Structural systems
View Patent ↗A structural system for use in areas in which space is valuable. The structural system has the ability to transform from a first object or shape into a self-contained meeting center. The structural system may be used for interior and exterior applications. The structural system may also include a mobile, micro-climate controlled chair system.
1. A method of providing a self-contained storage module, said method comprising:
providing a self-contained storage module, consisting of a plurality of wall segments which substantially enclose a predetermined volume of space when in a closed position, and which self-contained storage module contains at least one of: a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies which are located in said predetermined volume of space, said step of providing comprising:
attaching the self-contained storage module to ceiling support members in a room located in a building, and
lowering the self-contained storage module from a position in the space between the ceiling and floor of the room to the floor of the room; and
unfolding the self-contained storage module into an open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space and its at least one of: a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies.
2. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1 , further comprising:
entering the predetermined volume of space, when deployed in the open position, from the floor of the room.
3. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1 , further comprising:
raising the self-contained storage module when it is in the closed position at least 10 feet above the floor of the room.
4. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1 , further comprising:
wherein said at least one of said plurality of enclosure segments are oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the unitary enclosure is deployed in the open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space.
5. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1 wherein the step of providing a self-contained storage module provides a unitary structure that is substantially prolate spheroid in shape when in the closed position.
6. A method of providing a self-contained storage module, said method comprising:
providing a self-contained storage module, consisting of a plurality of wall segments which substantially enclose a predetermined volume of space when in a closed position, and which self-contained storage module contains at least one of: a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies which are located in said predetermined volume of space, comprising:
opening a space in the floor of a building, and
raising the self-contained storage module through the space; and
unfolding the self-contained storage module into an open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space and its at least one of: a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies.
7. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6 , further comprising:
entering the predetermined volume of space, when deployed in the open position, from the floor of the room.
8. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6 , further comprising:
wherein said at least one of said plurality of enclosure segments are oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the unitary enclosure is deployed in the open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space.
9. The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6 wherein the step of providing a self-contained storage module provides a unitary structure that is substantially prolate spheroid in shape when in the closed position.