Abstract: An openable covering structure for any desired location which is particularly well adapted for use in conjunction with a swimming pool, comprising several covering elements extending above the basin of the swimming pool and movable relative to one another. Each covering element comprises two parallel arches between which extend transparent or translucent covering plates. To make the opening operations easier and to extend the opening possibilities, each arch of a covering element has, in at least one of its front vertical faces, at least three parallel and superimposed grooves which extend over the entire length of the arch and in which are respectively fitted at least three covering plates mounted in the grooves so as to be capable of transversely sliding.

Abstract: In the illustrated embodiment, the guardrail window assembly includes three outer stationary rectangular superstructures. Each superstructure forms a wall section of the assembly and adjacent superstructures are connected together by vertical posts that rise from the patio or balcony area. Each superstructure longer than four (4) feet has a header, a footer and a pair of upright jambs. Window panes are retained by window frames. Each superstructure has at least one telescoping column uprightly attached to the footer. Each telescoping column includes, in this embodiment, three column segments. The lower column segment is fixed to the footer and the upper column segments telescope from the lower column segment. The window frames are attached on one side to one column segment and the opposing side of the window frame is either set within a groove in the jamb or is affixed to another column segment of an adjacent telescoping column.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing an automotive vehicle has box-shaped outer and inner hoods which are movable along rails laid on the ground to completely cover the vehicle to be washed and washing liquid spraying devices movably attached to the inner walls of the outer and inner hoods at positions appropriate for spraying liquid on the entire surface of the vehicle. The spray device sprays water, washing liquid and the like in accordance with the spraying steps. The washed vehicle is dried by blowing air through an air blowing device.

Abstract: An expandable structure has a core structure which may be expanded on a selected side into a composite structure incorporating the core structure and a contiguous expanded section. The selected sidewall of the core structure rotates up to become the roof of the expanded section. The sidewall, endwalls and floor section of the expanded section are hinged to the frame of the core structure and stacked vertically against the selected sidewall/roof but do not take up significant floor space within the core section. Expansion is accomplished by power beams housed within the roof and subflooring of the core structure.

Abstract: Structure comprising stationary and movable elements ensuring perfect stability of the latter in folded and unfolded position or in any intermediate position, and the recovery of the rain waters by means of metallic frame members of the structure. Each member comprises two lateral vertical flanks 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, comprising of a rectangular frame closed in the case of the stationary members and open in the case of the movable members as to circumscribe the frame of the preceding member and to be inscribed in that of the following member in the nesting order. The frames are in a vertical plane passing through a rail on the ground, and comprise upper hollow elongated members 1d, 2d, 3d, 4d and lower ones 1e, 2e, 3e, 4e ensuring the guiding translation motion of the members with respect to each other and the recovery of the rain waters and the transfer of rainwater at the ground level, the frames being connected with each other by extensible boarding members 15 and 16.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle quarters is illustrated which includes a trailer vehicle frame (A) consisting of a number of sectional frames (C). Each sectional frame includes two sides (39a, 39b) each of which includes a base frame (20, 22) and a slidable frame (38, 40). Each sectional frame carries a pair of opposing compartments (B). Two rows (100, 102) of compartments are thus formed on the two sides of the trailer frame. The compartment (B) includes a first section which is fixed to a vertical frame (30, 32) which divides the sectional frame into two sides. The first sections are hung from the vertical frame while a second section (72) slides relative to the thick section (60). The movable section (72) includes a floor section (86) which slides beneath a floor (70) of the fixed section to a nested travel configuration. When moved to an open position, the two sections (60 and 72) provide a living quarters.

Abstract: Movable hospital unit comprising a rigid, parallelepipedal structure which cannot be dismantled and which is extensible, comprising at least one bearing floor, without its own means of motion, with heat-insulating side walls, end walls and ceiling, and a fixed cross partition acting, all at once, as a water tank, a means of dividing the hospital unit into two zones, namely a utilities zone and a hospital zone, and a means of providing heat and sound insulation between these two zones.

Abstract: An expandable security structure for housing an automatic teller machine. The structure comprises a pair of telescopic sections that nest together to provide a minimum dimensioned width structure for housing the automatic teller machine and telescoped to a maximum dimension to provide a structure sufficiently large to enable the automatic teller machine to be serviced by personnel from within the structure. The entry door into the structure permits passage to the interior thereof only when the structure is in at least a partially telescoped from its nested position. Either a motor or manual crank is provided for relative movement of the sections. In a second embodiment the automatic teller machine is translatable relative to the translatable section from a first position where its front surface is substantially flush with the exterior wall of the structure to a second extended position where the front surface is positioned exteriorly remote therefrom.

Abstract: An automatic teller machine (ATM) with an operable front panel and an openable service panel is securely enclosed in an enclosure. The enclosure includes a first side wall extending at least from a floor at a first side of the ATM up, over and down to the floor on the second side of the ATM. A front wall with a cut-out zone therein, is provided which moves between an inward position and an outward position. In its position the front wall is secured to the first side wall. In its outward position the front wall is spaced from the first side wall. The cut-out zone has a perimeter sized and shaped to permit access to the operable front panel of the ATM when the front wall is in its inward position. Together the first side wall and the front wall define a first enclosure. A second side wall is connected to and extends inwardly from the front wall.

Abstract: A drive-up banking system having a plurality of automatic teller machines located on a plurality of islands with a driveway for each island is provided. The drive-up banking system is designed so that the automatic teller machines may be moved out of a housing to provide a space for a mechanic to perform the necessary servicing of one automatic teller machine and not interfere with the normal operation of any adjacent automatic teller machine.

Abstract: Rigid, thermoinsulating, movable covering for greenhouses or the like, comprising a self-supporting structure provided with a coating of thermoinsulating material or consisting of such material, adapted to move on tight sliding means in the interior or exterior of said greenhouses or the like from an inoperative position to an operative position and vice versa. Said self-supporting structure can be an enbloc structure or a telescopic structure, and said sliding means can consist of floats immersed in water.

Abstract: A container assembly for rapid erection of portable buildings meets the following requirements: it is transportable by a single truck tractor, has dimensions which are customary and permissible for highway transport, and may be quickly erected on-site by simple means, whereby its floor space in the use mode is multiplied over that in the transporting mode and comprises two side containers swingably linked to a central container on the two longitudinal sides of the central container, whereby said side containers swing inwardly to fit one into the other and over the central container. When the assembly is in the swung-in transporting and storing position the available floor space is reduced to approximately one-third of that in the swung-out use position. The container assembly is particularly advantageous for use as a mobile hospital.

Abstract: A building structure comprises an outer shell of adjustable dimensions to define a substantially enclosed space. A section at least of the outer shell has a rigid lower frame including structural beams permanently mounted in foundations and defining a lower shell portion. A rigid upper frame defines an upper shell portion and includes structural beams arranged slidably to engage the structural beams of the lower frame. Each of the beams is formed with a longitudinal side flange and is arranged in slidably engagement pairs. Guide means are provided for fitting around the edges of adjacent side flanges of the beams for holding the beams in sliding engagement. Bolts or clamps are provided for fixing the upper portion relative to the lower portion in the raised position at least.

Abstract: An earthquake-insulating bearing assembly is mounted between a foundation and a building structure. A first friction member is fixedly secured to a lower surface of the building structure. An elastic bearing is interposed between and fixed relative to an upper surface of the foundation and the lower surface of the building structure. A guide means is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the foundation. A second friction member of an annular shape is disposed around the elastic bearing and is engaged with the guide means for vertical movement therealong. An urging means is fixed relative to the upper surface of the foundation for urging the second friction member into frictional engagement with the first friction member under a selected load. The urging means comprises means for adjusting the load applied to the second friction member.

Abstract: An improved woodbox for insertion into the exterior wall of a building has a load opening outside the building, a drawer within the woodbox that is loaded through the load opening and can be opened into the building for easy retrieval of wood from the drawer. The openings are constructed and sealed to provide an air lock which permits loading and unloading without heat loss from the interior of the building.

Abstract: The secure enclosure for an automatic teller has a rear wall which moves between a forward position defining a smaller enclosure and a rearward position defining a larger enclosure. The rear wall has side and top panels which extend forward from the rear wall and which nest into the main walls of the enclosure. In the extended state, these panels provide the wall continuity that defines an extended yet continually secure enclosure. A locked door in one of the side panels provides personnel access when the enclosure is in its extended state. Yet this locked door is nested in the main walls and thus unaccessible when the enclosure is in its telescoped or nested state.

Abstract: An arrangement of tensile elements and rollers provides support for an extensible part against forces occurring in two directions perpendicular to the extension direction in which the extensible part is carried by a carrying part of conforming geometry. Two wire ropes form the tensile elements. First ends of each rope are attached to the top corners of one end of the carrying part and second ends of each rope are attached to the opposite bottom corners of the other end of the carrying part. The ropes extend in the extension direction from their carrying part attachments to the extensible part. At the extensible part, the ropes are passed over pulleys in two directions substantially transverse of the extension direction.

Abstract: A weatherproof enclosure for electronic equipment includes a base portion and a mushroom-shaped hood portion. When unlatched, the hood portion rises by spring action to permit full access to the electronic equipment mounted on the base portion. A moderate force on the hood, assisted by an internal counterweight, serves to return the hood to the latched position.

Abstract: A retractable nozzle assembly for a rocket has an extendable nozzle section which is concentric with the main nozzle and is movable telescopically from a retracted position to an extended position. A drive assembly moves the nozzle section into the extended position in which it forms an extension of the main nozzle. Cam members, movable by the same drive assembly after the nozzle is moved to its extended position, wedge detent members radially into a detent groove, providing a positive lock between the two nozzle sections.

Abstract: A support for a trailer tip out is provided. Larger house trailers, in particular, sometimes have additional rooms or tip outs which are hinged or slide out of side walls of the trailers and moveable through openings therein between a storage position within the trailers and an operating position extending out through the openings from the side walls. Heretofore, the floor of the tip out has been supported above the ground by concrete blocks or the like. These are carried within the trailer and are heavy as well as space consuming. Also, the blocks may shift or sink in the ground and throw off the level of the tip out floor. The new tip out support supports the tip out through the frame of the trailer to eliminate the blocks and any problems caused by shifting or sinking.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle enclosure comprising a base, a first housing portion pivotally secured to the base and a second housing portion pivotally secured to the base about the same pivotal axis. The second housing portion is appropriately dimensioned so as to be telescopically retracted within the first housing portion when either housing portion is pivoted from a first pivotal position to a second pivotal position. A sealant is preferably disposed around the open ends of each housing portion to weatherproof the enclosure.

Abstract: A modular garage structure is disclosed which provides an easily transportable, tamper proof housing for vehicles. Two housing enclosures are telescopically movable along a track to permit the garage to be longitudinally opened and closed.

Abstract: A cabin construction comprises a main cabin and an extension cabin telescopingly received in an open end of the main cabin. A first guide arrangement glidably carries and guides the extension cabin for telescoping movement in relation to the main cabin and includes a cable line having two portions respectively extending in vertical planes parallel to the cabin side walls and a pair of superposed pulleys mounted near each side wall of the extension cabin near an open end thereof, each cable line portion being trained over a respective pair of pulleys in zigzag arrangement. A second guide arrangement guides the extension cabin parallel to the main cabin and includes a cable line having two portions extending horizontally parallel to the floor and roof, and two pairs of pulleys mounted on one wall of the extension cabin, the pulleys of each pair being arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis and each cable line portion being trained over a respective pair of the pulleys in zigzag arrangement.

Abstract: A telescopic building and a method of erecting it are disclosed. Ways are provided on a support structure and at least one integral wall and roof element of predetermined height and width is mounted on the support structure. Movable integral wall and roof elements of progressively different height and width are provided at their bases or feet with rollers which track the ways so that they can move to and from a telescopic position of the movable elements.

Abstract: A mobile vending booth of the sort having a vending opening on at least one long-side and having a chassis floor, is equipped with at least one roller shutter for shutting off at least the vending opening. Furthermore, there is a roller shutter guideframe able to be pushed slippingly into the booth and for making it broader for an operation condition, the guideframe running along the full length of the long-side of the booth and being able to be pulled out.

Abstract: An expansible enclosure, suitable for use as a camper, trailer, display booth or display counter, having a box-like structure with six sides mutually interconnected at their respective peripheries, with telescoping frame facilities for expanding and contracting the enclosure by varying the distance between opposed sides, allowing expansion and contraction in three dimensions while maintaining substantial rigidity and integrity of the enclosure.

Abstract: An extensible room for travel trailers having a floor, walls, and roof section is arranged for sideward movement into and out of an opening in one of the trailer walls, the extensible room is suspended from overhead telescopic supporting frames and a drive assembly for moving the extensible room is provided.

Abstract: A storage arrangement for a passenger compartment in a railway passenger vehicle including a vertical panel extending between and removably secured to the ceiling and floor of the vehicle and having a cabinet shell secured thereto to provide an easily assembled and maintained baggage containment or storage arrangement within the compartment.

Abstract: A traversing strut and housing system for securing and housing a helicopter aboard a ship. One or more telescoping housing sections are mounted on and movable along a track extending outward from a fixed section. A traverse strut assembly which permits only lateral movement is attached to the end movable section and secures the helicopter to the housing. Once thus secured, the helicopter is rotated to a preferred orientation then moved into its stored position.

Abstract: A telescoping vehicle extension for mounting on a vehicle, the vehicle extension being receivable over the vehicle with the walls of the vehicle extension outwardly of the walls of the vehicle to define storage spaces therebetween, pivotal floor members for the vehicle extension being selectively disposable within the storage spaces, and tables and beds being pivotally carried by the walls of the vehicle extension and storable within the storage spaces.

Abstract: A housing assembly for non-mechanical printers consisting of a base frame having a second housing cover slidably mounted thereon through telescoping slides and a first housing cover slidably carried by the second housing cover through telescoping slides, the first housing cover being slidable over the second housing cover, the second housing cover and first housing cover being slidable beyond the base frame.

Abstract: A mobile home for retracted transport and expanded occupancy, such mobile home having a roof structure including two roof portions, each roof portion having an element mounted for transverse movement with respect to the body portion of the mobile home between a retracted position for transport and an extended position at which the element overhangs the body portion to form an eave beneath the roof structure. The element for transverse movement is hinged adjacent its outer end to a second element of each roof portion adjacent the lower edge of the roof structure so that the second elements may be unfolded upwardly for joining at their upper extending ends when the first elements are extended, thereby forming a raised roof configuration.

Abstract: An openable canopy housing having a series of movable, telescoping transparent arched panels which form the combination roof and sides. Part of the roof of the housing is formed by a horizontal beam which runs the length of the structure. The transparent panels can be selectively opened or closed to provide a structure which can be used for indoor as well as outdoor use.

Abstract: An expandable camper body having an aft section which telescopes within a forward section, folding support tracks for guiding and supporting the aft section when extended, said support tracks providing an extension of tracks within the forward section, hydraulic power for raising and lowering said support tracks and powered gear drive to extend and retract said aft section on said tracks. Flexible utility connections are provided such that all utilities are operative in the extended or retracted positions.

Abstract: A room section having a ceiling, floor, opposed side walls and an outer end wall, fits freely in an opening in a wall of a travel trailer for reciprocative movement between a position extended from the trailer, to provide increased living area, and a position retracted into the trailer for travel. The room section is supported for such movement by mechanism located under the trailer floor and connected to the room section at the outer wall of the latter.

Abstract: A bale wagon has improved actuating means for adjustably moving sideboard structures supported along opposite sides of a load bed on the bale wagon in order to change the spacing between the structures so that formation of stacks having different widths may be accommodated on the load bed. Each of the sideboard structures is supported by an upstanding member. The improved means includes an elongated tube extending along and rotatably mounted to each upstanding member and a set of upper and lower linkages associated with each elongated tube, the linkages respectively interconnecting upper and lower portions of the elongated tube with respective adjacent end portions of upper and lower means which support upper and lower portions of the respective upstanding member for movement toward and away from the load bed side. Furthermore, each set of the linkages are retractible and extensible upon respective rotation and counter-rotation of the elongated tube.

Abstract: A shielded passageway for use between electromagnetic interference shielded shelters includes two or more rigid telescoping members in a loose fit with EMI shielding material between the overlapping sections. In one embodiment a truncated toroidally-shaped rolling diaphragm shield of wire mesh is interposed between the overlapping sections to permit relative movement therebetween while maintaining or providing EMI shielding. In another embodiment the passageway is provided with an articulated stable walkway attached at either end to respective passageway sections for permitting relative movement between the overlapped passageway sections.

Abstract: A storage bin such as a silo or the like having a plurality of sections adapted to be superimposed one on the other. The respective sections increasing stepwise in external dimension, in axial succession from bottom to top of said bin, and being telescopingly nested together between a collapsed and an extended position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a camper trailer comprising a base having upstanding sides and a top having a roof and sides depending from the roof; and wherein the top is raisable from a lowered position in which the sides of the base and the top are telescoped one within the other to a raised position in which the sides of the base and the top are in at least substantially untelescoped condition.In a more preferred construction, the top comprises a first member having a roof portion having depending sides and open at one end and an end member having a roof portion, depending sides and a depending end wall; and wherein the end member is movable generally horizontally from a retracted position, in which the sides of the end member and said first member are telescoped one within the other, to an extended position, in which the sides of the end member and said first member are in at least substantially untelescoped condition.

Abstract: A mobile home is comprised of two telescopingly interconnected box-like parts, the main home part running on wheels while the extension part may be glidably moved between a transport position and an extended position. A pair of superposed pulleys is mounted on each side wall of the extension part at the inner end thereof and the lower pulleys cooperate with guide rails in the main part so that they may run as rollers along the rails for glidably moving the extension part with respect to the main part. A cable is trained over each pair of pulleys in zigzag arrangement and the end portions of the cables are anchored respectively at the open end and the opposite end wall of the main part, the cables being tensioned between the anchors in the zigzag arrangement. A force-transmitting connection is provided between the end portions anchored at the end wall and, if desired, both end portions of the cables may be interconnected to form an integral cable.

Abstract: A railway passenger car includes a bedroom compartment having a commode enclosure comprising a pair of enclosure sections which during non-use are moved together into a confined and compact manner providing greater compartment space and during use can be moved apart to provide an enlarged commode area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing suitable for containing a boiler with its associated water tank and it consists of an upper part which for storage and transport can be telescoped over the lower part and when required for use can be raised to form an upper extension of the lower part and fixed in position. The lower part preferably carries pivoted flaps adapted to form an extension of the plan size of the lower part greater than the plan size of the upper part but which can be folded to enable the upper part to be telescoped down over the lower part.

Abstract: A theater structure is disclosed in which partons may view a live production on stage or a moving picture from the seats of their automobiles or from seats provided within the theater. The theater is also provided with a restaurant facility. Performances, either live or in the form of moving pictures, may be given at any time, during night or daylight hours and during clear and inclement weather. The theater is provided with an openable roof structure which enables the theater to be opened to the open air during clear nights. However, the theater may be closed during the day for the showing of moving pictures and it may also be closed during inclement weather conditions.

Abstract: A caravan including a movable roof, a flexible wall portion connecting said movable roof to the remainder of the caravan, and at least one extendible compartment pivotally mounted to a wall of the caravan and being operatively connected to said movable roof such that, in use, said movable roof extends when said at least one extendible compartment is extended.

Abstract: A power operated collapsible cupola structure involving a quadrilateral top, a pair of rectangular sides hingedly secured to the top at the side edges thereof with each of the sides being formed from two longitudinally extending pieces hinged together along their adjacent edges, and a pair of ends for the structure which ends each include a top and a bottom section pivotally secured together along their adjacent edges and pivotally engaging the top. Power operated means engage the bottom sections of the ends for raising and lowering the top and gaining a mechanical advantage in moving the bottom end portion a distance to elevate the top double such distance.

Abstract: A room section having a ceiling, floor, opposed side walls and an outer end wall, fits freely in an opening in a wall of a travel trailer for reciprocative movement between a position extended from the trailer, to provide increased living area, and a position retracted into the trailer for travel. The room section is supported for such movement by mechanism located under the trailer floor and connected to the room section at the outer wall of the latter.