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Event structures

a technology of event structure and structure, applied in the direction of roads, ground pavings, building repairs, etc., can solve the problems of significant waste, labor-intensive construction process, and structure and its parts not designed to be easily reconfigured to another application,

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-08-06
CARLSON ERIC T +1
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"The present invention provides an event structure that uses storage containers as a main support component. This structure can include multiple storage containers that support a functional component, such as a ramp surface, seating system, stage surface, or climbing wall system. The invention offers an improved solution over previous designs, allowing for better stability and flexibility in creating customizable event spaces."

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The structure and its parts are not designed to be easily reconfigured to another application.
The current construction process is labor-intensive and usually requires a large crew typically working over many days to set up.
This traditional approach thus creates significant waste, requires considerable time for both setup and take down, and is very expensive in terms of labor and material costs.

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[0017]The present invention generally relates to modular event structures that utilize standard storage containers as principal support components for supporting the event structure's functional component; the functional component referring to the portion of the event structure on which the intended activity occurs, such as the ramp surface of a half pipe or other type of event ramp. Storage containers (also sometimes referred to as shipping containers or cargo containers) are widely available, come in a variety of standardized sizes, are extremely stable as compared to scaffolding, are stackable, and are inexpensive to rent or purchase. Standard storage containers typically comprise a strong metal framework and panels attached to the framework by bolts, rivets and / or welding. Corner fittings are attached, in accordance with ISO (International Standards Organization) standards, to each of the eight corners of the container. As shown in FIG. 1, a typical corner fitting 10 has an aper...

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Abstract

An event structure uses at least one storage container as a principal support component. The event structure can include a plurality of storage containers that support a functional component. In one possible embodiment, the functional component is a ramp surface. The functional component can alternatively be a seating system, a stage surface, or a climbing wall system to name a few.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The so-called extreme or action sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, rollerblading and freestyle BMX to name just a few, are becoming more and more popular. Events and competitions in many of these sports are frequently held in many parts of the world. These events typically require the construction of specialized event structures such as various ramps, half pipes, quarter pipes and the like on which stunts are performed. Traditionally, installation of these event structures has required the erection of scaffolding and carpentry work laying down plywood decking on the scaffolding. The traditional approach is that a ramp structure is constructed for a very specific sport application, such as a skateboard half pipe. The structure and its parts are not designed to be easily reconfigured to another application. The current construction process is labor-intensive and usually requires a large crew typically working over many days ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H3/10E04H3/14E04G21/14
CPCA63C19/10E04H3/126E01C13/003
Inventor CARLSON, ERIC T.STRUNK, JUSTIN R.
Owner CARLSON ERIC T
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