GB2302344A - Domed structures - Google Patents

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GB2302344A
GB2302344A GB9512407A GB9512407A GB2302344A GB 2302344 A GB2302344 A GB 2302344A GB 9512407 A GB9512407 A GB 9512407A GB 9512407 A GB9512407 A GB 9512407A GB 2302344 A GB2302344 A GB 2302344A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/18—Tents having plural sectional covers, e.g. pavilions, vaulted tents, marquees, circus tents; Plural tents, e.g. modular
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • E04B1/3211—Structures with a vertical rotation axis or the like, e.g. semi-spherical structures
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • E04B2001/327—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures comprised of a number of panels or blocs connected together forming a self-supporting structure
    • E04B2001/3276—Panel connection details
    • E04B2001/3282—Panels connected together exclusively at their corners
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • E04B2001/3294—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures with a faceted surface

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Abstract

A domed structure incorporates a series of umbrella modules (2), joined at their tips, and covered with a material. Such material could be suitable for an outdoor structure. The modules (2) are also interconnected by triangular infill panels (3) when pentagonal modules are employed.

Description

DOMED STRUCTURES Domed structures are not new, and have in fac been around for many years in building fcrm, and more recently in geodysic tent design. All of these designs incorporate either a multiplicity of sections to erect in the case of buiidings, or complicated pole procedures to erect an assymetrical or symmetrical tent or sheiter. Self erect tents are on the market, but these are not based on the moduiar umbrella principie.
This patent relates to a design of tents structures or shelters that are quick erect in their design. and rely on geometrical shapes being connected in umbrella format. 'Nith spaces filled by material compatibie to the rest of the structure. Rigidity is gained by the erecting of the umbrellas. The design is for a light, portable structure, quick to erect and demount, but could be extended to larger structures for more permanent use. The principle is related to any size of structure, erected using the umbrella principle.
Figure 1 shows a typical exterior elevation of a pentagnn umbrella structure, showing the modular sections used in the design.
Revering to the drawing, there are a number of umbrellas (2).
in this case of pentagon type, that are connected by some means at the tip of the ribs (4) with the triangular interstices between the umbrella covers t3, filled with compatible material.
In the non erected position the structure has six pentagon umbreiias laying side by side with their tips (1j adjacent. The erection of the umbrellas, and their locking inio position, give the structure as shown.
With regard to the erection, this can be impiemented by a multiplicity of methods, namely, manually, mechanically.
pneumatically. elecrically or hydraulically, depending on side, speed of erection and ultimately. costs.
The skin materiai of the domed structures, may be of any flexible material, depending on weatherproof requirements, and may range from, but is not limited to, sewn cotton to welded PVC, or such.
The demounting of the dome can be carried out either with an actuating medium, or bv coliapse under the struciures' weight.
The material of the domed structures can be metal or plastic or a mixture as in fibre materials.

Claims (1)

1. A quick erect, compact strucure design. based on modular polygons in an umbrella form, with the umbrellas joined at their rib tips and the interstices of the outer cover fi lied with compatible covering material. The standard format being a structure with six pentagon umbrella modules. The material of the outer cover can be of any type and may incorporate windows and doors. The definition of umbrella being a number of ribs that open out and stretch a skin material. The said ribs being spiayed by a corresponding set of stretchers. that may or may not be iocated on a central pole.A locking device is incorporated to hold the umbrella in position 2 A domed structure as in Claim 1. whereby the number oi sides on the polygon is not limited, and may be an assymetrical design with for example ten sides to the top module, and five side modules making up the ten sides. or a square top with domed ends and staight sides incorporating umbrella modules.
3 A domed structure as in Claim 1, whereby the inner spice may be occupied by a second inner structure which may be temporarily or permanently connected to the outer structure 4 A domed structure as in Claim 1, whereby second and subsequent structures may be connected to the first. by ? design incorporating removable sections and covered walkways between domes. if required.
4 A domed structure as in Claim 1. whereby he method of erection is not iimited to any particular medium. and may be.
but is not limited to. manual mechanical . eiecLri;ai hydraulic or pneumatic.
5 A domed structure as in Claim 1 incorporating guy and peg methods to hold the structure to the ground. The design may incorporate locking arms ail around the structure at floor level to keep said structures shape. This boiio ib may be incorporated in said securing method.
6 A domed structure as in Claim 1 above. but without the side wails, whereby a plurality of polgons may be joined at their tips tr form a roof of any size, supported by an external structure. w
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Cited By (8)

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EP0960805A3 (en) * 1998-05-26 2001-01-31 Christian Ronge Device for supporting articles
FR2948388A1 (en) * 2009-07-22 2011-01-28 Henry Kam Shelter for use as temporary lodging e.g. tent, of people on e.g. building site, has fixation system operated in position of dome of roof structure with respect to domes of peripheral structure
WO2015153827A1 (en) * 2014-04-04 2015-10-08 Howard T Dashon Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
US9168465B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2015-10-27 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for all-shape modified building block applications
US9192875B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2015-11-24 T. Dashon Howard All-shape: modified platonic solid building block
US9259660B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2016-02-16 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for enhanced building block applications
US9427676B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2016-08-30 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for enhanced building block applications
USD896321S1 (en) 2018-03-15 2020-09-15 T. Dashon Howard Standing wave block

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US4606366A (en) * 1981-04-23 1986-08-19 Jean Collet Protective shelter, such as an umbrella with offset support

Cited By (11)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0960805A3 (en) * 1998-05-26 2001-01-31 Christian Ronge Device for supporting articles
FR2948388A1 (en) * 2009-07-22 2011-01-28 Henry Kam Shelter for use as temporary lodging e.g. tent, of people on e.g. building site, has fixation system operated in position of dome of roof structure with respect to domes of peripheral structure
US9168465B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2015-10-27 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for all-shape modified building block applications
US9192875B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2015-11-24 T. Dashon Howard All-shape: modified platonic solid building block
US9259660B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2016-02-16 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for enhanced building block applications
US9427676B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2016-08-30 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for enhanced building block applications
US10556189B2 (en) 2013-09-17 2020-02-11 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for enhanced building block applications
WO2015153827A1 (en) * 2014-04-04 2015-10-08 Howard T Dashon Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
US9339736B2 (en) 2014-04-04 2016-05-17 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
US9731215B2 (en) 2014-04-04 2017-08-15 T. Dashon Howard Systems and methods for collapsible structure applications
USD896321S1 (en) 2018-03-15 2020-09-15 T. Dashon Howard Standing wave block

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