Abstract

A modular multi-container housing structure connection system for shipping containers having fittings defining orifices includes modular interchangeable interlocks each comprising a lock part shaped and configured to lock within an orifice of a container in a locked state, a modular connector frame comprising interchangeable struts, each of the struts comprising opposing first and second interlock assembly bodies, each of the opposing interlock assembly bodies configured to receive therein at least one of the interlocks, a set of the struts comprising at least one of a pair of right and left vertical struts and of upper and lower horizontal struts, and at least one of the interlocks being disposed and positioned within a respective one of the interlock assembly bodies of the strut set such that, placing a respective interlock in the locked state causes the interlock assembly body containing the respective interlock to be locked within an adjacent container orifice.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
• E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
• E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles

Abstract

A modular multi-container housing structure connector for containers, which each have sides including a roof, a floor, and four lateral sides, includes a connector frame comprising vertical and horizontal struts shaped to connect to at least one of the sides of two adjacent containers and at least one interlock configured to secure the connector frame to the side of one container. The at least one interlock may be a plurality of interlocks. The connector frame may comprise two vertical struts and two horizontal struts each shaped and configured to connect to a respective edge of an adjacent side of two adjacent containers and, responsive to the connector frame being connected to two adjacent sides of two adjacent containers by the plurality of interlocks, the connector frame and interlocks form a container-to-connector frame-to-container connection to establish a weather-tight housing structure with the two or multiple connected containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 88/02 - Large containers rigid
• E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
• E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
• E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
• E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
• B65D 13/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of the same material, other than metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor

Abstract

A modular multi-container housing structure connector for containers, which each have sides including a roof, a floor, and four lateral sides, includes a connector frame comprising vertical and horizontal struts shaped to connect to at least one of the sides of two adjacent containers and at least one interlock configured to secure the connector frame to the side of one container. The at least one interlock may be a plurality of interlocks. The connector frame may comprise two vertical struts and two horizontal struts each shaped and configured to connect to a respective edge of an adjacent side of two adjacent containers and, responsive to the connector frame being connected to two adjacent sides of two adjacent containers by the plurality of interlocks, the connector frame and interlocks form a container-to-connector frame-to-container connection to establish a weather-tight housing structure with the two or multiple connected containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
• E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
• E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
• E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
• E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
• F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws

Abstract

A modular multi-container housing structure connector for containers, which each have sides including a roof, a floor, and four lateral sides, includes a connector frame comprising vertical and horizontal struts shaped to connect to at least one of the sides of two adjacent containers and at least one interlock configured to secure the connector frame to the side of one container. The at least one interlock may be a plurality of interlocks. The connector frame may comprise two vertical struts and two horizontal struts each shaped and configured to connect to a respective edge of an adjacent side of two adjacent containers and, responsive to the connector frame being connected to two adjacent sides of two adjacent containers by the plurality of interlocks, the connector frame and interlocks form a container-to-connector frame-to-container connection to establish a weather-tight housing structure with the two or multiple connected containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
• E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
• E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
• E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
• E04H 1/02 - Dwelling housesBuildings for temporary habitation
• F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws

Abstract

A portable, height-adjustable gangway includes a lower tower structure comprising a lower landing and a lower movement assembly comprising a first set of wheels permitting the lower tower structure to travel over ground, an upper tower structure comprising an upper landing, an upper movement assembly comprising a second set of wheels permitting the upper tower structure to travel over ground, and an extending tower support connecting the upper movement assembly and the upper landing and comprising expandable struts configured to move the upper landing towards and away from the upper movement assembly, and a travellator pivotally connected to the lower tower structure and pivotally connected to the upper tower structure such that, when the expandable struts of the tower support extend at least one of towards and away from the upper movement assembly, the escalator tilts. The escalator can be a continuous set of stairs, a gondola-like trolley, or both.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 69/30 - Non-permanently installed loading ramps, e.g. transportable
• E01D 15/10 - Travelling bridgesSliding bridgesRotary cylinder bridges, i.e. rotating about longitudinal axis to invert and raise the road
• E01D 15/12 - Portable or sectional bridges

Abstract

A gangway includes a lower tower comprising lower landing and lower movement assembly comprising wheels permitting the lower tower to travel over ground. An upper tower comprises upper landing, upper movement assembly comprising wheels permitting the upper tower to travel over ground. An extending tower support connects the upper movement assembly and the upper landing and comprises expandable struts to move the upper landing towards and away from the upper movement assembly. A travellator pivotally connects to the lower tower and to the upper tower such that, when the expandable struts of the tower support extend towards or away from the upper movement assembly, the escalator tilts. The escalator can be stairs, a gondola, or both.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 27/14 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders
• B65G 57/112 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack the articles being stacked by direct action of the feeding conveyor the conveyor being adjustable in height
• B65G 69/30 - Non-permanently installed loading ramps, e.g. transportable
• B66B 21/10 - Moving walkways
• E01D 15/24 - Bridges or similar structures, based on land or on a fixed structure and designed to give access to ships or other floating structures
• E04F 11/02 - StairwaysLayouts thereof
• E04F 11/04 - Movable stairways, e.g. of loft ladders which may or may not be concealable or extensible
• E04F 11/06 - Movable stairways, e.g. of loft ladders which may or may not be concealable or extensible collapsible, e.g. folding, telescopic