Rotatable building structure

a technology of building structure and rotating structure, applied in the direction of building roofs, building components, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of reducing load stability, not intended primarily, and most buildings only have a limited number of apartments, so as to reduce wind load

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19
PLATINUM PROPERTY
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[0012] A further object of this invention is to provide a rotatable building structure with independently rotatable suspended floor units that provide improved seismic stability.
[0018] Yet still another object of this invention is to provide a rotatable building structure with aerodynamically designed floor units that can be repositioned to reduce wind load, as in a hurricane.

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However, most buildings have only a limited number of apartments with highly desirable exposures.
A limitation of these structures is that they are not intended primarily for use as multi-story apartment buildings or hotels or for providing selective 360° viewing capability.
Another shortcoming is that lack of floor independence decreases load stability.

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[0030] With specific reference now to the figures in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for the purposes of illustrative discussion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention only and are presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt has been made to show aspects of the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, the description taken together with the drawings should make it apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.

[0031] Referring now in detail to FIG. 1 of the drawings, there is shown a portion of a multi-level rotatable building structure 10 having an independently rotatable suspended floor unit 12. It should be understood that the structure of this invention encompasse...

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Abstract

A rotatable building structure contains a vertical central core for supporting suspended floor units surrounding the core. An annular platform extends from the core at corresponding floor units for providing accessibility to and from the central core. The floor units contain a drive mechanism for rotational displacement. A wind tool deployable from the floor unit provides alternative wind power assist for rotating the floor units.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT [0001] A disclosure document entitled Building with Independently Rotatable Suspended Floor Structure (Turning Tower) filed Dec. 2, 2004 as Disclosure Document No. 565968 is referred to herein and incorporated by reference. CONTEXT OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to static structures and especially to a structure mounted for in situ repositioning. [0004] In particular, the structure of this invention concerns a building having floor units that are rotatable about a vertical axis. [0005] 2. Background Information [0006] The ability of an apartment to command a desirable view is a recognizable factor in determining the salability and economic value of the apartment. However, most buildings have only a limited number of apartments with highly desirable exposures. A solution to this problem is to provide a changeable environment by in situ repositioning of the building. Typically, repositionable build...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/346
CPCE04B1/346
InventorFISHER, DAVID H.
OwnerPLATINUM PROPERTY