US20050193683A1

US20050193683A1 - Corrugated panel building system

Info

Publication number: US20050193683A1
Application number: US10/785,919
Authority: US
Inventors: James Roark
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-02-24
Filing date: 2004-02-24
Publication date: 2005-09-08

Abstract

A corrugated panel, which is made out of cardboard, plastic or other corrugated material. On two opposite sides there are three pieces of hook and loop material. This material is in alternating order and is equally spaced, one at the top (hook), one in the middle (loop) and one on the bottom (hook). The hook and loop material on the opposite side are equally spaced, one at the top (loop), one in the middle (hook) and one on the bottom (loop). This alternating sequence allows the panels to be joined, creating rooms and hallways. Panels can be placed on the top to form a roof for a temporary play structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a series of corrugated (cardboard) panels when hooked together can be used to form a series of small rooms and hallways. Other panels can be placed on the topside of the attached panels to form a temporary roof for added privacy. Most play structures made for children are usually formed out of plastic (e.g., play house/slides). These play structures do not have the ability to be easily taken apart and re-configured to prevent boredom.
Being made from corrugate allows for the panels to be easily assembled and disassembled and allows for easy storage when not in use.
It is therefore a principle object of the present invention to provide structural storage elements, which can be easily assembled into a temporary structure.
The majority of adults have fond memories of playing in cardboard boxes at some time during their childhood. These panels are designed to inspire children to be creative by building their own fort or castle or house and interact with it on a true scale basis. These and other objects and features of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description which should be read in light of the accompanying drawings in which corresponding parts throughout the several views.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, a corrugate structural wall panel is provided which is made out of paper (cardboard), or plastic. On two opposite sides of the wall panel there are three pieces of hook and loop material. This material is equally spaced at the top, middle and bottom. Starting on the left side of the panel, the top piece of material is loop and wraps from the front side of the panel around the end or edge to the backside of the panel. The middle piece of material is hook and is placed twelve inches to center from the top (on a 24″×24″ panel) and is applied just as the top piece. The bottom piece of material is loop and is applied just as the first two. On the right side of the panel, the top piece of material is hook and is applied just as the pieces on the left side of the panel. The middle piece is loop and the bottom piece is hook. Concurrently, the hook and loop material can be applied all hook on one side and loop on the opposite side this would also allow for proper order for joining panels.
When a plurality of panels are utilized, children can construct an unlimited number of designs of playhouses.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 Is a front view of a wall panel according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 Is a back view of a wall panel according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 Is a front view of a roof panel according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 Is a perspective view of a series of walls constructed using wall panels shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.
FIG. 5 Is a perspective view of a series of walls constructed using wall panels shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. Illustrating the versatility of utilizing hook and loop material to form any angle at point of attachment.
FIG. 6 Is a top view of a completed play area-utilizing wall and ceiling panels shown in FIGS. 1-3.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PREFERED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1 the wall panel is made out of a corrugated material. Each wall panel has a total of six hook and loop buttons or tabs. On the left side of the panel, there are three buttons. The top button labeled B is loop material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back. The center or middle button labeled A is hook material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back. The bottom button labeled B is loop material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back.
On the right side of the panel, there are three buttons. The top button labeled A is hook material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back. The center or middle button labeled B is loop material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back. The bottom button labeled A is hook material and wraps around the edge of the panel from front to back.
The hook and loop material utilized on this invention is secured with adhesive. Other types of securing the hook and loop material could be sewn, stapled, glued, riveted or any other suitable manner. Letter C shows direction of ridges or flute. It is important that the flute in the corrugate run up and down being parallel with the hook and loop buttons. This gives the panel rigidity, even when bent or creased.
Referring to FIG. 2 shows a wall panel identical to FIG. 1 when panels placed side by side with the hook and loop material alternating, panels will hold together forming a rigid wall when placed together.
Referring to FIG. 3 shows a wall panel identical in size to panels in FIGS. 1&2. There is no hook and loop material on this panel and is used for a ceiling or roof.
FIG. 4 shows a plurality of wall panels fastened together with the alternating hook and loop buttons forming walls and compartments at ninety-degree angles. The letter D signifies hidden lines.
FIG. 5 shows a plurality of wall panels fastened together in the same fashion as in FIG. 4 utilizing the alternating hook and loop buttons. FIG. 5 shows the various angles, which can be formed when using, hook and loop material as fastening system.
FIG. 6 shows a top view of a completed structure utilizing wall panels FIGS. 1&2 designated by the darker hidden lines letter E. The ceiling or roof panels are shown as letter F. Letter G signifies an opening in the ceiling or roof in the center of the structure.
While the foregoing invention has been described with reference to its preferred embodiments, various alterations and modifications will occur with those skilled in the art. All such variations and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A corrugate wall panel comprising:

A corrugate panel containing six or even more buttons or tabs of fastening material running along two opposite edges spaced equally.

This material could be fastened to three or even four sides of the corrugate material.

2. The corrugate wall panel of claim 1 wherein buttons or tabs are hook and loop material.

3. The corrugate wall panel of claim 1 wherein said is constructed of cardboard or plastic.

4. A corrugate wall panel comprising:

A panel having a total of six buttons or tabs. Three buttons on the left side and three buttons on the right side.

Each of the buttons are placed on the panel in alternating order, loop, hook, loop on the left side of said panel and hook, loop, hook on the right side of the panel. The buttons can also be placed on the panel all hook on one side, which wrap around the edges from front to back and all loop on the other side, which wrap around the edges from front to back.