PORTABLE ENCLOSED-STRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

A portable enclosed-structure deployment system configured to be stored and deployed from within a shipping container. A floor support system including a plurality of floor panels is disposed in the shipping container proximate to a bottom surface of the shipping container. The plurality of floor panels withdraw from an open side of the shipping container. A plurality of wall panels are stored in the shipping container above the plurality of floor panels. The plurality of wall panels are withdrawn from the open side of the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container. A roof system includes a plurality of roof panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of wall panels. The plurality of roof panels slideably withdraw from the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of wall panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

Description

BACKGROUND

Upon the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unexpected destructive event, it has often been the case that people end up needing shelter, at least temporarily, to prevent additional tragedy such as sickness due to unending exposure to the environment, to provide safety and privacy, to provide protection from the environment and other potential harms, etc.

However, tragic and destructive events are not the only reasons why a temporary, quick-assembling shelter may be needed. Many other circumstances exist in which it is helpful to have a structure that need not be long lasting. For example, large gatherings for short-term activities or convention programs, construction projects, parties, etc. are all examples of opportunities for a group to find utility in a protective structure that can be easily set up and easily removed, where the term “easily” is relative compared to the processes, permits, foundation, construction, and cost required for a permanent structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Detailed Description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items. Furthermore, the drawings may be considered as providing an approximate depiction of the relative sizes of the individual components within individual figures. However, the drawings are not to scale, and the relative sizes of the individual components, both within individual figures and between the different figures, may vary from what is depicted. In particular, some of the figures may depict components as a certain size or shape, while other figures may depict the same components on a larger scale or differently shaped for the sake of clarity.

FIG. 1 illustrates a planar view (facing the rear end of a semi-truck) of a portable enclosed-structure deployment system on the bed of the semi-truck, with the rear panel not showing in order to clearly depict the contents therein, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system in FIG. 1, but not on the semi-truck, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system in FIG. 2, further depicting the start of deploying the structure from a ground position, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIGS. 4-11 illustrate in succession various phases of deployment and assembly of the enclosed-structure from the bed of the semi-truck, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of another portable enclosed-structure deployment system in a deployed and assembled state, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 13 illustrates a front perspective view of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system in FIG. 12, but in a deployable and contained state according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 14 illustrates a rear perspective view of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system in FIG. 13 according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 15 illustrates a side view of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system in FIG. 13 according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of a floor panel according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 17 illustrates a perspective view of a wall panel according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of a roof panel according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of a roof lift system according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of floor support structures in a deployable state according to an embodiment of the instant application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Overview

This disclosure is directed to a portable enclosed-structure deployment system for rapid deployment of an enclosed structure.

In an embodiment, FIG. 1 illustrates system 100 that may include an accordion floor 104 including an interconnected plurality of panels 106 that deploy in a stacked position and fold out in an accordion-like manner on a channel system.

The floor components may be described as a floor deployment system. The floor deployment system, also known as the floor stack, may include a plurality of modular panels stacked on top of each other with embedded wheels. The floor deployment system may further include an internal racking system on a wall 108 of a shipping container 110. The shipping container 110 may be a 20′ shipping container, a 40′ shipping container, etc. A railing system may be embedded into the floor support structure. A benefit of the floor deployment system is the rapid deployment of a modular interconnected floor with the use of mechanical assistance. Each individual panel may have a connection to two neighboring panels through the use of hinges, and the connections may be along the length of the panels. The panels may begin in a layered storage position within the storage device, for example, the shipping container 110. The container wall 108 is lowered down and may be lowered with the container on the ground at a 90 degree angle or with the container on a truck 112 at a 120 degree angle. The modular stacked floor panels may slide out of the container in a controlled manner. The panels start in a stacked position with ends thereof in contact with the ground. The floor panels fold out from each other, resembling one side of an accordion, thus referred to herein as “accordion style” or accordion-like. The top and bottom faces of each panel are facing each other in the storage/stacked form. As the panels deploy, sections of the floors splay out into one flat surface that is interconnected and sufficiently configured to support live loads. The individual panels may be assisted by a spring-loaded wheel mechanism that supports the panels in deployment and allows only the panel to be in contact with the floor support system and railing system in full deployment. Once compressed with the weight of the walls the wheels recess into the panels.

The disclosed system 100 may also include a wall stack 114 including a plurality of wall panels 116. The wall stack 114 may be stored behind the floor panels 106 in the container 110.

The wall panels 116 may be lifted mechanically or manually and set in place along the floor panels 106 to provide support for roof panels, discussed below. Additionally, one or more wall panels 116 may include doors or doorway cutouts.

The disclosed system 100 may also include a roof stack 118 including a plurality of roof panels 120 mechanically lifted within the container 110. The roof panels 120 may slide down a rail system to cover the roof of the structure from the far side to near side to decrease need for human interference, thus, highlighting low deployment speed and safety.

The roof components may be described as a roof deployment system. The roof deployment system may include a plurality of modular panels stacked on top of each other in storage/container packing, a “lifting” mechanism, a “pushing” mechanism, and a rail system for guidance and support in deployment. A benefit of the roof deployment system is rapid deployment of a modular roof structure on a rigid structure in a safe manner with minimal human intervention. Each panel may have tongue and groove connections for sealing to adjacent panels in deployment and grooved connections to the wall panels. In deployment, the back roof panel, which is the furthest roof panel from the container, is deployed first and is guided to the end of the structure. The roof panels follow sequentially until each panel is locked in place. The panels may include embedded spring-loaded wheels that assist in deployment, and the wheels may be compressed in deployment. The panels are lifted from their stored position to a rail system and are then pushed onto the rail system until they are in place. As the front roof panel, which is the panel closest to the container, is locked into place the structure shell may be considered to be complete. The locking mechanism for the roof may be any suitable locking mechanism, including but not limited to, a cam lock which compresses a spring to make the structure fully static in deployment. When lifting a large piece overhead by the use of humans there are many safety concerns which are eliminated in this process. This process also decreases deployment times with mechanical assistance.

In connection with the above floor and roof panels for deployment, the disclosed system 100 may also include a plurality of modular floor, roof, and wall panels configured parallel with the container floor in storage. Packing them in a particular manner such as that depicted may allow for rapid deployment and ease of access.

A container may include four different panels, of varying length, width, and thickness. The panels may be utilized for the floor, roof, side wall, and back wall, as discussed above. The packaging for transport and storage of these panels creates a highly efficient process for the disclosed deployment method. In an embodiment, from a perspective of viewing the container from a rear door, the container may be visually broken into four quadrants for the purpose of this description, namely, West Top, West Bottom, East Top, and East Bottom. The bottom left is the ground level of the “west” wall. The interconnected floor panels are stored in the west bottom quadrant. The walls, of varying widths, are stored in the East Bottom quadrant. The roof panels are stored in the East Top quadrant. A racking system will hold all sections in their respective areas while in transit on land, in air, or water. The rail system on the “west” wall in the West Bottom quadrant may attach to the floor accordion stack. This may allow for rapid deployment of the floor. The location of the floor panels allows for easy deployment of the floor deployment system. In an embodiment, the wall panels may not be attached to the container walls, thereby allowing easy movement of wall panels from container to the deployed structure. The back walls may be located on the 16 foot sides of the structure and the side walls on the long 42 foot section of the container. A racking system may support the roof panels and reduces interference from roof panels during the floor and wall deployment. Roof panels may be attached to a racking system with various mechanisms for increased deployment.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view 200 of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system 100 shown in FIG. 1, but not on the semi-truck 112, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

The wall 108 of the shipping container 110 may be a first sidewall fixed between a top surface 202 and a bottom surface 204 of the shipping container 110. The first sidewall may be displaceable between a closed position and an open position. For example, the wall 108 may be pivotably connected to the shipping container 110 and may be pivotably displaceable between the closed position and open position. FIG. 2 illustrates the wall 108 disposed in a closed position.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view 300 of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system 100 shown in FIG. 2, further depicting the start of deploying the structure from a ground position, according to an embodiment of the instant application. FIG. 3 illustrates the wall 108 disposed in an open position.

A rail system 302 may extend out away from the shipping container 110. The plurality of floor panels 106 may be disposed on the wall 108 in the open position and ready to be deployed via slideably displacing the plurality of floor panels 106 along the rail system 302 out away from the shipping container 110.

FIGS. 4-14 illustrate in succession various phases of deployment and assembly of the enclosed-structure 102 from a bed of the semi-truck 112, according to an embodiment of the instant application.

FIG. 4 illustrates the plurality of panels 106 of the according floor 104 attached to the wall 108 that is to be displaced from the closed position to an open position. As the wall 108 pivotably displaces from the closed position to the open position, the plurality of panels 106 attached to the wall 108 withdraw from the shipping container 110 on the wall 108.

FIG. 5 illustrates the wall 108 disposed in an open position and the plurality of panels 106 attached to the wall 108 in a stacked position with ends thereof in contact with the wall 108.

FIG. 6 illustrates the plurality floor panels 106 may slide out of the container in a controlled manner and the plurality floor panels 106 starting in a stacked position with ends thereof in contact with the rail system 302 on the ground.

FIG. 7 illustrates the plurality of floor panels 106 that may be interconnected, deployed in a stacked position, and fold out in an accordion-like manner along the rail system 302 out away from the shipping container 110.

FIG. 8 illustrates the plurality of floor panels 106 interconnected and deployed in a folded-out planar position along the rail system 302 out away from the shipping container 110.

FIG. 9 illustrates the plurality of wall panels 116 withdrawn from the shipping container 110 attached to the plurality of floor panels 106 subsequent to the plurality of floor panels 106 having been deployed in the folded-out planar position.

FIG. 10 illustrates the plurality roof panels 120 being withdrawn from the shipping container 110 via a guide rail system 1002. Each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 120 may be slidably displaced along the guide rail system 1002 to the top of the plurality of wall panels 116 subsequent to the plurality of wall panels 116 being vertically connected to the plurality of floor panels 106. Each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels may be slideably displaced along the top of the vertically connected plurality of wall panels 116 into a deployed position.

FIG. 11 illustrates the enclosed structure 102 formed of the plurality of floor panels 106, the plurality of wall panels 116, and the plurality of roof panels 120 deployed from the shipping container 110.

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view 1200 of another portable enclosed-structure deployment system 1202 in a deployed and assembled state, according to an embodiment of the instant application. FIG. 12 illustrates a shipping container 1204 including a top surface 1206, a bottom surface 1208 opposite the top surface 1206, a front wall 1210 between the top surface 1206 and the bottom surface 1208, and a back wall 1212 between the top surface 1206 and the bottom surface 1208 opposite the front wall 1210. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system 1202 including an enclosed structure 1214 attached to an open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 disposed between the front wall 1210 and the back wall 1212.

The enclosed structure 1214 including a floor support system 1218. The floor support system 1218 including a plurality of floor panels 1220. The floor support system 1218 may include a plurality of floor support structures 1222. The plurality of floor support structures 1222 have a railing system embedded therein. For example, the plurality of floor support structures 1222 may have a tubular member arranged on a top portion of the floor support structures. The railing system embedded in the plurality of floor support structures 1222 providing for guiding each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 along the plurality of floor support structures 1222 when the plurality of floor panels 1220 are withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. Each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 include a tongue arranged along a length of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220, and when deployed each tongue of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 is received by a groove arranged along a length of a neighboring floor panel on a side opposite to a tongue of an adjacent floor panel.

The plurality of floor panels 1220 may include one or more locking mechanisms (e.g., a latch, a cam lock, a twist-lock, etc.) that locks the plurality of floor panels 1220 together. A floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 disposed adjacent to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 may be further connected to the shipping container 1204. For example, a floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 disposed adjacent to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 may be further connected to one or more pockets disposed in the bottom surface 1208 of the shipping container 1204. The one or more pockets may be for receiving one or more forks of a fork lift and the floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 may connect to the one or more pockets to provide for aligning the plurality of floor panels 1220 relative to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204.

The enclosed structure 1214 including a plurality of wall panels 1224. The plurality of wall panels 1224 may be withdrawn from the shipping container 1204 subsequent to the plurality of floor panels 1220 being deployed. The plurality of wall panels 1224 may be connected, fastened, coupled, fixed, engaged, etc. to the plurality of floor panels 1220 subsequent to the plurality of floor panels 1220 being deployed. At least two wall panels of the plurality of wall panels 1224 disposed adjacent to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 may be further connected to the shipping container 1204. For example, two wall panels of the plurality of wall panels 1224 disposed adjacent to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 may be further connected to respective structural posts disposed on opposite sides of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. The two wall panels of the plurality of wall panels 1224 may connect to the respective structural posts for supporting the plurality of wall panels 1224 extending out away from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204.

The respective structural posts disposed on opposite sides of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 may be displaceable flaps pivotably attached on opposite sides of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. The displaceable flaps may pivot between a stowed position and a use position. When the displaceable flaps are in the stowed position, the displaceable flaps are orientated towards each other across the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 and contain the floor support system, the plurality of wall panels, and the roof system inside the container during transport of the shipping container 1204. When the displaceable flaps are in the use position, the displaceable flaps are orientated orthogonal to the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 away from the open side 1216 of the shipping container so that the floor support system, the plurality of wall panels, and the roof system can be withdrawn from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. Moreover, when the displaceable flaps are in the use position, the displaceable flaps may be locked in place to the shipping container 1204 and the two wall panels of the plurality of wall panels 1224 may connect to the respective displaceable flaps oriented in the orthogonal open position to support the plurality of wall panels 1224 extending out away from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204.

The enclosed structure 1214 including a roof system 1226 including a plurality of roof panels 1228. Each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 1228 may include a wheel mechanism, and the plurality of wall panels 1224 may include a channel system embedded therein. The channel system providing for guiding each wheel mechanism of each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 1228 along a top of the plurality of wall panels 1224 when the roof panels are withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. Each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 1228 includes a tongue arranged along a length of each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 1228, and when deployed each tongue of each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels 1228 is received by a groove arranged along a length of a neighboring roof panel on a side opposite to a tongue of an adjacent roof panel. The plurality of roof panels 1228 may include respective locking mechanisms (e.g., a latch, a cam lock, a twist-lock, etc.) that lock the plurality of roof panels 1228 together. A plurality of latching members 1230 may secure the plurality of roof panels 1228 to the plurality of wall panels 1224 and/or secure the plurality of floor panels 1220 to the plurality of wall panels 1224.

FIG. 13 illustrates a front perspective view 1300 of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system 1202 in FIG. 12, but in a deployable and contained state according to an embodiment of the instant application. FIG. 13 illustrates the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 disposed between the front wall 1210 and the back wall 1212 of the container 1202.

FIG. 13 illustrates the floor support system 1218 including the plurality of floor panels 1220 disposed in the shipping container 1204 such that the plurality of floor panels 1220 withdraw from a portion of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 arranged at the bottom surface 1208 of the shipping container 1204. The plurality of floor support structures 1222 are disposed in the shipping container 1204 below the plurality of floor panels 1220 such that the plurality of floor support structures 1222 are withdraw from the portion of the open side 1216 arranged at the bottom surface 1208 of the shipping container 1204 prior to the plurality of floor panels 1220 being withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. The plurality of floor panels 1220 may be supported on a rack 1302 in the shipping container 1204 above the plurality of floor support structures 1222. The plurality of wall panels 1224 may be supported on a rack 1304 in the shipping container 1204 above the plurality of floor panels 1220 such that the plurality of wall panels 1224 withdraw from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. The plurality of wall panels 1224 may be withdrawn from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 subsequent to the plurality of floor panels 1220 being withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. For example, subsequent to one or more users withdrawing the plurality of floor panels 1220 from the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204, the one or more users may then subsequently withdraw the plurality of wall panels 1224 from the open side 1216 of the shipping container.

FIG. 13 illustrates the roof system 1226 including the plurality of roof panels 1228 supported on a roof lift system 1306 in the shipping container 1204 above the plurality of wall panels 1224. The plurality of roof panels 1228 are supported on the roof lift system 1306 such that the plurality of roof panels 1228 slideably withdraw from the shipping container 1204 proximate to the portion of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204 arranged at the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204 subsequent to the plurality of wall panels 1224 being withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. The roof lift system 1306 may be displaceable such that as one or more users slideably withdraw one or more of the roof panels 1228 from the shipping container 1204, the roof lift system 1306 may be displaced up toward the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204. Displacing the roof lift system 1306 up towards the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204 positions another one or more of the remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels 1228 proximate to the top portion of the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. With one or more of the remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels 1228 being positioned proximate to the top portion of the open side 1216 of the shipping container, the one or more remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels 1228 are positioned to be slideably withdrawn from the shipping container and onto the top of the plurality of wall panels 1224. One or more gear mechanisms 1308 may be arranged with the roof lift system 1306 in the shipping container 1204 to displace the roof lift system 1306 up and/or down relative to the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204.

FIG. 14 illustrates a rear perspective view 1400 of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system 1202 in FIG. 13 according to an embodiment of the instant application. FIG. 14 illustrates the stacking arrangement of the floor support system 1218 arranged proximate to the bottom surface 1208 of the shipping container 1204, the plurality of wall panels 1224 arranged above the floor support system 1218, and the roof system 1226 arranged above the plurality of wall panels 1224 in the shipping container 1204. The stacking arrangement shown from a side 1402 of the shipping container 1204 opposite to the open side 1216. One or more cross members 1404 may be fixed in the side 1402 of the shipping container 1204. The cross members 1404 providing structural reinforcement for the shipping container 1204. One or more ratchet mechanisms 1406 may be arranged in the shipping container 1204. The one or more ratchet mechanisms 1406 may provide for securing the stacking arrangement in the shipping container 1204 during transit. For example, the one or more ratchet mechanisms 1406 may provide for strapping down the floor support system 1218, the plurality of wall panels 1224, and the roof system 1226 in the shipping container 1204 for transit.

FIG. 14 illustrates the plurality of floor panels 1220 and the plurality of roof panels 1228 may have an overall length extending between the front wall 1210 and the back wall 1212.

FIG. 15 illustrates a side end view 1500 of the portable enclosed-structure deployment system 1202 in FIG. 13 according to an embodiment of the instant application. FIG. 15 illustrates the stacking arrangement of the floor support system 1218 arranged proximate to the bottom surface 1208 of the shipping container 1204, the plurality of wall panels 1224 arranged above the floor support system 1218, and the roof system 1226 arranged above the plurality of wall panels 1224 in the shipping container 1204.

FIG. 15 illustrates the plurality of floor panels 1220 may be nested together along a length of the plurality of floor panels 1220 and arranged in the shipping container such that the plurality of floor panels 1220 extend between the open side 1216 and the other side 1402 opposite the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204. The plurality of roof panels 1228 may have an overall width extending between the open side 1216 and the other side 1402 opposite the open side 1216 of the shipping container 1204.

FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view 1600 of a floor panel 1602 according to an embodiment of the instant application. The floor panel 1602 may be the same as one or more of the floor panels 1220. The floor panel 1602 may have a tongue 1604 arranged on a side 1606 of the floor panel 1602. The tongue 1604 may be arranged along a length 1608 of the floor panel 1602 on the side 1606 of the floor panel 1602. The floor panel 1602 may have a groove 1610 arranged along the length 1608 of the floor panel 1602 on a side 1612 opposite to the side 1606 having the tongue 1604.

The floor panel 1602 may include one or more wheel mechanisms 1614 that supports the floor panel 1602 when the floor panel 1602 is withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. The one or more wheel mechanisms 1614 may be displaced into and/or outside of the floor panel 1602. For example, the one or more wheel mechanisms 1614 may be cam wheels, spring-loaded wheels, etc., that are displaceable outside of the floor panel 1602 when rolling the floor panel 1602 along the rail system embed in the plurality of floor support structures 1222 and are displaceable into the floor panel 1602 when the floor panel 1602 is positioned into place.

The floor panel 1602 may include one or more locking mechanisms 1616 arranged in the floor panel 1602 with the tongue 1604 and groove 1610. The one or more locking mechanisms 1616 may be a latch, a cam lock, a twist-lock, etc. that locks the floor panel 1602 together with neighboring floor panels.

The floor panel 1602 may include a pair of grooves 1618(1) and 1618(2). The pair of grooves 1618(1) and 1618(2) for receiving respective tongues of respective wall panels of the plurality of wall panels 1224. For example, subsequent to deploying the plurality of floor panels 1220 such that the plurality of floor panels 1220 are locked together and extend out from the shipping container 1204, the tongues of the plurality of wall panels 1224 are received by the grooves 1618(1) and 1618(2) of the plurality of floor panels 1220.

The floor panel 1602 may be formed of a foam core and a metal shell. For example, the floor panel 1602 may be formed of a foam sheet (e.g., expanded foam sheet) covered with a sheet metal (e.g., 20-gauge galvanized steel). Subsequent to the floor panels being deployed, a floor liner may be installed over the plurality floor panels. For example, an epoxy floor liner may be installed on the plurality of floor panels.

FIG. 17 illustrates a perspective view 1700 of a wall panel 1702 according to an embodiment of the instant application. The wall panel 1702 may be the same as one or more of the wall panels 1224. The wall panel 1702 may have a tongue 1704 arranged on a bottom side 1706 of the wall panel 1702. The tongue 1704 may be arranged along a width 1708 of the wall panel 1702 on a bottom side 1706 of the wall panel 1702. The wall panel 1702 may have a channel 1710 arranged along the width 1708 of the wall panel 1702 on a top side 1712 opposite to the bottom side 1706 of the wall panel 1702 having the tongue 1704. As discussed above with regard to FIG. 16, a groove of the pair of grooves 1618(1) and 1618(2) may receive the tongue 1704 of the wall panel 1702. The channel 1710 of the wall panel 1702 is configured to receive wheel mechanisms arranged in the plurality of roof panels 1228. For example, subsequent to the plurality of wall panels 1224 being deployed and connected to the plurality of floor panels 1220 via the tongue and groove connections, the channels 1710 of the plurality of wall panels 1224 may receive the wheel mechanisms arranged in the plurality of roof panels 1228 to displace the plurality of roof panels 1228 along the top portions of the plurality of wall panels 1224 to be positioned into place. A reinforcement member (e.g., a skid runner, a gutter, a trough, a runner, etc.) may be inserted into the channels 1710 of the plurality of wall panels 1224 to reinforce the channels 1710 against possible wear associated with the channels 1710 receiving the wheel mechanisms arranged in the plurality of roof panels 1228. The reinforcement member may be formed of metal (e.g., 20-gauge galvanized steel), plastic, composite, etc.

The wall panel 1702 may have a tongue 1714 arranged on a side 1716 of the wall panel 1702. The tongue 1714 may be arranged along a length 1718 of the wall panel 1702 on the side 1716 of the wall panel 1702. The wall panel 1702 may have a groove 1720 arranged along the length 1718 of the wall panel 1702 on a side 1722 opposite to the side 1716 having the tongue 1714. Each of the plurality of wall panels 1224 may have the tongue 1714 and groove 1720 connections for sealing to adjacent wall panels in deployment.

The wall panel 1702 may include one or more locking mechanisms 1724 arranged in the wall panel 1702 with the tongue 1714 and groove 1720. The one or more locking mechanisms 1724 may be a latch, a cam lock, a twist-lock, etc. that locks the wall panel 1702 together with neighboring wall panels.

Similar to the floor panels the wall panel 1702 may be formed of a foam core and a metal shell. For example, the wall panel 1702 may be formed of a foam sheet (e.g., expanded foam sheet) covered with a sheet metal (e.g., 20-gauge galvanized steel).

FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view 1800 of a roof panel 1802 according to an embodiment of the instant application. The roof panel 1802 may be the same as one or more of the plurality of roof panels 1228. The roof panel 1802 may have a tongue 1804 arranged on a side 1806 of the roof panel 1806. The tongue 1804 may be arranged along a length 1808 of the roof panel 1802 on the side 1806 of the roof panel 1802. The roof panel 1802 may have a groove 1810 arranged along the length 1808 of the roof panel 1802 on a side 1812 opposite to the side 1806 of the roof panel 1802 having the tongue 1804. Each of the plurality of roof panels 1228 may have the tongue 1804 and groove 1810 connections for sealing to adjacent roof panels in deployment.

The roof panel 1802 may include a pair of notches 1814(1) and 1814(2). The pair of notches 1814(1) and 1814(2) for connecting with at least portions of the top sides 1712 of the plurality of wall panels 1224. For example, subsequent to deploying the plurality of wall panels 1224 such that the plurality of wall panels 1224 are locked together and extend out from the shipping container 1204, the pair of notches 1814(1) and 1814(2) of the plurality of roof panels 1228 connect with at least the portions of the top sides 1712 of the plurality of wall panels 1224. As discussed above with regard to FIG. 12, the plurality of latching members 1230 may secure the plurality of roof panels 1228 to the plurality of wall panels 1224. The pair of notches 1814(1) and 1814(2) may be arranged along a width 1816 of the roof panel 1802.

The roof panel 1802 may include one or more wheel mechanisms 1818 that supports the roof panel 1802 when the roof panel 1802 is withdrawn from the shipping container 1204. The one or more wheel mechanisms 1818 may be displaceable into and/or outside of the roof panel 1802. For example, the one or more wheel mechanisms 1818 may be cam wheels, spring-loaded wheels, etc., that are displaceable outside of the roof panel 1802 when rolling the roof panel 1802 along the channels 1710 arranged along the top sides of the plurality of wall panels 1224 and are displaceable into the roof panel 1802 when the roof panel 1802 is positioned into place. The one or more wheel mechanisms 1818 may be arranged in the pair of notches 1814(1) and 1814(2) arranged along the width 1816 of the roof panel 1802.

Similar to the floor panels the roof panel 1802 may be formed of a foam core and a metal shell. For example, the roof panel 1802 may be formed of a foam sheet (e.g., expanded foam sheet) covered with a sheet metal (e.g., 20-gauge galvanized steel).

FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view 1900 of a roof lift system 1902 according to an embodiment of the instant application. The roof lift system 1902 may be the same as the roof lift system 1306 illustrated in FIG. 13. The roof lift system 1902 includes a pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2) configured to receive two respective width ends of a roof panel. For example, the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2) may be configured to respectively receive the two ends extending along the width 1816 of the roof panel 1802. Subsequent to the two width ends of a roof panel being received by the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2), one or more additional roof panels may be stacked on top of the roof panel supported by the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2). For example, subsequent to a roof panel being supported by the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2), one or more of the roof panels 1228 may be stacked on top of the roof panel being supported by the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2).

The roof lift system 1902 may include a pair of extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) attached to the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2). The extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) may be configured to be displaced linearly to increase and/or decrease a length 1908 of the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2). When the length 1908 of the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) is increased the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) displace the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2) up toward the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204. When the length 1908 of the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) is decreased the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) displace the pair of brackets 1904(1) and 1904(2) down away from the top surface 1206 of the shipping container 1204. In this way, and as discussed above with regard to FIG. 12, the roof lift system 1902 may be displaceable such that as one or more users slideably withdraw one or more of the plurality of roof panels from the shipping container, the roof lift system 1902 may be displaced up toward the top surface of the shipping container. Displacing the roof lift system 1902 up towards the top surface of the shipping container positions another one or more of the remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels proximate to the top portion of the open side of the shipping container. With one or more of the remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels being positioned proximate to the top portion of the open side of the shipping container, the one or more remaining roof panels of the plurality of roof panels are positioned to be slideably withdrawn from the shipping container and onto the top of the plurality of wall panels.

The roof lift system 1902 may include one or more gear mechanisms arranged with the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2). The one or more gear mechanisms may be configured to cause the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) to displace linearly to increase and/or decrease the length 1908 of the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2). For example, and as discussed above with regard to FIG. 13, the one or more gear mechanisms may be arranged with the roof lift system in the shipping container to displace the roof lift system up and/or down relative to the top surface of the shipping container.

The extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) may extend through one or more racks 1910. For example, the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) may extend through one or more of the racks 1302 and/or 1304. The extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) may extend through one or more racks 1910 to provide for the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) to displace linearly through the through the one or more racks 1910 to increase and/or decrease the length 1908 of the extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2). The extendable members 1906(1) and 1906(2) may be threaded rods, adjustable threaded rods, adjustable rods, etc.

FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view 2000 of a plurality of floor support structures 2002 in a deployable state according to an embodiment of the instant application. The plurality of floor support structures 2002 may be the same as the plurality of floor support structures 1222 shown in FIG. 12. The plurality of floor support structures 2002 may be formed of tubular members 2004. The tubular members 2004 may be aluminum tube members, steel tube members, plastic tube members, composite tube members, etc. The plurality of floor support structures 2002 have a railing system 2006(1) and 2006(2) embedded therein. For example, the railing system 2006(1) and 2006(2) may be a plurality of tubular members arranged along a top 2008 of the plurality of support structures 2002. As discussed above with regard to FIG. 12, the railing system 2006(1) and 2006(2) embedded in the plurality of floor support structures 1222 may provide for guiding each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels 1220 along the plurality of floor support structures 2002 when the plurality of floor panels 1220 are withdrawn from the shipping container 1204.

Conclusion

Although several embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the claimed subject matter.

Claims

1. A portable enclosed-structure deployment system configured to be stored and deployed from within a shipping container, comprising: the shipping container, the shipping container including: a top surface,a bottom surface opposite the top surface,a front wall between the top surface and the bottom surface,a back wall between the top surface and the bottom surface opposite the front wall,an open side disposed between the front wall and the back wall, a portion of the open side arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container and adjoining with the bottom surface of the shipping container and a portion of the open side arranged at the top surface of the shipping container;a floor support system including a plurality of floor panels disposed in the shipping container such that the plurality of floor panels are withdrawable from the portion of the open side of the shipping container arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container;a plurality of wall panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of floor panels such that the plurality of wall panels are withdrawable from the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container; anda roof system including a plurality of roof panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of wall panels such that the plurality of roof panels are slideably withdrawable from the shipping container proximate to the portion of the open side of the shipping container arranged at the top surface of the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of wall panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

2. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 1, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism that respectively supports each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels when each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels is withdrawn from the shipping container.

3. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 1, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and the floor support system further includes a plurality of floor support structures having a railing system embedded therein, the rail system for guiding each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels along the plurality of floor support structures when the plurality of floor panels are withdrawn from the shipping container.

4. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of floor support structures having the railing system embedded therein are disposed in the shipping container below the floor panels such that the plurality of floor support structures withdraw from the portion of the open side arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container prior to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawable from the shipping container.

5. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 1, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and wherein, when the plurality of floor panels are deployed, each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels is recessed respectively into each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels.

6. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 1, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a tongue disposed along a length of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels, each tongue of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels received by a groove arranged along a length of a neighboring floor panel on a side opposite to a tongue of an adjacent floor panel.

7. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 1, wherein each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels includes a wheel mechanism, and the plurality of wall panels further includes a channel system embedded therein, the channel system for guiding each wheel mechanism of each roof panel of the plurality of roof panels along a top of the plurality of wall panels when the plurality of roof panels are withdrawn and assembled in place on the assembled plurality of floor panels from the shipping container.

8. A portable enclosed-structure deployment system configured to be stored and deployed from within a shipping container, comprising: the shipping container, the shipping container including: a top surface,a bottom surface opposite the top surface,a front wall between the top surface and the bottom surface,a back wall between the top surface and the bottom surface opposite the front wall,an open side disposed between the front wall and the back wall, a portion of the open side arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container and adjoining with the bottom surface of the shipping container and a portion of the open side arranged at the top surface of the shipping container;a floor support system including a plurality of floor panels disposed in the shipping container proximate to the bottom surface of the shipping container;a plurality of wall panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of floor panels;a roof system including a plurality of roof panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of wall panels and proximate to the top surface of the shipping container; andwherein when the portable enclosed-structure deployment system is deployed from within the shipping container, the plurality of floor panels withdraw from the portion of the open side of the container arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container,the plurality of wall panels withdraw from the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container, andthe plurality of roof panels slideably withdraw from the shipping container proximate to the portion of the open side of the shipping container arranged at the top surface of the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of wall panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

9. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 8, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism that respectively supports each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels when each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels is withdrawn from the shipping container.

10. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 8, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and the floor support system further includes a plurality of floor support structures having a railing system embedded therein, the rail system for guiding each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels along the plurality of floor support structures when the plurality of floor panels are withdrawn from the shipping container.

11. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of floor support structures having the railing system embedded therein are disposed in the shipping container below the floor panels such that the plurality of floor support structures withdraw from the portion of the open side arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container prior to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

12. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 8, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and wherein when the plurality of floor panels are deployed each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels are recessed respectively into each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels.

13. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 8, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels include a tongue arranged along a length of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels, each tongue of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels received by a groove arranged along a length of a neighboring floor panel on a side opposite to a tongue of an adjacent floor panel.

14. A portable enclosed-structure deployment system configured to be stored and deployed from within a shipping container, comprising: the shipping container, the shipping container including an open side disposed between the front wall and the back wall, a portion of the open side arranged at a bottom surface of the shipping container and adjoining with the bottom surface of the shipping container and a portion of the open side arranged at a top surface of the shipping container;a floor support system including a plurality of floor panels disposed in the shipping container proximate to the bottom surface of the shipping container such that the plurality of floor panels withdraw from the portion of the open side of the shipping container arranged at the bottom surface of the shipping container;a plurality of wall panels stored in the shipping container above the plurality of floor panels such that the plurality of wall panels withdraw from the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container; anda roof system including a plurality of roof panels supported on a rack in the shipping container above the plurality of wall panels such that the plurality of roof panels slideably withdraw from the shipping container proximate to the portion of the open side of the shipping container arranged at the top surface of the shipping container subsequent to the plurality of wall panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

15. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 14, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism that respectively supports each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels when each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels is withdrawn from the shipping container.

16. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 14, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and the floor support system further includes a plurality of floor support structures having a railing system embedded therein, the rail system for guiding each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels along the plurality of floor structures when the plurality of floor panels are withdrawn from the shipping container.

17. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 16, wherein the plurality of floor support structures having the railing system embedded therein are disposed in the shipping container below the floor panels such that the plurality of floor support structures withdraw from the shipping container proximate to the bottom surface of the shipping container prior to the plurality of floor panels being withdrawn from the shipping container.

18. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 14, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels includes a wheel mechanism, and wherein when the plurality of floor panels are deployed each wheel mechanism of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels are recessed respectively into each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels.

19. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 14, wherein each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels include a tongue arranged along a length of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels, each tongue of each floor panel of the plurality of floor panels received by a groove arranged along a length of a neighboring floor panel on a side opposite to a tongue of an adjacent floor panel.

20. The portable enclosed-structure deployment system according to claim 14, wherein the shipping container comprises a 20′ shipping container or a 40′ shipping container.