Patent ID: 8689520
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: B60P,E04B,E04H

Abstract:
1. A method of setting up a temporary structure, the method comprising: placing a transformable structure at a selected location, said transformable structure having: a flat stage surface mounted upon a plurality of retractable stage jacks; a stage enclosure including a stage roof, a pair of side walls, a rear wall, a roof wing hingedly connected to said roof; a plurality of expanding pillars connected to said stage enclosure; at least two structure towers hingedly connected to said roof wing; and a hitch connection adapted for connecting with a transport vehicle; locating at least two tower shuttles in proximity to said transformable structure, each said tower shuttle including a platform mounted upon a plurality of casters, and a connection post mounted upon said platform, each said connection post configured to receive an end of one of said structure towers; installing at least two tower shuttle sockets mounted upon said flat stage surface adapted for receiving and immobilizing said at least two tower shuttles; leveling said flat stage surface by extending said retractable stage jacks; connecting said at least two tower shuttles to said at least two structure towers via said tower shuttle connection posts; and moving said at least two structure towers from a first, folded position to a second, upright position by sliding said at least two tower shuttles along said flat stage surface into said tower shuttle sockets, thereby extending said expanding pillars and raising said stage enclosure.