MODULARIZED ENCLOSED STRUCTURES

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

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BACKGROUND

Various structures such as sheds can be used to provide an accommodation within a small space such as a yard. The structures are typically purpose built using raw materials including lumber, siding, and connectors. Each structure can be unique due to the extensive effort needed to construct the structure. Even when building kits are available, the kits typically contain the appropriate amount of raw materials that can then be assembled into a building structure using traditional construction techniques. Once constructed, the structure is essentially permanent and cannot be disassembled such that the structure could be rebuilt or constructed elsewhere and retain its structural stability.

SUMMARY

In some embodiments, a pop-up enclosed structure comprises a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame, a plurality of side panels, one or more side support edges, and a lower band extendable about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels. Each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel, and each support edge of the one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels.

In some embodiments, an enclosed structure comprises a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame, a plurality of side panels, one or more side support edges, and a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels. Each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel, and each support edge of the one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels. At least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the plurality of side panels to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel.

In some embodiments, an enclosed structure comprises a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame, a plurality of side panels, and a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels. The plurality of side panels form a first internal structure and a second internal structure, and the first internal structure and the second internal structure are formed on the floor assembly. At least a first roof panel of the plurality of roof panels is placed on the first internal structure, and a second roof panel of the plurality of roof panes is placed on the second internal structure. An alignment band is coupled to the plurality of roof panels and is configured to receive an upper end of the plurality of side panels to align the roof panel with the plurality of side panels, and the first roof panel abuts the second roof panel over the floor assembly to define a roof over the enclosed structure.

In some embodiments, a method of forming an enclosed structure comprises providing a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame, providing a plurality of side panels, and forming an enclosed structure using the floor assembly and the plurality of side panes. Each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel, and each support edge of one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels. A lower band extends about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels.

These and other features will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, reference is now made to the following brief description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and detailed description, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pop-up enclosed structure according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a floor assembly of the enclosed structure of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the enclosed structure of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a corner panel of the enclosed structure of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIGS. 5-7 are exploded views of a roof assembly of the enclosed structure of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIGS. 8, 9 are zoomed-in perspective view of the enclosed structure of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another pop-up enclosed structure according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another pop-up enclosed structure according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a structural insulation panel according to some embodiments.

FIG. 13 illustrates a cross sectional view of a SIP according to some embodiments.

FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an edge support according to an embodiment.

FIG. 15 illustrates a cross-sectional view of another edge support according to an embodiment.

FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of an elongated structure according to an embodiment.

FIG. 17 illustrates another perspective view of an elongated structure according to an embodiment.

FIG. 18 illustrates a plan view of a floor structure according to an embodiment.

FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the walls within a structure according to an embodiment.

FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a structure according to an embodiment.

FIG. 21 illustrates another perspective view of an elongated structure according to an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It should be understood at the outset that although illustrative implementations of one or more embodiments are illustrated below, the disclosed systems and methods may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or not yet in existence. The disclosure should in no way be limited to the illustrative implementations, drawings, and techniques illustrated below, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims along with their full scope of equivalents.

This disclosure pertains to pop-up enclosed structures which may be utilized for a variety of purposes upon completion of their construction. For example, pop-up enclosed structures may be utilized as a temporary office, a storage unit, an entertainment room, or for other purposes. Pop-up enclosed structures may include access to one or more utilities (e.g., electrical utilities) to grant a user of the structure access to said utilities while within the structure. Additionally, pop-up enclosed structures may be assembled at a variety of locations for only a limited period of time before disassembly and transport to another location.

Pop-up enclosed structures may comprise temporary structures built for a variety of purposes. Pop-up enclosed structures may be assembled by someone other than a professional builder or contractor. For example, a pop-up enclosed structure may comprise a storage unit assembled by a homeowner in the backyard of the owner's home. Given that an amateur assembler of the pop-up enclosed structure, such as a homeowner, may not have access to specialized tooling or experienced personnel, it may be advantageous for the structure to be assemblable by the fewest people possible, in the shortest amount of time possible, and without requiring much or any specialized tooling to perform the assembly.

Embodiments disclosed herein include pop-up enclosed structures that may be used for a variety of purposes such as an office, a storage unit, an entertainment room or unit, etc. The enclosed structures may include utilities, such as electrical outlets and an air conditioner to provide further utility to the structure. The enclosed structures described herein are configured to be assembled by only three to four people over a couple of hours and with a minimum amount of tooling, making the disclosed enclosed structures relatively easy to assemble by amateurs, such as a homeowner assembling a pop-up enclosed structure in their backyard.

Additionally, embodiments of enclosed structures disclosed herein may comprise pre-fabricated, modular components allowing structures having a variety of dimensions and square footage to be assembled from said modular components while maintaining a minimum inventory for the manufacturer or supplier of the structures. For example, an enclosed structure having a size of 10 feet (ft) by 10 ft providing 100 square ft of space may comprise one or more components that may be used to assemble an enclosed structure having a size of, for example, 10 ft by 20 ft to provide a square footage of 200 ft. Given that the two differently sized enclosed structures may share common components, the inventory required to supply these two separate structures may be minimized. Additionally, a purchaser of an enclosed structure having a first square footage may be able to purchase one or more additional components to reconfigure the structure to have a second square footage without needing to purchase an entirely new enclosed structure.

Turning now to FIG. 1, a pop-up enclosed structure 100 is described. In an embodiment, the pop-up enclosed structure 100 generally comprises a floor assembly 102, a plurality of first side panels 120, a second side panel 140, a plurality of side corner panels 160A, 160B, and a roof assembly 200. Enclosed structure 100 may comprise a kit to be assembled by a plurality of people or assemblers and thus may also be referred to herein as a kit 100 for assembling a pop-up enclosed structure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the floor assembly 102 of enclosed structure 100 may comprise a pair of support frames 104A, 104B, and a floor 115. Each support frame 104A, 104B may comprise an exterior rectangular or box-frame 105 and a plurality of elongate supports 107 positioned in the box-frame 105 and configured to provide support to the respective support frame 104A, 104B. In some embodiments, the box-frame 105 of each support frame 104A, 104B may comprise four elongate members or supports coupled together (e.g., welded, etc.) to form the box-frame 105. In some embodiments, the box-frame 105 and supports 107 of each support frame 104A, 104B may comprise a plurality of elongate steel beams; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of each support frame 104A, 104B may vary.

Each support frame 104A, 104B may comprise a first or upper surface 106 and a second or lower surface 108 opposite the upper surface 106. In an embodiment, each support frame 104A, 104B of floor assembly 102 may include a plurality of height adjustable feet or pedestals 110 extending from the lower surface 108 of the respective box-frame 105. Particularly, a first support frame 104A of floor assembly 102 may comprise four feet 110 located at the four corners of the box-frame 105 of first support frame 104A while a second support frame 104B of floor assembly 102 may comprise only two feet 110 located at the outer corners of the box-frame 105 of second support frame 104B.

Rather than including feet 110 at each corner of the box-frame 105 of second support frame 104B, an inner edge 112 of the box-frame 105 of second support frame 104B may be configured to couple with a corresponding inner edge 112 of the box-frame 105 of first support frame 104A, via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners. In this manner, the two feet 110 positioned along the inner edge 112 of the box-frame 105 of the first support frame 104A may support the center of floor assembly 102. In other embodiments, support frame 104B may comprise four feet 110 positioned at the corners of box-frame 105 and box-frames 105 of support frames 104A, 104B may not be coupled together during the assembly of floor assembly 102.

The floor 115 of floor assembly 102 may be positionable on the upper surfaces 106 of the box-frames 104 of support frames 104A, 104B. Particularly, floor 115 may have a dimension corresponding or equivalent to the combined dimensions of the box-frames 105 of support frames 104A, 104B. For example, an outer perimeter 119 of floor 115 may equal or be slightly less than an outer perimeter of the box-frames 105 of support frames 104A, 104B following the coupling of box frames 105 during the assembly of floor assembly 102. In some embodiments, the floor 115 of floor assembly 102 may comprise a thin, light-weight laminate material. Floor 115 may couple with support frames 104A, 104B via one or more releasable fasteners to secure floor 115 to support frames 114A, 114B. In an embodiment, floor 115 may comprise a plurality of receptacles 117 each for receiving an electrical outlet.

In an embodiment, the floor 115 may additionally comprise a lower band 260 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 9) which extends along a portion of the support frames 104A, 104B. The lower band 260 may extend in a direction extending upwards from the support frames 104A, 104B such that an upper edge of the lower band 260 is disposed at a greater distance from the upper surface of support frames 104A, 104B than an upper surface of the support frames 104A, 104B themselves. In other words, the lower band 260 may extend upwards from the support frames 104A, 104B, defining a recess within support frames 104A, 104B for receiving the outer walls. The lower band 260 can be coupled to the support frames 104A, 104B, for example, by being welded or fixedly coupled to the support frames 104A, 104B. The lower band 260 may generally comprise a metal band or plate. Further, the lower band 260 can extend along a perimeter of each of the support frames 104A, 104B such that the lower band 260 can be formed in multiple sections which can abut upon coupling of the support frames 104A, 104B together.

Referring to FIG. 3, each of the first side panels 120 of enclosed structure 100 may generally include a support frame 122 positioned between an interior covering or façade 124 and an outer or external covering or façade 126. In some embodiments, a layer of insulation such as fiberglass insulation, foam panels, or injectable foam can be disposed between the interior covering or façade 124 and an outer or external covering or façade 126 in order to insulate the final structure. In an embodiment, the support frame 122 of each first side panel 120 may comprise a plurality of elongate steel supports or beams. For example, support frame 122 may share similarities with the support frames 104A, 104B shown in FIG. 2. In an embodiment, coverings 124,126 may each comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate, pre-constructed shiplap, sheet rock, or other materials; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of coverings 124, 126 may vary. For example, coverings 124, 126 may comprise plywood in other embodiments. Additionally, a sealant and/or a decorative material may be applied to coverings 124, 126. Coverings 124, 126 may provide cover to the support frame 122. Additionally, a width of the interior covering 124 may be greater than a width of the exterior covering 126 of each first side panel 120 whereby the interior covering 124 may form a pair of extensions 128 located at opposing ends of the first side panel 120. Thus, the interior covering 124 may define a maximum width of each first side panel 120.

The second side panel 140 of the enclosed structure may also generally include a support frame 142 positioned between an interior covering or façade 144 and an outer or external covering or façade 146. The second side panel 140 may include a first aperture 148 and a second aperture 150, each aperture 148, 150 extending entirely through the support frame 142 and coverings 146, 148. In an embodiment, the first aperture 148 may comprise a doorframe in which a door may be positioned while second aperture 150 may comprise a window frame in which a window may be positioned.

In an embodiment, support frame 142 may comprise a plurality of beams, studs, or supports (e.g., formed of steel, wood, etc.) while coverings 144, 146 may each comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of support frame 142 and coverings 144, 146 may vary. For example, coverings 144,146 may comprise plywood in other embodiments. Additionally, a sealant and/or a decorative material may be applied to coverings 144, 146. Further, unlike the configuration of first side panels 120 described above, the width of interior covering 144 may be substantially equal to the width of support frame 142 and exterior covering 146 whereby interior covering 144 does not form a pair of extensions at the opposing ends of second side panel 140. However, in other embodiments, the width of interior covering 144 may be greater than the widths of support frame 142 and exterior covering 146 whereby interior covering 144 may form extensions similar to the extensions 128 formed by the interior covering 124 of each first side panel 120. In an embodiment, at least one of the first side panels 120 and second side panel 140 may comprise an aperture to receive an electrical switch, such as a light switch for controlling one or more internal and/or external lights of enclosed structure 100.

Referring to FIGS. 3, 4, enclosed structure 100 may comprise four corner panels 160A, 160B positioned at the four corners of enclosed structure 100. Particularly, first corner panels 160A may comprise front corner panels 160A positioned adjacent second side panel 140 while second corner panels 160B may comprise rear corner panels 160B positioned distal second side panel 140 at a rear of enclosed structure 100. Each corner panel 160A, 160B may generally include a support frame 162 positioned between an interior covering or façade 164 and an outer or external covering or façade 166. In an embodiment, support frame 162 may comprise a plurality of beams, studs, or supports while coverings 164, 166 may each comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of support frame 162 and coverings 164, 166 may vary. For example, coverings 164, 166 may comprise plywood in other embodiments.

Unlike the first and second side panels 120, 140 described above, the support frame 162, interior covering 164, and exterior covering 166 of each corner panel 160A, 160B may be angled. For example, the support frame 162, interior covering 164, and exterior covering 166 may each extend along a ninety degree angle between a pair of opposing ends of the corner panel 160A, 160B. Additionally, unlike the configuration of first side panels 120 and second side panel 140 described above, the width of interior covering 164 of each corner panel 160A, 160B may be less than the width of support frame 162 and exterior covering 166 whereby a recess 168 is formed at one or both of the opposing ends of the corner panel 160A, 160B. Particularly, a recess 168 is formed at only one of the opposing ends (the end distal second panel 140) of each front corner panel 160A while a pair of recesses 168 are formed at the opposing ends of the rear corner panels 160B. Thus, at least a portion of the support frame 162 may be exposed at one or both of the opposing ends of the corner panels 160A, 160B.

Referring to FIGS. 5-7, the roof assembly 200 of enclosed structure 100 may generally include a plurality of roof panels 202 each comprising a support frame 204, an upper panel 220, and a lower panel 240. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5-7 the roof assembly 200 comprises a pair of roof panels 202; however, in other embodiments, the number of roof panels 202 comprising roof assembly 200. For example, roof assembly 200 may comprise a single roof panel 202 or more than two roof panels 202. In an embodiment, support frame 204 of each roof panel 202 may comprise a plurality of steel beams or supports while panels 220, 240 may each comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of support frame 204 and panels 220, 240 may vary. For example, panels 220, 240 may comprise plywood in other embodiments.

The support frame 204 of each roof panel 202 may comprise an exterior box frame 206, a longitudinal beam or frame 208, a pair of outer lateral frames 210, and a plurality of inner lateral frames 212. The longitudinal frame 208 may extend longitudinally between opposing ends of box frame 206 while outer lateral frames 210 and inner lateral frames 212 may each extend laterally between the box frame 206 and the longitudinal frame 208. In an embodiment, support frame 204 may comprise a first or upper surface 214 (shown in FIG. 5) and a second or lower surface 216 (shown in FIGS. 6, 7) opposite the upper surface 214.

In an embodiment, the support frame 204 of each roof panel 202 may additionally comprise an alignment band 218 which extends along a portion of the longitudinal frame 208 and one of the outer lateral frames 210. Alignment band 218 may have an angled profile whereby the alignment band may extend at a ninety degree angle between opposing ends thereof. The alignment band 218 may extend in a direction extending away from the upper surface 214 of support frame 204 such that a lower edge of the alignment band 218 is disposed at a greater distance from the upper surface 214 of support frame 204 than lower surface 216. In other words, alignment band 218 may overhang the lower surface 216 of support frame 204, defining a recess 219 within support frame 204. The alignment band 218 can be coupled to the longitudinal frame 208 and one of the outer lateral frames 210, for example, by being welded or fixedly coupled to the longitudinal frame 208 and one of the outer lateral frames 210. Further, the alignment band 218 can extend along a perimeter of each of the longitudinal frame 208 and one of the outer lateral frames 210 such that the alignment band 218 can be formed in multiple sections which can abut upon coupling of each roof panel 202 together.

The upper panel 220 of each roof panel 202 may define an upper or roof surface 222 of enclosed structure 100 and may have an outer perimeter 224 that is substantially equal to an outer perimeter of the box frame 204 of support frame 204. Thus, during the assembly of each roof panel 202 (e.g., prior to shipping the kit), upper panel 220 may be overlaid upon the upper surface 214 of the support frame 204 of roof panel 202 such that upper panel 220 contacts upper surface 214 and the perimeter 224 of upper panel 220 is substantially flush with the perimeter of the box frame 206 of support frame 204. In an embodiment, upper panel 220 may be secured to support frame 204 by mechanically connecting the upper panel 220 to the support frame 204 via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners.

The lower panel 240 of each roof panel 202 may have an outer perimeter 242 sized to fit within the recess 219 defined by alignment band 218 of the support frame 204. Particularly, the perimeter 242 of lower panel 240 may be aligned with alignment band 218 such that the perimeter 242 of lower panel 240 contacts or is disposed directly adjacent alignment band 218 with an upper surface 244 of lower panel 240 contacting the lower surface 216 of support frame 204. In this configuration, the perimeter 242 of lower panel 240 may fit within or be substantially flush with each outer lateral frame 210 of support frame 204, defining a pair of opposed lateral extensions or overhangs 246 and a longitudinal extension or overhang 248. Particularly, each lateral extension 246 may be located between one of the outer lateral frames 210 and the box-frame 206 while longitudinal extension 248 is located between longitudinal frame 208 and box-frame 206.

The upper panel 220 of each roof panel 202 may have a longitudinal length and a lateral width that are each greater than a longitudinal length and a lateral width of the lower panel 240 whereby upper panel 220 may cover the extensions 246, 248. Particularly, each roof panel 202 may be assembled by coupling the upper panel 220 to the upper surface 214 as discussed above whereby the perimeter 224 of upper panel 220 is substantially flush with the perimeter of the box frame 206 of support frame 204, upper panel 220 thereby covering extensions 246, 248. Prior to or following the coupling of upper panel 220 with support frame 204, lower panel 240 may be positioned within recess 219 and aligned with the alignment band 218. With lower panel 240 positioned within recess 219, lower panel 240 may be secured to the lower surface 216 of support frame 204. In an embodiment, lower panel 240 may be secured to support frame 204 by mechanically connecting the lower panel 240 to the support frame 204 via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners. In an embodiment, the roof surface 222 of upper panel 220 may be coated with a sealant, such as a spray-on sealant and/or paint to prevent moisture from penetrating or otherwise damaging the upper panel 220 of each roof panel 202. When assembled, the joint or gap between adjacent panels can be sealed by a gasket, sealant (e.g., caulk, paint, etc.), or other water proof component to prevent leakage between the roof panels.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 3, enclosed structure 100 may be assembled following the assembly of floor assembly 102 and the pair of roof panels 202 of roof assembly 200. In an embodiment, the assembled floor assembly 102 of enclosed structure 100 may be positioned on a surface in a location (e.g., a homeowner's backyard, etc.) where it is desired by a user of the enclosed structure 100 to assemble the structure 100. In an embodiment, one or more stabilizing pads or supports, such as concrete pads, stones, etc. may be positioned in the desired location and the floor assembly 102 may be landed on the stabilizing pads. Particularly, each of the feet 110 of floor assembly 102 may be positioned on one of the stabilizing pads to thereby position floor assembly 102 of enclosed structure 100 on a stable surface. The stabilizing pads may be utilized when the desired location comprises a soft surface (e.g., dirt, etc.). In this manner, enclosed structure 100 may be assembled on uneven or soft terrain without the need of a foundation, such as a concrete foundation, to support the structure 100.

In some embodiments, the support frames 104 may be separately positioned on the stabilizing pads and subsequently coupled together following the placement of the frames 104 on the stabilizing pads. This may be done to minimize the total amount of weight that must be carried by the assemblers of enclosed structure 100 during the positioning of floor assembly 102 in the desired location. Following the placement of the floor assembly 102 on the stabilizing pads the height of adjustable feet 110 of floor assembly 102 may be adjusted to ensure that the floor 115 of floor assembly 102 is level prior to the completion of the assembly of enclosed structure 100. The use of the adjustable feet can allow the floor assembly 102 to be used on uneven terrain, thereby allowing for a quick assembly without the need for a permanent or pre-leveled foundation. In some embodiments, the floor assembly can be anchored to the ground or the pads using a coupling mechanism such as a metal band or anchor to anchor the final structure in place.

With floor 115 level and floor assembly 102 fully assembled at the desired location, the first side panels 120 may be positioned vertically on the floor 115 of floor assembly 102. Particularly, each of the three first side panels 120 may be positioned along the perimeter 119 of floor 115 where one of the first side panels 120 is positioned at a rear (equidistantly between corners of the floor 115) of the enclosed structure 100 while the two remaining side panels 120 may be positioned along opposing lateral sides (equidistantly between corners of the floor 115) of the enclosed structure 100. In an embodiment, each first side panel 120 may comprise two separate sub-panels 125 separated along a vertical seam 127 which are separately positioned on floor 115, and once positioned, are mechanically coupled together (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners) to secure the sub-panels 125 together. In this manner, the total weight that needs to be moved at a single time by one or more assemblers of enclosed structure 100 when positioning first side panels 100 on floor 115 may be minimized.

With each first side panel 120 positioned along the perimeter 119 of floor 115, the four corner panels 160A, 160B of enclosed structure 100 may be positioned on floor 115 at the four corners thereof. With corner panels 160A, 160B positioned on floor 115, the extensions 128 of first side panels 120 are received within the recesses 168 of corner panels 160A, 160B to interlock the first side panels 120 with corner panels 160A, 160B. In an embodiment, first side panels 120 may be mechanically coupled (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners such as screws, etc.) with corner panels 160A, 160B to provide stability to first side panels 120 prior to the completion of the assembly of enclosed structure 100.

In an embodiment, a first sub-panel 125 of a first side panel 120 and a first sub-panel 125 of another first side panel 120 (positioned at a ninety degree angle from the first sub-panel 125) may first be positioned on floor 115, followed by the positioning of one of the rear corner panels 160B therebetween the pair of sub-panels 125 whereby the extension 128 of each sub-panel 125 is received within one of the recesses 168 of the rear corner panel 160B. The pair of sub-panels 125 may then be mechanically coupled to the rear corner panel 160B (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners) to stabilize the pair of sub-panels 125 whereby they may not fall over onto an assembler of the enclosed structure 100. Following the assembly of the first pair of sub-panels 125 and rear corner panel 160B, a second pair of sub-panels 125 may similarly be positioned on floor 115 along with another rear corner panel 160B and then mechanically coupled to the rear corner panel 160B. With the second pair of sub-panels 125 positioned on floor 115 the first pair of sub-panels 125 may be mechanically coupled (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners, etc.) to the second pair of sub-panels 125 (following the positioning of the sub-panels 125 nearest the front of enclosed structure 100 onto the floor 115) to form or complete the assembly of the three first side panels 120. In this manner, the sub-panels 125 may be vertically stabilized (via coupling with one of the rear corner panels 160B) as the first side panels 120 are assembled onto the floor 115 of enclosed structure 100, minimizing the possibility of one of the first side panels 120 (or one of the sub-panels 125 thereof) falling over while positioned on floor 115. Additionally, in an embodiment, one or more of the first side panels 120 and/or rear corner panels 160B may be secured to the floor 115 via one or more releasable fasteners.

With first side panels 120 and rear corner panels 160B assembled onto the floor 115 of enclosed structure 100, the second side panel 140 may be assembled onto the floor 115. In an embodiment, second side panel 140 may comprise two separate sub-panels 145A, 145B separated along a vertical seam 147 which are separately positioned on floor 115, and once positioned, are mechanically coupled together (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners) to secure the sub-panels 145A, 145B together.

Particularly, first side panel 145A (comprising second aperture 150) may be positioned on floor 115 along with one of the front corner panels 160A whereby an end of the first side panel 145A is directly adjacent or contacts an end of the front corner panel 160A while an extension 128 of one of the first side panels 120 is received in the extension 168 of the front corner panel 160A. In this configuration, the front corner panel 160A may be mechanically coupled to the first side panel 120 and/or first sub-panel 145A of second side panel 140 via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners. In an embodiment, a window may be pre-installed (e.g., by a supplier or manufacturer of the components comprising enclosed structure 100) in the second aperture 150 of first side panel 145A prior to the assembly of first side panel 145A onto floor 115.

Following the assembly of first side panel 145A onto floor 115, second side panel 145B (comprising first aperture 148) may be positioned on floor 115 along with the other front corner panel 160A whereby an end of the second side panel 145B is directly adjacent or contacts an end of the front corner panel 160A while an extension 128 of another first side panel 120 is received in the extension 168 of the front corner panel 160A. The front corner panel 160A may then be mechanically coupled to the first side panel 120 and/or second sub-panel 145B of second side panel 140 via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners. In an embodiment, a door may be installed into the first aperture 148 of second side panel 140 by an assembler of enclosed structure 100 following the assembly of second side panel 140 onto floor 115.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 8, with each of the side panels 120, 140 and corner panels 160A, 160B assembled onto the floor 115 of enclosed structure 100, the roof assembly 200 may be installed onto side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B. In an embodiment, roof panels 202 of roof assembly 200 may be individually and sequentially assembled onto side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B of enclosed structure 100 to minimize the total amount of weight that must be lifted by the one or more assemblies of enclosed structure 100 at a given time. For example, a first roof panel 202 may be lifted over the partially assembled enclosed structure 100 whereby the alignment band 218 of the first roof panel 202 is substantially aligned with a perimeter or outer edge of a first pair of the first side panels 120 (the first pair of first side panels 120 being positioned at a ninety degree angle relative each other) and one of the rear corner panels 160B positioned therebetween whereby an upper end of each of the panels 120, 160B are at least partially received in recess 219 of the first roof panel 202. The first pair of first side panels 120 may include the first side panel 120 positioned at the rear of the enclosed structure 100 and one of the first side panels 120 positioned along a first side of the enclosed structure 100.

In this configuration, the lower surface 216 of the support frame 204 of the first roof panel 202 may rest upon or contact an upper end of the first pair of first side panels 120 and rear corner panel 160B. Additionally, the alignment band 218 may be positioned directly adjacent or contact the exterior coverings 126 of the first side panels 120 and the exterior covering 166 of the rear corner panel 160B as shown particularly in FIG. 8. Thus, alignment band 218 may allow for the alignment of the roof panel 202 with the panels 120, 160B on which the roof panel 202 is to be positioned. Following the placement of the first roof panel 202 onto the partially assembled enclosed structure 100 (shown particularly in FIG. 1), the first roof panel 202 may be secured to one or more of the first pair of first side panels 120 and the rear corner panel 160B by mechanically coupling (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners, etc.) the first roof panel 202 to one or more of the first pair of first side panels 120 and the rear corner panel 160B.

Following the assembly of the first roof panel 202 with the partially assembled enclosed structure 100, the other or second roof panel 202 may be lifted over and onto the enclosed structure 100 in a manner similar to the assembly of the first roof panel 202 onto structure 100 described above. Particularly, the second roof panel 202 may be lifted over the partially assembled enclosed structure 100 whereby the alignment band 218 of the second roof panel 202 is substantially aligned with a perimeter or outer edge of a second pair of the first side panels 120 (the second pair of first side panels 120 being positioned at a ninety degree angle relative each other) and one of the rear corner panels 160B positioned therebetween whereby an upper end of each of the panels 120, 160B are at least partially received in recess 219 of the second roof panel 202. The second pair of first side panels 120 may also include the first side panel 120 positioned at the rear of the enclosed structure 100 and the other first side panel 120 positioned along a second or opposing side of the enclosed structure 100.

In this configuration, the lower surface 216 of the support frame 204 of the second roof panel 202 may rest upon or contact an upper end of the second pair of first side panels 120 and the rear corner panel 160B whereby the alignment band 218 may be positioned directly adjacent or contact the exterior coverings 126 of the second pair of first side panels 120 and the exterior covering 166 of the rear corner panel 160B. Following the placement of the second roof panel 202 onto the partially assembled enclosed structure 100, the second roof panel 202 may be secured to one or more of the second pair of first side panels 120 and the rear corner panel 160B by mechanically coupling (e.g., via one or more releasable fasteners, etc.) the second roof panel 202 to one or more of the second pair of first side panels 120 and the rear corner panel 160B. In an embodiment, the pair of roof panels 202 may be mechanically coupled together via, for example, one or more releasable fasteners.

With second roof panel 202 secured to the structure 100, the second roof panel 202 may be located directly adjacent the first roof panel 202 on top of the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B of enclosed structure 100. In this configuration, extensions 246, 248 of the pair of roof panels 202 overhang each side (front, rear, and the pair of lateral sides) of the enclosed structure 100, thereby providing additional protection from rain to users of the enclosed structure 100. In an embodiment, a sealant may be applied (e.g., by the assemblers of enclosed structure 100) to the interfaces between each roof panel 202 and between the pair of roof panels 202 and the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B to thereby seal an enclosed space or room 103 (shown in FIG. 1) of the enclosed structure 100 from moisture or rain landing upon roof assembly 200.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 9, the assembly of roof assembly 200 atop the enclosed structure 100 can result in the alignment band 218 being tightened about a perimeter of the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B. The alignment band 218 can extend downwards along the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B, and upon coupling the roof assembly 200 together, each alignment band 218 on each corresponding roof panel 202 can tighten about the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B, thereby providing an inwards compression on the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B. Similarly, the placement of the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B within the floor assembly can place the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B within the lower band 260. The lower band 260 can then serve to provide an inward compression on the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B.

The completion of the structure may result in the alignment band 218 and the lower support band 260 being placed in tension (e.g., via the coupling of the floor assembly and roof assembly) whereby the alignment band 218 and the lower support band 260 may apply a compressive force against the exterior coverings 126, 146, and 166 of the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B, respectively. The compressive force applied by the alignment band 218 and the lower support band 260 may secure each of the side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B into position such that structural integrity is provided to side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B sufficient to resist external forces applied to enclosed structure 100 during the operational life of structure 100. Thus, while in some embodiments at least some of side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B may also be mechanically coupled together to prevent side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B from falling over during assembly of enclosed structure 100, support bands 260 may be responsible for ensuring enclosed structure 100 has sufficient structural integrity.

As described above, enclosed structure 100 may not require specialized tooling to assemble and may be assemblable by three to four people within a few hours. Following assembly of the roof assembly 200 as described above, one or more electrical cords (e.g., extension cords, etc.) coupled to electrical outlets and/or light switches placed within receptacles 125 of floor 115 and/or receptacles formed within side panels 120, 140 may be connected to an electrical outlet external the enclosed structure 100 to provide enclosed structure with electrical power. In an embodiment, the electrical outlets/light switches may be coupled to the electrical cords and pre-assembled with floor 115 and/or side panels 120, 140 by the manufacturer or supplier of the components of enclosed structure 100. Alternatively, the electrical outlets/light switches may be coupled to the floor 115 and/or side panels 120, 140 by the assemblers of enclosed structure 100. In an embodiment, one of the side panels 120, 140 of enclosed structure 100 may comprise a receptacle for receiving an air conditioner (not shown in FIGS. 1, 9) to provide cooling and/or heating to the interior of enclosed structure 100. The air conditioner may also include an electrical cable which may be plugged into a receptacle along with the other electrical cables.

The enclosed structure 100 described above may comprise a plurality of pre-fabricated, modular components which may be used, in addition to forming enclosed structure 100, other enclosed structures having sizes and square footages which vary from the size and square footage provided by enclosed structure 100. For example, support frames 104 of floor assembly 102, the sub-panels 125, 145 of side panels 120, 140, corner panels 160A, 160B, and each roof panel 202 may be prefabricated or assembled by the manufacturer or supplier of enclosed structure 100 and thus need not be assembled by the user of structure 100. In this manner, the user of enclosed structure 100 need only assemble floor assembly 102 (e.g., couple floor 115 with support frames 104, side panels 120, 140 (e.g., couple together sub-panels 125, 145, respectively), assemble side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B with floor 115, and assemble roof assembly 200 with side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B to complete the assembly of enclosed structure 100.

As described above, enclosed structure 100 may comprise a first set of dimensions and may comprise a first square footage. For example, enclosed structure 100 may have dimensions of 10 ft by 10 ft and providing room 103 with approximately 100 square ft of space; however, in other embodiments, the dimensions and square footage of enclosed structure 100 may vary substantially. In an embodiment, at least some of the components of enclosed structure having dimensions and a square footage that varies from the first set of dimensions and the first square footage provided by enclosed structure 100.

For example, referring to FIG. 10, another embodiment of a pop-up enclosed structure 300 is shown. As with enclosed structure 100 shown in FIGS. 1-9, enclosed structure 300 may be assembled by only three to four people without specialized tooling over a few hours. Additionally, enclosed structure 300 may include features and components in common with the enclosed structure 100 shown in FIGS. 1-9, and shared features are labeled similarly. Particularly, enclosed structure 300 may include a floor assembly 302 comprising a plurality of support frames 104 and floors 115, a plurality of first side panels 120, a second side panel 140, a plurality of corner panels 160A, 160B, and a pair of spacer side panels 340. The enclosed structure 300 may also comprise a roof assembly (not shown in FIG. 10) that includes a plurality of roof panels similar in configuration as roof panels 202 shown in FIGS. 5-8.

In an embodiment, the support frames 104 of floor assembly 302 may be coupled along inner edges 112 thereof with a pair of floors 115 positioned atop to form floor assembly 302. In an embodiment, side panels 120 and rear corner panels 160B may be assembled atop floor assembly 302 in a manner similar to the assembly of first side panels 120 of enclosed structure 100 described above. However, a gap 305 may be formed along a rear of enclosed structure 300 following the installation of the first side panels 120 positioned along the rear and opposing lateral sides of enclosed structure 300. The gap 305 may be filled with one of the spacer side panels 340 to enclose the rear of the enclosed structure 300.

In an embodiment, each spacer side panel 300 may generally comprise a support frame 342 positioned between an interior covering or façade 344 and an outer or external covering or façade 346. Support frame 342 may comprise a plurality of steel beams or supports while coverings 344, 346 may each comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of support frame 342 and coverings 344, 346 may vary. For example, coverings 344, 346 may comprise plywood in other embodiments. Additionally, a sealant and/or a decorative material may be applied to coverings 344, 346. The width of interior covering 344 of each spacer panel 340 may be less than the width of support frame 342 and exterior covering 346 whereby a recess 348 is formed at both of the opposing ends of the spacer panel 340. Thus, at least a portion of the support frame 342 may be exposed both of the opposing ends of the spacer panel 340.

A first or rear spacer panel 340 of enclosed structure 300 the rear spacer panel 340 may then be positioned on the floor assembly 302 of structure 300 between the pair of first side panels 120 positioned along the rear of structure 300. In this configuration, extensions 128 of the pair of first side panels 120 may be received within the recesses 348 of spacer panel 340 whereby the first side panels 120 may interlock with the rear spacer panel 340. In an embodiment, the rear spacer panel 340 may be mechanically coupled with one or both of the pair of first side panels 120 to secure the rear spacer panel 340 with the partially constructed enclosed structure 300. Similarly, a second or front spacer panel 340 may be inserted between a side panel 120 positioned along a front of the enclosed structure 100 and the second side panel 140. In an embodiment, the front spacer panel 340 may only have a single recess 348 to interlock with the extension 128 of the first spacer panel 120.

As assembled, the enclosed structure 300 may comprise a single room 307 and may comprise a second set of dimensions and a second square footage which differ from the first set of dimensions and the first square footage of the enclosed structure 100 shown in FIGS. 1-9. For example, enclosed structure 300 may comprise dimensions of 10 feet (along each lateral side of structure 300) by 20 ft (along the front and rear of structure 300) providing a second square footage of approximately 200 square ft. Thus, support frames 104, floors 115, and side panels 120, 140, 160A, 160B may be utilized in assembling enclosed structures having a plurality of dimensions.

The prefabricated, modular components described herein, such as side panels 120, 140, 160A, and 160B, may be utilize in assembling enclosed structures having two or more rooms separated by interior panels or walls. For example, referring to FIG. 11, a multi-roomed pop-up enclosed structure 400 is shown. Enclosed structure 400 may be assembled by only three to four people without specialized tooling over a few hours. Additionally, enclosed structure 400 may include features and components in common with the enclosed structure 100 shown in FIGS. 1-9 and the enclosed structure 300 shown in FIG. 10, and shared features are labeled similarly. Particularly, enclosed structure 400 may include a floor assembly 402 comprising a plurality of support frames 104 and floors 115, a plurality of first side panels 120, a second side panel 140, a plurality of corner panels 160A, 160B, and a third side panel 420, and pair of spacer side panels 440. The enclosed structure 400 may also comprise a roof assembly (not shown in FIG. 11) that includes a plurality of roof panels similar in configuration as roof panels 202 shown in FIGS. 5-8.

The support frames 104 of floor assembly 402 of enclosed structure 400 may be coupled along inner edges 112 thereof with a pair of floors 115 positioned atop to form floor assembly 402. The third side panel 420 of enclosed structure 400 may be similar in configuration to second side panel 140 except that third side panel 420 may only include first aperture 148, and thus may not include second aperture 150. In an embodiment, each spacer panel 440 may generally include a T-shaped support frame 442 and an exterior covering or façade 444. Thus, unlike side panels 120, 140, 160A, 160B, spacer panel 440 may not include an interior covering or façade. Support frame 442 may comprise a plurality of steel beams or supports while exterior covering 444 may comprise a thin, light-weight material such as a laminate; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of support frame 442 and interior covering 444 may vary. For example, interior covering 444 may comprise plywood in other embodiments. Additionally, a sealant and/or a decorative material may be applied to exterior covering 444. Given that spacer panel 440 does not include an interior covering a recess 446 is formed at opposing ends of the spacer panel 440. Additionally, a third end of the T-shaped support frame 442 which may extend into an interior of the enclosed structure 400 may not include any covering

In an embodiment, the pair of first side panels 120 and rear corner panels 160B positioned along the rear of enclosed structure 400 may be assembled atop floor assembly 402 in a manner similar to the assembly of first side panels 120 of enclosed structure 100 described above. In this configuration, a gap (not shown in FIG. 11) may remain between the rear pair of first side panels 120. A rear spacer panel 440 may be disposed atop the floor assembly 402 and inserted into the gap whereby extensions 128 of the rear pair of first side panels 120 may be received within the recesses 446 of the rear spacer panel 440 whereby the rear pair of first side panels 120 may interlock with the rear spacer panel 440. Additionally, as the rear spacer panel 440 is inserted into the gap, an interior end of the support frame 442 of the spacer panel 440 may be positioned adjacent an extension 128 of the interior first side panel 120′, thereby interlocking the rear spacer panel 440 with the interior first side panel 120′. In an embodiment, the rear spacer panel 440 may be mechanically coupled with one or both of the rear pair of first side panels 120 and/or the interior first side panel 120′ to secure the rear spacer panel 440 with the partially constructed enclosed structure 400.

Similarly, following the assembly of third side panel 420 and second side panel 140 onto the floor assembly 402, a front spacer panel 440 may be assembled onto floor assembly 402 whereby the front spacer panel 440 is inserted between the second and third side panels 140, 420. As the front spacer panel 440 is inserted between second and third side panels 140, 420, an end of the T-shaped support frame 442 of the front spacer panel 440 may interlock with the other extension 128 of the interior first side panel 120′ of enclosed structure 440, forming a first enclosed space or room 405 and a second enclosed space or room 407 that is separate and distinct from the first room 405. The first room 405 may be accessible via the first aperture 148 (which may include a first door) of second side panel 140 while the second room 407 may be accessible via the receptacle 148 (which may include a second door) of third side panel 420. In an embodiment, enclosed structure may comprise dimensions and an overall square footage similar to that of enclosed structure 300 shown in FIG. 10.

Additional structural techniques can be used to provide for the structures as described herein. In some aspects, one or more of the wall panels can use a structural insulation panel (SIP) as the entire wall element. The SIP can be used with or without additional structural members to support the walls and roof. In some aspects, the SIP has sufficient structural integrity to full support the wall structures and roof without the need for additional support members or beams. As described in more detail below, an edge support can be used with the SIP to couple the interior and exterior sheathing and provide a structural edge on the SIP, which may further enhance the structural integrity of the SIP when used in the pop up structure.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a SIP 500 can comprise a core material 502 having an interior sheathing 504 on a first side of the core material 502 and an exterior sheathing 506 on a second side of the core material 502. The core material 502 can be formed from an insulating material. In some aspects, the core material 502 can be manufactured from a foam material (e.g., polyurethane foam, expanded polystyrene foam, XPS foam, or other rigid insulating materials) to provide insulation to individuals within the structure from environmental factors (e.g., heat, cold, precipitation, sound, humidity, aridity, etc.). In some aspects, the core material 502 can be fabricated from a rigid foam material so that the core material 502 is capable of providing some level of structural support, in addition to any insulative properties (including thermal, sound, etc.). In other aspects, the core material 502 can be fabricated from other conventional materials that can provide suitable insulation for the structure. The core material 502 can have a selected width within the SIP 500 that contributes to the overall width or thickness of the SIP 500. For example, the core material 502 can have a width of between about 1 to 12 inches, or between about 2 to 8 inches.

The interior and exterior sheathing 504, 506, respectively, can be coupled to the core material 502 using any suitable processes such as using an adhesive, thermal bonding, or direct coupling during the core material 502 formation process. The sheathing 504, 506 can be formed of any suitable materials such as DUROCK®, Forticrete®, fiber cement, STRUCTO-CRETE®, carbon fiber, poly-aramid fibers (e.g., Kevlar®), Plycem®, corrugated metal, metal cladding, fiberglass mesh, or other conventional materials that are capable of providing insulation and structural support. In some aspects, the sheathing 504, 506 can comprise a carbon fiber material that is bonded to the core material 502 during the manufacturing process. The sheathing 504, 506 may also provide suitable compressive and tensile strength such that finishing elements within the structure (e.g., cabinets, shelving, awnings, etc.) can be affixed to the interior or exterior sheaths 504, 506. The sheathing 504, 506 may also be formed such that the sheathing 504, 506 can be painted or otherwise finished (e.g., covered with stucco).

In order to provide additional structural support to the SIP 500, an edge support 508 can be coupled to an edge of the SIP 500 as shown in FIG. 13. The edge support 508 may serve to couple the interior sheathing 504 to the exterior sheathing 506 at the edge. The edge support 508 can serve to transfer a load on the SIP 500 evenly between the interior and exterior sheathing 504, 506. The edge support 508 can also help to prevent any environmental effects from contacting or entering the core material 502. As shown in FIG. 13, the edge support 508 can form a U-shaped channel around the edge of the SIP 500 and extend down along the interior sheathing 504 and the exterior sheathing 506 to allow for the edge support 508 to be coupled and/or bonded to the interior sheathing 504 and the exterior sheathing 506. In some aspects, the edge support 508 may not be bonded to the core material 502 at the edge of the SIP, but may form a layer over the core material 502.

As shown in FIG. 13, the edge support 508 may be in the form of a U-shaped channel formed of any suitable material such as plastic, metal, carbon fiber, or the like. In some aspects, the edge support 508 may be formed from a polymeric material or plastic that can be easily formed and coupled to the sheathing 504, 506. In order to form a complete support, the edge support may be bonded to the sheathing 504, 506 using a material such as an adhesive, caulk, epoxy, or the like placed between the edge support 508 and an exterior surface of the interior sheathing 504 and the exterior sheathing 506. The bonding material may be applied to form a complete seal along the length of the edge support 508 and the sheathing 504, 506 to keep environmental factors such as water from contacting the insulating material. In some aspects, a retaining member 510 such as a screw, nail, bolt, or other attachment mechanism may be used after the bonding material is applied and the edge support 508 positioned about the SIP 500 in order to retain the edge support 508 in position while the bonding material cures or otherwise forms a bond between the edge support 508 and the sheathing 504, 506. Once cured, the retaining member(s) 510 can be removed or left in place, though the retaining member(s) 510 may not contribute significantly to the overall structural integrity of the SIP (as opposed to the edge support 508 that may contribute to the structural integrity of the SIP 500).

The edge support 508 as illustrated in FIG. 13 may serve as the edge support 508 to the top and bottom edges of the SIP 500 that may not be coupled to other SIPs 500. In order to connect adjacent SIPs 500 forming the walls of the overall structure, different edge supports 512, 514 as illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 may be used. As shown in FIG. 14, an edge support 512 may comprise two mirrored U-channels for accepting two adjacent SIPs 500. As illustrated, a first SIP would inserted into a first side of the edge support 512, and a second SIP would be inserted into the second side of the edge support 512. The bonding material and any retaining member(s) 510 could be used to couple the edges support 512 to the first and second SIPs as described above. In some aspects, the edge support 512 could be used to connect two adjacent SIPs along a vertical edge to thereby form a portion or all of a wall. Additional edge supports 512 can be used to couple as many SIPs as necessary to form a wall of a desired length. In some aspects, the edge support 512 can be used on a top or bottom edge to couple two SIPs in a vertical direction, thereby forming a taller wall or potentially a second floor of a structure.

In order to form a corner, an edge support such as edge support 514 shown in FIG. 15 can be used. As shown, the U-channels in the edge support 514 may be positioned at right angles to allow a first SIP to be inserted into one channel, and a second SIP to be positioned in the second channel at a right angle to the first SIP. This can allow the edge support 514 to be coupled to two SIPs and form a corner of the structure. In some aspects, the edge support 514 may be used on a top surface of a SIP to allow an upper floor or top SIP to be coupled to a wall. While FIGS. 14 and 15 show straight and corner edge supports 512, 514, the edge supports can be configured to allow for the connection of any two adjacent panels at any angles.

In use within a structure, the SIPs as described herein can be used to replace the wall panels in any of the structures described with respect to FIGS. 1-11. The floor and roof structures as described herein with respect to FIGS. 1-11 can be the same and can be coupled to the SIPs as described herein and/or as described below. For example, the SIPs can be formed as prefabricated components as used as side panels within the structure. When pre-fabricated, the edge supports can be coupled to one or more SIPs as pre-fabricated components, and the additional SIPs used in the coupling edge supports can be assembled on site to allow for transportation of the panels to the construction location as separate pieces. As an example of a resulting structure, reference is made to FIG. 11 where the SIPs can be used in place of the side panels (e.g., 120, 140, 160A, and 160B), and the SIPs may be utilized in assembling enclosed structures having two or more rooms separated by interior panels or walls. For example, the enclosed structure 400 may include a floor assembly 402 comprising a plurality of support frames 104 and floors 115, a plurality of side panels formed using the SIPs as described herein. The enclosed structure 400 may also comprise a roof assembly (not shown in FIG. 11) that includes a plurality of roof panels similar in configuration as roof panels 202 shown in FIGS. 5-8.

As shown in FIG. 11, the side panels such as side panel 120 may be formed from a SIP as described herein. Rather than having a corner assembly 160B, the edge support (e.g., edge support 514) may be used to couple to SIPs at the corner, and an edge support 512 may be used to couple first and second SIPs to form a side wall. A plurality of SIPs may be coupled in order in order to form the front and back walls of the structure. The floor and roof may be the same as those described herein. The doors and windows can be formed directly within the SIP panels by cutting and removing the corresponding shapes to form spaces. Frames such as traditional door and window frames can be used to couple the doors and windows and/or edge supports such as the U-channels can be used to form a frame for the doors and windows.

The interior walls can be connected using an edge support having three U-channels for coupling the interior SIP panels to the exterior SIP panels. The resulting structure can then be similar to the structure shown and described with respect to FIG. 11 only with SIPs forming the exterior and/or interior walls rather than the panels described with respect to FIG. 11.

As described herein, a lower band may be used to place the panels used for forming the walls in compression and/or retain the walls in position in the final structure based on retaining the wall panels against other wall panels. The lower band therefore functions to prevent any outward movement of the panels in the final structure. Similarly, the alignment band on the roof panels contains a band configured to place the panels used for forming the walls in compression and/or retain the walls in position in the final structure based on retaining the wall panels against other wall panels. The alignment band then similarly prevents any outward movement of the panels in the final structure. As described herein, the lower band and the alignment band may comprise metal or other bands of material coupled to the floor panels and/or roof panels, and/or bands used at or near the roof and/or floor panels.

In some aspects, the lower band can be formed from a retaining band coupled to each floor support frame such that when the floor support frames are coupled together, an entire band of retaining material is formed around the outside of the structure. This configuration is similar in structure and function to the alignment band on the roof panels as described herein. As an example, reference can be made to FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the floor assembly 102 of enclosed structure 100 may comprise a pair of support frames 104A, 104B, and a floor 115. In order to form the lower band, a portion of the band may be formed on each support frame 104A, 104B. As an example, the lower band can be formed partially on the first support frame 104A by coupling a metallic band or lip onto the three sides of the first support frame 104A that form exterior edges of the floor (e.g., the three sides not between the frames 104A and 104B). The band or lip can extend upwards from the support frame edges. Similarly, a second portion of the lower band can be formed partially on the second support frame 104B by coupling a metallic band or lip onto the three sides of the first support frame 104B that form exterior edges of the floor (e.g., the three sides not between the frames 104A and 104B). The band or lip can extend upwards from the support frame 104B edges. Separately, the first portion of the band and the second portion of the band form C-shaped lips on the separate support frames 104A and 104B. In the final structure, the support frames 104A, 104B are coupled together, using for example, bolts or other attachments between the support frames 104A, 104B to couple the two support frames together. Once the support frames are coupled together, the separate first and second portions of the lower band can become coupled together mechanically through the support frames 104A, 104B. The individual lower band on the first support frame 104A and the individual lower band on the second support frame 104B may not end up being directly coupled, and a gap can exist between the two portions. However, the two portions are mechanically coupled based on the rigid connections between the portions of the lower band and the support frame, and the rigid connection between the support frames 104A, 104B. As a result, the lower band can be formed in segments that may not directly connect but still serve to retain the wall panels together to provide structural support to the enclosed structure 100 in the same way that the alignment band 218 is used to hold and/or compress the side panels upon assembly of the roof, as described in more detail herein.

In some aspects, larger structures can be formed using the structures and structural components as described herein. An embodiment of a larger structure is shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. As illustrated, the structures are elongated structures having a plurality of individual units that can comprise wall elements including any of the panels described herein with respect to FIGS. 1-11 or any of the SIPs described with respect to FIGS. 12-15. The wall elements can be joined to form a structure elongated in one direction with corresponding front and back walls. Side walls can be used to form the rectilinear building shape. The floor and roof panels can comprise any of those described herein. Adjacent floor panels can be coupled as described herein, and the roof panels can similarly be joined. The gaps between the roof panels can be sealed using a seal, sealant, or joinery piece between each adjacent segment. In some aspects, a waterproof material can be coated over the joined roof panels after the structure is complete to waterproof the overall roof structure. One or more interior walls can be formed using wall panels and/or SIPs as described herein. This can allow the overall structure to form a plurality of individual rooms, connecting rooms, and/or one or more open spaces.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the structure can be formed as a multiroom structure having individual access doors and windows for each unit. The structure can serve as a shelter or accommodation in some aspects. For example, the units can individually serve as a shelter or living unit.

Structurally, the elongated structure 600 can comprise the same or similar components to those described herein, including the same or similar walls, floor and roof. In some aspects, the interior and/or exterior walls can comprise SIP panels having the connections and support edges as described herein.

The structure can be formed using a lower band and alignment band as described herein. In some aspects, the lower band can extend around the exterior perimeter of the elongated structure. For example, the lower band may not extend between individual units. In this embodiment, the lower band can be directly coupled to the wall segments and/or the lower band can be coupled to the floor segments and coupled together based on the coupling of the floor segments. For example, the floor segments on the ends 602A, 602B of the structure 600 can have lower bands forming a C-shape around the lower end of the wall segments. The floor segments between the ends 602A, 602B can have the lower band positioned on the front and back of the structure 600. The adjacent lower bands can be directly coupled together or coupled to the floor segments and mechanically coupled based on the connection through the floor segments as described herein. The resulting structure can have a lower band positioned around the perimeter of the lower edge of the wall segments, where the lower band retains the wall segments and prevents any outward movement of the lower portion of the wall segments.

In some aspects, the alignment band can extend around the exterior perimeter of the elongated structure. For example, the alignment band may not extend between individual units. In this embodiment, the alignment band can be directly coupled to the wall segments and/or the alignment band can be coupled to the roof panels and coupled together based on the coupling of the roof panels. For example, the roof panels on the ends 602A, 602B of the structure 600 can have alignment bands forming a C-shape around and retaining the upper end of the wall segments. The roof panels between the ends 602A, 602B can have the alignment band positioned on the front and back of the structure 600. The adjacent alignment bands can be directly coupled together or coupled to the roof panels and mechanically coupled based on the connection through the roof panels as described herein. The resulting structure can have an alignment band positioned around the perimeter of the upper edge of the wall segments, where the alignment band retains the wall segments and prevents any outward movement of the upper portion of the wall segments. When used with the lower bands, the wall segments or panels can be retained within the structure, and in some aspects, tensioned inward and/or against the other wall segments to provide structural support for the structure 600.

FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate some aspects of the elongated structure 600.

In some aspects, a larger structure can be constructed using the components as described herein and the techniques described herein. As shown in FIGS. 18-20, a larger structure 700 can be formed by forming and coupling two elongated structures together. The structure 700 can have a floor structure using the components as described herein. In an embodiment, the structure 700 generally comprises a floor assembly 750, a plurality of panels 720, and a roof assembly 760. Referring to FIG. 18, the floor assembly 750 can comprise a plurality of floor panels having support frames 104, and a floor that can be placed upon the support frame 104 as described with respect to FIG. 2. Each support frame 104 may comprise an exterior rectangular or box-frame and a plurality of elongate supports 107 positioned in the box-frame 105 and configured to provide support to the respective support frame 104. In some embodiments, the box-frame 105 of each support frame 104 may comprise four elongate members or supports coupled together (e.g., welded, etc.) to form the box-frame 105. In some embodiments, the box-frame 105 and supports 107 of each support frame 104 may comprise a plurality of elongate steel beams; however, in other embodiments, the configuration of each support frame 104 may vary. In an embodiment, each support frame 104 of floor assembly 750 may include a plurality of height adjustable feet or pedestals 110 extending from the lower surface 108 of the respective box-frame 105. Particularly, a first support frame 104A of floor assembly 102 may comprise four feet 110 located at the four corners of the box-frame 105.

The floor assembly 750 can comprise a plurality of box-frames 105 coupled together to form an overall floor assembly 750 have the desired dimensions of the overall structure. As shown in FIG. 18, the floor assembly 750 can comprise the box-frames 105 arranged in a pattern suitable to for forming the desired dimensions of the floor. As an example, the floor assembly 750 can comprise six box-frames 105 arranged in a first direction and coupled together, with an adjacent three box-frames 1-5 turned ninety degrees and coupled to the six box-frames 105. This pattern can be repeated to form the desired overall building footprint. While shown as a 6x3 pattern, and suitable number of box-frames 105 can be used to form the final footprint for the structure 750.

The structure can also comprise a plurality of panels 720 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 19) arranged to form the structure 750. The panels 720 can comprise any of the panels described with respect to FIGS. 1-11 or any of the SIPs described with respect to FIGS. 12-15, each with the associated arrangements and coupling mechanisms. As shown in FIG. 19, the panels can be arranged to form exterior walls 722, end walls 724, interior hallway panels 726, and a resulting hallway 728 disposed between the interior hallway panels 726. In an aspect, the panels can comprise SIPs, and the panels can be coupled using the edge supports as described herein. The end panels can connect to the other adjacent panels, but may not be structural in the final overall structure 700.

In order to retain the walls and panels in place, the floor assembly 750 may additionally comprise a lower band 752, which can be similar to or the same as lower band 260 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 9) which extends along a portion of the support frames 104. The lower band 260 may extend in a direction extending upwards from the support frames 104 such that an upper edge of the lower band 752 is disposed at a greater distance from the upper surface of support frames 104 than an upper surface of the support frames 104 themselves. In other words, the lower band 752 may extend upwards from the support frames 104, defining a recess within support frames 104 for receiving the outer walls. The lower band 752 can be coupled to the support frames 104 for example, by being welded or fixedly coupled to the support frames 104. The lower band 752 may generally comprise a metal band or plate. Further, the lower band 752 can extend along a perimeter of the support frames 104 such that the lower band 752 can be formed in multiple sections which can abut upon coupling of the support frames 104 together.

As shown in FIG. 18, the lower band 752 may be configured to extend around the inner wall panels 726, the outer panels 720 forming the outer wall 722, and the end panels 724. In this configuration, a lower band can extend along the hallway 728 and retain the rooms formed by the panels on one side in place. While FIG. 18 shows only a single lower band 752 to allow the elements of the support frames 104 to be seen, another lower band can also be formed along the panels defining the rooms on the opposite side of the hallway 728. This results in at least two perimeter lower bands 752 formed within the structure 700. The lower bands 752 can serve the same purpose within the structure 700 as in an individual structure.

In some aspects, a partial lower band 754 can also be coupled to the floor assembly 750 at the ends of the hallway 728. The lower band segments 754 can serve to retain the hallway wall panels within the structure, and the resulting partial lower bands 754 (e.g., on both ends of the building) can result in a full perimeter of the structure 700 having a lower band (e.g., lower band 752 and partial lower bands 754) disposed thereabout.

The structure 700 can comprise a plurality of roof panels coupled together to form a roof assembly 780. Referring to FIGS. 20-21, the roof assembly 780 of the structure 700 may generally include a plurality of roof panels 782, which can be the same as the roof panels described with respect to FIGS. 5-7. The roof assembly 780 can comprises any suitable number of roof panels 782 sufficient to cover the structure 700. As described herein, the roof panels can be supported on the exterior and hallway wall panels and can be cantilevered over the hallway without any structural support over the hallway. In this embodiment, the room structures serve as self-supporting structures with the wall panels and roof panels, and the roof can simply extend over the hallway to meet with the opposing roof structure. For example, each roof panel 782 can be disposed on and coupled to the exterior wall 720 and the interior wall panels 726 to form a roof structure as described herein. The coupling of the roof panels to the exterior and interior walls can provide the full structural support to each roof panel 782 to support the roof without additional structural elements. As also described herein, the plurality of roof panels 782 can be coupled to each other and sealed to form a roof 780 having a desired length.

Each roof panel 782 may have an alignment band to retain the wall panels in position. The alignment band can be the same or similar to the alignment band 218 described herein. The alignment band can be coupled directly to the wall panels and/or coupled to the roof panels 782 and then coupled to the wall panels. As with the lower band 752, the alignment band can form a perimeter around the rooms defined by the exterior wall and the hallway to encircle the first set of rooms (e.g., matching the pattern of the lower band 752). The alignment band can be tightened as the roof panels are coupled to thereby place the outer walls in compression to retain them in position. As with the lower band, partial alignment bands 786A, 786B can be present on the cantilevered portions of the roof panels 782A, 782B as shown in FIG. 21 in order to retain the upper portion of the end panel 788 in position. The separate alignment bands 786A, 786B can be coupled to each other and/or to the roof panels 782A, 782B. This can result in the entire upper perimeter of the outer walls having an alignment band disposed thereabout as well as an interior parameter about the rooms on each side. For the end panel 788, it can be noted that the end panel 788 may be used to seal the hallway, but may not be required from a structural perspective to support the roof panels 782A, 782B. Rather, the roof panels 782A, 782B may be supported by the other panels in the structure, and the end panels 788 may be present primarily to provide a weather seal for the building.

As described herein, the roof panels 782A, 782B can each be coupled to the corresponding wall segments and be cantilevered over the hallway. As shown in FIG. 21, the roof panels on each separate segment can contact over the center of the hallway. In some aspects, the roof panels 782A, 782B can touch or be coupled in order to provide a waterproof layer, though the coupling is not necessary from a structural perspective. Various types of connections such as direct coupling, using C-channel or H-channel type connectors, or other connection types can be used to couple the roof panels 782A, 782B together. Once coupled, the resulting gap 784 between the roof panels 782A, 782B can have a seal, sealant, and/or a waterproofing material can be added to seal the roof panels.

Once assembled, the overall structure 700 can serve as a multi-room building for various uses. In some aspects, the building can serve as a care unit for medical care of patients. Various utilities such as water, electrical, data, and medical grade gases can be supplied to the individual rooms from an exterior of the structure 700. For medical uses, a negative pressure system can be connected to each room through an air vent 726 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 19) that can draw air out of the structure 700, thereby avoiding recirculation of air in each room. Similar vents can be used in other portions of the structure 700 to allow the air to be removed and cleaned. Additional structures can be added to provide for support and staffing. The additional structures can be also be constructed in a similar manner and connected by hallways to the structures 700. Additional structures 700 can be added to accommodate additional rooms to build a facility having a desired room count and meet spacing requirements. This can allow for medical facilities to be quickly constructed and used in the event of an emergency of the need for additional medical space at an established medical facility.

FIGS. 18-21 illustrate some aspects of the structure 700.

Having described various systems and methods, various aspect can include, but are not limited to:

In a first aspect, a kit for assembling a pop-up enclosed structure comprises: a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a first side panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering, wherein a width of the interior covering is greater than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the first side panel whereby an end of the interior covering forms an extension; and a corner panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering, wherein a width of the interior covering of the corner panel is less than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the corner panel whereby an end of the corner panel forms a recess configured to receive the extension of the first side panel.

A second aspect can include the kit of the first aspect, wherein the support frame of the first side panel comprises a plurality of steel supports, and at least one of the interior covering and the exterior covering comprises a laminate material.

A third aspect can include the kit of the first or second aspect, further comprising a second side panel comprising a first aperture configured to receive a door and a second aperture configured to receive a window.

A fourth aspect can include the kit of any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a spacer panel comprising a support frame and an exterior covering, wherein the support frame of the spacer panel defines a recess configured to receive the extension of the first side panel.

A fifth aspect can include the kit of the fourth aspect, wherein the support frame of the spacer panel is T-shaped.

A sixth aspect can include the kit of any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising a lower band coupled to the support frame, wherein the lower band extends about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the first side panel and the corner panel

A seventh aspect can include the kit of any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and wherein the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the first side panel and the corner panel to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel

In an eighth aspect, a kit for assembling a pop-up enclosed structure comprises: a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a first side panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering; a corner panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering; and a lower band extendable about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the first side panel and the corner panel.

A ninth aspect can include the kit of the eighth aspect, wherein the lower band comprises a steel material and is coupled to the floor assembly.

A tenth aspect can include the kit of the eighth or ninth aspect, wherein the kit further comprises an alignment band coupled to a roof assembly, wherein the alignment band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the first side panel and the corner panel, and wherein the alignment band is configured to be positioned at an upper end of the first side panel and the corner panel.

An eleventh aspect can include the kit of any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, wherein a width of the interior covering is greater than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the first side panel whereby an end of the interior covering forms an extension; and wherein a width of the interior covering of the corner panel is less than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the corner panel whereby an end of the corner panel forms a recess configured to receive the extension of the first side panel.

A twelfth aspect can include the kit of any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, wherein the support frame of the first side panel comprises a plurality of steel supports, and at least one of the interior covering and the exterior covering comprises a laminate material.

A thirteenth aspect can include the kit of any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects, further comprising a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and wherein the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the first side panel and the corner panel to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel.

A fourteenth aspect can include the kit of any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects, wherein the at least one of the roof panels is configured to overhang the first side panel and the corner panel when the first side panel and the corner panel are received in the recess in the roof panel.

In a fifteenth aspect, a kit for assembling a pop-up enclosed structure comprises a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a first side panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering; a corner panel comprising a support frame, an exterior covering, and an interior covering; and a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and wherein the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the first side panel and the corner panel to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel.

A sixteenth aspect can include the kit of the fifteenth aspect, wherein the at least one of the roof panels is configured to overhang the first side panel and the corner panel when the first side panel and the corner panel are received in the recess in the roof panel.

A seventeenth aspect can include the kit of the fifteenth or sixteenth aspect, wherein the alignment band is configured to contact the exterior coverings of the first side panel and the corner panel when the first side panel and the corner panel are received in the recess.

An eighteenth aspect can include the kit of any one of the fifteenth to seventeenth aspects, wherein a width of the interior covering is greater than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the first side panel whereby an end of the interior covering forms an extension; and wherein a width of the interior covering of the corner panel is less than a width of both the support frame and the exterior covering of the corner panel whereby an end of the corner panel forms a recess configured to receive the extension of the first side panel.

A nineteenth aspect can include the kit of any one of the fifteenth to eighteenth aspects, wherein the support frame of the first side panel comprises a plurality of steel supports, and at least one of the interior covering and the exterior covering comprises a laminate material.

A twentieth aspect can include the kit of any one of the fifteenth to nineteenth aspects, wherein the alignment band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the first side panel and the corner panel.

In a twenty first aspect, a pop-up enclosed structure comprises a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a plurality of side panels, wherein each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel; one or more side support edges, wherein each support edge of the one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels; and a lower band extendable about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels.

A twenty second aspect can include the structure of the twenty first aspect, wherein each structural insulated panel comprises: a core material comprising an insulation; an exterior sheath coupled to the core material on a first side of the core material; and an interior sheath coupled to the core material on a second side of the core material, wherein the first side is on an opposite side of the core material from the second side.

A twenty third aspect can include the structure of the twenty first or twenty second aspect, wherein each side panel comprises a top support edge and a bottom support edge.

A twenty fourth aspect can include the structure of the twenty third aspect, wherein the top support edge and the bottom support edge is bonded to the exterior sheath and the interior sheath.

A twenty fifth aspect can include the structure of any one of the twenty first to twenty fourth aspects, wherein the lower band comprises a steel material and is coupled to the floor assembly.

A twenty sixth aspect can include the structure of any one of the twenty first to twenty fifth aspects, further comprising: an alignment band coupled to a roof assembly, wherein the alignment band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels at an upper edge of the plurality of side panels.

A twenty seventh aspect can include the structure of any one of the twenty first to twenty fifth aspects, further comprising: a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and wherein the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the first side panel and the corner panel to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel.

A twenty eighth aspect can include the structure of the twenty seventh aspect, wherein the at least one of the roof panels is configured to overhang the first side panel and the corner panel when the first side panel and the corner panel are received in the recess in the roof panel.

In a twenty ninth aspect, an enclosed structure comprises: a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a plurality of side panels, wherein each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel; one or more side support edges, wherein each support edge of the one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels; and a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least one of the roof panels comprises a support frame, an upper panel, and a lower panel, and wherein the support frame of the roof assembly comprises an alignment band that forms a recess configured to receive an upper end of the plurality of side panels to align the roof panel with the first side panel and the corner panel.

A thirtieth aspect can include the structure of the twenty ninth aspect, wherein the at least one of the roof panels is configured to overhang the plurality of side panels when the plurality of side panels are received in the recess in the roof panel.

A thirty first aspect can include the structure of the twenty ninth or thirtieth aspect, wherein the alignment band is configured to contact the exterior coverings of the plurality of side panels when the plurality of side panels are received in the recess.

A thirty second aspect can include the structure of any one of the twenty ninth to thirty first aspects, wherein the alignment band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of panels.

In a thirty third aspect, an enclosed structure comprises: a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; a plurality of side panels, wherein the plurality of side panels form a first internal structure and a second internal structure, wherein the first internal structure and the second internal structure are formed on the floor assembly; a roof assembly comprising a plurality of roof panels, wherein at least a first roof panel of the plurality of roof panels is placed on the first internal structure, and wherein a second roof panel of the plurality of roof panes is placed on the second internal structure, and wherein an alignment band is coupled to the plurality of roof panels and is configured to receive an upper end of the plurality of side panels to align the roof panel with the plurality of side panels, and wherein the first roof panel abuts the second roof panel over the floor assembly to define a roof over the enclosed structure.

A thirty fourth aspect can include the structure of the thirty third aspect, wherein a hallway is defined between the first internal structure and the second internal structure.

A thirty fifth aspect can include the structure of the thirty third or thirty fourth aspect, wherein the at least one of the roof panels is configured to overhang the plurality of side panels when the plurality of side panels are received in the recess in the roof panel.

A thirty sixth aspect can include the structure of any one of the thirty third to thirty fifth aspects, wherein the alignment band is configured to contact the exterior coverings of the plurality of side panels when the plurality of side panels are received in the recess.

A thirty seventh aspect can include the structure of any one of the thirty third to thirty sixth aspects, wherein the alignment band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of panels.

A thirty eighth aspect can include the structure of any one of the thirty third to thirty seventh aspects, wherein the alignment band extends about the first internal structure, and where the alignment band extends about the second internal structure.

A thirty ninth aspect can include the structure of any one of the thirty third to thirty eighth aspects, further comprising a lower band coupled to the floor assembly and configured to receive a lower end of the plurality of side panels to align the floor assembly with the plurality of side panels.

A fortieth aspect can include the structure of the thirty ninth aspect, wherein the lower band extends about a perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the alignment band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels.

A forty first aspect can include the structure of the thirty ninth or fortieth aspect, wherein the lower band extends about the first internal structure, and where the lower band extends about the second internal structure.

In a forty second aspect, a method of forming an enclosed structure comprises: providing a floor assembly comprising a support frame and a floor placeable upon the support frame; providing a plurality of side panels, wherein each side panel of the plurality of side panels comprises a structural insulated panel, wherein each support edge of one or more support edges comprises a plurality of channels configured to receive at least one edge of a side panel of the plurality of side panels; and forming an enclosed structure using the floor assembly and the plurality of side panes, wherein a lower band extends about a lower perimeter of the enclosed structure whereby the lower band is configured to apply a compressive force against the plurality of side panels.

While several embodiments have been provided in the present disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed systems and methods may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. The present examples are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the intention is not to be limited to the details given herein. For example, the various elements or components may be combined or integrated in another system or certain features may be omitted or not implemented.

Also, techniques, systems, subsystems, and methods described and illustrated in the various embodiments as discrete or separate may be combined or integrated with other systems, modules, techniques, or methods without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Other items shown or discussed as directly coupled or communicating with each other may be indirectly coupled or communicating through some interface, device, or intermediate component, whether electrically, mechanically, or otherwise. Other examples of changes, substitutions, and alterations are ascertainable by one skilled in the art and could be made without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed herein.

	Number	Date	Country
	63237940	Aug 2021	US
	63088878	Oct 2020	US

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