US3863419A
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Method of constructing a foldable building
Assignee: HENDRICH JOHN H
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Filing: 1973-02-15
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-02-15
Abstract
Abstract The specification and drawings disclose a collapsible building module which in the preferred embodiment comprises a side wall frame assembly and a roof frame assembly which are interconnected along one of their edge portions by pivotal means to permit them to be folded about an axis of interconnection to lie in generally parallel planes. The disclosed structure also includes pivotally mounted interior wall panels, roof panels and/or floor panels carried by one or the other of the wall and roof assemblies. The free end portions of the roof frame assembly and the side wall frame assembly are provided with connecting means whereby they can be connected to a base or associated support structure for pivotal movement about axes parallel to the axis of interconnection between them. The specification further discloses certain preferred methods for erecting buildings by use of the modules.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Hendrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/344; E04B1/3445; E04B1/3447; E04B7/00; E04B7/18; E04B7/20; E04B7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of: a. providing a first module including a side member having first and second end portions and a roof member having first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits them to be folded into a confiGuration wherein they are in side-by-side generally parallel relationship; b. providing a first base; c. providing a second base spaced from said first base; d. positioning said first module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with said side member subjacent said roof member and the first end portion of the roof member extending toward the second base; e. pivotally connecting the first end portion of the side member to said first base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory second axis parallel to said first axis; f. lifting said first module to pivot it relative to said second axis to produce arcuate translatory movement of said first axis and cause said side member to assume a generally vertical position with said roof member extending at an angle therefrom; g. and, providing a support member and connecting said support member between the first end portion of said roof member and said second base to maintain said side member in the generally vertical position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
237 words
A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of: a. providing a first module including a side member having first and second end portions and a roof member having first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits them to be folded into a confiGuration wherein they are in side-by-side generally parallel relationship; b. providing a first base; c. providing a second base spaced from said first base; d. positioning said first module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with said side member subjacent said roof member and the first end portion of the roof member extending toward the second base; e. pivotally connecting the first end portion of the side member to said first base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory second axis parallel to said first axis; f. lifting said first module to pivot it relative to said second axis to produce arcuate translatory movement of said first axis and cause said side member to assume a generally vertical position with said roof member extending at an angle therefrom; g. and, providing a support member and connecting said support member between the first end portion of said roof member and said second base to maintain said side member in the generally vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the additional step of connecting an adjustable tie member between said side member and said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of rigidly interconnecting said side member and said roof member after said side member has been lifted to a generally vertical position.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
376 words
A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of: a. providing a first module including a side member having first and second end portions and a roof member having a first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits them to be folded into a configuration wherein they are generally parallel; b. positioning said first module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with said side member subjacent said roof member; c. providing a first base and pivotally connecting the first end portion of the side member to said base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory second axis parallel to said first axis; d. lifting said first module to pivot it relative to said second axis to provide arcuate translatory movement of said first axis and cause said side member to assume a generally vertical position with said roof member extending at an angle therefrom; e. providing a second module including a side member having first and second end portions, and a roof member having first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits the members to be folded into a configuration wherein they are generally parallel; f. positioning said second module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with its side member subjacent its roof member and its first axis parallel to the first axis of said first module and the first end of its roof member pointing toward the first end of the roof member of the first module; g. providing a second base and connecting the first end portion of the side member of the second module to the second base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory axis parallel to the second axis of the first module; and, thereafter, h. lifting said second module to pivot it relative to said second base to cause its side member to assume a generally vertical portion with its roof member extending at an angle therefrom.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
376 words
A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of: a. providing a first module including a side member having first and second end portions and a roof member having a first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits them to be folded into a configuration wherein they are generally parallel; b. positioning said first module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with said side member subjacent said roof member; c. providing a first base and pivotally connecting the first end portion of the side member to said base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory second axis parallel to said first axis; d. lifting said first module to pivot it relative to said second axis to provide arcuate translatory movement of said first axis and cause said side member to assume a generally vertical position with said roof member extending at an angle therefrom; e. providing a second module including a side member having first and second end portions, and a roof member having first and second end portions with the second end portion of the roof member being connected to the second end portion of the side member for pivotal movement about a first axis in a manner which permits the members to be folded into a configuration wherein they are generally parallel; f. positioning said second module in its folded configuration to lie generally horizontally with its side member subjacent its roof member and its first axis parallel to the first axis of said first module and the first end of its roof member pointing toward the first end of the roof member of the first module; g. providing a second base and connecting the first end portion of the side member of the second module to the second base for pivotal movement about a stationary, non-translatory axis parallel to the second axis of the first module; and, thereafter, h. lifting said second module to pivot it relative to said second base to cause its side member to assume a generally vertical portion with its roof member extending at an angle therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as defined in claim 4 including the step of connecting the first end of the roof member of the first module with the first end of the roof member of the second module.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as defined in claim 5 including the step of: pivotally connecting the first end of the roof member of the first module to the first end of the roof member of the second module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method aS defined in claim 4 including the additional step of connecting an adjustable tension member between the first and second modules and, thereafter, adjusting said tension member to cause said modules to assume a desired position relative to one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method as defined in claim 5 wherein said first end of the roof member of the first module is connected to the first end of the roof member of the second module prior to lifting said second module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method as defined in claim 5 wherein said first module is lifted to bring the first end of its roof member into engagement with the first end of the roof member of the second module prior to lifting said second module.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as defined in claim 5 including the step of providing a rigid connection between the roof members and the associated side members of each module subsequent to lifting.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as defined in claim 10 including the step of providing a horizontal tension member between the modules and adjusting the tension member to cause the interconnected modules to assume a desired position.
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