WO2012015378A1 - Structure mobile extensible, respectueuse de l'environnement - Google Patents

Structure mobile extensible, respectueuse de l'environnement Download PDF

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WO2012015378A1
WO2012015378A1 PCT/US2010/002113 US2010002113W WO2012015378A1 WO 2012015378 A1 WO2012015378 A1 WO 2012015378A1 US 2010002113 W US2010002113 W US 2010002113W WO 2012015378 A1 WO2012015378 A1 WO 2012015378A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S30/00—Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
    • H02S30/20—Collapsible or foldable PV modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/40—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using plate-like mounting elements, e.g. profiled or corrugated plates; Plate-like module frames 
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/70—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surface; with means for compensating mounting tolerances
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/40—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
    • F24S30/45—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with two rotation axes
    • F24S30/452—Vertical primary axis
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
    • H02S10/40—Mobile PV generator systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/30—Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2025/01—Special support components; Methods of use
    • F24S2025/012—Foldable support elements
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • Solar power is becoming increasingly desirable and necessary as other fuel sources become harder to find and more expensive.
  • Solar power provides the advantage that the energy source (the Sun) is freely available throughout the planet, requiring only solar collectors to harvest the power.
  • Solar collectors are getting thinner, lighter, and more efficient as time goes on, making them more viable for more applications.
  • This application relates to mobile structures, specifically to mobile structures that can be readily transported then expanded to substantially increase interior volume without the use of motors and/or hydraulics.
  • a mobile structure that can operate in locations without an electrical supply and can accommodate extended deployment periods without servicing.
  • a mobile structure integrating sustainable features during deployment such as solar power generated electricity, solar water and space heating, water collection, use, and storage as well as bio waste disposal.
  • the panels are not readily re-directed for optimal solar gain without repositioning of the structure, which may not always be possible.
  • After market systems are typically not adequate to fully support the electrical requirements of extended deployments as dependence remains on 12-volt systems that need to be re-charged via petroleum-fueled generators and/or by connection to an electrical feed.
  • Holding tanks for fresh, 'gray' or 'black' water require periodic servicing that may require travel to a dumpsite requiring retraction of the deployed structure.
  • current construction techniques and finishes can lead to or cause deleterious interior air quality such as molds or off gassing from materials.
  • the lack of surface area for placing solar collectors can limit the desirability and practicability of using solar collectors on vehicles and small structures, particularly temporarily situated structures such as trailer homes, RV's, frame tents, travel trailers, work trailers, etc.
  • the lack of surface area is compounded by the lack of positioning options for traditional solar collectors, requiring that the vehicle or temporarily situated structures be placed in a certain orientation to assure power generation by solar collectors.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,061 ,101 utilizes a base enclosure assembly with retractable modules that extend out from the base assembly. While U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,414 shows opposing side sections that can be retracted, similar to "pop-outs or slide-outs" in the recreational vehicle industry.
  • the width of the retractable portions is often limited to half the width of the base assembly, if not less, due to the complicated mechanical and structural requirements.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,996,956 shows a portable refrigerated storage unit that may function as a structure or a mortuary in emergency situations.
  • the unit is designed for shipping and transporting in a standard cargo-shipping container. Shipping container size constraints limit the structures interior height and volume when deployed; this may impinge on the users overall well being if the structure is to be used for extended periods.
  • the design also utilizes steel for both the skin and structural elements, making for a heavy overall weight.
  • the design shows the foldable floor, wall and roof panels each being deployed in two segments requiring additional trim and flashing pieces to be installed at their common junctures. Other individual parts are also shown that need to be separately installed to complete the deployment. If these pieces are not installed properly or the pieces or lost or misplaced, the structure may not function properly affecting weather resiliency; which if compromised, may lead to an uncomfortable interior environment and possible health issues as well as adversely affecting the structural integrity of the structure.
  • Compact solar collector arrays with multiple axis adjustability for use with mobile structures, such as trailers, RVs, etc., and temporary support structures and associated methods of use are disclosed that provide significant power generation capacity per roof area, easy deployment, optimum orientation regardless of underlying vehicle or structure orientation, and protection for solar collector arrays during transport.
  • Some embodiments include a plurality of solar collector mounts coupled to a support surface, the plurality of solar collector mounts being capable of changing relative spatial arrangement of each solar collector with respect to at least a neighboring solar collector.
  • Each solar collector mount can include: a collector support, the collector support being capable of securing and supporting a solar collector; a rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism being attached to the collector support, the rotating mechanism providing rotation of the collector support and the solar collector; and a sliding mechanism being attached to the rotating mechanism, the sliding mechanism being supported by the support surface, the sliding mechanism being capable of moving the collector support with respect to the supporting surface.
  • the solar collector support system can also include a controller cooperative with the plurality of solar collector mounts, wherein the controller is capable of changing the relative spatial arrangement of the collector supports so that each collector support is capable of unobstructed rotation.
  • each solar collector mount can further include a tilt mechanism cooperative with at least one of the tray, the rotator, and the translator, and wherein the tilt mechanism can tilt each solar collector.
  • Movement of the collector support with respect to the supporting surface can include movement parallel to a front edge of the supporting surface, movement parallel to a side edge of the supporting surface, movement perpendicular to the supporting surface, or any combination of these movements.
  • the sliding mechanism can include at least one rail coupled to the support surface, the at least one rail having a slot extending along the length of the at least one rail, and a sliding frame engaged in the slot and configured to slide along the length of the rail.
  • the plurality of solar collector mounts can be movable between a consolidated configuration and a deployed configuration. Retractable panels for covering the plurality of solar collector mounts can be used when in the consolidated configuration. The retractable panels can protect the solar collector mounts from road debris and theft. [0017] In some embodiments, the plurality of solar collector mounts can positionable for maximum solar energy exposure when in the deployed configuration regardless of the orientation of the support surface.
  • the support surface can be a roof of a mobile structure.
  • Methods of using a solar array can include providing a plurality of solar collectors in a consolidated position, the plurality of solar collectors operably connected to form a solar collector array, the plurality of solar collectors being coupled to a support surface; spatially separating the plurality of solar collectors, so as to permit unobstructed rotation of each solar collector; and rotating the plurality of solar collectors to increase solar power generation of the solar panel array.
  • the spatially separating can include moving at least one of the plurality of solar collectors with respect to the supporting by movement parallel to a front edge of the supporting surface, movement parallel to a side edge of the supporting surface, movement perpendicular to the supporting surface, or any combination of these movements.
  • Some methods can include uncovering the plurality of solar collectors prior to the spatially separating. Similarly, some methods can also include returning the plurality of solar collectors to the consolidated position.
  • Figure 1 A is a perspective drawing of an exemplary solar collector with a multiple axis adjustable solar collector mount for use in a solar collector array;
  • Figure 1 B is a sectional drawing along section B-B of Figure 1 A;
  • Figure 2 is an exploded view of the solar collector with multiple axis adjustable solar collector mount in Figure 1 A;
  • Figures 3-7A are perspective drawings of an exemplary solar collector array being deployed through movement of multiple axis solar collector mounts
  • FIGS 8-11 are perspective drawings of an exemplary solar collector array being deployed through movement of multiple axis solar collector mounts
  • Figures 12-15 are perspective drawings of an exemplary solar collector array being deployed through movement of multiple axis solar collector mounts
  • Figures 16-19 are perspective drawings of an exemplary solar collector array being deployed through movement of multiple axis solar collector mounts.
  • Figure 20 is a perspective drawing of an exemplary solar collector array deployed on a structure
  • Figure 21 illustrates a schematic diagram of a control system for an exemplary solar collector array.
  • FIGS 1A-2 illustrate an embodiment of solar collector 1 10 with multi axis solar collector mount 115 attached to rails 122.
  • Solar collector 1 10 can be any solar collector or collection of solar cells.
  • Solar collector mount 115 can include collector base 140 and rail base 150.
  • Solar collector 110 can be connected to collector base 140 through tilting mechanism 144 to allow solar collector 110 to tilt with respect to collector base 140.
  • Collector base 140 can include rotating mechanism 146 to rotate collector base and thereby solar collector 110.
  • Collector base 140 can be connected to rail base 150 through lifting mechanism 142 to extend collector base 140 away from rail base 150 and rails 122.
  • All adjustment mechanisms such as tilting mechanism 144, lifting mechanism 142 rotating mechanism 146, etc.
  • actuators such as servo motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, solenoids, etc
  • the adjustment mechanisms may be positioned by hand. Accounting from the plane formed by the bottom of rail base 150 as the x-y plane, the various adjustment mechanisms of collector mount 115 attached to rails 122 can together allow for x or y translation, z translation, z rotation, and an x-y rotation (depending on the z rotation position) of solar collector 110 attached to collector mount 115.
  • Tilting mechanism 144 can be a scissor mechanism. Solar collector 10 can be hingedly attached to collector base 140 on one side and with the scissor mechanism of tilting mechanism 144 or an opposite side. When tilting mechanism 144 is activated, an end of solar collector 110 attached to collector base 140 with the scissor mechanism can be lifted and the opposite end can rotate with respect to collector base 140 resulting in collector 110 tilting with respect to collector base 140. Tilting mechanism 144 can adjustably position solar collector 110 with respect to collector base 140 between 0 ° and 90 ° , as required for maximum solar exposure when deployed.
  • Rotating mechanism 146 can include a sealed slewing ring or other rotational bearing to allow 360 ° rotation with respect to collector base 140.
  • Lifting mechanism 142 can include scissor mechanisms on two or more sides, depending on the weight of load supported, selected scissor mechanisms, and desired stability. For example, illustrated lifting mechanism 142 in the various figures shows four scissor mechanisms, one for each side of the four-sided rail base 150.
  • Rails 122 can provide linear adjustment to solar panel mount 115 using a sliding mechanism.
  • the sliding mechanism can include rail base 150 with slide tabs 152 that engage with slots 124 of rails 122, allowing for linear translation along the length of rails 122. In some embodiments, this linear translation can be adjusted and held at a desired position using cables 156. Cables 156 can also allow for selective individual movement or uniform movement of some or all solar collectors 1 10 in each solar array 100. Rails 122 may also include slot 128 to accommodate a sliding cover to protect solar collector 100 when not in use.
  • solar collector array 100 can include several solar collectors 1 0 each mounted on a pair of rails 122. Rails 122 can be attached to support surface 130. Support surface 130 can be any area desired to accommodate solar collector array 100. Solar collector array 100 can be moved between a storage and/or transportation configuration, Fig. 3, and a deployed configuration, Fig. 7 (Fig. 7A shows Fig. 7 without solar collectors 110). Figures 3-7A generally illustrate a sequence for moving solar collector array 100 into a deployed configuration.
  • each adjustment mechanism of solar collector mount 115 can be adjusted to position solar collectors 110 parallel to and adjacent to support surface 130 and below the top surface of rails 122.
  • Figure 3A is solar collector array 100 of Fig. 3 without solar collectors 110.
  • alternate solar collectors 110 may be raised using lifting mechanism 142 as shown in Fig. 4.
  • Each solar collector 110 can then be tilted to a desired angle using tilting mechanism 144 as shown in Fig. 5 and alternatively translated along rails 122 as shown in Fig. 6.
  • solar collectors 110 can be rotated using rotating mechanism 146 to the desired rotational angle.
  • solar collectors 1 10 of solar collector array 100 can maximize solar collection based from support surface 130.
  • the collector mount 115 and rails 122 allow for protective, compact storage of solar collectors 1 10 and efficient solar power collection regardless of the rotational orientation of support surface 130.
  • Spatially separating solar collectors 110 from each other using the various adjustment mechanisms can allow for minimal shadowing from adjacent collectors and rotational positioning and tracking for increased solar collection efficiency.
  • support surface 130 is the roof of an RV
  • the RV may park pointing in any direction and easily deploy solar collector array 100 to achieve an efficient solar power collection from a relatively small surface area while still being able to protectively transport solar array 100.
  • solar collector array 200 can include several solar collectors 210 mounted to support surface 230.
  • Solar collector array 200 can be moved between a storage and/or transportation configuration, Fig. 8, and a deployed configuration, Fig. 1 1.
  • Figures 8-11 generally illustrate a sequence for moving solar collector array 200 into a deployed configuration.
  • Solar collector mount 215 includes similar components of collector mount 115 described above, but modified for the smaller solar collectors 210 shown in Figs. 8-1 1.
  • each adjustment mechanism of solar collector mount 215 can be adjusted to position solar collectors 210 parallel to and adjacent to support surface 230. From the storage and/or transportation configuration, alternate solar collectors 210 may be raised using lifting mechanism 242. Each solar collector 110 can then be tilted to a desired angle using tilting mechanism 244 and rotated using rotating mechanism 246 to the desired rotational angle.
  • solar collector array 300 can include several solar collectors 310 mounted on a pair of rails 322. Rails 322 can be attached to support surface 330. Solar collector array 300 can be moved between a storage and/or transportation configuration, Fig. 12, and a deployed configuration, Fig. 14. Solar collector mount 315 includes similar components of collector mount 115 described above, but modified for the smaller solar collectors 310 shown in Figs. 12-15. Figures 12-15 generally illustrate a sequence for moving solar collector array 300 into a deployed configuration.
  • each adjustment mechanism of solar collector mount 315 can be adjusted to position solar collectors 310 parallel to and adjacent to support surface 330 and below the top surface of rails 322. From the storage and/or transportation configuration, each solar collector 310 can then be tilted to a desired angle using tilting mechanism 344. The solar collectors can be separated from each other by translation along slots 324 of rails 322 as shown in Fig. 14 to minimize shadowing from one collector to the next. For final positioning, solar collectors 310 can be rotated using rotating mechanism 346 to the desired rotational angle.
  • FIGS 16-19 illustrate solar collector arrays 400 with adjustable mounts 415 deployed on trailer 470 with expandable sections 472, 474.
  • Support surface 430 can be attached to trailer 470 with a hinge (not shown) at a top exterior corner on the side of trailer 470.
  • Rails 422 can extend from support surface 430 providing support and pathways for protective cover 460 to be deployed and retracted along slots 248 of rails 422.
  • Protective cover 460 can include one or more individual metal sectional doors that can be rolled into a generally cylindrical shape, similar to the retractable doors on a beverage truck.
  • Protective cover 460 can be stored in the rolled form when retracted inside of eaves 464.
  • protective cover 460 may be formed of any material and configuration sufficiently strong to prevent damage to solar collectors 410 by road debris. Additionally, protective covers 460 may also provide a theft deterrent similar to the protective covers of beverage trucks. Solar collectors 410 may be hidden during transport and storage, covered with protective cover 460, as shown in Fig. 16. Fig. 17 shows protective cover 460 retracted into eaves 464, revealing individual solar collectors 410.
  • Solar collector array 400 may be deployed using the steps, or similar steps, as discussed above, resulting in solar collectors 410 in the configuration shown in Fig. 18.
  • Support surface 430 can then be rotated up to a generally horizontal position as shown in Fig. 19, with expandable sections 472, 474 under support surfaces 430.
  • FIG 20 illustrates connected trailers 570, such as is used in mobile homes, mobile clinics, mobile classrooms, mobile work trailers (such as those commonly used at construction sites), etc., with solar arrays 500 formed from solar collectors 510 and connected to support surface 530, which are the roofs of trailers 570.
  • Solar arrays 500 can include similar attachment and adjustment mechanisms as described above with other embodiments.
  • the deployment of the solar collector arrays can be automatic, with controller 640 driving actuators connected to each of the adjustment mechanisms and deployment mechanisms such as those discussed above.
  • lifting actuator 642 can move lifting mechanism 142
  • tilting actuator 644 can move tilting mechanism 144
  • rotating actuator can move rotating mechanism 64
  • sliding actuator 656 can move rail base 150 to affect translation of collector mount 1 15, as discussed above
  • sliding cover actuator 662 can open and close the sliding covers.
  • sensors 648 such as a GPS unit and compass, can be used to automatically adjust the solar collector arrays for maximum efficiency in collecting solar power.
  • the actuators can be periodically adjusted to follow the course of the sun through the sky for improved solar power collection efficiency.
  • the actuators can be any type of actuators capable of moving and adjusting the mechanisms in the ways discussed above to deploy a solar collector array.
  • FIGS 1-4 illustrate an embodiment of deployable wings 100 attached to trailer
  • Deployable wings 100 can be attached to trailer 110 with a hinge (not shown) at a top exterior corner on the side of trailer 1 10.
  • Trailer 110 can include frame 112 and wheels 1 14.
  • Trailer 110 may be any conventional trailer outfitted with connection reinforcements for coupling with deployable wings 100.
  • Deployable wings 100 can include support surface 120, solar collector array 130, and protective covers 140.
  • Support surface 120 can include support rails 142 extending from support surface 120 to form one or move cavities.
  • Support rails 142 can provide support and pathways for individual panels of protective cover 140 to be deployed and retracted.
  • protective cover 140 can include one or more individual metal sectional doors that can be rolled into a generally cylindrical shape or accordion configuration, similar to the retractable doors on a beverage truck.
  • Protective cover 140 can be stored in the rolled form when retracted inside of eaves 144.
  • protective cover 140 may be formed of any material and configuration sufficiently strong to prevent damage to solar collectors 132 by road debris. Additionally, protective covers 140 may also provide a theft deterrent similar to the protective covers of beverage trucks.
  • Fig. 2 shows protective covers 140 retracted into eaves 144, revealing individual solar collectors 132.
  • Solar collectors 132 of solar collector array 130 may be placed in the cavities formed by support surface 120 and support rails 142. Solar collectors 132 may be hidden during transport, covered with protective cover 140, as shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 3, solar collectors 132 of solar collector array 130 may be deployed and positioned in preparation for deploying wings 100 into the deployed configuration shown in Fig. 4.
  • support surface 120 can be rotated up to a generally horizontal position and supported by support legs 124. In the deployed position, support surface 120 can provide shaded working area 180 under support surface 120, while positioning solar array 130 to collect solar power for use in trailer 1 0 and shaded working area 180. In some embodiments, nets, curtains, or temporary wall may be used to provide additional cover and enclosure for shaded working area 180.
  • Figure 5 illustrates deployable solar collector support structure 200 detached from a vehicle and supported by multiple support legs 224.
  • Light fixtures 226 can provide light to shaded working area 280.
  • a vehicle similar to those shown in Figs. 1-4 or 6-7 brings deployable solar collector support structure 200 to a location, deploys similar to as is discussed above with additional support legs 224, and then detached from vehicle to allow the vehicle to move to a
  • I 8 different location for example, to retrieve additional supplies for use in shaded working area 280.
  • deployable wings 300 can be attached to semi trailer 310 and transported with semi tractor 318.
  • Deployable wings 300 can function similar to and have similar components to deployable wings 100 and 200 described above.
  • Each of deployable wings 300 can include support surface 320, solar array 330 formed from solar collectors 332, protective covers 340 storable in eaves 344 and guided by support rails 342 between deployed and retracted positions, each shown in Fig. 6.
  • Support legs 324 can be used to automatically deploy wings 300 to the deployed configuration as shown in Fig. 7.
  • Support legs 324 can be driven by a cable retraction system, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, or any other actuator system for rotatable raising objects having similar size and mass.
  • Embodiments of deployable wings can be used with conventional vehicles, such as semi trailers, to quickly and efficiently deliver a self- powered work station where needed. For example, immediately following a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, tsunami, etc., a trailer with attached deployable wings can be loaded with supplies, brought to the disaster location and deployed to quickly and effectively provide powered work areas for disaster relief efforts.
  • a natural disaster such as an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, tsunami, etc.
  • a trailer with attached deployable wings can be loaded with supplies, brought to the disaster location and deployed to quickly and effectively provide powered work areas for disaster relief efforts.
  • a natural disaster such as an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, tsunami, etc.
  • a trailer with attached deployable wings can be loaded with supplies, brought to the disaster location and deployed to quickly and effectively provide powered work areas for disaster relief efforts.
  • other uses and modifications for embodiments of deployable wings will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective left-side front view of a mobile structure constructed in accordance with the invention, showing the invention in transport mode.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a lateral cross-sectional/elevation view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional/elevation view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective left-side front view of a mobile structure constructed in accordance with the invention, showing the invention in a deployed mode.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 and 7A are plan views of the deployed mobile structure showing flexibility of plan configurations through use of the removable interior partitions.
  • FIG. 8 is a lateral cross-sectional/elevation view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 5 and 6
  • FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional/elevation view of the mobile structure shown in FIG. 5 and 6
  • FIG. 10 and FIG. 1 1 are respectively a side elevation and a rear elevation of the mobile structure shown in a transport mode.
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged detail view of the foldable wall, floor and ballast assemblies.
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged detail view of the foldable wall, roof and overhang assemblies.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the energy collector assembly in one variation of deployment.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the energy collector assembly in an alternative variation of deployment.
  • FIG. 16 is a sectional perspective view of the energy collector assembly shown in Fig. 15.
  • FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional perspective view showing detail of the energy collector assembly and related assemblies shown in Fig. 14.
  • FIG. 18 and FIG. 18A are interior sectional perspectives showing the cabling system assemblies.
  • FIG. 19 is a schematic plumbing diagram.
  • FIG. 20 is a schematic solar energy collector diagram for use of photovoltaic panels
  • FIG. 21 is a schematic solar energy collector and plumbing diagram for use of solar thermal panels.
  • FIG. 1 is an exterior perspective view taken from the towing end of the mobile, expandable, structure 1 1 constructed in accordance with one embodiment.
  • the view shows the structure 1 1 in a transport or non-deployed mode.
  • a body carriage assembly 12 consisting of two longitudinal beams 12 A, transverse beams 12B, (12A, 12B not shown) angled neck beams 12C, and hitch 12D provide the platform for mounting a wheel/axle assembly 63 with fender 64 above.
  • Nearest the hitch 12D is a secondary leveling pad 35, and a forward enclosure assembly 42 is shown for securing fuel storage cylinders such as liquid propane gas.
  • the forward enclosure assembly 42 consists of two door panels 42A, a hinge for each panel 42B, 2 locking mechanisms 42C, for each panel, a roof panel 42D provides weather protection and a means to mount two perforated panels 42E for screening plumbing stack vents from direct view.
  • Adjacent to the forward enclosure assembly 42 is the fixed wall panel assembly 16, which are located on either side of the structure 1 1.
  • Wall panel assembly 16 consisting of top and bottom metal channels 16A, metal T stud framing 16B.
  • Rigid insulation 16C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R- 20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal T stud framing 16B.
  • the rigid insulation has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall.
  • the aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • the exterior skin consists of a monolithic sheet of fiberglass siding 16E adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 16D.
  • Trim with compressible weather-strip 16F (see Fig. 1 1) provides weather tightness during transport when in contact with the guide rail assemblies 66 and the roof overhang assemblies 27 and also by panel assemblies 16 juncture with the foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 when structure 1 1 is in a deployed mode.
  • a rock guard 67 is at the base of both the wall panel assemblies 16, and the forward enclosure assembly 42. Rock guard 67 has a plurality of vertical spaced runners that hold the body of the guard off the plane of the fiberglass siding 16E, allowing water to drain in the void created.
  • a fixed roof panel assembly 14 spans the remainder of the structure 1 1 and is shown with a venting skylight 47, a remote air conditioning unit 50, and a mechanical equipment vent 61 , running lights 48 are located at the fascia edge of the fixed roof panel assembly 14 as well as at the leading edge of the roof panel 42D. Drainage channel 62 redirects water to the edge of the structure 11. A series of guide rail assemblies 66 are shown allowing for movement of a retractable screen assembly 46. The primary leveling pads 34 are shown at the bottom of the structure 1 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the structure 11 , while in a transport or non-deployed mode.
  • a plurality of rigid frame assemblies 13 and a fixed floor panel assembly 17 are secured to the body carriage assembly 12.
  • Floor access panels 31, provide a means to service sub-floor components (not shown) such as the fresh water vessel 54, hydronic heating water vessel 68, as well as the energy storage equipment 55 shown in later figures.
  • Fixed wall panel assemblies 16 extend obliquely from the fixed end wall panel assembly 15 and when joined by an additional fixed wall panel assembly 16 disposed adjacent to the forward enclosure assembly 42 provide an enclosure of insulated space where the sink/lavatory 44, gray water vessel 44A (not shown) and incinerating toilet 45 are located.
  • a floor drain 76 provides drainage of water when the showerhead 77 is utilized (not shown.)
  • the fixed end wall panel assemblies 15 are located at each end of the operable portion of the structure 1 1 and consist of top and bottom metal channels 15A, metal T stud framing 15B.
  • Rigid insulation 15C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal T stud framing 15B.
  • the rigid insulation has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior planes of the wall. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • the exterior skin of assembly 15 (shown near the bottom of the figure) consists of a monolithic sheet of fiberglass siding 15E adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 15D.
  • Fixed end wall base flashing 72 (see fig. 11) provides weather tightness at the juncture of assembly 15 and the body carriage assembly 12.
  • the operable portions of the structure 1 1 are shown longitudinally. From the exterior side of the structure 1 1 , to the interior side are shown the retractable screen assembly 46.
  • the retractable screen assemblies 46 protect the energy collector assemblies 26 and add a level of protection from theft of assembly 26 during transport or if required during the structures deployment.
  • the guide rail assemblies 66 are mounted to the foldable roof panel assemblies 18 which in turn are secured to roof hinges 28 shown in FIG. 3 that are disposed along the longitudinal outside bottom edge of the fixed roof panel assemblies 14 shown in FIG. 3.
  • the foldable floor panel assembly 19 Disposed adjacent to the foldable roof panel assemblies 18 is the foldable floor panel assembly 19, which in turn is hinged to the foldable side wall panel assembly 20.
  • the foldable floor panel assembly 19 is hinged longitudinally via a floor hinge 29 shown in (FIG. 3) that is secured to the perimeter metal channel of the fixed floor panel assembly 17.
  • Foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 are mounted to the rigid frame assembly 13.
  • the collapsible stair 58 and removable handrail 59 are shown just inside the door to the structure 1 1. Interior partitions 74 are not shown.
  • FIG. 3 is a lateral cross-section, elevation view of the mobile, expandable, structure 1 1 in transport or non-deployed mode.
  • the collapsible stair 58 and removable handrail 59 are omitted for clairity.
  • Longitudinal beams 12A provide a mounting surface for the leaf spring suspension 63C, axle 63A, and wheels 63B.
  • a rigid frame assembly 13 is shown comprised of two vertical components 13A rigidly connected to at least one horizontal component 13B.
  • the bases of the vertical components 13A are rigidly connected to the body carriage assembly 12.
  • the rigid frame assemblies 13 allow for the resisting of lateral loads imposed on the structure 1 1.
  • the primary leveling pads 34 are positioned directly under the vertical component 13A of the rigid frame assemblies 13 (see Fig.
  • a fixed end wall panel assembly 15 is located within the width of the clear opening of the rigid frame assembly 13.
  • Foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 are vertically hinged to a face of the vertical component 13A that is offset from the interior plane of the fixed end wall panel 15 (See also FIG. 2.)
  • the foldable end wall panel assemblies comprising of longitudinal metal track channels 21 A with integral compressible weather-strip, metal T stud framing 2 IB, rigid insulation 21C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal T stud framing 21B.
  • the rigid insulation 21C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • the exterior skin consists of a monolithic sheet of fiberglass siding 2 IF adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 2 ID such as plywood.
  • An integral counter flashing 2 IE is located near the base of the wall in the deployed position and provides for weather tightness when it laps over the floor extrusion trim 65.
  • the fiberglass siding 2 IF is broken longitudinally so as to lap a vertical leg of the counter flashing 2 IE.
  • a fixed floor panel assembly 17 is bolted to the body carriage 12.
  • the fixed floor panel assembly 17 has a bolted, perimeter metal channel 17 A, metal joists 17B shown in (FIG. 4) are secured by screws to a continuous ledger raceway 17F.
  • the ledger raceway 17F provides a datum elevation for the bottom flange of the metal joists 17B to attach to as well as providing a protected conduit space for utility runs such as electrical wiring.
  • a metal clip 17H (not shown) secures the joists 17B from overturning.
  • the ledger raceway 17F is welded to the inside of the perimeter metal channel 17 A.
  • Rigid insulation 17C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal joists 17B shown in (FIG. 4).
  • the rigid insulation 17C has an exterior layer of aluminum disposed to the exterior plane that would provide protection from road travel and the elements.
  • the protective aluminum layer would be visible on the underside of the fixed floor panel assembly 17.
  • a removable floor diaphragm 17D made of metal is screwed to the perimeter metal channels 17A and the metal joists 17B shown in (FIG. 4) and contains within its depth a portion of the closed loop floor plumbing system 17E.
  • a dropped utility metal floor 17G is shown supporting the energy storage equipment 55.
  • a floor hinge 29 is mounted longitudinally to the outside of both longitudinal sides of the metal channel 17A allowing for the deployment of the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • the foldable floor panel assembly has a bolted perimeter metal channel 19A, metal joists 19B (not shown) are secured by screws to a continuous ledger raceway 19F.
  • the ledger raceway 19F provides a datum elevation for the bottom flange of the metal joists 19B to attach to as well as providing a protected conduit for utility runs such as electrical wiring.
  • the ledger raceway 19F is welded to the inside of the perimeter metal channel 19A.
  • Rigid insulation 19C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in- between the metal joists/blocking 19B.
  • the rigid insulation 19C has an exterior layer of aluminum disposed to the exterior plane and would provide protection from daily use as well as from the elements.
  • the protective aluminum layer would be visible on the underside of the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • a removable floor diaphragm 19D made of metal is screwed to the perimeter metal channel 19A and the metal joists/blocking 19B and contains within its depth a portion of the closed loop floor plumbing system 19E.
  • a floor hinge 29 is mounted to one longitudinal side of the metal channel 19A.
  • a collapsible ballast assembly 32 is hinged to the three perimeter metal channels 19A that are not directly attached to the fixed floor panel assembly 17 via the floor hinge 29 and floor extrusion trim 65, is mounted to the exterior faces of these three same perimeter metal channels 19A.
  • the secondary leveling pads 35 are rotated 90° from their deployed relationship to the foldable floor panel assembly 19 while they are in non-deployed or transport mode.
  • a foldable side wall panel assembly 20 consisting of longitudinal metal track channels 20A with integral compressible weather-strip, metal stud T framing 20B, rigid insulation 20C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal stud framing 20B.
  • the rigid insulation 20C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • the exterior skin of fiberglass siding 20F is adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 20D such as plywood.
  • An integral counter flashing 20E is located near the base of the wall in the deployed position and provides for weather tightness when it laps over the floor extrusion trim 65.
  • the fiberglass siding 20F is broken longitudinally so as to lap a vertical leg of the counter flashing 20E.
  • Outside corner trim 20G (not shown see Fig. 5) provides weather tightness by lapping an edge of the foldable end wall panel assembly 21.
  • the foldable sidewall assembly 20 is disposed adjacent to the foldable floor panel assembly 19 and connected by a horizontal wall hinge 30 to the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • a foldable roof panel assembly 18 has skewed metal angles 18A along both longitudinal edges, metal rafters/blocking 18B, rigid insulation 18C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-30 insulation value and is mounted in- between the metal rafters 18B.
  • the rigid insulation 18C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • a walk able roof surface is comprised of a flexible roof membrane 18E adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 18D such as plywood.
  • the foldable roof panel assembly 18 is bolted to the roof overhang assembly 27 through a skewed metal angle 18A.
  • the bottom of the roof overhang assembly 27 is offset from the interior plane of the foldable roof assembly 18 creating a stop for the deployed foldable side wall assembly 20, an auxiliary metal angle 18F attached to the interior plane of the foldable roof panel assembly 18 and is disposed so as to create a second stop for the deployed foldable side wall assembly 20.
  • End wall counter flashing 18J provides weather tightness between the foldable roof panel assemblies 18 to the foldable end wall panel assemblies 21.
  • the opposing skewed metal channel 18 A is screwed to a plurality of roof hinges 28 that are spaced at intervals along the longitudinal edges of the fixed roof panel assembly 14. Insect screening is installed between the roof hinges 28 that provide ventilation while the structure 11 is being transported and/or stored.
  • the fixed roof panel assembly 14 is comprised of metal rafters 14A screwed to a skewed leg of the edge angle 24 at the fascia locations. At the venting skylight 47, the rafters are supported by a header angle 14B.
  • Rigid insulation 14C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-30 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal rafters 14A.
  • the rigid insulation 14C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • a walk able roof surface is provided by a flexible roof membrane 14E material adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 14D such as plywood.
  • the membrane 14E and diaphragm substrate 14D remain integral and cover the fascia of the fixed roof panel assembly 14 where the materials terminate in drip edge trim 14F.
  • Two longitudinal roof support 22 elements are rigidly fixed and supported by the rigid frame assemblies 13
  • lateral roof support 23 elements are rigidly fixed to the longitudinal roof supports 22 and substantially provide support to the edge angle 24.
  • Intermediate metal rafters 14A located between the lateral roof support 23 elements utilize support-blocking 25 that are screwed to the webs of the lateral roof support 23 elements.
  • a cabling and pulley system assembly 39 is shown holding the foldable roof panel assembly in a secure position while in transport or non-deployed mode.
  • FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the mobile, expandable, structure 1 1 in transport or non-deployed mode.
  • a body carriage assembly 12 provides mounting for the wheel/axle assembly 63.
  • a fixed floor panel assembly 17 is bolted to the body carriage assembly 12.
  • Increased depth metal T joists 17B support a utility metal floor 17G creating the compartments for the fresh water vessel 54, energy storage equipment 55 and the hydronic heating water vessel 68.
  • Isolation mounts 55A provide shock protection for the energy storage equipment 55. Perimeter insulation protects vessels 54 & 68 from extreme temperatures.
  • a plurality of vertical components 13A is rigidly connected to the body carriage assembly 12 at their base.
  • Primary leveling pads 34 are located under the two interior rigid frame assemblies 13.
  • the horizontal component 13B of the rigid frame assemblies 13 are rigidly connected to the longitudinal roof supports 22.
  • a plurality of lateral roof supports 23 and lateral roof supports with pulley housing 23A provides support to the fixed roof panel assembly 14 which has a venting skylight 47 shown.
  • Foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 and the foldable sidewall panel assembly 20 are shown.
  • a foldable roof closure panel assembly 56 provides weather protection for the structure 11 in both transport and deployed mode.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective left-side front view of the mobile, expandable, structure 1 1 in the deployed mode.
  • Foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 are shown deployed adjacent to the fixed wall panel assemblies 16 and the forward enclosure assembly 42 that make up the front or leading end of the structure 11.
  • Foldable side wall panel assemblies 20 are disposed perpendicular to the foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 and are counter flashed by the outside corner trim 20G.
  • Foldable roof panel assemblies 18 are hinged to the fixed roof panel assembly 14.
  • End wall counter flashing 18J provides weather tightness between assemblies 18 and 21.
  • Energy collector assemblies 26 feature the energy collector panel's 26A rotated 90° from their transport position, showing flexibility in positioning for optimum solar gain.
  • Roof overhang assemblies 27 provide sun shielding and provide a housing for the retractable screen assembly 46 as well as an integral gutter 27G (46 and 27G not shown see Fig. 13)
  • a retractable closed loop cable/cross rod 37A is shown securing the foldable roof panel assembly 18 to the foldable floor panel assemblies 19.
  • the closed loop cable 37A terminates at bottom outside corner of the foldable floor panel assembly 19 via a tension paddle 37D and handle/lock 37F (19, 37D and 37F not shown see Fig. 12)
  • a perimeter ballast assembly 32 holds both fresh and gray water in separate flexible membranes. The weight of the water is an aid to counter wind uplift forces on the structure while also providing substantial increases in water holding capacity when deployed.
  • a fabric access panel 32G provides access to removable series ballast plumbing 69 (not shown, see Fig.
  • Fill/overflow 69A ports and drain 69B ports provide a means for water transference to/from the ballast assembly 32.
  • Downspouts 36 provide a means to reclaim rainwater and divert the water to the ballast assemblies 32.
  • Secondary leveling pads 35 are mounted to the structure 1 1 providing additional support.
  • a collapsible stair 58 with a removable handrail 59 are shown at the far right hand side of the figure and provide for a second means of egress.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of the structure 11 , while in a deployed mode.
  • a plurality of rigid frames 13 and a fixed floor panel assembly 17 are secured to the body carriage assembly 12.
  • Fixed wall panels 16 extend obliquely from the fixed end wall panel 15 and when joined with an additional fixed wall panel 16 disposed adjacent to the forward enclosure assembly 42 provide an enclosure of insulted space where the sink/lavatory 44 and incinerating toilet 45 are located.
  • the foldable floor panel assemblies 19 utilize a floor hinge 29 for a connection to the fixed floor panel assembly 17.
  • a plurality of foldable sidewall panel assemblies 21, are hinged to the vertical component 13A of the rigid frame assemblies 13.
  • End wall tension tie assemblies 60 secure the non-fixed end of the end wall panel assemblies 21 to the foldable sidewall panel assemblies 20.
  • a horizontal wall hinge 30, secures the foldable sidewall panel assemblies 20 to the foldable floor panel assemblies 19 along their adjacent edges.
  • a pair of collapsible stairs 58 with removable handrails 59 is shown and provides a means of e
  • FIG. 7 is a plan view of the structure 11, while in a deployed mode.
  • the configuration creates a central octagonal shaped space located primarily under the venting skylight 47.
  • Four separate suites are also created for uses such as in a clinic, sleeping rooms or office space.
  • Interior partitions 74 similar to modern office environments are secured to the vertical components 13A of the rigid frame assemblies 13. Additional extruded metal supports 75 are utilized at the remaining junctures of the interior partitions 74. Electrical feeds up through the extruded metal supports 75 as well as the rigid frame assemblies 13, lend additional flexibility.
  • FIG. 7A is a plan view of the structure 11, while in a deployed mode.
  • the configuration creates a central corridor lit by the venting skylight 47. Five rooms on either side of the corridor can accommodate single beds to house the homeless or for temporarily displaced people such as in events local or national emergencies. Shown on the left side of the central corridor is an alternative embodiment with the individual spaces have been modified for use as shower facilities with heated water generated by the energy collector assemblies 26 and waste-water redirected to the ballast assemblies 32.
  • Interior partitions 74 are secured to the vertical component 13A of the rigid frame assemblies 13. Additional extruded metal supports 75 are utilized at the remaining junctures of the interior partitions 74.
  • FIG. 8 is a lateral cross-section / elevation view of the mobile, expandable, structure 1 1, while in a deployed mode.
  • Longitudinal beams 12A provide a mounting surface for the wheel/axle assembly 63.
  • the collapsible ballast assembly 32 is shown deployed (see Fig. 12 for additional information.)
  • a plurality of hinged floor tie assemblies 73 secure the foldable floor panel assemblies 19 to the fixed floor panel assembly 17 along their shared longitudinal edges.
  • a metal stop spaced at intervals along the bottom outside edge of the perimeter metal channel 17 A provides a means for obtaining flush floor relationships between the fixed and foldable floor panels while a continuous compressible insulation strip seals the juncture of the opposing perimeter metal channels 17A and 19A.
  • a floor hinge 29 provides a longitudinal pivot point for the opposing fixed and foldable floor panels.
  • Sidewall panel assemblies 20 are positioned perpendicular to and secured by a horizontal wall hinge 30 to the foldable floor panel assemblies 19.
  • Primary leveling pads 34 and secondary leveling pads 35 are shown deployed adding support and allowing adjustments for various grade elevations.
  • Foldable end wall panel assemblies 21 are vertically hinged to a face of the vertical component 13A that is offset from the interior plane of the fixed end wall panel 15 (See also FIG. 2.)
  • Foldable roof panel assemblies 18 are supported by a plurality of roof hinges 28 at their juncture to the fixed roof panel assembly 14. Assembly 18 holds the assemblies 20 and 21 in place by an auxiliary metal angle 18G on the interior side of the structure 1 1.
  • the roof overhang assembly retains the exterior side of assembly 20 in place via a mounting panel 27H ( 18G and 27H shown in Fig. 13.)
  • a plurality of end wall tension tie assemblies 60 provide a means of tying assemblies 18 to 21 , assemblies 20 to 21 and assemblies 19 to 21 when in a deployed mode.
  • the roof overhang assembly 27 shows the retractable screen assembly 46 substantially contained within its volume, allowing for deployment of the energy collector assembly 26.
  • FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of the mobile, expandable, structure 11 in a deployed mode. Exterior ballast assemblies 32 and a collapsible stair 58 are shown deployed. The foldable sidewall panel assembly 20 is shown upright in its deployed position. A foldable roof panel 19 is shown obliquely. A foldable roof closure panel assembly 56 has an adjustable support angle and a guide at the fixed end wall panel assembly 15. Deployed energy collector assemblies 26 are shown in a position rotated 90° from their transport mode showing the flexibility of the sustainable, mobile, expandable structure 1 1.
  • FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of the mobile, expandable, structure 11 in a transport or non-deployed mode.
  • the body carriage assembly 12 provides mounting for the wheel/axle assembly 63.
  • Primary leveling pads 34 and secondary leveling pads 35 are shown retracted.
  • the hinged floor tie assemblies 73 are shown on either side of the primary leveling pads 34.
  • the forward closure assembly 42 abuts a fixed wall panel assembly 16 with a rock guard 67 at its base. Above the rock guard is the water fill/drain access panel with lock 70 as well as the electrical access panel with lock 71 for connections to utilities if required.
  • the retractable screen assembly 46 has metal slats 46A that are contained in a reveal of the guide rail assembly 66.
  • the fixed roof panel assembly 14 shows the venting skylight 47 as well as the remote air conditioning equipment 50 and the mechanical equipment vent 61.
  • FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the structure 1 1 in a transport or non-deployed mode.
  • the foldable roof closure panel 56 is hinged to the fixed roof panel assembly 14 and provides protection from the elements.
  • An access door is mounted in the fixed end wall panel assembly 15.
  • Drive gears with locks 40 are used for deployment of the foldable roof panel assembly 18 and the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • a simple socket type tool with a lever handle is utilized to control the pulley and cabling system assembly 39 (see Fig. 18 and 18A) that raises and lower assemblies 18 and 19.
  • a fixed end wall base flashing 72 mounts to the transverse beams 12B of the body carriage assembly 12. End wall counter flashing 18J laps the floor extrusion trim 65 that is mounted to the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • End wall flashing 41 protects the outside vertical edges of end wall panel assembly 15 and in turn is partially lapped by the floor extrusion trim 65 near its base.
  • Drive gears with locks 40 are also shown on the end of the roof overhang assembly 27.
  • a simple socket type tool with a lever handle is also used here to raise and lower the retractable screen assembly 46 shown in Fig. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged detail view of the foldable wall panel assembly 20 connecting via the wall hinge 30 to the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • the ballast assembly 32 mounts to the underside of the assembly 19.
  • the secondary leveling pad 35 is omitted from this detail view for clarity of the remaining elements being described.
  • the foldable side wall panel assembly 20 consisting of longitudinal metal track channels 20A with integral compressible weather-strip, metal stud T framing 20B, rigid insulation 20C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal stud framing 20B.
  • the rigid insulation 20C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • the foldable wall panel consisting of a monolithic sheet of fiberglass siding 20F adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 20D such as plywood.
  • An integral counter flashing 20E is located near the base of the wall in the deployed position and provides for weather tightness when it laps over the floor extrusion trim 65.
  • the foldable floor panel assembly 19 has a bolted perimeter metal channel 19A, metal joists 19B are secured by screws to a continuous ledger raceway 19F.
  • the ledger raceway 19F provides a datum elevation for the bottom flange of the metal joists 19B to attach to as well as providing a protected conduit for utility runs such as electrical wiring.
  • the ledger raceway 19F is welded to the inside of the perimeter metal channel 19A.
  • a metal clip 19K is spot welded to the inside of the metal channel 19A and secures to the metal joists 19B by screws.
  • Rigid insulation 19C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-20 insulation value and is mounted in-between the metal joists/blocking 19B.
  • the rigid insulation 19C has an exterior layer of aluminum disposed to the exterior plane and would provide protection from daily use as well as from the elements.
  • the protective aluminum layer would be visible on the underside of the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • a removable floor diaphragm 19D made of metal is separated by thermal break 19J from the perimeter metal channel 19A and the metal joists/blocking 19B and contains within its depth a portion of the closed loop floor plumbing system 19E and insulation 19L.
  • Perimeter insulation 19G provides an additional thermal break.
  • a finish floor material 19H is secured to the diaphragm 19D and is readily replaced or removed for cleaning.
  • the closed loop cable/rod 37A is pulled down from the roof overhang assembly 27 (see Fig. 13) by a simple hooked tool to approximately the level of the bottom of assembly 19.
  • the tension paddle 37D being in a non-deployed mode would be approximately parallel to the floor extrusion trim 65.
  • a 'J' hook makes up the topmost end of the tension paddle 37D and secures the closed cable/rod within the 'J' hook.
  • the tension paddle 37D is pivotally connected to the tension paddle hinge 37E and stretches the cable over the cable fulcrum 37B.
  • the tension paddle is sprung into a fixed position by the back wall of the body 37C and then locked in place by the handle/lock 37F.
  • the ballast assembly 32 is shown approximately half way through a transition from 100% potable water to 50% potable water and 50% gray water being contained.
  • Assembly 32 consists of flexible body panels 32E comprising a bottom, four sides and a sloped top panel. When deployed the body panels 32 E define a volume that is initially filled with potable water 32H that is held within chamber membrane 32F. Keeping separate the gray water 32J contained within chamber membrane 32F1 that is released from the onboard gray water vessel 44A mounted under the sink/lavatory 44 or from floor drains 76.
  • the gray water 32J displaces the potable water 32H in equal volumes through a capacity sensor and in line pumps (see also Fig. 19)
  • the fixed gray water plumbing 32K and the fixed fresh water plumbing 32L are shown dashed near the base of the assembly.
  • Above the bottom ballast panel 32E is the electric resistance mat 32M fed from the energy storage equipment 55 to keep the water from freezing in cold climates.
  • Near the bottom of the ballast assembly 32 a drain 69B is shown capped.
  • the downspout 36 utilizing a flexible leader 36A brings harvested rainwater to the fill/overflow 69A connection of the ballast assembly. If required, the leader 36A can be turned outward.
  • the ballast neck 32D provides a reinforced seam to connect the ballast panels 32E to the adjustable leg panel 32C.
  • Leg panel 32C is flexible and is provided to address minor differences in grade that may occur upon deployment. Part 32C is released from the body 32B as required by grade changes.
  • the body 32B is axially connected to the body mount 32A, which is secured to the ledger raceway 19F and a flange of channel 19A.
  • Access panel 32G is shown beyond (see also Fig. 5) allowing deployment of the field installed series ballast plumbing 69 allowing the potable water to fill up the remaining chamber membranes 32F such as when space does not allow easy access around the structure 11.
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged detail view of the foldable roof panel assembly 18 fixing the top of the foldable wall panel assembly 20 in place.
  • a roof overhang assembly 27 is shown with elements of the retractable screen assembly 46 contained therein.
  • the guide rail assembly 66 is shown providing support to the energy collector assembly 26.
  • a foldable roof panel assembly 18 has skewed metal angles 18A along both longitudinal edges, metal rafters/blocking 18B, rigid insulation 18C is installed to a thickness that would provide at least a R-30 insulation value and is mounted in- between the metal rafters 18B.
  • the rigid insulation 18C has a layer of aluminum disposed to the interior plane of the wall when deployed. The aluminum layer is of sufficient thickness to satisfy model code requirements for a thermal barrier to the rigid insulation.
  • a walk able roof surface is comprised of a fire resistant flexible roof membrane 18E adhered to a structural diaphragm substrate 18D such as plywood.
  • the foldable roof panel assembly 18 is bolted to the roof overhang assembly 27 through a skewed metal angle 18A connecting to threaded studs welded to the face of the mounting panel 27H.
  • Metal clip 18H is welded to channel 18A and secures the web of part 18B by means of screws.
  • the bottom of the roof overhang assembly 27 is offset from the interior plane of the foldable roof assembly 18 creating a stop for the deployed foldable side wall assembly 20, an auxiliary metal angle 18G attached to the interior plane of the foldable roof panel assembly 18 is disposed so as to create a second stop for the deployed foldable side wall assembly 20 as well as assembly 21 beyond.
  • Metal track channel with an integral weather strip 20A is shown compressed at the top of assembly 20.
  • End wall counter flashing 18J (see Fig. 5) provides weather tightness between the foldable roof panel assembly 18 and the foldable end wall panel assemblies 21.
  • a plurality of end wall tension tie assemblies 60 provide a means of tying assemblies 18 to 21 , assemblies 20 to 21 and assemblies 19 to 21 when in a deployed mode.
  • Assembly 27 consisting of a tapered end panel 27A at opposing ends of the modular unit.
  • An operable top panel 27B utilizes hinge 27E for access to the interior volume that is substantially defined by the addition of the fixed soffit panel with drip 27C.
  • Mounting panel 27H provides a means for mounting assembly 27 to assembly 18, while cross brace 27J adds rigidity.
  • a continuous drive rod 27D is driven by the drive gear/lock 40 (see Fig. 1 1) a closed loop cable/pulley assembly 27M consisting of four pulleys and a closed loop cable. Three pulleys shown are mounted to the face of panel 27 A and a return pulley (not shown) is mounted to the interior side of end cap 66B of the guide rail assembly 66.
  • Assembly 46 consisting of metal slats 46A, longitudinal hinge 46B, center pivot 46C, panel stop 46D and the panel head 46E.
  • a slat guide channel 27L is configured to the inside walls of the tapered end panels 27A and provide a track to contain center pivot 46C. The channel 27L directs assembly 46 to the top most reveal of the extrusion contained within assembly 66 where it can travel to protect the energy collector assembly 26 as required.
  • a void 27F, in part 27A allows for an interlocking gutter 27G to run continuous within multiple assemblies of assembly 27.
  • Downspout 36 redirects harvested water to the ballast assemblies 32 (see Fig.
  • retractable cable closure assembly 27 Below the gutter and mounted adjacent to panel 27 A is the retractable cable closure assembly 27 providing tension for the closed cable/rod 37A of the roof to floor tension tie assembly 37.
  • a simple hooked tool procures the cable/rod 37A from its retracted position adjacent to panel 27C near the bottom of the mounting panel 27H. Part 37A is pulled down and secured to the bottom of panel assembly 18 (see Fig. 12) providing a tension tie between the assemblies 18,19, 20 and 21.
  • FIG. 14 is perspective view of a portion of structure 1 1 in a deployed mode.
  • Energy collector assembly 26 is shown in a configuration with minimal adjustments made from its transport mode.
  • a sliding base 26B consisting of two metal angles spanning perpendicular to assemblies 66 and connected by guide bars 26B-1 (not shown see Fig. 17) contained within the lower most reveal of assembly 66 and complete a frame that provides adjustment along the longitudinal axis of assembly 66.
  • An adjustable lower bed 26C is raised from the lowest or transport mode of three possible elevations to the middle position by the elevation control assembly 26J (see also Fig. 16, 17) allowing for the rotatable upper bed 26F to be at an elevation slightly higher than the top of assembly 66, adding additional flexibility in directional deployment.
  • a pair of primary torsion springs 26M connect to control arms 26N that fasten to opposing sides of the panel 26A and allow pitch adjustments by pivoting from the longitudinal hinge 26R not shown (see Fig. 17)
  • Adjustable upper bed bracing 26K provides additional support by a pin that travels along a key of the hinged guide slots 26L that are positioned on the base of part 26F as well as at opposing ends of the panel 26A as shown.
  • FIG. 15 is perspective view of a portion of structure 11 in a deployed mode. Flexibility in deployment of the energy collector assembly 26 is shown through the 90° rotations from the panels in transport mode or that shown in Fig. 14. Panel assemblies 26 located adjacent to the roof overhang assembly 27 show the adjustable lower bed 26C is raised to the middle of three possible elevations, (see Fig.17) allowing for the rotatable upper bed 26F to be at an elevation slightly higher than the top of assemblies 27 and 66. Panel assemblies 26 nearest the fixed roof panel 14 are raised to the highest of three possible positions allowing for deployment clearances as well as avoiding the sun shadow from the down slope assemblies.
  • FIG. 16 is a sectional perspective view through the longitudinal axis of the energy collector assembly 26.
  • the foldable roof panel assembly 18 is shown in partial section.
  • a rotatable upper bed 26F consists of a flat plate with voids creating a circular center with radiating legs integral to a perimeter bed angle substantially completing the upper bed 26F.
  • Radius outer leg flashing 26P is disposed
  • a radius inner leg flashing 26E is disposed perpendicular to the inner void of the circular flat plate center and keeps the assembly weather tight.
  • Hinged guide slots 26L are screwed to the perimeter bed angle and secure pins of the adjustable upper bed bracing 26K.
  • An angle of the sliding base 26B provides mounting and support for the adjustable lower bed bracing 26G guided by a pin that travels along a key of the bracing guides 26H positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sliding base angles 26B.
  • the elevation control assembly 26J controls the elevation of the adjustable lower bed 26C and consists of a lever arm 26J-1 (see Fig. 17), two control arms 26J-2 fixed to a through rod 26J-3. Pinned arms 26J-4 have a guide pin disposed 90° from the face of the pinned arm and travel in slotted control housings 26J-5 (see Fig. 17) mounted to the exterior sides of the sliding base 26B. Voids in part 26B match those of the slotted control housings 26J-5 and allow for adjustment of the lower bed 26C.
  • FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional perspective view showing the elevation control assembly 26J controlling the energy collector assembly 26A which is supported by the guide rail assembly 66.
  • the foldable roof panel assembly 18 is shown in partial section.
  • Guide rail assemblies 66 are attached to tabs (not shown) fastened to the tops of metal rafters 18B, the roofing membrane 18E flashes the tabs while the assembly 66 counter flashes the tabs for weather tightness.
  • the elevation control assembly 26J controls the elevation of the adjustable lower bed 26C and consists of a lever arm 26J-1, two control arms 26J-2 fixed to a through rod 26J-3.
  • Pinned arms 26J-4 have a guide pin disposed 90° from the face of pinned arm and travel in a slotted control housings 26J-5 mounted to the exterior sides of the sliding base 26B. Voids in part 26B match those of the slotted control housings 26J-5 and allow for adjustment of the lower bed 26C.
  • a removable top cap 66C is secured with set screws to the extruded metal rail 66A allowing access to the cable pulley assembly 27M contained within the upper most reveal of the guide rail assembly 66 (see also Fig. 13.)
  • a cable 39C terminates at a fixed eye loop 39F that is secured to the end cap 66B of the guide rail assembly 66 (39F, 66B not shown).
  • Cable 39C is controlled by the drive gear/lock 40 (not shown, see Fig. 11) and cabling system assembly 39 (see Fig. 18, 18A.)
  • Longitudinal hinge 26Q is screwed to the flat plate of rotatable upper bed 26F and provides a pivot point for pitch adjustments of the energy collector panel 26A.
  • FIG. 18 & 18A are interior sectional perspective views showing elements of the cabling system assembly 39 during transport mode. Structure 11 is partially shown cut through the fixed roof panel assembly 14 above and the fixed end wall panel assembly 15 on the left. In Fig. l 8A the foldable assemblies 19, 20 and 21 are partially shown in section and provide a point of reference.
  • a foldable roof panel cable 39B is fixed to a drive gear/lock 40 (not shown, see Fig. 1 1.)
  • the gear/lock 40 controls the deployment of the foldable roof panel assembly 18. Cable 39B is redirected 90° from a vertical orientation within the void of assembly 13 to a horizontal direction via roof drive pulley 39A-1 which is mounted to the face of horizontal component 13B of assembly 13.
  • the cable 39B continues horizontally in tension and passes through the web of the lateral roof support with pulley housing 23A and turns 90° via pulley 39A-2 (39A-2 shown in Fig. 18A) the cable runs toward the housing panel 23B of part 23A where pulley 39A-3 (hidden behind housing panel 23B) alters the cable direction 90° to a downward direction after passing over the cable fulcrum 39E (see Fig. 18).
  • the cable fulcrum comprised of a rotatable cylindrical bar aligned with the hinge pin of roof hinge 28.
  • the cable 39B passes over grooves in the cylindrical bar keeping the cable properly aligned.
  • a return pulley 39A-4 (not shown, part 39A-4 is mounted to end cap 66B of the guide rail assembly) returns the cable 180° in an upward direction to the cable fulcrum 39E and then pulley 39A-5 (hidden behind housing panel 23B) redirecting the cable 90° to a horizontal direction and returning to pulley 39A-6 shown mounted on the face of part 23A in Fig 18.
  • a foldable floor panel cable 39D is fixed to a drive gear/lock 40 (not shown, see Fig. 1 1.) The gear/lock 40 controls the deployment of the foldable floor panel assembly 19.
  • Cable 39D is redirected 90° from a vertical orientation within the void of assembly 13 to a horizontal direction via floor drive pulley 39C- 1 which is mounted to face of vertical component 13A of assembly 13.
  • the cable 39D continues horizontally in tension and turns 90° by pulley 39C-2 which is mounted to the flange of the longitudinal roof support with pulley housing 23A.
  • Cable 39D is redirected downward at angle by drop pulley 39C-3 and then returns 180° by floor return pulley within housing 39C-4 to pulley 39C-5 (not shown).
  • Pulley 39C-5 redirects cable 39D to bottom mount pulley 39C-6 (see Fig.
  • a floor panel hasp assembly 39H secures the 'D' ring 39G (not shown) and part 39C-4 in place during transport.
  • the assembly 39H comprised of two arms with a 'J' hook on one end (visible in Fig. 18 A) secured to a spring hinge on the concealed end which returns the arms to be disposed flush with finish floor 19H of assembly 19 when not in use.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the water storage and handling capabilities of the structure 1 1. Reference numerals are not called out on the Fig. 19 but are listed here for reference back to previous figures.
  • a fixed gray water vessel 44A is located under the sink/lavatory 44.
  • a capacity sensor triggers when the vessel 44A is full and starts a pump to discharge the on-board gray water. The gray water is pumped into the gray water membrane 32F- 1 of the ballast assembly 32. At the same time a sump pump is activated at the opposite end of the ballast assemblies pulling a
  • ballast assembly 32 provides commensurate quantity of water from the potable water membrane 32F of the ballast assembly 32.
  • the potable water continues through a purification process before entering the on-board fresh water vessel 54.
  • Fresh water is available at the sink/lavatory 44 through a reverses osmosis process, with hot water generated by an on-demand heater.
  • the ballast assemblies 32 can be augmented with harvested rainwater (see Fig. 12) or filled on site at the time of deployment.
  • the interior portion of the diagram shows a hydronic water-heating vessel 68 referred to as a closed loop tank. Using in-line heaters and pumps heated water is circulated through the closed loop plumbing system 19E providing space heating to the occupants of the structure 1 1.
  • FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing the use of a photovoltaic array (PVA) as the energy collector panel 26.
  • the PVA may be one of several panel types that can be used in the energy collector assembly 26. Solar energy striking the PVA is converted to electricity that is stored in batteries for later use in either direct current, DC utilities or alternating current, AC utilities.
  • FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing the use of a solar thermal panel as the energy collector panel 26. Solar energy striking the panel heats the water and through the use of a heat exchanger and pump assembly hot water is directed to a storage vessel for use by utility plumbing fixtures such as for the multiple shower units shown in Fig. 7A.
  • the storage vessel would be the hydronic water heating vessel 68 referred to in Fig 19, providing the heated water for the closed loop plumbing system 19E.
  • A perimeter metal channel
  • A-1 roof drive pulley
  • A-2 roof pulley A
  • the sustainable, mobile, expandable structure 11 is towed to or air lifted to an area for deployment.
  • the ground should be reasonably level.
  • the longitudinal and lateral axis of the structure 1 1 are made level by adjustments of the primary leveling pads 34 as wall as the secondary leveling pad 35 located at the hitch 12D.
  • a worker unlocks the drive gear/lock 40 located at the tapered end panel 27A of the roof overhang assembly 27.
  • the worker Using a simple socket type tool with a lever handle the worker lowers the retractable screen assembly 46 by turning the drive gear/lock 40.
  • Assembly 46 has been used to protect the energy collector assemblies 26 during transport and/or storage.
  • the metal slats 46A retract to be contained within the void of the roof overhang assembly 27 when not in use.
  • a worker begins deployment of the individual assemblies 26.
  • a worker uses a compass to determine south (in the northern hemispheres, or north in the southern hemispheres.) Referring to a location chart the worker looks up the latitude of the deployed locale. The worker by releasing the primary torsion spring 26M that controls the arms 26N sets the pitch of panels 26A to the optimal angle for solar gain once deployed.
  • the elevation control assembly 26J is used to adjust the height of the adjustable lower bed 26C to the middle of three positions (see Fig 17). This action raises the rotatable upper bed 26F slightly above both the guide rail assemblies 66 and the roof overhang assemblies 27, allowing precise alignment for the optimal sun azimuth angle. The procedure is repeated on the other side of the structure 1 1.
  • the assembly 26 is flexible enough for situations requiring the panel's 26A to be rotated 90° from their transport or storage position (see Fig. 15.) In this situation a worker facing the side of the structure 11 raises the adjustable lower bed 26C to the middle position of every other assembly 26 beginning at one end of the structure. Bed 26F is now slightly higher than assemblies 27 and 66. These three assemblies can now be slid temporarily in a downward or vertical direction by means of the sliding base 26B so as to be disposed slightly over assembly 27. Again, the worker by releasing the primary torsion spring 26M that controls the arms 26N sets the pitch of panels 26A to the optimal angle for solar gain once deployed.
  • the remaining two assemblies can now be adjusted by raising bed 26C to the highest position by using elevation control assembly 26J. This allows the rotatable upper bed 26F the required clearances from the other assemblies 26 and avoids sun shadow from the down slope assemblies when deployed.
  • Pitch angle is set to the optimal angle and the two assemblies are then slid vertically upward by sliding base 26B traveling in the guide rail assemblies 66 until they lock into the their position near the fascia of the fixed roof panel assembly 14 (see Fig. 15). The process is repeated on the other side of the structure 11 keeping in mind the direction of the sun.
  • the first three assemblies 26 are now slid vertically in an upward direction by means of the sliding base 26B to be locked in location as shown in Fig. 15.
  • FIG. 1 When all the energy collector assemblies 26 have been positioned a worker unlocks the drive gear/lock 40 (see Fig. 1 1) controlling the foldable roof panel assemblies 18. A simple tool is used to turn the drive gear raising assemblies 18 through an approximate 90° arc from vertical. Unlocking the remaining drive gear/lock 40 the tool is used to lower the foldable floor panel assemblies 19 through an approximate 90° arc from vertical. Figures 18 and 18A show the cabling system assembly 39 allowing for deployment of assemblies 18,19 without the use of motors and/or hydraulics. A worker then goes beneath the structure and fixes a series of hinged floor tension assemblies 73 into a locked position, disposing assemblies 17 and 19 to be flush and level with each other. The remaining secondary leveling pads 35 are rotated 90° from their transport position and deployed to add support along the longitudinal sides of the structure 11.
  • a worker uses a simple hooked tool to procure the cable/cross rod 37A from the underside of assemblies 27.
  • the cable is pulled down in a vertical direction and held by the 'J' shaped end of the tension paddle 37D.
  • the paddle 37D is swung on tension paddle hinge 37E through an [0001] Process at the sink/lavatory water may be recycled in closed loop system allowing for extended deployments.
  • Embodiments of mobile structures described herein may provide, among other things, structural elements that provide rigidity and stability under heavy loads while enabling reconfiguration of the mobile structure into different modes of operation and permitting flexible floor plan options.
  • structural elements that provide rigidity and stability under heavy loads while enabling reconfiguration of the mobile structure into different modes of operation and permitting flexible floor plan options.
  • various structural elements is a plurality of rigid frames that use a minimal amount of material and preserve an open interior space while enhancing structural stability by effectively transferring lateral forces to leveling assemblies located directly under and in-line with vertical supports of the rigid frames.
  • An eave support assembly also enhances structural stability by transferring internal and external loads to the rigid frames.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 show a perspective view of structural framing elements of an example embodiment 100 of a mobile structure.
  • mobile structure 100 comprises various structural framing elements including, for example, a carriage assembly 102, rigid frames 104, stabilizing frames 106, primary leveling assemblies 112, and a secondary or hitch leveling assembly 114.
  • Figure 2 additionally shows horizontal roof supports 108 and an eave support assembly 110.
  • Mobile structure 100 is a lightweight structure capable of being conveniently airlifted, towed, and/or hauled to any desired location.
  • Carriage assembly 102 provides means for mobile structure 100 to be conveniently towed with the aid of a motive force, such as a truck, and provides a base on which a working/living space of mobile structure 100 rests.
  • Carriage assembly 102 includes a floor diaphragm (also referred to as "floor”) 102a mounted to a plurality of transverse joists 102c (hidden from view by floor diaphragm 102a), which are in turn mounted to and disposed perpendicular to peripheral carriage longitudinal channels or beams 102b.
  • Carriage assembly 102 further includes a hitch 102d, angled neck beams 102e joined to carriage longitudinal beams 102b and meeting at hitch 102d, a wheel-axle assembly 102f mounted on an underside of floor diaphragm 02a, and a fender 102g mounted over wheels of wheel-axle assembly 102f.
  • Wheel-axle assembly 102f may be mounted to longitudinal beams (depicted in Figure 3 as carriage longitudinal beams 102j under floor diaphragm 102a) via a leaf spring suspension 102h.
  • Floor diaphragm 102a may include or be joined to a tongue 102i coextensive therewith and extending outwardly toward hitch 102d.
  • wheel-axle assembly 02f is depicted as having two axles and four wheels, one of ordinary skill will appreciate that a different number of wheels and/or a different number of axles (e.g., one axle and a corresponding pair of two wheels) may be used as different wheel-axle assemblies' weight limits will permit.
  • carriage assembly 102 is described as including various pieces or parts, a group of some or all of the parts may be formed as one integral piece. Conversely, one or more of the carriage assembly parts may be comprised of various sub-parts. Materials used to make the various parts of carriage assembly 102 may include any suitable materials including, for example, wood, metal (e.g., aluminum, steel), plastic, etc.
  • joints between parts may be of a type that is suitable for the material used including, for example, mortise and tenon joints or welded joints, etc.
  • Fasteners for the joints may include bolts, nails, screws, rivets, adhesives, etc., as appropriate for the joint type.
  • Rigid frames 104 and stabilizing frames 106 are joined to and extend upward from carriage assembly 102 to support eave support assembly 110. Rigid frames 104 also bear lateral loads from wind or other external forces, transferring such forces to the ground via primary leveling assemblies 112. Although two rigid frames 104 are depicted, additional rigid frames may be included for increased support, particularly for embodiments of mobile structure 100 having relatively larger dimensions.
  • Rigid frames 104 include a rear rigid frame 104-1 proximate a rear end of mobile structure 100 and a front rigid frame 104-2 proximate a front end of mobile structure 100.
  • Each of rigid frames 104 includes a lateral floor joist 104a (visible in Figure 3), a pair of vertical supports 104b that run parallel to each other, and a lateral support 104c. All connections between components of rigid frames 104 are rigid connections, such as welded or bolted connections.
  • vertical supports 104b may be separated from each other by a distance of about three to about five feet.
  • Lateral support 104c and lateral floor beam 104c of each rigid frame extends at least from one vertical support 104b of the rigid frame to the other vertical support 104b of the rigid frame and, optionally, beyond the vertical supports.
  • Stabilizing frames 106 include a rear stabilizing frame 106-1 proximate a rear end of mobile structure 100 and a front stabilizing frame 106-2 proximate a front end of mobile structure 100. Each of stabilizing frames 106 supports and longitudinally stabilizes the first and second horizontal roof supports, among other things. Each of stabilizing frames 106 also includes a lateral floor joist 106a (not shown, but similar in position to later floor joists 104a depicted in Figure 3 of rigid frames 104) and a pair of vertical roof supports 106b that run parallel to each other. Moreover, each of stabilizing frames 106 includes lateral supports 106c and 106d extending at least from one vertical roof support to the other vertical roof support of the stabilizing frame. All connections between components of stabilizing frames 106 are rigid connections, such as welded or bolted connections.
  • Rigid frames 104 are disposed centrally over carriage assembly 102 with respect to the more outwardly disposed stabilizing frames 106. Moreover, stabilizing frames 106 are disposed outside of a space between the first and second rigid frames, and in symmetric relationship with respect to each other. Thus, front stabilizing frame 106-2 and rear rigid frame 104-1 are disposed on opposite sides of and longitudinally in line with front rigid frame 104-2. Similarly, rear stabilizing frame 1.06-1 and front rigid frame 104-2 are disposed on opposite sides of and longitudinally in line with rear rigid frame 104-1.
  • front and rear rigid frames 104 are spaced apart by a distance of about eight to about sixteen feet, to allow for flexible floor plan options and convenient passage to lateral extension areas that may be deployed in a stationary mode of mobile structure 00.
  • a distance between rear stabilizing frame 106-1 and rear rigid frame 104-1 may be smaller, e.g., between about three and about eight feet but not limited to this range of dimensions.
  • a distance between front stabilizing frame 106-2 and front rigid frame 104-2 may also be of the same or a similar distance (i.e., between about three and about eight feet but not limited to this range of dimensions).
  • Rigid frames 104 may include or may be joined directly to primary leveling assemblies 112.
  • vertical supports 104b of each rigid frame extend through floor diaphragm 102a of carriage assembly 102 and integrally include primary leveling assemblies 112.
  • each vertical support 104b may be sleeved within an upper component of a corresponding primary leveling assembly 1 12 to a depth of about four to eight inches (but not limited to this range).
  • Vertical supports 104b may be welded and or bolted to primary leveling assemblies 112 in the sleeved configuration.
  • primary leveling assemblies 112 are not joined directly to or integrally part of vertical supports 04b but each is instead mounted to a beam or support on an underside of floor diaphragm 102a in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with a corresponding one of vertical supports 104b.
  • a load transferring effect is similar— loads bearing on vertical supports 04b of each rigid frame are transferred to the ground via primary leveling assemblies 112 without introducing extraneous torsion on any beams or supports of carriage assembly 102.
  • Primary leveling assemblies 112 are extendable away from the underside of floor diaphragm 102a when configuring mobile structure 100 in its stationary mode.
  • Primary leveling assemblies 1 12 may be extended long enough to raise the wheels of mobile structure 100 off the ground or so the wheels just touch the ground or in some instances the wheels may add substantial support to the structure. An amount of extension is continuously or discretely variable to accommodate grade elevation variations of a surface on which mobile structure 100 is deployed.
  • primary leveling assemblies 112 may include jacks that are manually or automatically extendable and base plates or pads at distal ends thereof to distribute a load of the mobile structure over an area under the base plate.
  • Secondary leveling assembly 1 4 located proximate hitch 102d, is similar in function to primary leveling assemblies 112, but will typically not need to bear as much weight and may therefore have a lower weight limit rating than primary leveling assemblies 112.
  • horizontal roof supports 108 are disposed above floor diaphragm 102a and are joined to rigid frames 104 in a perpendicular relationship with respect to vertical supports 104b and lateral supports/beams 104a/104c of each rigid frame.
  • Horizontal roof supports 108 may include web tension and compression members 108a (also called truss members) and top and bottom chords 108b. As depicted, web tension and compression members 108a are disposed in triangular patterns.
  • Horizontal roof supports 108 are joined (e.g., by bolting or welding) to rigid frames 104 at the intersection of vertical supports 104b and lateral supports 104c.
  • Horizontal roof supports 108 stabilize the position of each rigid frame 104 with respect to each another and transfer uplift or compression forces generated by lateral loads into vertical supports 104b.
  • horizontal roof supports 108 provide rigidity to the overall frame of mobile structure 00.
  • rigid frames 104 when subjected to sufficiently strong forces, could buckle or fold.
  • distal ends of horizontal roof supports 108 are restrained by vertical roof supports 106a of stabilizing frames 106 to resist external lateral forces in addition to gravity loads.
  • horizontal roof supports 108 in an overhead assembly instead of in walls of mobile structure 100 or some other area that limits floor plan flexibility, open passages are preserved on the sides of mobile structure 100 for use with lateral extension areas.
  • eave support assembly 1 10 positioned and supported above horizontal roof supports 108 includes lateral eave supports 10a, longitudinal stiffeners 110b, longitudinal eave supports 110c, and a roof diaphragm 110d.
  • Eave support assembly 1 10 provides a base roof structure that is used to transfer roof diaphragm loads to horizontal roof supports 108 and to rigid frames 104 and 106 whether or not additional roof framing, such as sloped rafters, are utilized.
  • Lateral eave supports 110a are arranged in a parallel relationship and are rigidly joined to horizontal roof supports 108.
  • Longitudinal stiffeners 1 10b are also arranged in a parallel relationship with respect to each other, but perpendicular to lateral eave supports 1 10a to provide overturning stability to lateral eave supports 1 10a.
  • An on center spacing of lateral eave supports 1 10a may be, but is not limited to, a dimension of about two feet to about six feet.
  • sloped rafters or other framing systems
  • roof diaphragm 1 10d may be fastened to such sloped rafters (or the like) instead of directly to eave support assembly 110 members 1 0a, 110b, and 1 10c, as depicted.
  • Longitudinal eave supports 110c are arranged in a parallel relationship with respect to each other and with respect to longitudinal stiffeners 1 10b. Longitudinal eave supports 110c provide a means to transfer shear forces from roof diaphragm 11 Of and are supported in a cantilevered method by the distal ends of lateral eave supports 110a providing structural flexibility. Longitudinal eave supports 1 10c are also joined to and support eaves of a roof (not shown) for mobile structure 100. A distance between longitudinal eave supports 1 10c may be between about six and about ten feet but not limited to this range of dimensions. For example, this distance may vary in accordance with an expected load placed on eave support assembly 110 and/or to accommodate a peaked roof having a desired slope.
  • rigid frames 104 can, in certain embodiments of mobile structure 100, fully support a roof, stabilizing frames 106 or portions thereof may optionally be omitted in those embodiments. Moreover, rigid frames 104 may be positioned in locations other than those depicted. For example, in one alternative embodiment stabilizing frames 106 may be omitted and rigid frames 104 may be moved, along with primary leveling assemblies 112, to the spaces occupied by stabilizing frames 106. In this alternative embodiment, vertical supports 104b of rigid frames 104 (relocated to outer positions) extend at least partially past lateral supports 104c to restrain movement of horizontal roof supports 108 in a longitudinal direction.
  • rear rigid frame 104-1 and its corresponding set of primary leveling assemblies 112 are omitted.
  • front rigid frame 104-1 and its corresponding set of primary leveling assemblies 112 may be moved toward the front or the rear, as appropriate, to compensate for the omission of rear rigid frame 104-1.
  • this alternative embodiment of mobile structure 100 may be configured to rest on wheels of wheel-axle assembly 102f in addition to primary and secondary leveling assemblies 112 and 1 14.
  • front rigid frame 104-1 has a structure similar to stabilizing frames 106. More specifically, vertical supports 104b of front rigid frame 104-1 may extend past bottom chords 108b of horizontal roof supports 108 and an additional lateral support may be included above lateral support 104c. Accordingly, horizontal roof supports 108 in this embodiment are segmented and face-mounted on either side of the modified front rigid frame 104-1 , thus forming a pair of trusses on each side of front rigid frame 104-1 (i.e., a total of four trusses).
  • a single beam such as an I-beam or a rectangular or square cross-section beam, is used on each lateral side of mobile structure 100 as horizontal roof supports 108.
  • a beam is typically heavier and- stronger, all else being equal, than an open-web truss and, therefore, use of beams for horizontal roof supports 108 may be appropriate in (but not limited to) circumstances in which weight restrictions are more liberal and/or in which larger external forces are expected.
  • Figure 3 depicts a cross-section perspective view of one of rigid frames 104 of mobile structure 100 and its surrounding structural elements.
  • Peripheral carriage longitudinal channels 102b are supported by cantilever from transverse joists 102c (hidden from view by floor diaphragm 102a) over interior carriage longitudinal beams 102j.
  • Longitudinal stiffeners 102k provide stability from overturning of transverse joists 102c.
  • Interior carriage longitudinal beams 102j support wheel-axle assembly 102f, and are joined (e.g., via a rigid connection) under floor diaphragm 102a to outer sides of vertical supports 104b of rigid frames 104.
  • Floor diaphragm 102a, transverse joists 102c, peripheral carriage longitudinal beams 102b, and longitudinal stiffeners 102k work in conjunction to transfer floor loads back to rigid frames 104, which in turn transfer the floor loads to a ground surface via primary leveling assemblies 1 12.
  • Floor loads are transferred to rigid frames 104 at least partially through fasteners (e.g., nails, bolts, or screws) that join floor diaphragm 102a to a top side of lateral floor joists 104a of rigid frames 104. Similar fasteners may also join floor diaphragm 102a to lateral floor joists 106a of stabilizing frames 106 and to transverse joists 102c of carriage assembly 102.
  • fasteners e.g., nails, bolts, or screws
  • Horizontal roof supports 108 including tension and compression members 108a and top and bottom chords 08b, are also visible in Figure 3. Although tension and compression members 108a appear to be floating and disconnected from any adjoining structure, this appearance is an artifact due to the limitations of a cross- section view. As shown in Figure 2, tension and compression members 108a are actually formed in triangular patterns and span from one end of horizontal roof supports 08 to the other.
  • any suitable materials may be used to make the various parts of rigid frames 104, stabilizing frames 106, horizontal roof supports 108, eave support assembly 1 10, and primary and secondary leveling assemblies 112 and 114.
  • various shapes and configurations of materials may be used for the structural framing elements.
  • I-beams, L-beams, C-beams, hollow rectangular or square cross-section beams, solid rectangular or square cross-section beams, or any combination thereof may be used for horizontally, vertically, and/or diagonally oriented supports, beams, or joists.
  • parts may be joined by any joint type appropriate for the materials being joined including, e.g., welded joints or mortise and tenon joints, and any suitable joint fasteners may be used, such as bolts, nails, screws, rivets, adhesives, etc.
  • U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 61/271 ,925 entitled “SUSTAINABLE, MOBILE, EXPANDABLE STRUCTURE,” filed July 28, 2009, describes and depicts a finished mobile structure that uses the structural elements of mobile structure 100 described above.
  • the description in the foregoing provisional application also describes in detail foldable wall panel assemblies that are joined to peripheral carriage longitudinal channels 102b and foldable roof panel assemblies that are joined to fixed roof panels, which are in turn joined to eave support assembly 10.
  • foldable wall panel assemblies and foldable roof panel assemblies may be joined via hinged joints to structural elements or to other elements mounted on the structural elements depicted in Figure 2.
  • the foldable wall panel assemblies and foldable roof panel assemblies are unfolded or extended to create expansion sections on lateral sides of mobile structure 100.
  • embodiments of the present invention are not limited to expandable mobile structures of the type described in the above- referenced provisional application.
  • mobile structures built in accordance with the principles described above may have permanently fixed wall and roof panels that do not expand or retract from a central body.

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L'invention porte sur une habitation ou emplacement de travail temporaire mobile, écologique, respectueuse de l'environnement, qui se déploie et s'installe rapidement et facilement en de multiples configurations possibles répondant à différents besoins. Une caravane de l'invention peut présenter des sections extensibles, une alimentation solaire indépendante de l'orientation de la caravane, des supports pouvant être déployés, un dispositif de filtration d'eau remplaçable, et permettre une installation et une mobilisation rapides. La caravane peut apporter une réponse rapide et facile en cas de situation d'urgence ou de catastrophe naturelle en offrant approvisionnement et environnement de travail pour les secouristes, ce qui fait économiser de l'argent et un temps précieux.
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