U.S. patent application number 12/313798 was filed with the patent office on 2010-05-27 for rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility.
Invention is credited to Todd J. Bullivant, Rand K. Drozdowicz, Thomas B. Schweers, JR..
Application Number | 20100126545 12/313798 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42195102 |
Filed Date | 2010-05-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100126545 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bullivant; Todd J. ; et
al. |
May 27, 2010 |
Rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility
Abstract
A rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility has a
shelter constructed so that in can be put up with three people and
a 12 foot ladder. A special tool is utilized to mount sections of
the shelter support poles into place for connection. The ends of
the poles are color coded so that can be easily matched for
assembly. The shelter front door has an integrated detachable
particulate screen portion. When the dual filter/ventilation system
is running 24,000 CFM of air is drawn in through the facility and
exhausted through the rear exhaust systems (12,000 CFM per system).
The integrated particulate screen prevents dirt, dust, and other
contaminants from being drawn into the facility and damaging the
vehicle finish while eliminating the need to replace disposable air
intake filters--the integrated particulate screens also eliminate
another potential waste product from the system--dirty, disposable
fiberglass filters. Around the perimeter of the shelter there are
24'' integrated flaps that act as a rain and moisture barrier.
These also act as wind flaps that allow wind gusts to pass through
easily to prevent the shelter from acting as a sail. The shelter
sits on a heavy duty tarp which is then rolled up under the flaps.
The rolled up tarp acts as a berm for ground water and the flaps
allow rain to roll off the shelter and away from the interior of
the shelter does not enter the system and eliminates ground
contamination concerns.
Inventors: |
Bullivant; Todd J.;
(Lincroft, NJ) ; Drozdowicz; Rand K.; (Beachwood,
NJ) ; Schweers, JR.; Thomas B.; (Tinton Falls,
NJ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ROBERT M SKOLNIK
45 BURNT MILL CIRCLE
OCEANPORT
NJ
07757
US
|
Family ID: |
42195102 |
Appl. No.: |
12/313798 |
Filed: |
November 25, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
135/125 ;
135/116; 135/91 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 15/36 20130101;
E04H 15/14 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
135/125 ; 135/91;
135/116 |
International
Class: |
E04H 15/40 20060101
E04H015/40; E04H 15/14 20060101 E04H015/14 |
Claims
1. A rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility
comprising: a tensioned fabric shelter having a first front door
for permitting vehicles to enter the shelter; a second front door
for permitting the entrance and exit of personnel from the shelter;
and a third rear door for permitting vehicles to exit the shelter;
each of said first and third doors being formed of a plurality of
foldable sections; a plurality of wind flaps attached to said
shelter for permitting reduction of wind load on the interior of
said shelter; a ventilation system including two openings in the
shelter for permitting exhaust air to exit said shelter and a
screen portion removeably attached to said first front door for
permitting outside air to enter said shelter; and a tarp base
forming the floor of said shelter.
2. The repair facility of claim 1 further including a supporting
frame for said shelter, said frame being formed by a plurality of
connected tubular sections, the ends of each of said sections being
color coded to aid in shelter erection; and a plurality of hangers
attached to said frame for supporting infra red heating
elements.
3. The repair facility of claim 2 further including a plurality of
mounting plates for anchoring portions of said supporting frame and
said fabric shelter; each of said plates including an adjustable
strap buckle mounted thereon for adjusting a strap connected to a
portion of said fabric shelter.
4. The repair facility of claim 3 wherein each of said mounting
plates also includes a collar for mounting a portion of said
supporting frame therein
5. The repair facility of claim 2 wherein said shelter has a front
wall and a rear wall, said first and second doors being formed in
said front wall, said third door being formed in said rear wall;
cross braces formed on said supporting frame adjacent to said front
wall and said rear wall; and fastening straps for connecting said
walls to other portions of said fabric shelter.
6. The repair facility of claim 2 further including U-shaped tool
means having an elongated handle for interfitting with said tubular
sections to assist in placement of said tubular sections during
assembly of said frame.
7. A rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility
comprising: a tensioned fabric shelter having a supporting frame,
said frame including a plurality of interfitting tubular members; U
shaped tool means having an elongated handle for assisting in the
assembly of said tubular members by enabling placement of tubular
members forming higher sections of said supporting frame;
multi-foldable section entrance and exit doors formed on said
shelter; air screen means connected to said entrance door to
ventilate said shelter; and a plurality of wind flaps attached to
said shelter for permitting reduction of wind load from the
interior of said shelter.
8. The repair facility of claim 7 further including openings
adjacent said exit door to ventilate said shelter.
9. The repair facility of claim 8 further including hanger means
suspended from the highest section of said supporting frame for
suspending infra red heating elements therefrom.
10. The repair facility of claim 7 further including openings in
said shelter adjacent said front and rear doors for enabling said
doors to be raised and lowered from the exterior of said
shelter.
11. A rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility
comprising: a shelter having a front wall, a rear wall, and a
tensioned fabric central portion; frame means formed beneath said
tensioned fabric central portion for supporting said central
portion and said front and rear walls; fastening means formed on
the exterior of said tensioned fabric central portion adjacent said
front and rear walls for fastening said tensioned fabric central
portion to said front and rear walls; ventilation means formed in
said front wall for permitting air to enter the interior of said
shelter and exhaust means formed in said rear wall for permitting
air to exit the interior of said shelter; said ventilation means
including a screen formed centrally in a portion of said front wall
and at least two openings formed in said rear wall for enabling a
uniform air flow pattern to occur in the interior of said shelter;
and wind flap means attached to said front and rear walls and to
said tensioned fabric central portion for permitting release of air
pressure from the interior of said shelter.
12. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 11 wherein said frame means is formed of a plurality of
interconnected tubular sections, a portion of each of said tubular
sections being color coded to aid in interconnection thereof.
13. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 12 further including a tool having an elongated handle and a
generally u-shaped end portion for assembling portions of said
frame means.
14. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 13 further including infra-red heating means connected to
said frame means for curing military vehicle painted surfaces.
15. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 11 further including exhaust fan means located adjacent each
of said openings in said rear wall for ventilating said
shelter.
16. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 12 further including a plurality of ground connected mounting
plates for anchoring portions of said tubular sections to the
ground.
17. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 16 wherein each of said mounting plates includes fastening
means for connection to said tensioned fabric central portion.
18. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 16 wherein each of said mounting plates includes a housing
for said tubular sections, and locking means for locking said
tubular section in said housing.
19. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 17 wherein said fastening means is an adjustable strap and
buckle.
20. The rapidly deployable military vehicle repair facility of
claim 11 further including a floor tarp beneath said tensioned
fabric central portion.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is a system for quickly establishing
at field locations the facilities and equipments needed to repair,
repaint, camouflage, or treat corrosion on military vehicles.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0002] The system of the present invention enables military
vehicles to be repaired and/or treated with chemicals such as
paint, camouflage treatments, or corrosion treatments. Where
chemicals are involved, safety in handling the chemicals, and in
the protection of personnel is accomplished in the invention by
provision of safety and environmental sub-systems
[0003] The present invention is a modification over a prior system
which was designed for operation in remote field areas. The major
systems in the prior system included an inflatable tent and a
number of sub-systems required because of the need to transport and
set up the system to remote areas and enable it to operate entirely
with its own resources. These sub-systems for example included a
portable water purification system, a portable solvent distiller,
blast equipment and portable pneumatic gun cleaning integrated with
a distiller
[0004] The present invention provides a field deployable solution
for military vehicle corrosion removal, bodywork, CARC painting,
CPC applications, rust proofing and underbody coatings, and marking
and stenciling. Use of the present invention complements existing
military maintenance facilities and depots on a rapid, temporary
and portable basis by providing increased capacity and throughput
when it is needed, where it is needed and for only so long as it is
needed.
[0005] The invention reduces military vehicle and equipment
transportation costs and vehicle downtime by bringing the invention
into the field to supplement the capabilities at the existing
remote vehicle equipment sites.
[0006] The major systems in the invention are a shelter, a
ventilation system with integrated real time environmental
monitoring. The intended use of the present invention is as a
temporary supplemental facility not required to operate
independently. Local power sources may be used, or if required,
portable power sources housed in a truck can be provided.
[0007] Environmentally friendly materials are employed including
water dispersible/reducible CARC, de-ionized water/waste water,
exempt solvents and recyclable/reusable plastic media blast.
[0008] Environmental controls are provided including manometers on
the backside of the system, thermo anemometers on the front side of
the system, vapor monitors providing zone approach for validating
system effectiveness, dosimeter badges for personnel safety, iron
test kits for water purification validation, humidity, barometric
pressure, wind and temperature charting and non-contact infrared
surface temperature readers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the rear of the shelter;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of the
shelter;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mounting of a shelter
support pole;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the interior of the
shelter;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the shelter support
frame;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of interior of the shelter
front wall;
[0015] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the front entrance to the
shelter;
[0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the front wall
of the shelter;
[0017] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the top of the shelter
showing IR lamp support;
[0018] FIG. 10 is a front view of the shelter; and
[0019] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a special tool.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0020] The invention is used to provide the following processes and
services: [0021] Explosion Resistant Coatings (ERC) Armor
Application--IED Blast mitigation; NATO Round resistant [0022]
Stealth Coatings--Infrared Reflective, Chemical Agent \Resistant,
Biological Agent Resistant, CARC [0023] Corrosion removal, repair,
and prevention [0024] Camouflage coatings application [0025]
Undercarriage coating application [0026] Blast damage repair, and
general bodywork [0027] Vehicle marking--military unit numbers and
serial numbers [0028] Preventative Vehicle Maintenance--oil &
lube, filters, etc.
The Tensioned Fabric Shelter
[0029] The shelter is constructed so that in can be put up with
three people and a 12 foot ladder. A special tool is utilized to
mount sections of the shelter support poles into place for
connection. The ends of the poles are color coded so that can be
easily matched for assembly.
[0030] The front door has an integrated detachable particulate
screen portion. When the dual filter/ventilation system is running
24,000 CFM of air is drawn in through the facility and exhausted
through the rear exhaust systems (12,000 CFM per system). The
integrated particulate screen prevents dirt, dust, and other
contaminants from being drawn into the facility and damaging the
vehicle finish while eliminating the need to replace disposable air
intake filters--the integrated particulate screens also eliminate
another potential waste product from the system--dirty, disposable
fiberglass filters.
[0031] The above referenced screen has a roll up cover that can be
strapped to at the top to allow in-take air or they can let down
and secured with VELCRO.RTM.. They may be lowered and secured at
night to prevent moisture and dew from settling on the freshly
coated vehicles and consequently ruining the finish.
[0032] The particulate screen is detachable. At the end of the
work-day, the screen is removed and the solid fabric door is
lowered. This prevents rain or dew from entering through the
screen. The closed door with solid fabric is weather tight.
[0033] Around the perimeter of the shelter there are 24''
integrated flaps that act as a rain and moisture barrier. These
also act as wind flaps that allow wind gusts to pass through easily
to prevent the shelter from acting as a sail. The shelter sits on a
heavy duty tarp which is then rolled up under the flaps. The rolled
up tarp acts as a berm for ground water and the flaps allow rain to
roll off the shelter and away from the interior of the shelter.
There is dry paint on the tarp since vehicles are painted on it and
when the material becomes wet again (from rain) it can leech and/or
be carried off as storm water. The design of this system ensures
that water does not enter the system and eliminates ground
contamination concerns.
The Ventilation System
[0034] A two unit symmetrical ventilation system is employed. The
dimensions of each unit are 6' tall.times.11' wide.times.3' deep.
Each unit made of galvanized steel to eliminate corrosion concerns
in the field. It runs off a three HP single phase motor--to work
with a standard generator. Each has a 12,000 CFM tube axial fan.
The wall is designed in small sections so that it will fit in a
cargo van with the shelter. The ventilation system is assembled
with self tapping screws and washers, nuts so that only a power
drill with Philips head is required. The ventilation system employs
eighteen 20''.times.20'' integrated filter frames. These frames are
deep enough (3'') to accept two layers of filters. The first set
are fiberglass and intended to capture over spray and atomized
waste. The second are carbon and act as an odor neutralizer. The
system is sized to turn air over in facility every 90 seconds
providing a safe environment for technicians to work in.
[0035] Because each unit is placed at opposite sides of the end of
the shelter adjacent the exit door, a symmetrical air flow is
generated in the shelter. This allows a "drive through" design
since the large entrance door is positioned between the two
ventilation and filtration units.
Heating and Curing System
[0036] The invention employs a "balanced system". Conventional
heating systems supply warmed air into the shelter through a hose
or duct and, at 24,000 CFM per minute exhaust the heat faster that
it can be produced. The heat supply would not keep pace with the
exhaust system. Furthermore, by pulling in the outside air, which
when it is cold, further negates the benefits of conventional
heating methods.
[0037] The present heating system is based on Infrared (IR). Most
coating facilities cannot use high intensity IR to warm or cure
since the heat source is intense and presents a severe combustion
hazard. The present invention is environmentally safe and is
predicated upon the use of water based materials which are also
non-flammable. The shelter material is also non-flammable
minimizing the risk of combustion.
[0038] IR heating is also beneficial for the reason that it heats
objects not the air. So when a vehicle is in the shelter and the IR
lamps are on, the vehicle surface temperature itself is rising.
This means that even though the cold air is entering the shelter
and passing over the vehicle and out the exhaust, the vehicle is
still under the IR lamps and radiating heat. The IR intensity can
also be increased, thus increasing the core temp of the vehicle. At
the same time the IR is also heating the concrete or asphalt. All
of these continue to radiate heat when the lamp/heater is ON. It is
extremely efficient and requires no external power source. It uses
propane tanks and a milliamp thermostat (DC).
[0039] The lamps serve a dual purpose. The IR lamps are used to
cure the paint thus decreasing the wait time until the vehicle can
be returned to the military. Traditionally, paints cure from the
outside in. The outer layer of the paint is exposed to the ambient
air. The warmer the ambient air, the faster the drying time.
Infrared heats from the metal substrate and dries the paint from
the inside out. When combined with ambient air drying, the entire
drying process is accelerated.
Solar Lighting
[0040] Lighting is accomplished by the use of sixteen solar light
fixtures. These fixtures contain cold weather ballasts capable of
operating in temperatures below normal commercial or household
temps. Traditional ballasts cannot start at temperatures below
45.degree. F. These fixtures are attached to the interior of the
shelter by hanging them on the shelter supports. The use of solar
lighting within the shelter enhances the ability to deploy the
system in remote locations by not needing electrical service.
Power Plant
[0041] The power plant consists of two primary pieces of equipment:
a diesel powered compressor capable of generating 185 CFM air
displacement and a large gasoline powered 33 HP generator with
17,500 watts capacity.
Fuel
[0042] Fuel is stored and dispensed on site and it is held in 300
gallon portable storage containers. The containers have secondary
spill containment incorporated into them and a third level of spill
containment is provided by utilizing spill containment berms. By
containing all aspects of the power plant and fuel with a high
capacity containment system, fuel can be directly filled and
dispensed from the fuel storage containers into each component of
the power plant. A dispensing handle is attached to the container.
The tanks are filled by a fuel tanker delivery service.
Steam Cleaning System
[0043] It is known that waste water and detergents are key
contributors to ground contamination. Hydrocarbons are in the oils
and greases found on and in the vehicles being serviced. These get
washed off and end up in the ground, sewage system, or in storm
drains.
[0044] The present invention employs a closed loop system that
eliminates waste from the cleaning process. Instead of using 4 GPM
pressure water that produces gallons of water per minute, which
then becomes dirty, the present invention uses a high temperature
(reaching 300.degree. F.) steam system. This reduces water
consumption by over 60% and eliminates the need for detergents.
Heat is a powerful replacement for cleansers and detergents.
Furthermore, an evaporator is used to convert the waste water into
steam. The water is pumped out of the containment system that the
vehicle is parked in and pumped to the evaporator. The water is
heated and evaporates off as steam. What's left is a small clump of
solid matter and solids that were in the waste water. This is
incidental and is usually no more than about 5 ounces of material
per 5 gallons of waste water. We have removed contaminated waste
water from the hazardous waste stream.
On Site Water Purification
[0045] Water purification is accomplished by two methods:
[0046] A portable water deionization system is used. Typically
water pressure is required to produce deionized water because
reverse osmosis is used which requires water to be forced through a
series of filters and membranes.
[0047] We have discovered that metal objects coated with water
based military coatings were rusting prematurely. We believe this
is caused by the iron content found in some water in different
localities. The iron in the water causes rust to form on the metal
surfaces prematurely. So, while the prior art applied these
specialty coatings in an attempt to preserve their integrity and
prevent the onset of corrosion, they were actually facilitating the
process, unknowingly. Accordingly, a means of producing deionized
water in the field without a traditional plumbing, or water supply
system, is employed.
[0048] We connect the reverse osmosis system to a portable pressure
pot by means of a series of hoses. We then fill the pressure pot
with tap water. This water can be brought to the site in a gallon
container from a hotel, a spigot, or any other traditional water
source. The remaining space in the pressure pot is filled with air
from the compressor. The air forces the water through the hoses and
membrane filters. One hose is purified water and goes into a
container marked "deionized." The other hose is color coded and
goes into a container marked "waste water." The waste water has a
high mineral content and has some abrasive qualities to it. It is
perfectly suited for cleaning and flushing application equipment
and spray guns throughout the day. One gallon of tap water can be
converted into about 1/2 gallon of deionized water which is
sufficient for thinning approximately one day's worth of
work/coating application.
[0049] In areas of operation where water is scarce, a modified
system typically used to produce water from air in small quantities
for drinking purposes is employed. A small capacity (5 gallon)
dehumidifier is used to collect moisture removed from the air. This
water is then run through the reverse osmosis system and purified
for use.
[0050] All water is tested using water test kits. The entire
reverse osmosis system fits into a hard side brief case for ease in
transportation and set up to produce clean useable water by simply
opening it up and connecting to either a water source, a pressure
pot, or a dehumidifier's reservoir.
Solvent Recycler and Automatic Gun Cleaner
[0051] The processes and uses of the invention generate a waste
stream. Handling and disposing hazardous waste in the field is
accomplished by creating a closed loop system where virtually no
hazardous waste is generated. One major component of this
system/process is the reduction of solvent use and any solvent
waste.
[0052] First, a small automatic gun cleaner is used were air
pressure pumps solvents through the spray gun and other paint
contaminated tools. The dirty solvent drains through the bottom of
the cleaner and into a five gallon pail. The solid matter settles
to the bottom of this five gallon pail leaving clean solvent at the
top of the pail. The intake tube for the cleaning system is at the
top of the container so that only the clean solvent is recycled
back through the cleaner, leaving the solid matter that settled on
the bottom undisturbed.
[0053] Eventually, the solid matter rises to a point where it is at
the level of the intake tube and only dirty solvent is cycled
through the cleaner. This results in ineffective cleaning.
Typically this solvent must be disposed of through a licensed
hauler. In a field environment, a solvent recycler is used to
eliminate this waste stream. The 5 gallon container of dirty
solvent cleaner is poured into a large stainless steel container
and closed. The dirty solvent is then distilled by heating it to
its boiling point. It converts it into a vapor which is collected
and then converted back into a virgin form solvent in an empty
container underneath the stainless steel bowl. What is left in the
bowl after the distillation process is referred to as a "waste
cookie", and is dry paint waste--the solids that were causing the
solvent to become dirty and ineffective. The resulting clean
solvent is then returned to the gun cleaner and the loop is
complete.
[0054] An important feature of the present invention is the
shelter. As shown in FIG. 1, a rear view of the shelter, a rear
door 1 is formed in a plurality of panels. Two exhaust fans, 2 and
3 are open to the rear of the shelter. A panel 4 is provided to
house a manually actuable rear door control mechanism, which may be
powered or operated by a hand crank. A cover is provided to cover
the mechanism when not in use. A plurality of connecting straps
5-10 are provided to hold the rear wall of the shelter onto the
outer shelter surface. Wind flaps 49 and 50 are provided near the
floor of the shelter. These flaps extend along the length of the
shelter and permit release of interior pressure built up by
wind.
[0055] FIG. 2 is a front view of the shelter. A large front door 11
is also formed in a plurality of panels to permit equipment to
enter the shelter. A smaller front door 12 is provided so that
personnel can enter the shelter and easily escape in the event of
an emergency. A panel 13 is provided at the front of the shelter
housing the front door control mechanism. A plurality of connecting
straps 15-20 are used to connect the front wall of the shelter to
the outer shelter surface. Flap portions such as 14 are provided
around the shelter to aid in drainage of rain away from the bottom
of the shelter and thereby away from the interior of the
shelter.
[0056] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mounting of one of the
shelter support poles 25. A plate 22 as an adjustable strap buckle
23 mounted thereon. The buckle 23 serves to house, loosen and
tighten strap 28. The strap 28 fits around a rod 27 which is sewn
into a pouch formed on the interior of the shelter. A plurality of
strap buckles are provided each one adjacent to the mounting
structure of shelter support pole 25.
[0057] Also affixed to the plate 22 is a collar 26. The hollow end
of pole 25 fits over the collar and is held in place by a nut and
bolt 24 mounted in mating through holes in the collar and in the
shelter pole. The plate 22 may be secured to the ground via stakes.
A cloth floor 21 is provided to provide ground covering for the
work area beneath the shelter.
[0058] FIG. 4 is an interior view of the rear of the shelter. Rear
door 1 is formed of a plurality of draped panels so that it can be
easily raised and lowered manually because of its light weight. As
can now be seen, shelter support poles 29, 30, 31 and 34 are shown
spaced every six feet. These support poles are multi-sectional so
that the end of one section fits into the end of the other. Each
end is color coded to save time whereby the appropriately colored
sections are meant to be jointed together. Lateral framing support
is provided by rods such as 32 and 33. These lateral rods are
spaced every six feet. The ends of each support pole, 29-31 and 34
are supported by the plate structure shown in FIG. 3.
[0059] FIG. 5 shows the supporting frame for the shelter.
Specifically, the top shelter lateral supports such as 38 and 39
are connected together at the juncture 37 of two sections of the
shelter support poles. The ends of the lateral support are
flattened and apertured so that a nut and bolt fastening between
them and the shelter support pole is made. A hook is connected to
nut and bolt fastening 37 to suspend a chain 35 and a hanger 36. As
will be further apparent, a number of hangers 36 are suspended
along the top of the interior of the shelter to serve as supports
for other structures.
[0060] One end of lateral support 38 is also connected to the
juncture of two sections of shelter support pole 31. In this
manner, the lateral supports are connected across the interior of
the shelter.
[0061] FIG. 6 shows a portion 42 of the front wall of the shelter.
Additional cross braces 40 and 41 are provided on both sides of the
shelter support adjacent to the front shelter wall. The bottom of
the front wall 42 is loosely secured to a bar 44 mounted on the
ground via cords. An additional cross brace 43 is provided near the
bottom of the front wall 42.
[0062] FIG. 7 shows a portion of the front entrance of the shelter.
The front wall has a screen portion 45 to aid in control of air
flow into the shelter and a solid portion 46. This screen portion
may be covered in whole or in part via a flap. Cross brace 44 is
attached to vertical bar 47. The bar supports a cord 51 which is
attached to the ends of front wall portion 42.
[0063] FIG. 8 is an interior view of a portion of the front wall of
the shelter. It shows the crank housing 13 attached to a door
control cord 48. The crank housing is affixed to support bar
43.
[0064] FIG. 9 shows three sections, 53, 54, and 56 of IR lamps
connected to their power source 55. These sections are connected
together and suspended from a plurality of hangers shown and
described in connection with FIG. 5.
[0065] FIG. 10 shows the detail of the screen 45 connected to a
base flap 52 and being "closed" by flapped closure 46.
[0066] FIG. 11 shows the special tool which as a long handle, 57
connected to a U-shaped support 58 for manipulating the shelter
poles.
[0067] Commercially available parts of the system are set forth
below:
[0068] Shelter and Solar Lighting, Vendor: MDM Shelters, 105
Woodmont Road, Milford CT 06460 Enhancements made: Shelters are
modified with a safety door, sewn mesh screens for garage doors and
air entry, and better fastening mechanisms. Solar Lighting has
special brackets made to hold them in the shelter. Exhaust ports or
exit ports are also cut and sewn into the shelter.
[0069] 50' LP Hoses/LV404B9 Regulator and Pigtail Connectors.
Vendor: MGS Corporation 309 Route 72, Barnegat N.J. 08005, used to
make enhancements to Infrared Heater--regulated manifold
[0070] The flooring is made of TEMPER Tent Vinyl Coated Polyester
fabric. This fabric is flame retardant, waterproof and tear
resistant. TEMPER Tent fabric is very cold resistant. This fabric
has been widely used by military. It is available from Harpster of
Philipsburg, Inc., 202 Airport Road, Philipsburg Pa. 16866.
[0071] Dual Low Intensity Infrared Heater, Vendor: Parent &
Kirkbride Inc., 3434 York Road, Furlong Pa. 18925, Enhancements
made: The heating/flame element is enclosed with a regulated
manifold for added safety features.
[0072] Wall mounted unmanned fire extinguishers, Vendor: Griot's
Garage, Inc., 3500-A 20.sup.th Street E, Tacoma, Wash. 98424, are
used for: fire suppression in the shelter.
[0073] 3 Horse Power/Single Phase Motor Fans.times.2 and 2 6 foot
high, custom designed filter walls with rear exhaust offset,
Vendor: Standard Tools & Equipment, 4810 Clover Road,
Greensboro, N.C. 27405, are used to filter out paint emissions
through HEPA filtration system emitting no VOC's into the
atmosphere. An environmental monitor is attached to the filter wall
to measure when the filters need to be changed.
[0074] Retractable Air Hose, Vendor: Nation Toolwarehouse.com
(E-Commerce Vendor), is attached to the filter wall and is the air
hose for painting and corrosion removal tools.
[0075] Mesh Fabric, Vendor: Bruin Plastics Company, 61 Joselin
Road, Glendale R.I. 02826 is used to modify the shelter garage
doors for ventilation purposes.
[0076] Further modifications to the methods and apparatus of the
invention may be made without departing from the spirit and scope
of the invention.
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