WO2015016958A2 - An apparatus for rapidly erecting a stable structure by combining the framing, wall paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous construction action. - Google Patents

An apparatus for rapidly erecting a stable structure by combining the framing, wall paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous construction action. Download PDF

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WO2015016958A2
WO2015016958A2 PCT/US2014/000078 US2014000078W WO2015016958A2 WO 2015016958 A2 WO2015016958 A2 WO 2015016958A2 US 2014000078 W US2014000078 W US 2014000078W WO 2015016958 A2 WO2015016958 A2 WO 2015016958A2
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  • Ah apparatus for rapidly erecting a stable structure by combining the framing, wall paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous construction action
  • This presented inventive subject matter relates, in general, to a rapidly deployable system of construction for use in the construction of military, residential and commercial buildings, or in the construction of other types of useful structures including, but not limited to, guard towers, retaining walls, entertainment stages, monument signs, wind breaks, and many other useful, immediate-need structures; more specifically, to rapidly deployable and re-deployable structures designed with enough inherent structural integrity and stability to be permanently installed and permanently used if so desired by its end users.
  • the presented inventive subject matter answers the long felt need for rapidly deployable structures that are quickly and reliably deployable under adverse conditions, such as high wind, rain, snow, areas with lack of electrical power, lack of tools, lack of skilled manpower, etc., and further, are stable enough when fully erected to remain stable and withstand even the most adverse environmental conditions.
  • the inventive subject matter of the present invention provides military leadership and national first responders with a breakthrough construction system that allows them to dramatically accelerate the time it takes to set up relief outpost and emergency operations centers and shelters.
  • the innovative subject matter of my invention solves the numerous problems of excessive set-up related costs, set-up related logistics, site security expenses during construction and the excessive time of use of mission personnel to set up relief outposts or emergency operations structures in disaster zones or under austere conditions. Description of Embodiments/ Industrial Applicability:
  • the inventive subject matter of producing rapidly deployable useful structures allows our military to provide immediate structural shelter capacity in quantities scalable, from as little as six-man barracks, up to dozens of structures of different types, as needed, with a rapidity and quality not before achieved with any other form of rapid deploy construction system or product.
  • One aspect of real-world problems that the innovative subject matter of my invention addresses, are the problems of trying to deploy stable, safe and weather-tight outposts in austere locations.
  • the presented inventive subject matter of my invention will be seen to possess all necessary attributes for successfully and dramatically reducing set-up time and increasing savings in terms of money, manpower and energy, all with additionally increased personnel protection from zone hostilities and adverse environmental conditions.
  • the presented inventive subject matter discloses a new method of constructing many types of useful structures of "permanent quality and structural stability" by use of specially-designed, interrelated components that create a continuous, multiple-column wall and foundation system inserted down a series of mated track components configured into useful structural configurations that allow a rapidly deployable structure to be made without the need for tools, scaffolding, cranes or other materials handling equipment to construct.
  • the presented inventive subject matter also discloses an assembly facilitating track and channel layout, and repetitive action system of construction that enables unskilled assemblers to construct high-quality structures without previous construction experience.
  • the inventive subject matter further comprises an innovative system of components that are designed to interrelate in an off-set and counterbalancing manner that effectively distributes structural weight and gravitic force in a way that favorably assists assemblers in the ease of assembly and in the creation of an extremely stable final structural assembly, not before realized in other rapidly deployable systems of construction.
  • the present inventive subject matter components provide the combat outpost construction foreman with a redundant layout and repetitive task system of construction that requires no previous construction skills by the assemblers, and no tools.
  • the sections literally lock together, section to section, wall to wall, component to component, down a "train track" type format that creates room shapes via the use of straightaways and corner tracks that create single or multiple barracks, operations rooms, latrines, kitchen storage centers and weather shelter rooms as needed.
  • One major advantage and key to the immediate structural strength and rapid formation of these incredibly strong instant structures is the fabric-hinged wall panel system that allows the walls to ship "flat", then accordion-out, to a wide displacement width, creating walls the width of approximately two feet or more, as needed, for the environment.
  • the wide-track wall combinations described in the inventive subject matter creates an instant stability of the structure components as it is being assembled, greatly assisting in the speed of assembly, as no reinforcements, such as scaffolding, are needed during the structure assembly to keep it from falling over during construction.
  • the present inventive subject matter also provides various new benefits to construction crews in hostile, austere, and disaster zones not previously available with any other system of construction which greatly accelerates or indeed, makes possible at all, remote, austere, or hostile site construction.
  • the present inventive subject matter allows users of the inventive subject system to bring all materials needed for a complete combat outpost or temporary shelter in easy-to-transport components, which can be loaded on many transport options, including a military aircraft skid, a common flatbed trailer, a pick-up truck, or the components can even be hand-carried, piece by piece, if needed, to access remote site set-ups or emergency zones that are cut off from vehicle traffic.
  • the present inventive subject matter also specifically addresses problems with materials-theft and security, in that there are no individual custom pieces that would stop the construction process, if stolen. Since the component pieces are designed for interchangeability, a few extra spares would allow continuity of construction in the unlikely instance of theft, damage or loss.
  • the present inventive subject matter also addresses and handles a major slowdown issue common during construction in austere, war or disaster zones. Due to the immediate high level of stability of the walls, just setting up the very first wall during assembly, sudden high winds, rain or snow will not ruin assembly progress, if encountered. Also, the worries (associated with cement hardening, scaffolding acquisition and assembly, brackets, screws, and by damage to unfinished structural components, such as dry wall and untreated wood that is associated with traditional construction practices and materials) are eliminated by the present invention's rapid deployment and finished structure timeline which, even with as few as two unskilled personnel, can set up a large habitable weather-tight structure in just over an hour.
  • the present inventive subject matter was designed specifically for immediate construction results under all conditions. Untrained personnel are a key factor that slows, halts, or worse yet, can ruin any gained progress back to a "start-over condition", if unsafe or inadequate earlier construction steps are discovered.
  • the Wide Track innovation of the present invention ensures that a solid "okay to move forward" structure is produced by just two-man teams. Training is designed to be “on the spot” and done by mimicry, if necessary, due to language barriers when using locals to assist in construction.
  • the present inventive subject matter also addresses and handles construction delays due to poor construction skill and technique. Unlike traditional structures that need special skills to work out well, the present invention provides assemblers with a built-in, "check as you go" installation quality control process, that makes it easy to see they are on the right track for assembly. Because the foundation tracks provide a positive alignment quality, installers are ensured of success as every four feet of wall is assembled and as the tracks ensure proper line-up and friction fit, according to the room shape and dimension requirements.
  • the present inventive subject matter also addresses the necessity for a construction crew to obtain, maintain and secure a wide variety of tools, such as hammers, saws, screw guns, drills, scaffolding, saw horses; all of which can slow or stop construction on site if not available, stolen or broken. Additionally, the highly stable wide "catwalk style,” load-bearing capping track on the top of the wall assemblies is easily navigated by assemblers for roof beam and roof panel installations, eliminating the need for scaffolding.
  • the present inventive subject matter also introduces a security benefit, in that the structures go up so fast that construction crews can, the first night on site, be in a secure and solid homelike structure. While local labor is commonly offered and sometimes essential to building a relief outpost or temporary shelter, two common problems that accompany this labor-support effort are their lack of familiarity or skill with use of tools, and the language barrier in teaching or directing them in the construction process. While this interaction can be a great way to win hearts and minds in the host country, slowdowns, damage and vested interests can occur because these factors that can greatly delay the construction progress.
  • the present inventive subject matter allows a "training by example” system so that unskilled locals can participate in a fast and rapid assembly, and a high morale team of local origin can be created with a true feeling of accomplishment and teamwork between the relief officials and the local population.
  • This can go a long way in building a common bond via mutual accomplishment, creating a hearts and minds success instead of a loss that frequently occurs with low or no progress, inadvertent mistakes or damage, and the inability of some who are willing to participate, but due to a lack of skill, are sidelined and discouraged.
  • a common setback and time delay factor on a construction site is in communicating the design, targeting daily progress, and arranging skill-set driven team assignments.
  • Figure 100 Shows the wide base foundation track assembly in a useful space configuration
  • Figure 300 Shows the wall assembly, the collapsed format, the process of opening the wall assembly, and the fully opened format
  • Figure 400 Shows the wall assembly being opened and inserted in stages into the base track
  • Figure 3200 Shows the webbed, expandable connecting panels 3201 and 3202
  • Figure 3300 Shows the webbed expandable connecting panels 3301 and 3302
  • FIG. 101 A fully-assembled, rectangular-shaped, lower track assembly is shown in figure 101.
  • 105 show a corner lower track section component.
  • 103 is the intersection which allows a wall system to continue in either direction of the corner assembly, as desired by the end user.
  • 104 is a receiver tab for the straightaway section 110 to interconnect 111 with 105.
  • 102 and 109 are also interconnect tabs used to connect further track straightaway section 110.
  • 105 shows a track groove.
  • 107 shows the outer track groove rail and 108 points out the inner track groove rail.
  • 112 shows the track sections slid together- to form a seamless continuity to the track system.
  • FIG. 201 A fully assembled lower track assembly with seismic connecting springs is shown in figure 201.
  • 202, 203, 204, and 205 show the ability of the track to flex during a seismic event.
  • 205 shows the seismic lower track assembly returned by spring tension back to a level state after a seismic event has been dissipated by the seismic spring assemblies of 202, 203, 204 and 205
  • 301 shows one structural panel section and 302 shows the second structural panel in the pair.
  • 303 shows one flexible panel section and 304 shows the other flexible panel section of the pair.
  • 305 shows the position on 301 that the flexible panel attaching strip 306 of flexible panel 304 is to be attached.
  • 307 shows the position on 301 that the flexible panel attaching strip 308 of flexible panel 303 is to be attached.
  • 310 shows the position on 302 that the flexible panel attaching strip 309 of flexible panel 303 is to be attached.
  • 312 shows the position on 302 that the flexible panel attaching strip 311 of flexible panel 304 is to be attached.
  • 313 shows flexible panels 303 and 304 fully attached to structural panel 301.
  • 314 and 315 shows the position where 309 and 311 are to be permanently attached to structural panel 302.
  • 316 is a top-view of the structural panels 301 and 302 permanently connected together by 303 and 304 via attachment strips 306, 308, 309 and 311 at attachment points 305, 307, 310 and 312.
  • 317 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a collapsed state.
  • 318 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially open state.
  • 319 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a fully open state.
  • 320 shows a top-view of the outer channel created between 301 and 302, and 321 shows the inner channel created between wall 301 and 302 when the assembly is in fully opened positioned.
  • 407 and 408 show the wall assembly being spread apart and held evenly on reinforcing both outer channels and holding both sides at the fully open stage and reinforcing the fully opened state of the inner vertical channel in the center of the wall panel assembly in 321-A.
  • 505 shows the bottom of 501 being inserted between the wall panels 301-A and 301-B and raised into a vertical position on the left side of the wall assembly at 504.
  • 506 shows the bottom of 502 being inserted between the wall panels 301-A and 301-B and raised into a vertical position on the right side of the wall assembly at 503.
  • 507 shows the wall assembly with 501 fully vertical and in place on the left side and 508 shows the wall assembly with 502 fully vertical and in place on the right side of the wall assembly, and inserted and in place into the track assembly 110-B.
  • FIG. 1 Shows the separator framing and load transfer spreader beam 601 being inserted between the two wall and foundation track assemblies of 605 and 609 at 602.
  • 603 and 604 show the separator tab feature of 601.
  • 606 shows a top-view of 601 and a top-view of the separator tab feature of 603.
  • 607 shows a side- view of 601 slid tight against wall and foundation track assembly 605 and 608 shows a top-view of 601 slid tight against wall and foundation track assembly 605.
  • 610 shows a side-view of wall assembly 609 being slid against 601 in the direction of 605.
  • 612 shows 609 slid into a final position tight against 601 and 605 to create a finished look shown at 611 between the wall assemblies 605 and 609.
  • 613 and 614 shows the top-view of the separator tabs fully seated between 605 and 609 wall assemblies.
  • 705 shows a door and window frame
  • 703 and 704 show the slotted receiver features of 705, and how they connect with interlock features 702 and 706.
  • Figure 801 shows a top and side-view of a door assembly and 802 shows a top and side-view of a window assembly combined in a finished state between two wall and track assemblies.
  • FIG. 91 shows the lower foundation track assembly and 902 shows the mating top capping track assembly that caps the bottom and top of wall assembly 903.
  • 904 and 905 shows the top capping track fitting in place on the top of wall assembly 903.
  • 906 and 907 show the lower foundation track assembly fitting into place on the bottom of wall assembly 903.
  • 908 and 909 show a side-view of the top capping track fitting in place on the top of wall assembly 903 and 910 shows a side-view of the lower foundation track assembly fitting into place on the bottom of wall assembly 903.
  • 912 shows a front and side-view of the upper track assembly fully fitted on top of wall assembly 903 and 911 shows a front and side-view of the lower foundation track assembly fully fitted on the bottom of wall assembly 903.
  • 1001 shows the lower corner foundation track assembly and 1002 and 1003 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly.
  • 1004 shows a corner foundation base track that allows the corner foundation continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1003 and 1004.
  • 1005 and 1006 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies.
  • 1007 shows wall assemblies 1002 inserted into the 1001 base track, forming one vector of wall continuity and inward stability at 1010.
  • 1008 shows the wall assembly 1003 inserted into 1001, forming a perpendicular vector of wall continuity and inward stability at 1009.
  • 1011 shows the combined vector stability of both perpendicular vectors of structure towards a common center of the progressing structure.
  • 1101 shows one of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1116 and 1117 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly.
  • 1101 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1116 and 1117.
  • 1106 and 1107 shows the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1104 and 1105.
  • 1102 shows the second of the lower corner foundation track assemblies, and 1118 and 1119 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly.
  • 1102 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1118 and 1119.
  • 1111 and 1110 shows the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1109 and 1108.
  • 1103 shows the third section of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1120 and 1121 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly.
  • 1103 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1120 and 1121.
  • 1114 and 1115 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1112 and 1113.
  • 1122 and 1123 indicate the continuation of the vector development towards a completed four-wall structure and 1124 shows the combined vector stability of three perpendicular corner vectors of structure towards a combined common center of stability as shown in the progressing illustrated structure.
  • 1201 shows a fourth lower corner foundation track and wall assembly, completing a four-corner structure populated with two perpendicular intersecting structural wall assemblies shown at 1202 and 1203.
  • 1201 shows one of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1202 and 1203 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly.
  • 1201 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1202 and 1203.
  • 1204 and 1205 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1206 and 1207.
  • 1208 shows the combined vector stability of all four perpendicular corner vectors of a structure, towards a combined common center of stability as shown in the illustrated structure of 1200.
  • 1301, 1302 and 1303 show the capping tracks fitted in place on top of three of the four walls of the illustrated structure of 1300.
  • 1306 and 1307 show capping tracks 1304 and 1305 being installed on the fourth wall assembly of the illustrated structure of 1300.
  • 1304 and 1305 show a finalization of the combined enhanced vector stability of all four perpendicular corner vectors being capped by 1301, 1302, 1303 ,1304 and 1305 of a structure towards an enhanced combined common center of stability at 1308.
  • 1406 shows a side-view on one wall section and 1407 and 1408 show an end-view of 1406.
  • 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1415 illustrate the vertical stability of the wall structure at both ends and across the entire wall section, and shows how capping contributes to creating an overall structural stability throughout the wall superstructure as shown at 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419 and 1420.
  • 1601 shows a side-view of the inner I beam assembly and 1602 shows it from an end-view.
  • 1603 shows a second section of the three-part roof beam from a side-view and 1607 shows an end-view of its double I beam construction.
  • 1604 shows a third section of the three-part roof beam from a side-view and 1607 shows an end-view of its double I beam construction.
  • 1608 shows how the inner I beam and the double I beam mate together when 1601 is slid into 1602 and 1603, as shown in 1605 and 1606.
  • 1609 and 1610 show the holes that line up when the assembly is slid together, and 1611 shows the interlock pole that locks the assemblies together, 1613 when slid through both 1601 and 1604, as shown in 1606.
  • 1612 shows the interlock pole fully inserted through 1601 and 1604.
  • 1614 shows an interlock pole going through the hole at 1615
  • 1616 shows the action of the remaining interlock poles going through sections 1607 and 1608, which are now slid fully together over 1601, combining to form a single roof beam assembly, 1619.
  • 1618 shows a front-view of interlock pole 1612
  • 1701 shows a left side-view of the outer double I beam assembly and 1705 shows a right side-view of a double outer I beam assembly.
  • 1702 shows two wedging blocks designed to pitch the inner I beam and 1704 shows a block for maintaining pitch at the center point of the beam assembly.
  • 1703 shows a front and side-view of the inner I beam assembly, and 1706 shows the inner framing studs of the outer double I beam assembly.
  • 1707 shows a front and bottom cross-section view of the roof beam assembly from an end-view.
  • 1708 shows a top-view of the roof beam assembly and 1709 shows a side-view of the entire assembly.
  • 1710 shows the completed assembly from a front-view.
  • 1801 shows an interlocking pole being inserted through a roof beam and 1802 shows another inter locking pole and its orientation to the next adjacent hole in the next parallel roof beam assembly.
  • 1803, 1804, 1805 and 1806 show interlocking poles fully positioned thorough all the parallel roof beam assemblies.
  • 1807 indicates a gap between the roof beams, to allow for a roof panel to slide into position between the beams.
  • 1808 and 1809 show the adjacent roof beam gaps ready for roof panel positioning.
  • 1901 and 1902 show a roof panel frame section with receiver grooves to receive roof panel plates 1905 and 1906.
  • 1903 and 1904 shows an opposite roof panel frame section with receiver grooves to receive roof panel plates 1905 and 1906, when assembled.
  • 1907 and 1908 show two roof panel sections placed in an opposed position with a center coupler assembly in the center between the two positioned to couple the roof panel sections together.
  • the components of 1909 are shown from a side- view as the top coupler member beam, 1910, the gasket flaps are shown in 1911 and 1912 and the upper vertical separator is shown at 1913.
  • the middle coupler beam is shown at 1914 and the lower vertical separator is shown at 1915 followed by the lower coupler beam shown at 1916.
  • the gasketed edges of the roof panels are shown at 1917 and 1918.
  • 1919 and 1920 show the side-view of two completed roof panels positioned to couple with the center coupler shown from a side-view as 1921.
  • 1922 shows a side-view of the roof panel assembly, fully assembled.
  • 1926 shows a top-view of the installed center coupler.
  • 1924 and 1925 show a side and a top-view of the center coupler gaskets in place in the roof panel assembly and 1927 points out a top-view of the roof panel gasket.
  • 2001 shows one roof panel
  • 2003 shows the center coupler and 2002 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly.
  • 2004 shows a second roof panel
  • 2006 shows a second center coupler and 2005 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly.
  • 2008 shows a third roof panel
  • 2009 shows a third center coupler, and 2007 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly.
  • 2010 shows a fully assembled roof panel, in place, on top of and across the interlocking poles, and set between roof beam 2011 and roof beam 2012.
  • 2100 shows tension caps designed to cap the interlocking pole end
  • 2102 shows the nut for the tension rod
  • 2103 show one tension rod being inserted into one of the poles of the interlock pole system.
  • 2104, 2105, 2106 and 2107 shows four more sets of tension poles, tension caps and tension rod nuts being installed in the interlocking pole system.
  • 2108 and 2109 show the tension rods, with the tension caps and tension rod nuts assembled and fully inserted in the interlocking system.
  • 2110 shows the end of the first tension rod extending through the entire interlocking pole system 2111 shows the tension cap and 2112 shows the tension rod nut used to tighten the tension rod, so as to squeeze the roof beam assembly together against the edges of the roof panels into a single unit body.
  • 2113 shows the end of the first tension rod extending through the entire interlocking pole system
  • 2114 shows the tension cap
  • 2115 shows the tension rod nut used to tighten the tension rod so as to further squeeze the roof beam assembly together against the edges of the roof panels into a single unit body.
  • 2201 shows the squeezed tension of the end of the left side of the roof assembly and 2202 shows the squeezed tension of the right side of the roof assembly.
  • 2204 shows the left side of the roof assembly, tensioned together into a single-unit body and 2203 shows the right side of the roof assembly, tensioned together into a single unit body.
  • 2201 shows the squeezed tension of the roof assembly from a side-view and 2202 shows the squeezed tension roof assembly from a top-view.
  • 2401 and 2402 show the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies.
  • 2403 shows a floor panel, fully inserted in the floor beam assembly.
  • 2405 shows a top-view of the floor beam and panel assembly, full-assembled and placed on the ground 2404.
  • 2501 and 2502 show the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies.
  • 2503 shows a side-view of the floor panel, fully-inserted in the floor beam assembly, placed on a ground area, 2504.
  • 2505 shows a top-view of the floor beam and panel assembly, fully-assembled and placed on a ground area 2506.
  • 2601 Shows a side and top-view of two floor assembly beams spliced together into a single unit.
  • 2601 shows a splice key being inserted into floor beam assembly 2602 and floor beam assembly 2603.
  • 2602 shows one floor - the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies.
  • 2604 shows a side-view of the splice key connecting the two floor beams together at 2605.
  • FIG. 2701 shows the lower base track assembly and 2702 shows the top capping track assembly.
  • 2703 and 2704 are the upper I beam inserts for the upper wall panel assembly
  • 2705, and 2706 is the base track of the upper wall assembly.
  • 2707 and 2708 are the framing members forming a window-frame system, when placed in connection with the lower wall section capping track
  • 2710 and 2711 are the lower I beam inserts for the lower wall panel assembly
  • 2713 shows the assembly being combined together as a single unit, and 2714 shows it fully combined as a unit.
  • 2715 shows the assembly in-place, in a wall assembly and picture-window configuration.
  • 2806 shows a top-view of a wall assembly with I beams 2807, 2808, 2809 and 2810,
  • 2812 shows a side-view of a wall assembly filled with a sand-filler.
  • 2813 shows a side-view of the wall assembly being filled with sand.
  • 2816 shows an end-view of the sand-filled wall assembly top, enclosed by the lower capping track, 2815 and the upper capping track, 2814.
  • 2906 shows a top-view of a wall assembly with a reflective plate, 2907 inserted into the center wall assembly section.
  • 2908 shows light, being transmitted through a wall top window assembly at 2909, then being reflected at point 2910 and retransmitted through side window 2911.
  • 2912 shows a full wall assembly gathering light, and 2913 shows the reflected light emanating from the side window assembly.
  • 2914 shows a top-view of the light being reflected through the light transfer wall assembly.
  • 3101 shows the wall assembly in a ship- flat state.
  • 3102 shows the wall assembly being wedged against the lower channel track.
  • 3103 shows the walk-up, counter-balance value of the wall assembly as the wall assembly is walked-up and tipped into place in the opposite track in 3104 and 3105
  • 3106 shows a staging balanced state where each wall top is evenly balancing the weight of both walls in counterbalance erect-state, without the need for temporary scaffolding or support beams.
  • the wall assembly is being opened up at the top and at 3108 the wall assembly is full- opened and ready for further assembly.
  • 3209 and 3210 show a top-view of the attaching pins that connect the wall panel and battens together.
  • 3211 3212, 3213 and 3214 show a top-view of the attaching pins connecting the battens 3215, 3216, 3217, and 3218 to the two wall panels, 3208-a and 3207-b.
  • 3220 shows the action of an unattached batten, 3219 being attached to the opposite wall assembly at hole pattern series 3221.
  • 3222 shows a completed assembly with both wall panels coupled together by both webbed connecting panels via the installation of the attaching pins.
  • 3222 shows the completed wall panel assembly from a side-view in a collapsed shipping and transport state.
  • 3223 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially-open state.
  • 3224 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a more open state and 3225 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in its fully-deployed state.
  • 3226 shows the final assembly from a side-view and 3227 shows the final assembly from a top-view.
  • 3309 shows a top-view of the attaching strips being placed together to connect the wall panel and battens together.
  • 3311 3312, 3313 and 3314 show a top-view of the adhesive strips on the wall panels 3308-a and 3307-b corresponding to the adhesive strips connected to the battens 3315, 3316, 3317, and 3318.
  • 3220 shows the action of an unattached batten, 3319 being attached to the opposite wall assembly at the corresponding adhesive strips at 3321.
  • 3322 shows a completed assembly with both wall panels coupled together by both webbed connecting panels via the corresponding adhesive strips.
  • 3322 shows the completed wall panel assembly from a side view in a collapsed, shipping and transport state.
  • 3323 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially-open state.
  • 3324 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a more open state and
  • 3325 shows the wall panel assembly from a side- view in its fully-deployed state.
  • 3326 shows the final assembly from a top-view.

Abstract

The presented inventive subject matter discloses a rapid and tool-free construction method and apparatus for combining the main construction steps of framing, wall-paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous action without the need for tools, materials handling equipment, extensive training or experience by the construction crew. The presented inventive subject matter, described herein, also discloses a new rapid system and method of constructing many types of useful structures of "permanent quality and stability" without the need for tools, scaffolding, cranes or other materials handling equipment to construct. The presented inventive subject matter also outlines an assembly facilitating base, capping channel track layout and a repetitive action system of construction that enables unskilled assemblers to construct high-quality structures without previous construction experience. The inventive subject matter further comprises an innovative system of components that are designed to interrelate in an off-set and counterbalancing manner that effectively distributes structural component weight and force in a way that favorably assists in the ease of assembly, and in the creation of an extremely stable final structural assembly not before realized in other rapidly deployable systems of construction.

Description

UTILITY PATENT APPICATION
Ah apparatus for rapidly erecting a stable structure by combining the framing, wall paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous construction action
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS: This application claims the benefit of U.S.
Provisional Application number 61/850,931, filed 2/26/2013
STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH: N/A
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention- technical field
This presented inventive subject matter relates, in general, to a rapidly deployable system of construction for use in the construction of military, residential and commercial buildings, or in the construction of other types of useful structures including, but not limited to, guard towers, retaining walls, entertainment stages, monument signs, wind breaks, and many other useful, immediate-need structures; more specifically, to rapidly deployable and re-deployable structures designed with enough inherent structural integrity and stability to be permanently installed and permanently used if so desired by its end users.
2. Description of the Prior Art-Background Art
The presented inventive subject matter answers the long felt need for rapidly deployable structures that are quickly and reliably deployable under adverse conditions, such as high wind, rain, snow, areas with lack of electrical power, lack of tools, lack of skilled manpower, etc., and further, are stable enough when fully erected to remain stable and withstand even the most adverse environmental conditions.
Thusly, prior art examples will be limited in comparative value in that they all require special tools, fasteners, cranes, scaffolding, power and numerous types of skilled labor to construct structures as stable as the presented inventive subject matter describes. Further, the real-world environments of remote development areas and disaster or war zones, often do not provide enough tools, electrical power, materials handling equipment and skilled labor to create a robust structure in a short period of time using prior art methods of construction. The following are prior art examples which sought to provide time-saving prefabricated components, but were limited in practicality for use in hostile or disaster area zones due to the complexity of design, the need for materials handling equipment to set-up, (i.e., cranes, forklifts, scaffolding, wall supports, mortar and various other construction tools) and the need for electrical power and skilled labor to erect.
U.S. Patent Documents Prior Art Examples:
3792558 February 1974 Berce et al.
3945157 March 1976 Borys
3983665 October 1976 Burton
4083154 April 1978 Klink
4545171 November 1985 Colvin
4635412 January 1987 Le Poittevin
4640412 February 1987 Skvaril
4644708 February 1987 Baudot et al.
4854094 August 1989 Clark
4891919 January 1990 Palibroda
5193325 March 1993 Allison
5317857 June 1994 Allison
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one of many preferred embodiments, the inventive subject matter of the present invention provides military leadership and national first responders with a breakthrough construction system that allows them to dramatically accelerate the time it takes to set up relief outpost and emergency operations centers and shelters. The innovative subject matter of my invention solves the numerous problems of excessive set-up related costs, set-up related logistics, site security expenses during construction and the excessive time of use of mission personnel to set up relief outposts or emergency operations structures in disaster zones or under austere conditions. Description of Embodiments/ Industrial Applicability:
The inventive subject matter of producing rapidly deployable useful structures allows our military to provide immediate structural shelter capacity in quantities scalable, from as little as six-man barracks, up to dozens of structures of different types, as needed, with a rapidity and quality not before achieved with any other form of rapid deploy construction system or product. One aspect of real-world problems that the innovative subject matter of my invention addresses, are the problems of trying to deploy stable, safe and weather-tight outposts in austere locations. The presented inventive subject matter of my invention will be seen to possess all necessary attributes for successfully and dramatically reducing set-up time and increasing savings in terms of money, manpower and energy, all with additionally increased personnel protection from zone hostilities and adverse environmental conditions. Although the presented subject matter is mentioned in the preferred embodiment above as an example of use solving long-felt needs in disaster response and rapid outpost situations, it will be found that there are many, many uses for my inventive subject matter in all areas of construction, ranging from a kit to build a backyard retaining wall, all the way up to multi-story commercial or residential styles that fill the world's need for rapid-build, super-stable, seismically-safe and rapidly-built dwellings and buildings.
The presented inventive subject matter discloses a new method of constructing many types of useful structures of "permanent quality and structural stability" by use of specially-designed, interrelated components that create a continuous, multiple-column wall and foundation system inserted down a series of mated track components configured into useful structural configurations that allow a rapidly deployable structure to be made without the need for tools, scaffolding, cranes or other materials handling equipment to construct. The presented inventive subject matter also discloses an assembly facilitating track and channel layout, and repetitive action system of construction that enables unskilled assemblers to construct high-quality structures without previous construction experience. The inventive subject matter further comprises an innovative system of components that are designed to interrelate in an off-set and counterbalancing manner that effectively distributes structural weight and gravitic force in a way that favorably assists assemblers in the ease of assembly and in the creation of an extremely stable final structural assembly, not before realized in other rapidly deployable systems of construction. Detailed Description of the Invention-Advantages Effects of Invention
The present inventive subject matter components provide the combat outpost construction foreman with a redundant layout and repetitive task system of construction that requires no previous construction skills by the assemblers, and no tools. The sections literally lock together, section to section, wall to wall, component to component, down a "train track" type format that creates room shapes via the use of straightaways and corner tracks that create single or multiple barracks, operations rooms, latrines, kitchen storage centers and weather shelter rooms as needed. One major advantage and key to the immediate structural strength and rapid formation of these incredibly strong instant structures is the fabric-hinged wall panel system that allows the walls to ship "flat", then accordion-out, to a wide displacement width, creating walls the width of approximately two feet or more, as needed, for the environment. The wide-track wall combinations described in the inventive subject matter creates an instant stability of the structure components as it is being assembled, greatly assisting in the speed of assembly, as no reinforcements, such as scaffolding, are needed during the structure assembly to keep it from falling over during construction. As the wide wall is opened up by the two-man installer teams, it is increasingly laterally supported by a series of wide-span I beam keys that are inserted into "railroad" track-like sections with a "stretched fabric friction fit" that runs the entire height and length of the wall section creating an incredibly ridged wall, with the mass and strength similar to that of a "large oak desk". As you add more walls down the wide-track up to the mass-transferring corner track, the same mass and width of the straightaway section allows the structure to become even more cubically strengthened, which further increases the width and mass. As the structure rapidly takes shape by just the two-man teams, with no tools, it is easily seen by even an untrained observer that there is the creation of a phenomenon best described as a "foundation wall", with an instant stability capable of standing even storm-force winds without the need for a traditional foundation system to anchor the walls to. This formation allows the structural wall and load-bearing lateral I beam columns to now accept an even further stabilizing, load-bearing, "capping track". This addition leads now to another construction breakthrough and benefit of an incredibly stable and strong, catwalk working platform that allows now for the rapid installation of the slide-in-place roof beams, that because of the strength and stability of the wall system, can easily be positioned and assembled section by section, without the need for scaffolding, ladders, wall supports, forklifts or cranes. As the "large oak desk" stability develops immediately after the first section of track and wall is started, a feeling of rapid production of even just a two-man team is experienced. This is further enhanced by the fact that even a heavy wind gust will not blow down the wall section just erected, and ruin your actual progress and feeling of good progress once started !
The present inventive subject matter also provides various new benefits to construction crews in hostile, austere, and disaster zones not previously available with any other system of construction which greatly accelerates or indeed, makes possible at all, remote, austere, or hostile site construction.
The present inventive subject matter allows users of the inventive subject system to bring all materials needed for a complete combat outpost or temporary shelter in easy-to-transport components, which can be loaded on many transport options, including a military aircraft skid, a common flatbed trailer, a pick-up truck, or the components can even be hand-carried, piece by piece, if needed, to access remote site set-ups or emergency zones that are cut off from vehicle traffic.
The present inventive subject matter also specifically addresses problems with materials-theft and security, in that there are no individual custom pieces that would stop the construction process, if stolen. Since the component pieces are designed for interchangeability, a few extra spares would allow continuity of construction in the unlikely instance of theft, damage or loss.
The present inventive subject matter also addresses and handles a major slowdown issue common during construction in austere, war or disaster zones. Due to the immediate high level of stability of the walls, just setting up the very first wall during assembly, sudden high winds, rain or snow will not ruin assembly progress, if encountered. Also, the worries (associated with cement hardening, scaffolding acquisition and assembly, brackets, screws, and by damage to unfinished structural components, such as dry wall and untreated wood that is associated with traditional construction practices and materials) are eliminated by the present invention's rapid deployment and finished structure timeline which, even with as few as two unskilled personnel, can set up a large habitable weather-tight structure in just over an hour.
The present inventive subject matter was designed specifically for immediate construction results under all conditions. Untrained personnel are a key factor that slows, halts, or worse yet, can ruin any gained progress back to a "start-over condition", if unsafe or inadequate earlier construction steps are discovered. The Wide Track innovation of the present invention ensures that a solid "okay to move forward" structure is produced by just two-man teams. Training is designed to be "on the spot" and done by mimicry, if necessary, due to language barriers when using locals to assist in construction. This is accomplished by laying out the track in the desired shape and size of the room desired, and then demonstrating the first wall section being inserted into the first section of track, then being secured by the first I beam followed by a second and third "I" beam on a "friction fit" basis. Then, through coaching the foreign language team through the next section as described, they quickly become proficient in construction and become the bale to teach others of their own language how to construct as well.
Technical Problems- Solutions to the problems:
The present inventive subject matter also addresses and handles construction delays due to poor construction skill and technique. Unlike traditional structures that need special skills to work out well, the present invention provides assemblers with a built-in, "check as you go" installation quality control process, that makes it easy to see they are on the right track for assembly. Because the foundation tracks provide a positive alignment quality, installers are ensured of success as every four feet of wall is assembled and as the tracks ensure proper line-up and friction fit, according to the room shape and dimension requirements.
The present inventive subject matter also addresses the necessity for a construction crew to obtain, maintain and secure a wide variety of tools, such as hammers, saws, screw guns, drills, scaffolding, saw horses; all of which can slow or stop construction on site if not available, stolen or broken. Additionally, the highly stable wide "catwalk style," load-bearing capping track on the top of the wall assemblies is easily navigated by assemblers for roof beam and roof panel installations, eliminating the need for scaffolding.
The present inventive subject matter also introduces a security benefit, in that the structures go up so fast that construction crews can, the first night on site, be in a secure and solid homelike structure. While local labor is commonly offered and sometimes essential to building a relief outpost or temporary shelter, two common problems that accompany this labor-support effort are their lack of familiarity or skill with use of tools, and the language barrier in teaching or directing them in the construction process. While this interaction can be a great way to win hearts and minds in the host country, slowdowns, damage and vested interests can occur because these factors that can greatly delay the construction progress. The present inventive subject matter allows a "training by example" system so that unskilled locals can participate in a fast and rapid assembly, and a high morale team of local origin can be created with a true feeling of accomplishment and teamwork between the relief officials and the local population. This can go a long way in building a common bond via mutual accomplishment, creating a hearts and minds success instead of a loss that frequently occurs with low or no progress, inadvertent mistakes or damage, and the inability of some who are willing to participate, but due to a lack of skill, are sidelined and discouraged. A common setback and time delay factor on a construction site is in communicating the design, targeting daily progress, and arranging skill-set driven team assignments. Also, as new personnel are added, there is the need to re-brief the new personnel, which takes again more time away from construction. Traditionally, "key" personnel with the most experience or specialized skill are heavily relied upon by leadership for completion. This can present problems in cases of their over-work, transfers, and in rare but documented cases, a "you need me", and I "know best" attitude that can create problems in second-guessing objectives that can derail the project as well. The present inventive subject matter provides a template for progress in that the foundation tracks lay out "the construction targets for the day" and provides an obvious route for participation by new personnel that gets production occurring with a minimum of redundancy on briefings and loss of production due to "training ramp up" time loss. Also, site management is guided by the number of "walls per hour" that are assembled and the number of "usable buildings per day" that are created. This is in stark contrast to how much time is spent sorting out misunderstandings, improper sequences, cross orders, waiting for decisions, time spent raising morale stemming from slowdowns and stops in progress stemming from the above factors . Also, with the easy assembly and immediate participation "training ramp up", even previously unskilled personnel can become "key" personnel.
A brief description of the drawings:
Figure 100-Shows the wide base foundation track assembly in a useful space configuration
Figure 200-Shows the wide base seismic spring foundation track assembly
Figure 300-Shows the wall assembly, the collapsed format, the process of opening the wall assembly, and the fully opened format
Figure 400-Shows the wall assembly being opened and inserted in stages into the base track
Figure 500-Shows the displacement beams being inserted into the wall and track assembly
Figure 600-Shows one wall assembly being combined with a second wall assembly
Figure 700-Shows a window and doorframe assembly being combined with the wall assembly Figure 800-Shows a window and doorframe assembly combined with the wall assembly
Figure 900-Shows the capping track and the base track being combined with the wall assembly Figure 1000-Shows the wall continuity being transferred through the corner sections
Figure 1100-Shows cumulative wall continuity being transferred through the corner sections
Figure 1200-Shows fully completed wall continuity being transferred through all corner sections Figure 1300-Shows the process of fully capping the wall assembly reinforcing stability and continuity through the corner sections
Figure 1400-Shows the fully capped wall and track assembly
Figure 1500-Shows wall assembly assisting in crane-free roof beam placement
Figure 1600-Shows the straight roof beam assembly
Figure 1700-Shows the pitched roof beam assembly
Figure 1800-Shows the roof beam connector poles
Figure 1900-Shows the roof panel assemblies
Figure 2000-Shows the roof panel assemblies being installed across the connector poles and between the roof beams
Figure 2100-Shows the roof beam post tensioning rods being installed in the connector poles Figure 2200-Shows the tensioning process of the tensioning rods on the roof beam and roof panel assembly
Figure 2300-Shows the tensioning caps being inserted in the tension rod assembly
Figure 2400-Shows a floor deck assembly being tensioned by the tensioning rods and the caps
Figure 2500-Shows an exploded-view of the floor beam sections
Figure 2600-Shows the floor beam connecting key connecting two floor beams together
Figure 2700-Shows and exploded-view of the picture window wall assembly
Figure 2800-Shows the process of filling the wall assemblies with sand or gravel
Figure 2900-Shows the light transom feature of a windowless wall assembly
Figure 3000-Shows the in- wall accessories features of the wide wall assembly
Figure 3100-Shows the counterbalancing value of the wall assembly in erecting a wall structure without the need for scaffolding or materials handling equipment, such as a crane.
Figure 3200-Shows the webbed, expandable connecting panels 3201 and 3202
Figure 3300-Shows the webbed expandable connecting panels 3301 and 3302
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Figure 100-
A fully-assembled, rectangular-shaped, lower track assembly is shown in figure 101. 105 show a corner lower track section component. 103 is the intersection which allows a wall system to continue in either direction of the corner assembly, as desired by the end user. 104 is a receiver tab for the straightaway section 110 to interconnect 111 with 105. 102 and 109 are also interconnect tabs used to connect further track straightaway section 110. 105 shows a track groove. 107 shows the outer track groove rail and 108 points out the inner track groove rail. 112 shows the track sections slid together- to form a seamless continuity to the track system.
Figure 200-
A fully assembled lower track assembly with seismic connecting springs is shown in figure 201. 202, 203, 204, and 205 show the ability of the track to flex during a seismic event. 205 shows the seismic lower track assembly returned by spring tension back to a level state after a seismic event has been dissipated by the seismic spring assemblies of 202, 203, 204 and 205
Figure 300-
Shows the wall assembly, the collapsed format, the process of opening the wall assembly; and the fully- opened format. 301 shows one structural panel section and 302 shows the second structural panel in the pair. 303 shows one flexible panel section and 304 shows the other flexible panel section of the pair. 305 shows the position on 301 that the flexible panel attaching strip 306 of flexible panel 304 is to be attached. 307 shows the position on 301 that the flexible panel attaching strip 308 of flexible panel 303 is to be attached. 310 shows the position on 302 that the flexible panel attaching strip 309 of flexible panel 303 is to be attached. 312 shows the position on 302 that the flexible panel attaching strip 311 of flexible panel 304 is to be attached. 313 shows flexible panels 303 and 304 fully attached to structural panel 301. 314 and 315 shows the position where 309 and 311 are to be permanently attached to structural panel 302. 316 is a top-view of the structural panels 301 and 302 permanently connected together by 303 and 304 via attachment strips 306, 308, 309 and 311 at attachment points 305, 307, 310 and 312. 317 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a collapsed state. 318 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially open state. 319 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a fully open state. 320 shows a top-view of the outer channel created between 301 and 302, and 321 shows the inner channel created between wall 301 and 302 when the assembly is in fully opened positioned.
Figure 400-
Shows the wall panel assembly 317-A being inserted into the base track 110-A at the un-opened stage of 401 as a top-view and 402 side-view, the wall panel assembly 318-A being inserted into the base track 110-A at the mid-point open stage of 403 as a top-view and 404 as a side-view the opening stages, and the wall panel assembly 319-A being inserted into the base track 110-A at the fully open stage of 405 as a top-view and 406 as a side-view. 407 and 408 show the wall assembly being spread apart and held evenly on reinforcing both outer channels and holding both sides at the fully open stage and reinforcing the fully opened state of the inner vertical channel in the center of the wall panel assembly in 321-A.
Figure 500-
Shows the framing and load transfer spreader beams 501 and 502 being inserted into the wall and track assembly. 505 shows the bottom of 501 being inserted between the wall panels 301-A and 301-B and raised into a vertical position on the left side of the wall assembly at 504. 506 shows the bottom of 502 being inserted between the wall panels 301-A and 301-B and raised into a vertical position on the right side of the wall assembly at 503. 507 shows the wall assembly with 501 fully vertical and in place on the left side and 508 shows the wall assembly with 502 fully vertical and in place on the right side of the wall assembly, and inserted and in place into the track assembly 110-B.
Figure 600-
Shows the separator framing and load transfer spreader beam 601 being inserted between the two wall and foundation track assemblies of 605 and 609 at 602. 603 and 604 show the separator tab feature of 601. 606 shows a top-view of 601 and a top-view of the separator tab feature of 603. 607 shows a side- view of 601 slid tight against wall and foundation track assembly 605 and 608 shows a top-view of 601 slid tight against wall and foundation track assembly 605. 610 shows a side-view of wall assembly 609 being slid against 601 in the direction of 605. 612 shows 609 slid into a final position tight against 601 and 605 to create a finished look shown at 611 between the wall assemblies 605 and 609. 613 and 614 shows the top-view of the separator tabs fully seated between 605 and 609 wall assemblies. Figure 700-
Shows the end cap assemblies of a finished end cap at 701 and an internal end cap with an interlock feature at 702 and 706. 705 shows a door and window frame, and 703 and 704 show the slotted receiver features of 705, and how they connect with interlock features 702 and 706.
Figure 800-
Figure 801 shows a top and side-view of a door assembly and 802 shows a top and side-view of a window assembly combined in a finished state between two wall and track assemblies.
Figure 900-
Shows a top and side-view of the wall and track assembly components and how they combine together to form a structure. 901 shows the lower foundation track assembly and 902 shows the mating top capping track assembly that caps the bottom and top of wall assembly 903. 904 and 905 shows the top capping track fitting in place on the top of wall assembly 903. 906 and 907 show the lower foundation track assembly fitting into place on the bottom of wall assembly 903. 908 and 909 show a side-view of the top capping track fitting in place on the top of wall assembly 903 and 910 shows a side-view of the lower foundation track assembly fitting into place on the bottom of wall assembly 903. 912 shows a front and side-view of the upper track assembly fully fitted on top of wall assembly 903 and 911 shows a front and side-view of the lower foundation track assembly fully fitted on the bottom of wall assembly 903.
Figure 1000-
Shows the lower corner foundation track populated with two perpendicular intersecting structural wall assemblies. 1001 shows the lower corner foundation track assembly and 1002 and 1003 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly. 1004 shows a corner foundation base track that allows the corner foundation continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1003 and 1004. 1005 and 1006 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies. 1007 shows wall assemblies 1002 inserted into the 1001 base track, forming one vector of wall continuity and inward stability at 1010. 1008 shows the wall assembly 1003 inserted into 1001, forming a perpendicular vector of wall continuity and inward stability at 1009. 1011 shows the combined vector stability of both perpendicular vectors of structure towards a common center of the progressing structure.
Figure 1100-
Shows three lower corner foundation track assemblies 1101, 1102 and 1103, each populated with two perpendicular intersecting structural wall assemblies. 1101 shows one of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1116 and 1117 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly. 1101 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1116 and 1117. 1106 and 1107 shows the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1104 and 1105. 1102 shows the second of the lower corner foundation track assemblies, and 1118 and 1119 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly. 1102 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1118 and 1119. 1111 and 1110 shows the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1109 and 1108. 1103 shows the third section of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1120 and 1121 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly. 1103 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1120 and 1121. 1114 and 1115 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1112 and 1113. 1122 and 1123 indicate the continuation of the vector development towards a completed four-wall structure and 1124 shows the combined vector stability of three perpendicular corner vectors of structure towards a combined common center of stability as shown in the progressing illustrated structure.
Figure 1200-
1201 shows a fourth lower corner foundation track and wall assembly, completing a four-corner structure populated with two perpendicular intersecting structural wall assemblies shown at 1202 and 1203. 1201 shows one of the lower corner foundation track assemblies and 1202 and 1203 show the corresponding wall for each vector of the corner assembly. 1201 shows the lower corner foundation track that passes continuity to pass to the individual wall assemblies of 1202 and 1203. 1204 and 1205 show the continuation of the straightaway sections of the lower foundation base tracks, as well as showing the continued inward corner stabilization effect of the combined track assemblies at 1206 and 1207. 1208 shows the combined vector stability of all four perpendicular corner vectors of a structure, towards a combined common center of stability as shown in the illustrated structure of 1200.
Figure 1300-
Shows how the capping track adds to the combined vector stability of all four perpendicular corner vectors of a structure towards a combined common center of stability at 1308. 1301, 1302 and 1303 show the capping tracks fitted in place on top of three of the four walls of the illustrated structure of 1300. 1306 and 1307 show capping tracks 1304 and 1305 being installed on the fourth wall assembly of the illustrated structure of 1300. 1304 and 1305 show a finalization of the combined enhanced vector stability of all four perpendicular corner vectors being capped by 1301, 1302, 1303 ,1304 and 1305 of a structure towards an enhanced combined common center of stability at 1308.
Figure 1400-
Shows a fully capped four-wall structural assembly forming a combined common center of stability at 1405 formed by corner vector stabilization occurring at corner structural assembles 1401, 1402, 1403 and 1404. 1406 shows a side-view on one wall section and 1407 and 1408 show an end-view of 1406. 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1415 illustrate the vertical stability of the wall structure at both ends and across the entire wall section, and shows how capping contributes to creating an overall structural stability throughout the wall superstructure as shown at 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419 and 1420.
Figure 1500-
Shows the structural stability of the wall assembly in 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419 and 1420 being used in 1501 against structure 1504 to first fulcrum a roof beam into position, then to use it again to move the roof beam against structure 1504 into a cantilever position at 1502, and then use it again, complete the roof beam's placement in a bridging position, 1503 between 1504 and structure 1505, while the wall assembly remains fixed and stable at ground level as shown in 1506 and 1507. Figure 1600-
Shows a three-part, slide-together roof beam assembly, locked together on assembly by interlock poles, 1611. 1601 shows a side-view of the inner I beam assembly and 1602 shows it from an end-view. 1603 shows a second section of the three-part roof beam from a side-view and 1607 shows an end-view of its double I beam construction. 1604 shows a third section of the three-part roof beam from a side-view and 1607 shows an end-view of its double I beam construction. 1608 shows how the inner I beam and the double I beam mate together when 1601 is slid into 1602 and 1603, as shown in 1605 and 1606. 1609 and 1610 show the holes that line up when the assembly is slid together, and 1611 shows the interlock pole that locks the assemblies together, 1613 when slid through both 1601 and 1604, as shown in 1606. 1612 shows the interlock pole fully inserted through 1601 and 1604. 1614 shows an interlock pole going through the hole at 1615, and 1616 shows the action of the remaining interlock poles going through sections 1607 and 1608, which are now slid fully together over 1601, combining to form a single roof beam assembly, 1619. 1618 shows a front-view of interlock pole 1612
Figure 1700-
Shows a three-part, slide-together, pitched roof beam assembly, locked together on assembly by interlock poles. 1701 shows a left side-view of the outer double I beam assembly and 1705 shows a right side-view of a double outer I beam assembly. 1702 shows two wedging blocks designed to pitch the inner I beam and 1704 shows a block for maintaining pitch at the center point of the beam assembly. 1703 shows a front and side-view of the inner I beam assembly, and 1706 shows the inner framing studs of the outer double I beam assembly. 1707 shows a front and bottom cross-section view of the roof beam assembly from an end-view. 1708 shows a top-view of the roof beam assembly and 1709 shows a side-view of the entire assembly. 1710 shows the completed assembly from a front-view.
Figure 1800-
1801 shows an interlocking pole being inserted through a roof beam and 1802 shows another inter locking pole and its orientation to the next adjacent hole in the next parallel roof beam assembly. 1803, 1804, 1805 and 1806 show interlocking poles fully positioned thorough all the parallel roof beam assemblies. 1807 indicates a gap between the roof beams, to allow for a roof panel to slide into position between the beams. 1808 and 1809 show the adjacent roof beam gaps ready for roof panel positioning. Figure 1900-
Shows the roof panel assembly components of two roof panels, with gasketed edges and a gasketed center, connecting coupler assembly designed to marry the two panels together as a complete assembly. 1901 and 1902 show a roof panel frame section with receiver grooves to receive roof panel plates 1905 and 1906. 1903 and 1904 shows an opposite roof panel frame section with receiver grooves to receive roof panel plates 1905 and 1906, when assembled. 1907 and 1908 show two roof panel sections placed in an opposed position with a center coupler assembly in the center between the two positioned to couple the roof panel sections together. The components of 1909 are shown from a side- view as the top coupler member beam, 1910, the gasket flaps are shown in 1911 and 1912 and the upper vertical separator is shown at 1913. The middle coupler beam is shown at 1914 and the lower vertical separator is shown at 1915 followed by the lower coupler beam shown at 1916. The gasketed edges of the roof panels are shown at 1917 and 1918. 1919 and 1920 show the side-view of two completed roof panels positioned to couple with the center coupler shown from a side-view as 1921. 1922 shows a side-view of the roof panel assembly, fully assembled. 1926 shows a top-view of the installed center coupler. 1924 and 1925 show a side and a top-view of the center coupler gaskets in place in the roof panel assembly and 1927 points out a top-view of the roof panel gasket.
Figure 2000-
Shows the roof panel assembly being installed in the roof beam assembly. 2001 shows one roof panel, 2003 shows the center coupler and 2002 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly. 2004 shows a second roof panel, 2006 shows a second center coupler and 2005 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly. 2008 shows a third roof panel, 2009 shows a third center coupler, and 2007 shows the opposite mating roof panel assembly. 2010 shows a fully assembled roof panel, in place, on top of and across the interlocking poles, and set between roof beam 2011 and roof beam 2012.
Figure 2100-
Shows the roof panel assemblies being secured in the roof beam assemblies across the entire roof by a series of tensioning rods. 2100 shows tension caps designed to cap the interlocking pole end, 2102 shows the nut for the tension rod and 2103 show one tension rod being inserted into one of the poles of the interlock pole system. 2104, 2105, 2106 and 2107 shows four more sets of tension poles, tension caps and tension rod nuts being installed in the interlocking pole system. 2108 and 2109 show the tension rods, with the tension caps and tension rod nuts assembled and fully inserted in the interlocking system. 2110 shows the end of the first tension rod extending through the entire interlocking pole system 2111 shows the tension cap and 2112 shows the tension rod nut used to tighten the tension rod, so as to squeeze the roof beam assembly together against the edges of the roof panels into a single unit body. 2113 shows the end of the first tension rod extending through the entire interlocking pole system, 2114 shows the tension cap and 2115 shows the tension rod nut used to tighten the tension rod so as to further squeeze the roof beam assembly together against the edges of the roof panels into a single unit body.
Figure 2200-
Shows a side-view of the entire roof assembly, fully-squeezed and tensioned together into a single unit body. 2201 shows the squeezed tension of the end of the left side of the roof assembly and 2202 shows the squeezed tension of the right side of the roof assembly. 2204 shows the left side of the roof assembly, tensioned together into a single-unit body and 2203 shows the right side of the roof assembly, tensioned together into a single unit body.
Figure 2300-
Shows a side and top-view of the entire roof assembly, fully-squeezed and tensioned together into a single unit body. 2201 shows the squeezed tension of the roof assembly from a side-view and 2202 shows the squeezed tension roof assembly from a top-view.
Figure 2400-
Shows a side and top-view of the entire floor assembly, fully-squeezed and tensioned together into a single unit body. 2401 and 2402 show the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies. 2403 shows a floor panel, fully inserted in the floor beam assembly. 2405 shows a top-view of the floor beam and panel assembly, full-assembled and placed on the ground 2404.
Figure 2500-
Shows a side and top-view of the entire floor assembly, fully-squeezed and tensioned together into a single unit body. 2501 and 2502 show the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies. 2503 shows a side-view of the floor panel, fully-inserted in the floor beam assembly, placed on a ground area, 2504. 2505 shows a top-view of the floor beam and panel assembly, fully-assembled and placed on a ground area 2506.
Figure 2600-
Shows a side and top-view of two floor assembly beams spliced together into a single unit. 2601 shows a splice key being inserted into floor beam assembly 2602 and floor beam assembly 2603. 2602 shows one floor - the floor panels being placed between the floor beam assemblies. 2604 shows a side-view of the splice key connecting the two floor beams together at 2605.
Figure 2700-
Shows an exploded-view of the components of a wide, picture-window assembly. 2701 shows the lower base track assembly and 2702 shows the top capping track assembly. 2703 and 2704 are the upper I beam inserts for the upper wall panel assembly, 2705, and 2706 is the base track of the upper wall assembly. 2707 and 2708 are the framing members forming a window-frame system, when placed in connection with the lower wall section capping track, 2709. 2710 and 2711 are the lower I beam inserts for the lower wall panel assembly, 2712. 2713 shows the assembly being combined together as a single unit, and 2714 shows it fully combined as a unit. 2715 shows the assembly in-place, in a wall assembly and picture-window configuration.
Figure 2800-
Shows a wall assembly designed to be filled with sand, gravel, cement or other natural construction filler material. It shows a side-view of a wall assembly, 2801 being opened-up from a collapsed position at 2802, then being opened further at 2803, into a fully-opened position at 2804 and 2805. 2806 shows a top-view of a wall assembly with I beams 2807, 2808, 2809 and 2810, |n place, forming a wall capable of containing sand, 2811. 2812 shows a side-view of a wall assembly filled with a sand-filler. 2813 shows a side-view of the wall assembly being filled with sand. 2816 shows an end-view of the sand-filled wall assembly top, enclosed by the lower capping track, 2815 and the upper capping track, 2814.
Figure 2900-
Shows a wall assembly designed to allow natural light to indirectly transfer through the top capping track, through the wall assembly and into the room structure created by the wall assembly. It shows the wall assembly, 2901 being opened up from a collapsed position at 2902, then being opened further at 2903 into a fully-opened position at 2904 and 2905. 2906 shows a top-view of a wall assembly with a reflective plate, 2907 inserted into the center wall assembly section. 2908 shows light, being transmitted through a wall top window assembly at 2909, then being reflected at point 2910 and retransmitted through side window 2911. 2912 shows a full wall assembly gathering light, and 2913 shows the reflected light emanating from the side window assembly. 2914 shows a top-view of the light being reflected through the light transfer wall assembly.
Figure 3100-
Shows the counterbalancing value of the wall assembly in erecting a wall structure without the need for scaffolding or materials handling equipment, such as a crane. 3101 shows the wall assembly in a ship- flat state. 3102 shows the wall assembly being wedged against the lower channel track. 3103 shows the walk-up, counter-balance value of the wall assembly as the wall assembly is walked-up and tipped into place in the opposite track in 3104 and 3105, and 3106 shows a staging balanced state where each wall top is evenly balancing the weight of both walls in counterbalance erect-state, without the need for temporary scaffolding or support beams. At 3107, the wall assembly is being opened up at the top and at 3108 the wall assembly is full- opened and ready for further assembly.
Figure 3200-
Shows the webbed, expandable connecting panels 3201 and 3202 flanked by battens 3203, 3204, 3205 and 3206, each with a series of attachment holes for rapid alignment, balanced placement and rapid attachment to the two wall panels, 3207 and 3208 outfitted with corresponding attachment holes. 3209 and 3210 show a top-view of the attaching pins that connect the wall panel and battens together. 3211 3212, 3213 and 3214 show a top-view of the attaching pins connecting the battens 3215, 3216, 3217, and 3218 to the two wall panels, 3208-a and 3207-b. 3220 shows the action of an unattached batten, 3219 being attached to the opposite wall assembly at hole pattern series 3221. 3222 shows a completed assembly with both wall panels coupled together by both webbed connecting panels via the installation of the attaching pins. 3222 shows the completed wall panel assembly from a side-view in a collapsed shipping and transport state. 3223 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially-open state. 3224 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a more open state and 3225 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in its fully-deployed state. 3226 shows the final assembly from a side-view and 3227 shows the final assembly from a top-view. Figure 3300-
Shows the webbed, expandable connecting panels 3301 and 3302 flanked by battens 3303, 3304, 3305 and 3306, each with an adhesive strip for rapid alignment, balanced placement and rapid attachment to the two wall panels, 3307 and 3308, outfitted with corresponding adhesive strip. 3309 shows a top-view of the attaching strips being placed together to connect the wall panel and battens together. 3311 3312, 3313 and 3314 show a top-view of the adhesive strips on the wall panels 3308-a and 3307-b corresponding to the adhesive strips connected to the battens 3315, 3316, 3317, and 3318. 3220 shows the action of an unattached batten, 3319 being attached to the opposite wall assembly at the corresponding adhesive strips at 3321. 3322 shows a completed assembly with both wall panels coupled together by both webbed connecting panels via the corresponding adhesive strips. 3322 shows the completed wall panel assembly from a side view in a collapsed, shipping and transport state. 3323 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a partially-open state. 3324 shows the wall panel assembly from a side-view in a more open state and 3325 shows the wall panel assembly from a side- view in its fully-deployed state. 3326 shows the final assembly from a top-view.

Claims

Patent Claims What is claimed are:
1. A deployable and re-deployable construction apparatus for combining the framing, wall paneling, foundation connection and wall finish steps of construction into one simultaneous step, comprising a plurality of structural wall panel pairs webbed together by a plurality of distance regulating, stretchable, collapsible and expandable connecting panels regulated at a distance to allow the structural panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
a. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of framing and load transfer spreader beams sized to expand the distance regulating, stretchable, connecting panels to a distance that allows for a friction fit attachment to occur between the framing beams and the structural wall panel pairs when positioned parallel to, and in contact with each connecting panel, thus allowing for the framing and wall panel assembly steps of construction to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
b. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality framing and load transfer spreader beams with a dividing tab for inserting between the structural wall panel pairs to provide a defined finished look separation line to be realized between each completed wall assembly section without the need for mudding or plaster thus allowing the framing and finished wall panel section assembly steps of construction to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
c. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising at least one straightaway foundation base track section channeled at a distance to receive the bottom edges of the fully opened structural wall panel pair as well as receive the base of the framing and load transfer spreader beam sections and framing spreader beam divider sections so as to allow a foundation, wall panel and framing beam connection to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
d. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising at least one corner foundation base track section channeled at a distance to receive the bottom edges of the fully opened structural wall panel pair as well as receive the base of the framing and load transfer spreader beam sections and framing spreader beam divider sections so as to allow a foundation, wall panel and framing beam connection to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
2. In accordance with Claim 1, a construction apparatus for creating a load-bearing wall comprising at least one straightaway capping track section channeled at a distance to receive the top edges of the fully-opened structural wall panel pair as well as receive the head of the framing and load transfer spreader beam sections and framing spreader beam divider sections so as to allow a load bearing capping track, wall panel and framing beam connection to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
a. In accordance with Claim 1, a construction apparatus for creating a load-bearing wall comprising at least one corner capping track section channeled at a distance to receive the top edges of the fully opened structural wall panel pair as well as receive the header of the framing and load transfer spreader beam sections and framing spreader beam divider sections so as to allow a load bearing capping track, wall panel and framing beam connection to occur simultaneously in one assembly step.
3. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of channeled intersecting wall end cap components designed at a height, width and breadth to receive the vertical edges of said hinged structural panel assemblies providing a capping and flat wall-to-wall weather barrier at intersecting structural panel created at said corner track intersections.
a. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of intersecting wall end cap components channeled to receive the edges of the vertical webbed structural panel assemblies providing a combined weather capping and door or window frame and male interlock beam element designed to accept a door and window frame structural insert section.
b. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of door and window frame structural sections with a female interlock beam section designed to interlock and connect said male interlock beam element framing and structurally housing a door or window frame.
c. The construction apparatus according to Claim 1, further comprising a plurality of exterior end of track wall end cap components designed at a height, width and breadth to receive the vertical edges of said webbed structural panel assemblies providing a capping and weather barrier at end of track locations of the said webbed structural panel assemblies.
4. In accordance with Claims 1, 2 and 3, a rapidly deployable combat outpost building system comprising:
a. a plurality of structural panel pairs webbed together by a plurality of distance regulating foldable connecting panels allowing the structural panel pairs to remain evenly distanced opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state
b. said structural panel pairs and distance regulating foldable connecting panels forming an elongated shaft formation void between the structural panel pairs and the distance regulating foldable connecting panels when fully opened in its deployed state
c. the distance regulating foldable connecting panels allowing said plurality of structural panel pairs to be foldable to allow the pair of structural panels to collapse flat when not deployed for ease in assembly and low profile transport
d. at least one wide displacement foundation base track section channeled at a distance to receive and spread apart the bottom edges of the structural panel pair so as to maximize the volume of the elongated shaft and assist to maintain the structural panel pair in an upright free-standing counter balanced state
e. a wide displacement foundation corner track assembly channeled to create an intersection to allow transfer of said structural panel pairs from said wide displacement foundation base track section into and through the corner section to the next perpendicular wide displacement foundation base track section for optimal corner structural stability transfer and lateral wind and live load force stability
f. said corner track assembly channeled to create an intersection to allow the said structural panel pairs to continue to transfer from one wide displacement foundation base track section into and straight through the corner section to the next in line intersecting wide displacement foundation base track optimal corner structural stability transfer and lateral wind and live load force stability of said structural wall assemblies
g. a plurality of load transfer spreader beams sized and positioned to insert between the structural panels running parallel to and on each side of the distance regulating foldable connecting panels to spread the distance of the structural panel assembly to the fully spread and open distance and reinforce the sides of the column shaft h. the plurality of load transfer spreader beams inserted between the structural panels providing a defined separation to each column shaft section added to the assembly in succession thereby
i. said plurality of load transfer spreader beams inserted into the structural panel assembly positioned to rest crossways on the wide displacement base foundation track assembly in an upright load transfer-ready state for load transfer through the transfer beam onto and across the wide displacement base foundation track
j. at least one wide displacement capital track section channeled to receive and spread apart the upper edges of the structural panel pair so as to maximize the volume of the elongated shaft sections and assist to maintain the structural panel pair in an upright free-standing counter balanced state
k. said plurality of load transfer beams staged between and in contact with the upper wide displacement capital track and the lower broad displacement base foundation track to transfer loads placed on the upper capital track through the plurality of load bearing transfer beams directly onto and across the lower wide displacement base foundation track
I. a plurality of load transfer and wall assembly connecting beams staged between said upper wide displacement capital track and said lower broad displacement base foundation and at points in the wall assembly aggregation where two sets of said structural panels meet and their vertical ends join to provide evenly placed backing support to the abutting structural panels at their long vertical meeting edges
m. said plurality of load transfer and wall assembly connecting beams with a center-point separating feature designed to ensure even beam backing support displacement at the abutment points of the structural wall and hold the load transfer and wall assembly connecting beams in upright, correctly positioned manner during assembly
n. a plurality of channeled intersecting wall end cap components designed at a height, width and breadth to receive the vertical edges of said hinged structural panel assemblies providing a capping and flat wall to wall weather barrier at intersecting structural panel created at said corner track intersections
o. a plurality of intersecting wall end cap components channeled to receive the edges of the vertical webbed structural panel assemblies providing a combined weather capping and door or window frame and male interlock beam element designed to accept a door and window frame structural insert section p. a plurality of door and window frame structural sections with a female interlock beam section designed to interlock and connect said male interlock beam element framing and structurally housing a door or window frame
q. a plurality of exterior end of track wall end cap components designed at a height, width and breadth to receive the vertical edges of said webbed structural panel assemblies providing a capping and weather barrier at end of track locations of the said webbed structural panel assemblies
5. In accordance with claims 1 ,2, 3 and 4, a method of tool-free superstructure assembly comprising:
a. laying out and connecting said straight sections and corner sections of wide displacement foundation tracks in a useful formation as defined by an end user
b. inserting one panel of said webbed pair of structural panels into one channel of the wide displacement foundation base track section
c. inserting the other panel of said webbed pair of structural panels into the other channel of the wide displacement foundation base track section
d. balancing the channel inserted pair of webbed structural panels in an open and counter balanced staging position
e. inserting the base of said load transfer spreader beams crossways into and against the bottom of said the fully opened distance regulating foldable connecting panels f. walking up and pressing in the load transfer spreader beams crossways into and against the fully opened distance regulating foldable connecting panels until fully vertically seated against one side of the said structural panel assembly
g. walking up and pressing in the load transfer spreader beams crossways into and against the fully opened distance regulating foldable connecting panels until fully vertically seated against the other side of the said structural panel assembly
h. inserting as desired the said wall end cap component with a male interlock beam element channeled to receive the edges of the vertical webbed structural panel assemblies providing a combined weather capping and door or window frame and male interlock
i. inserting a door and window frame structural section with a female interlock beam element so as to interlock and connect with said male interlock beam element j. inserting another wall end cap component with a male interlock beam element to receive the other side of the said female interlock door and window frame structural to continue structural continuity between said structural webbed wall assemblies
k. inserting another panel of said webbed pair of structural panels into one channel of the wide displacement foundation base track section
I. inserting the other panel of said webbed pair of structural panels into the other channel of the wide displacement foundation base track section
m. inserting said wall assembly connecting beams into the fully spread webbed structural panels vertical ends up to the said a center-point separating feature on one side then repeating steps "B" through "J" until said track formation in step A is completely populated with said webbed structural wall and load transfer beam assemblies
n. section by section placing and connecting in continuity said capital track straight and corner sections to fully cap said populated track, support beam and structural wall assemblies
6. In accordance with claims 1,2,3 and 4, a rapidly deployable roof beam and panel assembly
comprising:
a. a structural roof beam component combination consisting of a left and right-hand set of mated structural beam components
b. said left and right structural beam components angled to form a pitched roof assembly when connected together
c. said left structural beam component comprised of an upper and lower beam grooved at a width to accept a back panel and a top panel affixed the length of both beams to form a left side hollow roof beam component
d. said right structural beam component comprised of an upper and lower beam grooved at a width to accept and back panel and a top panel affixed the length of both beams to form a right side hollow roof beam component
e. said right and left hollow structural beam components populated with a series of equidistant alignment holes spaced evenly across both external beam panel surfaces f. a slide in, load displacing connecting beam component populated with a corresponding series of alignment holes to those of said left and right hollow structural beam components g. said slide in load displacing connecting beam component capable of being slid in equidistantly into the right and left hollow structural beam components to a point where all holes in all three components are equally lined up
h. the combined left, right and load displacing connecting beams slid together with all holes lined up
i. a set of roof beam connecting poles sized to slide through and mechanically connect said left, right and load displacing connecting beams by pegging the combined assembly through each of the equidistant matched holes of the combined roof beam assembly
j. said set of roof beam connecting poles sliding further into another roof beam assembly at a distance from the first roof beam assembly creating a series of pole connection cross support
k. said set of roof beam connecting poles sliding through successive said roof beam assemblies mechanically connecting the combined roof beam assemblies and creating corresponding pole connection cross supports as they are added to build the desired size roof assembly
I. said pole connection cross supports crossing between and through the said equidistant holes of each said completed roof beam assembly which are spaced at a distance to receive and support a plurality of roof panel assemblies laid on top of the said connecting poles and between the said roof beam assemblies to form a stable roof platform
7. In accordance with Claims 1, 2, and 3, a small arms protection method comprising parallelepiped structural channels created by the described structural combinations of Claim 1 and 2 which can be filled with sand or other materials at a capacity calculated to provide a sufficient barrier to penetration against small arms fire.
8. In accordance with Claims 1, 2, and 3, a structural reinforcement method comprising parallelepiped structural channels created by the described structural combinations of Claims 1, 2 and 3, which can be used as concrete forms and filled with cement and or other construction fill materials at a capacity calculated to provide structural reinforcement.
9. In accordance with Claims 1, 2, and 3, a structural enhancement method wherein usable square footage can be created by accessing the parallelepiped voids created in the described structural combinations for use in creating, in wall storage, shelving, closets, utility and ducting transfer points.
10. In accordance with Claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein the parallelepiped structural channels created by the described structural combinations can be utilized to create convection air flow channels to promote warm air transfers for use in air circulation climate controlling the interior of created dwellings.
11. In accordance with Claims 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5 ,6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, a structural assembly system wherein the structure created by the described structural combinations can be combined to form usable structures without the necessity of tools or fasteners for assembly or to achieve structural stability.
12. In accordance with Claims 1, 2 and 3, a structural assembly wherein the structure created by the described structural combinations can be combined to form wide track structurally sound walk upon "catwalk" used for the staging and maneuvering manpower and components into place eliminating the need for external scaffolding for walls or roof beam assembly.
13. In accordance with Claims 1, 2 and 3, a structural assembly wherein the structure created by the described structural combination is self-stabilizing during the assembly process eliminating the need for wall stabilizing supports during assembly.
14. In accordance with Claims, 1, 2 and 3, a structural assembly wherein the structure created by the described structural combination eliminates the need for a traditional foundation preparation to erect a highly stable structure due to the wide track stabilization effect created by the component combinations.
15. A rapid deploy shelter or dwelling, structurally combined, using the structural component combinations, in accordance with Claims, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, to create a permanent, quality, wind resistant structure, wherein the structure is assembled as inherently designed without the need for tools in a friction fit, fastener-free, wide-spaced structural load displacement fashion, utilizing the wide track displacement effect to achieve a foundation free structure to be erected while still achieving a structural foundation comparable or exceeding traditional foundation capacity standards.
16. An earthquake-resistant structure, combined in accordance with Claims, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, to create an earthquake-resistant structure, wherein the components are combined to allow for a natural shift and re-settlement effect of the components to occur during and after a seismic event without a permanent distortion or breakage of the component parts of the structure.
17. An apparatus comprising: at least one webbed, expandable connecting panel flanked by attachment battens on each end for attachment to at least two wall panels that are designed at a width to set a regulating distance that allows the structural panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
a. In accordance with Claim 17, a plurality of said webbed, expandable connecting panels flanked by battens on each end for attachment to at least two wall panels that are designed at a width to set a regulating distance between the plurality of walls that allow the wall panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
b. In accordance with Claim 17, a plurality of said webbed, expandable connecting panels flanked by battens on each end with an adhesive strip on each batten for rapid attachment to at least two wall panels that are designed at a width to set a regulating distance between the plurality of walls that allow the wall panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
c. In accordance with Claim 17, a plurality of said webbed, expandable connecting panels flanked by battens on each end with a series of attachment holes for rapid alignment and balanced placement for rapid attachment to at least two wall panels with corresponding attachment holes that are designed at a width to set a regulating distance between the plurality of walls that allow the wall panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
d. In accordance with Claim 17, a plurality of quick connect connecting pegs sized to be placed through said series of attachment holes in said battens and corresponding attachment holes in said wall panels for alignment and attachment at a width to set a regulating distance between the plurality of walls that allows the wall panel pairs to remain evenly distanced and stably positioned opposite each other when in a fully deployed and opened state.
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