Relocatable habitat unit

Abstract

A field-deployable construction set for the assembly of a Relocatable Habitat Unit (RHU), used for simulating real world environments without costly construction expenses. The various panels, supports, and accessories used to construct an RHU include male (M) and female (F) lock connectors located on their respective peripheries and a frame constructed from a plurality vertical corner posts and horizontal beams provide the user with innumerable options for floor plans and building design, further providing significant options for reconfiguration of floor, ceiling, and wall panels without having to disassemble the structure. The exterior composition of the expanded polymer foam is customizable to provide a realistic environment for high quality training in a versatile system that is deployable by truck or aircraft and can be assembled with only a single tool.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation in part and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 881,440 entitled “Relocatable Habitat Unit” filed Oct. 13, 2015, and is set to issue Jun. 5, 2018, as U.S. Pat. No. 9,988,806 which was a continuation in part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 217,216 entitled “Relocatable Habitat Unit,” filed on Mar. 17, 2014, and issued Oct. 13, 2015 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,157,249, which in turn claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 800,838 filed Mar. 15, 2013, entitled “Relocatable Habitat Unit”.[0002]This application is also a continuation in part and claims the benefit of priority to United States Patent Application for “Relocatable Habitat Unit,” Ser. No. 14 / 667,408 filed on Mar. 24, 2015, and currently co-pending, which in turn claims the benefit of priority to Ser. No. 13 / 843,707, filed on Mar. 15, 2013, and issued on A...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The RHU is a modular building system that can be easily assembled and disassembled with a single tool. The panels are made of lightweight composite materials that can be moved and positioned by one person. The panels can be interchanged and can be attached to other structures or cladded over existing buildings. The unique lock connectors on the panels allow for easy interchangeability and the panels can be configured in different ways to create a complex structure that mimics the environment. The composite materials used for the panels are fire-retardant and all-weather-proof, making the RHU suitable for military training in various environments.

Problems solved by technology

Further, each panel is sufficiently lightweight in order to be moved and positioned by one person.

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