with doors can also be provided.
  • the base pads 80 shown in FIG. 13 and comer pads 81 shown in FIG. 14 are arranged in the proper pattern as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.
  • a cable 84 with position markers 85 is used to lay out the base pads.
  • Stakes 87 shown in FIG. 17 are then driven into slots 88 to secure the base pads 80 and 81.
  • the cable must be used twice to lay out all of the base pads as can be seen in FIG. 15.
  • tongue members 43 on panels 14 are attached to lugs 90 on a corner pad and one of the lugs 91 on the next adjacent pad as shown in FIG. 18.
  • Knuckle links 38 on beams 18 and 19 are then secured to knuckle links 40 of a second panel as shown in FIG. 19.
  • the panels are then raised until a pin can be inserted in links 39 and 41 of the knuckle joint as shown in FIG. 20.
  • Top knuckle links 38 of the end panel are then secured to links 40 of the next panel and the panels are again raised to connect links 39 and 41.
  • a hoist 93 will be needed to raise the panels by connecting hoist clamps 95, shown in FIG. 21.
  • the clamps are connected on the completed arch side of the knuckle joint. This procedure then continues until all of the panel sections for one arch have been connected together.
  • a tensioning device 97 shown in FIG. 22 is secured to the tongues 43, as shown in FIG. 23, to bring the tongues into alignment with lugs 90 and 91 on the base pads 80 and 81 and also to eliminate any looseness in the arch span. The tongues are then secured to the base pads.
  • a second arch span is then erected in a like manner.
  • Space bar members 30, shown in FIG. 24, have a first member 101 connected to brackets 32 and 33 on I-beam 19.
  • a second member 102 is slidable on member 101 and is locked thereto by locking device 104.
  • Member 102 is secured to brackets 36 on I-beam 18 of the second arch span.
  • Locking device 104 is then tightened to lock the spacer as shown in FIG. 25.
  • An end closure for the shelter can be provided by a canvas 105 secured to the end arch spans as they are raised as shown in FIG. 27.
  • the canvas may be secured to the I-beams by means of hooks 108, as shown in FIG. 28.
  • Support poles 106 may also be secured to the I-beams by clamps 107 as shown in FIG. 29.
  • Pulleys 109 have a rope 110 attached to the support poles 106 to raise them and move them out of the way when desired.
  • the pulleys 109 are connected to beams 18 and 19 of the end arch span as shown in FIG. 30. Similar pulleys, not shown, may be provided for raising the canvas 105.
  • the seams between panels of adjacent panel sections are sealed with hypalon coated nylon seals 64, 66, shown in FIG. 10.
  • the seals are secured by means of hook-and-pile-type fasteners, known as Velcro fasteners, as shown in FIG. 31.
  • the joints between the panels and the beams are sealed with hypalon coated nylon seals 74 and 75, shown in FIG. 11, which are secured by means of hooks on tabs 76, which attach to pile fasteners 111 on the I-beams 18 and 19.
  • Ridge flashing 113 of a similar material, is secured in the same manner with hook and pile fasteners, as shown in FIG. 32.
  • the space between arch spans is covered with a sealing covering 115, of a similar material, as shown in FIG. 33.
  • Draw ropes 117 are secured to tie down bars 118 on base pads 80 and 81.
  • the panels described previously can also be used to build other structures, for example a utility shelter, as shown in FIG. 34, can be constructed in a manner similar to that used for building the hanger of FIG. 1.
  • a special hinge link 120 shown in FIG. 35, is sued to provide a sharper corner 122.
  • the end walls may be provided, as described for the hanger, or a rigid end wall can be constructed of panels similar to panels 14 used in the arch spans.
  • the I-beam hinge joints would be straight rather than as shown for the joints between beams 18 and 19.
  • the panels would be shaped to fit the space to close the end ofthe structure as shown in FIG. 34.
  • a portable shelter which can be readily assembled and disassembled, comprising; a plurality of adjacent arch shaped structures laterally spaced from each other, each having a plurality of panel sections including honeycomb panels spacially connected between l-beam supports; a plurality of base pads secured to the ground in a predetermined rectangular pattern; certain of said panels having tongue extensions at one end adapted to be connected to said base pads and a pair of connecting links at the other end; the other of said panels having a pair of connecting links at both ends one link of each said pair positioned on the top and the other link of said pair positioned on the bottom of said I-beams; the links at the bottom of the panels being spaced closer together than the links at the top of said panels whereby said panels when connected together form a plurality of substantially arch-shaped structures; means for interconnecting the top links of adjacent panels together; means for interconnecting the bottom links of adjacent panels together; a plurality of expandable connecting bar members connected between the adjacent arch shaped structures; means for locking the connecting bar in the expanded position between the arch
  • the device as recited in claim 1 including means connected between the top connecting link of each of the panel sections connected to the base pads and the top link of the panel sections connected thereto, for providing a substantially vertical wall section for the shelter.

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A structure for shelters and hangers having a plurality of panel sections wherein honeycomb panels are secured to I-beam supports. The I-beams are shaped to give a predetermined arch shape to the structure. Knuckle joint links are secured to the ends of the Ibeams at the top and bottom. In constructing the shelters the top links of adjacent beams are first connected together. The panels are then raised until the bottom links can be secured together. Additional panels are added in the same manner until the arch is completed. Adjacent arch spans are connected by space bars. All of the joints are sealed with sealing members held with hook and pile fasteners. The spaces between arch spans are sealed with flashing held by draw ropes.

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United States Patent [72] Inventors John R. McKnight Cincinnati, Ohio; Joseph M. Ballay, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Lawrence L. Fabbro, River Vale, N.J.; James M. Alexander, Cincinnati, Ohio [2!] Appl No. 71,815 [22] Filed Sept. 14, 1970 [45] Patented Jan. 11, 1972 [73] Assignee The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the United States Air Force [54] PORTABLE SHELTER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SHELTER 4 Claims, 35 Drawing Figs.
[52] US. Cl 52/86, 5 2/245 [51] Int. Cl E04b 1/32 [50] Field of Search 52/80, 81, 86, 71, 87, 245
[5 6] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,733,482 2/1965 Doman et al. 52/71 2,874,812 2/1959 Clevett, Jr. 52/86 3,059,734 10/1962 Tripp 52/245 Primary Examiner Frank L. Abbott Assistant Examiner-Leslie A. Braun Attorneys- Harry A. Herbert, Jr. and Richard J. Killoren ABSTRACT: A structure for shelters and hangers having a plurality of panel sections wherein honeycomb panels are secured to l-beam supports. The l-beams are shaped to give a predetermined arch shape to the structure. Knuckle joint links are secured to the ends of the l-beams at the top and bottom. in constructing the shelters the top links of adjacent beams are first connected together. The panels are then raised until the bottom links can be secured together. Additional panels are added in the same manner until the arch is completed. Adjacent arch spans are connected by space bars. All of the joints are sealed with sealing members held with hook and pile fasteners. The spaces between arch spans are sealed with flashing held by draw ropes.
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PATENTEB AN 1 I972 ,isgsaaaze SHEET 09 0F 10 PORTABLE SHELTER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SHELTER BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the need for relocation of shelters and hangers in limited war situations, structures are needed that are easily assembled and disassembled with minimum personnel requirements. Such structure must be made of parts that are easily handled and which are readily crated or placed on pallets for transportation.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, method and apparatus are provided for building shelter and hanger structures which are capable of being erected by as few as two men in a minimum of time and which requires a small amount of equipment to erect the structure. In the structures of this invention many of the parts are interchangeable and various types of structures can be built from the building components. The structural components and method of erection is such that large structures can be erected with-a small hoist and a few tools. Thus, no heavy building equipment is needed. Also a portion of the structure may be used as a ladder thus reducing the amount of additional equipment needed.
IN THE DRAWING FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a hanger according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of one of the panel sections for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 shows the panel side of one of the I-beams used in the panel sections of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 shows the spacer side of the I-beam of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 shows the panel side of the I-beam used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
FIG. 6 shows the spacer side of the I-beam of FIG. 3.
FIG. 7 is a partially schematic view of the camlock used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
FIG. 8 is a partially schematic view of the camlock of FIG. 7 in its locked condition.
FIG. 9 shows a plan view of a pair of panels used in the panel section of FIG. 2.
FIG. 10 is a partially cut away sectional view of the device of FIG. 9 along the line 10-40.
FIG. 11 is a partially cut away sectional view of the device I of FIG. 9 along the line 11-11.
FIG. 12 shows the female portion of the camlock of FIG. 7 in the panel edge extrusion member.
FIG. 13 shows a sidewall base pad for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 14 shows a corner base bad of the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 15 shows the base pad layout pattern for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 16 shows the layout cable of FIG. 15 with base pad position markers.
FIG. 17 is an isometric view of a base pad stake for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing part of the erection procedure for one of the arch spans for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 19 shows a partially assembled knuckle joint for adjacent panels for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 20 shows the knuckle joint of FIG. 19 with the second part connected.
FIG. 21 shows a hoist clamp attached to one of the panels as in FIG. 18.
FIG. 22 shows a tensioning apparatus for use in erecting the arch spans for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 23 shows the apparatus of FIG. 22 as used with an arch span of the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 24 shows a space bar, for use in the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 25 shows the space bar installation for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 26 shows the use of the space bars between arch spans as ladders in the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 27 shows the end wall closure and end wall support used in the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 28 shows the canvas connector for the device of FIG. 27.
FIG. 29 shows the support pole connection for the device of FIG. 27.
FIG. 30 shows the support-pole-operating pulleys for the device of FIG. 27.
FIG. 31 shows the joint sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 32 shows the ridge sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 33 shows the spacer sealing structure for the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 34 shows a modified structure than can be constructed with the panel sections used in the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 35 shows a special panel section link for use in the device of FIG. 34.
Reference is now made to FIG. 1 of the drawing which shows a hanger structure 10 made up of plurality of arch spans 12. Each arch span is made up of a plurality of panel sections 14.
The panel sections 14 have two honeycomb panels 16 supported between two support I- beams 18 and 19, as shown in FIG. 2.
The support beams 18 and 19 shown in FIGS. 36 have the male portions 20 of camlocks 21 secured to one side thereof. The camlocks are shown in greater detail in FIGS. 7 and 8. Each of the camlocks has a camhook 23 which engages a pin 25 in the female portion 26 of the camlock, which is secured to panels 16. An Allen wrench is inserted into slot 28 and turned to draw the two parts of the camlocks together by the cam action of hook 23.
Beam 19 has a spacer member 30, shown in greater detail in FIG. 24, secured between brackets 32 and 33 as shown in FIGS. 2, 25 and 31. Beam 18 has brackets 36 to which the spacers from an adjacent arch span are secured, as will be explained later.
All of the beams 18 and 19 except those that are to be connected to the ground plates are as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 with knuckle hinge links 38, 39, 40 and 41 secured to the ends thereof. One end of the beams 18 and 19' shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 have tongue members 43 at one end so that the beams can be secured to the base pads 80 and 81.
After the panels 16 are secured to the beams 18 and 19, the space between the panels is sealed as shown in FIG. 10. The honeycomb panels 16 have extruded edge members and 51 secured between aluminum surface layers 53 and 54 and to the honeycomb structure with an epoxy adhesive or other well-known means. A fabric seal 56, such as a rubber-coated nylon, or other waterproof material, is held in channels 59 and 60 of edge members 50 and 51 of adjacent panels by bars 61 which are held by rivets 63. Sealing members 64 and 66 are secured to the outer edge members 50 and 51' in a similar manner. Members 66 have hook and members 64 have pile fasteners for securing members 64 and 66 of adjacent panel sections together to form a sea], as shown in FIG. 31. Side extruded members 71 and 72 are also secured to layers 53 and 54 and the honeycomb material with an epoxy adhesive or other well-known means. The female members of camlocks 21 are secured within extrusions 71 and 72 with rivets 73, as shown in FIG. 12.
Sealing members 74 and 75 have tabs 76 with hooks for attaching to pile fasteners 111 on the I- beams 18 and 19, as shown in FIG. 31.
After the panels 14 are assembled they are ready to be used to form an arch span 12. While the panel 14 shown in FIG. 2 is a plain panel some of the panels are made with windows as shown at 14 in FIG. 1. Also special panels with doors can also be provided.
The base pads 80 shown in FIG. 13 and comer pads 81 shown in FIG. 14 are arranged in the proper pattern as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. A cable 84 with position markers 85 is used to lay out the base pads. Stakes 87 shown in FIG. 17 are then driven into slots 88 to secure the base pads 80 and 81. The cable must be used twice to lay out all of the base pads as can be seen in FIG. 15.
After the base pads are laid out, tongue members 43 on panels 14 are attached to lugs 90 on a corner pad and one of the lugs 91 on the next adjacent pad as shown in FIG. 18. Knuckle links 38 on beams 18 and 19 are then secured to knuckle links 40 of a second panel as shown in FIG. 19. The panels are then raised until a pin can be inserted in links 39 and 41 of the knuckle joint as shown in FIG. 20. Top knuckle links 38 of the end panel are then secured to links 40 of the next panel and the panels are again raised to connect links 39 and 41.
After the first few panels have been connected together, a hoist 93 will be needed to raise the panels by connecting hoist clamps 95, shown in FIG. 21. The clamps are connected on the completed arch side of the knuckle joint. This procedure then continues until all of the panel sections for one arch have been connected together.
Due to the weight of the arch span the end of the arch will not be in alignment with the base pads on the other side of the shelter. A tensioning device 97 shown in FIG. 22 is secured to the tongues 43, as shown in FIG. 23, to bring the tongues into alignment with lugs 90 and 91 on the base pads 80 and 81 and also to eliminate any looseness in the arch span. The tongues are then secured to the base pads.
A second arch span is then erected in a like manner. Space bar members 30, shown in FIG. 24, have a first member 101 connected to brackets 32 and 33 on I-beam 19. A second member 102 is slidable on member 101 and is locked thereto by locking device 104. Member 102 is secured to brackets 36 on I-beam 18 of the second arch span. Locking device 104 is then tightened to lock the spacer as shown in FIG. 25. By using previously installed space bars as steps, space bars can be installed all the way to the top of the arch spans as shown in FIG. 26. Construction is thus continued until all of the arch spans are completed.
An end closure for the shelter can be provided by a canvas 105 secured to the end arch spans as they are raised as shown in FIG. 27. The canvas may be secured to the I-beams by means of hooks 108, as shown in FIG. 28. Support poles 106 may also be secured to the I-beams by clamps 107 as shown in FIG. 29. Pulleys 109 have a rope 110 attached to the support poles 106 to raise them and move them out of the way when desired. The pulleys 109 are connected to beams 18 and 19 of the end arch span as shown in FIG. 30. Similar pulleys, not shown, may be provided for raising the canvas 105.
The seams between panels of adjacent panel sections are sealed with hypalon coated nylon seals 64, 66, shown in FIG. 10. The seals are secured by means of hook-and-pile-type fasteners, known as Velcro fasteners, as shown in FIG. 31. The joints between the panels and the beams are sealed with hypalon coated nylon seals 74 and 75, shown in FIG. 11, which are secured by means of hooks on tabs 76, which attach to pile fasteners 111 on the I- beams 18 and 19. Ridge flashing 113, of a similar material, is secured in the same manner with hook and pile fasteners, as shown in FIG. 32. The space between arch spans is covered with a sealing covering 115, of a similar material, as shown in FIG. 33. Draw ropes 117 are secured to tie down bars 118 on base pads 80 and 81.
The panels described previously can also be used to build other structures, for example a utility shelter, as shown in FIG. 34, can be constructed in a manner similar to that used for building the hanger of FIG. 1. A special hinge link 120, shown in FIG. 35, is sued to provide a sharper corner 122. The end walls may be provided, as described for the hanger, or a rigid end wall can be constructed of panels similar to panels 14 used in the arch spans. However, the I-beam hinge joints would be straight rather than as shown for the joints between beams 18 and 19. Also the panels would be shaped to fit the space to close the end ofthe structure as shown in FIG. 34.
There is thus provided a shelter structure which is readily assembled and disassembled and which requires less equipment to construct than prior art structures.
We claim:
1. A portable shelter which can be readily assembled and disassembled, comprising; a plurality of adjacent arch shaped structures laterally spaced from each other, each having a plurality of panel sections including honeycomb panels spacially connected between l-beam supports; a plurality of base pads secured to the ground in a predetermined rectangular pattern; certain of said panels having tongue extensions at one end adapted to be connected to said base pads and a pair of connecting links at the other end; the other of said panels having a pair of connecting links at both ends one link of each said pair positioned on the top and the other link of said pair positioned on the bottom of said I-beams; the links at the bottom of the panels being spaced closer together than the links at the top of said panels whereby said panels when connected together form a plurality of substantially arch-shaped structures; means for interconnecting the top links of adjacent panels together; means for interconnecting the bottom links of adjacent panels together; a plurality of expandable connecting bar members connected between the adjacent arch shaped structures; means for locking the connecting bar in the expanded position between the arch-shaped structure; means for sealing the joints between adjacent panels; means for sealing the joints between sections; means for sealing the space between the panels and the I-beam supports; means for sealing the space between adjacent arch-shaped structures and means for providing end closures for the shelter.
2. The device as recited in claim 1 including means connected between the top connecting link of each of the panel sections connected to the base pads and the top link of the panel sections connected thereto, for providing a substantially vertical wall section for the shelter.
3. The device as recited in claim 2 wherein said means for providing a substantially vertical wall section are short links for spacing the top links of the I-beams further apart than the bottom links.
4. The method of constructing a shelter that is readily disassembled for transporting to other sites comprising: forming panel sections by securing laterally spaced honeycomb panels spacially between pairs of I-beams having pairs of connecting links secured to the ends thereof one link of each said pair positioned on the top and the other link of said pair positioned on the bottom of said I-beam with the links of one side of the beams being spaced further apart than the links on the other side of the beams whereby said panel sections, when joined together, form an arch structure securing mounting pads to the ground in a predetermined rectangular pattern; providing tongues adapted to be secured to the mounting pads at one end of the I-beams of certain of the panel sections; securing the tongues on one of said panel sections to an adjacent pair of the mounting pads in said rectangular pattern; connecting the top-connecting links at one end of a second panel to the topconnecting links of the panel connected to the mounting pads; raising the panels to permit bending at the connecting links to align the bottom-connecting links of said panels; connecting the bottom-connecting links together; attaching additional panels in the same manner to form an arch span; connecting a second panel section with tongues on one end to the other end of the arch span; drawing the bottom of the arch span in and connecting it to a corresponding pair of adjacent mounting pads at the other end of the arch span; erecting additional arch spans in the same manner; interconnecting adjacent arch spans with connecting bars attached to the l-beams of adjacent panel sections; sealing the space between the panels; with sealing members attached to the adjacent panels sealing the space between the panels and I-beams with sealing members attached to the panels and to the I-beams; and sealing the space between arch spans with moistureproof sealing materials.

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1. A portable shelter which can be readily assembled and disassembled, comprising; a plurality of adjacent arch shaped structures laterally spaced from each other, each having a plurality of panel sections including honeycomb panels spacially connected between I-beam supports; a plurality of base pads secured to the ground in a predetermined rectangular pattern; certain of said panels having tongue extensions at one end adapted to be connected to said base pads and a pair of connecting links at the other end; the other of said panels having a pair of connecting links at both ends one link of each said pair positioned on the top and the other link of said pair positioned on the bottom of said I-beams; the links at the bottom of the panels being spaced closer together than the links at the top of said panels whereby said panels when connected together form a plurality of substantially arch-shaped structures; means for interconnecting the top links of adjacent panels together; means for interconnecting the bottom links of adjacent panels together; a plurality of expandable connecting bar members connected between the adjacent arch shaped structures; means for locking the connecting bar in the expanded position between the arch-shaped structure; means for sealing the joints between adjacent panels; means for sealing the joints between sections; means for sealing the space between the panels and the I-beam supports; means for sealing the space between adjacent archshaped structures and means for providing end closures for the shelter.
2. The device as recited in claim 1 including means connected between the top connecting link of each of the panel sections connected to the base pads and the top link of the panel sections connected thereto, for providing a substantially vertical wall section for the shelter.
3. The device as recited in claim 2 wherein said means for providing a substantially vertical wall section are short links for spacing the top links of the I-beams further apart than the bottom links.
4. The method of constructing a shelter that is readily disassembled for transporting to other sites comprising: forming panel sections by securing laterally spaced honeycomb panels spacially between pairs of I-beams having pairs of connecting links secured to the ends thereof one link of each said pair positioned on the top and the other link of said pair positioned on the bottom of said I-beam with the links of one side of the beams being spaced further apart than the links on the other side of the beams whereby said panel sections, when joined together, form an arch structure securing mounting pads to the ground in a predetermined rectangular pattern; providing tongues adapted to be secured to the mounting pads at one end of the I-beams of certain of the panel sections; securing the tongues on one of said panel sections to an adjacent pair of the mounting pads in said rectangular pattern; connecting the top-connecting links at one end of a second panel to the top-connecting links of the panel connected to the mounting pads; raising the panels to permit bending at the connecting links to align the bottom-connecting links of said panels; connecting the bottom-connecting links together; attaching additional panels in the same manner to form an arch span; connecting a second panel section with tongues on one end to the other end of the arch span; drawing the bottom of the arch span in and connecting it to a corresponding pair of adjacent mounting pads at the other end of the arch span; erecting additional arch spans in the same manner; interconnecting adjacent arch spans with connecting bars attached to the I-beams of adjacent panel sections; sealing the space between the panels; with sealing members attached to the adjacent panels sealing the space between the panels and I-beams with sealing members attached to the panels and to the I-beams; and sealing the space between arch spans with moistureproof sealing materials.
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