MX2011004046A - Foldable structures for a construction. - Google Patents

Abstract

A roof, ceiling, dome, bridge, tunnel or similar structure for a construction, a system and method thereof, the structure configured to move between a folded position and an extended position, the structure comprising a folding structure unit with a first end and a second end, the first end being co-lineal with the second end when the structure is in an extended position, a first coupling and folding device between the first end and the second end, an actuating device connected from the first end to the second end, a first rod between the first end and the first coupling and folding device and a second rod between the second end and the first coupling and folding device, and wherein the actuating device and the coupling and folding device are configured to move the transportable and foldable structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position. A plurality of structures may be co-lineally connected between themselves. A plurality of structures may be connected in a parallel manner between themselves. A plurality of structures may be perpendicularly connected between themselves. Connection devices are also disclosed.

Description

FOLDING STRUCTURES FOR A CONSTRUCTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method / system of collapsible structures for creating parts of a construction such as domes, roofs or the like for any construction and / or tunnels and / or bridges for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic, including the method / system for transportation, assembly and a method of unfolding to place the structure on the construction site.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Systems and methods for constructions using prefabricated structures are known and desirable in the art. The use of prefabricated structures helps the builder to save costs and time and allows the building or construction to be ready to be used in less time.

Folding and transportable roofs are known in the prior art. For example, document CN201268965 describes a mobile home with a folding roof, comprising an integral floor structure, four wall sections, two sloping roofs and two eaves.

The publication of E.U. No. US200914044 discloses a collapsible shed that includes a roof with a first roof section pivotally connected to a first side wall and a second pivotally connected roof section to a second side wall.

Publication No. JP2007170150 discloses a structure having the gable roof comprising: four wall surfaces formed by hinging both side flanges of a frontal body constituting a surface and a rear body constituting a surface hinged by central columns, and both lateral flanges of a pair of lateral bodies constituting surface oriented towards each other; and the roof section formed by hinging an edge portion and the upper flanges of a pair of inclined roof boards.

In addition, roof connections are also known in the art, for example, publication No. US2009078297 describes in automatic folding tent control device that is connected to several sets of roof poles consisting of several segments connected in series in a radial manner; wherein said control device is typically comprised of a fixed central base containing a sliding shaft, a spring and a drive roller in the interior.

In addition, publication No. US2007131265 discloses a collapsible tent upper frame that includes a set of collapsible roof clamps and a set of coordinated sub-clamps that build the main frame typically employed with a hydraulic impeller fixed between the axle static pivot that rotates all the sub-clamps and a separator that rotates all the ceiling clamps at both ends by means of the lifting and supporting characteristics of the hydraulic impeller, said separator is pushed and held in the last position for make all ceiling clamps and sub-clamps extend. Said structure has fewer parts and simple combination characteristics, suitable for manufacturing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a transportable and collapsible structure for building a construction, more specifically to build roofs, roofs, domes or the like, or constructions of tunnels or bridges for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic, where both are placed between minus two elements of the construction. Specifically, the present invention relates to transportable, collapsible and coupling structure units for building constructions, specifically roofs, domes, roofs, tunnels or bridges for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic, in which the coupling and folding structure units they are going to be placed between two elements of the construction.

An element of the construction to which the coupling and folding structures are fixed is preferably a column or a base of the construction. The construction can be selected from any type of construction, such as cement, veneered wood, pvc, modified marine containers, mobile homes or other built structures.

The transportable and collapsible structure can comprise at least one unit of coupling and folding structure.

If the transportable and collapsible structure comprises a coupling and folding structure unit, the coupling and folding structure unit comprises at least one fixing element, such as an anchor, which will fasten the folding structure unit to a first folding element. the construction such as a column or a base. The first fastening element can alternatively be coupled to an additional fastening element of a different coupling and folding structure unit by means of a fastening element or can be coupled to a coupling and folding device of a different coupling and folding structure unit . The first fastening element is placed at a first end of the construction. In addition, the coupling and folding unit of? E ^? ^ ^ Comprises at least one second fastener at the opposite end of the coupling and folding structure unit to the first element. fastening, similar to the first fastening element, which will fasten the transportable and collapsible structure to a second element of the construction, such as a second column or base, to anchor the structure. Alternatively, the second fastening element can be coupled to an additional fastening element of a different coupling and folding structure unit by means of a fastening element or coupled to a coupling and folding device of a coupling and folding structure unit different. The second fastening element is placed at a second end of the transportable and foldable structure, which is opposite to, and can be co-linear with, the first end of the transportable and collapsible structure. Between the first fastening element and the second fastening element there is provided at least one coupling and folding device. A first rod is provided between the first fastening element and the coupling and folding device. A second rod is provided between the coupling and folding device and the second fixing element. Both rods are coupled with the coupling and folding device. In addition, both rods, when fully extended, are substantially co-linear with each other. When the coupling and folding structure unit is fully extended, a certain angle can be presented. it is at least 90 °, more preferably 140 ° and even more preferably at least 160 °, between the lower surface of the first rod and the lower surface of the second rod. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the lower surface of the first rod and the lower surface of the second rod. A driving device, such as a rod, a pin, a bolt, a screw, cable or thread, is connected from the first end of the transportable and foldable structure to the second end of the transportable and foldable structure. When actuated, the drive device rotates the coupling and folding device in order to move the second rod with respect to the first rod, so that the second rod is in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rod when it is in a folded position. The first rod can be clamped with respect to the coupling and folding device, while the second rod is movable with respect to the coupling and folding device. The movement of the second rod with respect to the coupling and folding device can be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

The transportable and collapsible structure may comprise two folding structure units. A second folding structure unit comprises a first fastening element, such as an anchor, which will fasten the transportable and collapsible structure to a first element of the construction, such as a column or base. The second folding structure unit further comprises at least two coupling and folding devices. A first coupling and folding device will fasten the second folding structure unit to a first folding structure of the construction. The first coupling and folding device is placed at a second end of the second folding structure unit, opposite the first end. Between the first fastening element and the first coupling and folding device, a second coupling and folding device is provided. A first rod is provided between the first fastening element and the second coupling and folding device. Between the second coupling and folding device and the first coupling and folding device a second rod is provided. Both rods are coupled with the second coupling and folding device. When both rods are fully extended, that is, when the second folding structure unit is fully extended, the first rod and the second rod are substantially co-linear with each other. When they are fully extended, there is an angle that it is at least 90 °, more preferably 140 ° and even more preferably 160 ° between the lower surface of the first rod and the second rod. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the lower surface of the first rod and the lower surface of the second rod. A driving device, such as a rod, a cable, a pin, a bolt, screw or thread, is connected from the first end of the first folding structure unit to the second end of the first folding structure unit. When actuated, the drive device rotates the second coupling and folding device in order to move the second rod with respect to the first rod, so that the second rod is in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rod when It is in a folded position. The first rod can be clamped with respect to the second coupling and folding device, while the second rod is movable with respect to the second coupling and folding device. The movement of the second rod with respect to the folding device can be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing. The first folding structure unit is constructed essentially in the same manner as when the transportable and collapsible structure comprises a folding unit. The coupling between the first folding structure unit and the second folding structure unit is carried out by means of the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and one of the two fixing elements of the first folding unit. Folding structure is carried out by conventional means known in the art, such as threaded holes, pins, bolts, screws, cable or threads and nuts.

The transportable and collapsible structure may comprise three or more units of folding structure. The first and second folding structure units are formed in a manner similar to the first folding structure unit described for the folding structure unit for the transportable and collapsible structure. A third folding structure unit, which is positioned between the first and second folding structure units, comprises a first coupling and folding device at one end of the third folding structure unit, next to the first structural structure unit. folding, which will fasten the third folding structure unit to the first folding structure unit by means of the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and by means of the second fixing element of the first folding structure unit. Further, the third folding structure unit comprises a second, coupling and folding device at a second end of the third folding unit, opposite the first end of the third folding structure unit, which will hold the third structure unit of folding to the second folding structure unit by means of the second coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and by means of the second fixing element of the second folding structure unit. Between the first coupling and folding device and the second coupling and folding device of the third folding structure, a third coupling and folding device is provided in the third folding structure unit. Between the first coupling and folding device and the third coupling and folding device of the third folding structure a first rod is provided. Between the third coupling and folding device and the second coupling and folding device of the third folding structure a second rod is provided. Both rods are coupled with the third coupling and folding device. When both rods are fully extended, that is, when the The third folding structure unit is fully extended, the first rod and the second rod are substantially co-linear with each other. When fully extended, a certain angle is present which is at least 90 °, more preferably 140 ° and even more preferably 160 ° between the lower surface of the first rod and the second rod. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the lower surface of the first rod and the lower surface of the second rod. A drive device, such as a rod, cable or thread, is connected from the first end of the third folding structure unit to the second end of the third folding structure unit. When actuated, the drive device rotates the third coupling and folding device in order to move the first rod with respect to the second rod, so that the third rod is in a substantially parallel position relative to the second rod when It is in a folded position. The second rod can be clamped with respect to the third coupling and folding device, while the first rod is movable with respect to the third coupling and folding device. The movement of the first rod with respect to the third coupling and folding device can be provided by any means known in the art such as a bearing. The coupling between the first folding structure unit and the third folding structure unit, by means of the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and the second fixing element of the first folding structure unit , is carried out by conventional means known in the art, such as threaded holes, pins, bolts, screws, cables or threads and nuts. Similarly, the coupling between the second folding structure unit and the third folding structure unit by means of the second coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and the second fixing element of the second folding unit Folding structure is carried out by conventional means known in the art, such as threaded holes, pins, bolts, screws, cable or threads and nuts.

In all embodiments, the coupling and folding devices can be of substantially cylindrical shape, however, they can take any desired shape. The internal part of the folding device must be hollow and more preferably, hollow and threaded. As a result, a pin, bolt, screw, cable or threads can be threaded into the internal part of the device of coupling and folding in such a way that the same pin can hold two or more units of the folding structure in a substantially parallel manner. In addition, a pin, bolt, screw, cable or threads can be threaded into the internal part of the coupling and folding device in such a way that the same pin can hold two or more folding structure units substantially co-linearly. Accordingly, the transportable and collapsible structure is actually comprised of folding structure units in a substantially parallel manner and by folding structure units in a substantially co-linear manner. The ends of the pins, bolts, screws, cables or threads are fastened by nuts.

The fastening elements can be alternately coupled together by means of fastening elements. That is, instead of coupling the fastening elements to a second, third, fourth or more units of folding structure, the fastening elements are coupled to fastening elements. The fasteners have a hole, which can be threaded, in which a rod that can be threaded is placed. The fastening elements comprise a lower part and an upper part which are coupled together by means of conventional coupling means known in the art, such as holes threaded, pins, bolts, screws, cables or threads and nuts.

The fastening elements can be formed in any configuration, however, shapes with smooth and constant walls are preferred. The fastening elements have at least two connections, each wall of the fastening element having at least one connection. The fastening elements preferably have at least three connections and even more preferably at least four connections. When a folding structure unit engages a fastening element, part of the fastening element, which is an extension of one of the two rods of the folding structure unit, is placed within a connection of the fastening element. The connections are generally hollow and are commonly placed between the lower part and the upper part of the fastening element. In addition, the connections have a width or diameter that is smaller than the width or diameter of the wall of the node in which the connection is present. The connections are formed in configuration in such a way that at least part of the fastening element can rest within the connection. Since the fixing element ("junction") has a rod in its hole, and since the rod is generally wider than the width of the connection, when the lower part and the upper part are coupled, the structure unit of Folding engages and is fixed with respect to the fastening element. As defined above, the fastening elements or joints may have one or more connections per wall. Accordingly, the fastening elements are arranged to receive at least one unit of folding structure per wall.

The fasteners are provided as release devices for a large number of folding structure units. That is, if a large or large area is to be covered with the transportable and collapsible structure, then it is necessary to use fasteners since otherwise it would be difficult to transport the transportable and collapsible structure. In addition, the fastening elements are used as nodes, that is, if a large or large area is to be covered with the transportable and collapsible structure, it is necessary to use fasteners so that each collapsible structure unit does not bend or vibrate when the transportable and folding structure is installed.

When two or more folding structure units are present which are substantially co-linear, the driving devices between the first folding structure unit and the second folding structure unit can be connected together so that when one of the minus two devices drive is actuated, the at least two folding structure units can be extended or bent simultaneously. Rails can be added to the drive devices in order to wind or unwind the drive devices.

When a first pair of two or more of the folding structure units is present which are substantially co-linear, and a second pair of two or more folding structure units are also substantially co-linear and which are substantially parallel to the first pair of folding structure units, wherein the first pair of folding structure units can be substantially parallel to the second pair of folding structure units, the first pair of folding structure units can be interleaved in position with the second pair of folding structure units with respect to the first and second fastening elements of the construction. That is, since in the first pair of folding structure units both folding structure units are coupled by means of the first coupling and folding devices and the second fixing element, and since the first coupling and folding devices they are coupled laterally, then the coupling means have a certain width. Since the coupling means they have a certain width, both units of folding structure are substantially co-linear with each other, however they are not necessarily co-linear with the construction. That is, the first pair of folding structure units is interleaved with the second pair of folding structure units at the point where the at least two substantially co-linear folding structure units are coupled to each other, is say, in the respective first coupling and folding device of both the first and the second substantially co-linear folding structure unit of the first pair, and at the point where at least two other structure units are coupled together substantially co-linear folding, that is, in the respective first coupling and folding device of both the first and the second substantially co-linear folding structure unit of the second pair, which is parallel to the first pair.

Accordingly, a transportable, collapsible structure can be formed by multiple folding devices of which some are substantially co-linear and of which some are substantially parallel. For installation purposes, depending on the area to be covered by the transportable and foldable structure, the transportable and foldable structure is placed and / or is transported in a vehicle that is capable of placing a first fastening element next to a first element of the construction. The first fastening element is coupled to the first fixed element of the construction. At least a first part of the transportable and collapsible structure then extends in a substantially horizontal manner. Specifically, there extends at least a first pair of substantially co-linear folding structure units and a second pair of substantially co-linear folding structure units, which are substantially parallel to the first pair of folding structure units. These first and second pairs of folding and collapsible folding structures can then be coupled to another first and second pair of folding and collapsible folding structures by means of a fastening element. These first and second newly coupled pairs of transportable and collapsible structures extend again. This is done continuously until the transportable and collapsible structure is complete. Finally, a second fixing element is placed next to a second fixed element of the construction. The second fixing element is coupled to the second fixed element of the construction.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The present invention will be further understood with reference to the following detailed description and to the following figures. Additionally, other aspects will become apparent when referring to the detailed description along with the following figures.

Figure 1 shows a front view of a first embodiment for the folding structure unit in which two fastening elements are present and a coupling and folding device is present.

Figure 2 shows a front view of a second embodiment for the folding structure unit, in which a fastening element is present and two coupling and folding devices are present.

Figure 3 shows a front view of a third embodiment for the folding structure unit, in which three coupling and folding devices are present.

Figure 4 shows a front view of a fourth embodiment for the folding structure unit, in which three coupling and folding devices are present and in which the two rods are substantially 180 ° from each other.

Figure 5 shows a top view of a first folding structure and a second folding structure unit, of which both are substantially parallel to each other, in which both the first folding structure as the second folding structure are coupling together.

Figure 6 shows a top view of the first folding structure unit and the second folding structure unit, in which both collapsible structure units are coupled.

Figure 7 shows a top view of the first part of a first embodiment for the fastening element.

Figure 8 shows a front view of the first embodiment for the fastening element.

Figure 9 shows a front view of the first embodiment for the fastening element, in which the lower part and the upper part are separated.

Figure 10 shows a top view of the first part of a second embodiment for the fastening element.

Figure 11 shows a front view of a second embodiment for the fastening element.

Figure 12 shows a front view of the second embodiment for the node, in which the lower part and the upper part are separated.

Figure 13 shows a front view of a first and second pair of parallel folding structure units being coupled with another first and second pair of parallel folding structure units by means of a fastening element.

Figure 14 shows a front view of a first and second pair of parallel folding structure units being coupled with another first and second pair of parallel folding structure units where both pairs are interleaved.

Figure 15 shows a top view of the first, second, third and fourth units of folding structure being coupled by means of an element of its etion.

Figure 16 shows a first stage of the process for the installation of the transportable and foldable structure.

Figure 17 shows a second stage of the process for the installation of the transportable and foldable structure.

Figure 18 shows a third stage of the process for the installation of the transportable and foldable structure.

Figure 19 shows a fourth stage of the process for the installation of the transportable and foldable structure.

Figure 20 shows a transportable and collapsible structure fixed to two constructions, in this case, a marine container, which act as columns or anchoring elements.

Figure 21 shows a transportable and collapsible structure fixed to two fasteners of another conventional construction.

Figure 22 shows a top view of multiple folding structure units, substantially parallel, substantially co-linear and substantially perpendicular, being coupled by a node. substantially co-linear folding structure units.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following description is made with reference to figures 1 to 15 and 22. The present invention relates to a transportable and folding structure 2 for constructions, to be placed between two elements 4, 4 ', of the construction 6. The transportable structure and folding 2 can be selected to create any of a roof, roof, domes or similar, or constructions of tunnels or bridges for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic. Specifically, the present invention relates to transportable, collapsible and coupling structure units 20 for constructing a transportable and collapsible structure 2 for building constructions such as roofs, roofs, domes or the like, or constructions of tunnels or bridges for pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic, wherein the transportable and folding structure 2 is to be placed between two elements 4, 4 ', of the construction. An element, 4, 4 ', of the construction to which the transportable and collapsible structure 2 is fixed, is preferably at least one column of the construction 6. The construction 6 can be selected from the traditional construction structures, such as structures of cement or similar structures, such as wood or metal structures, or other construction structures, such as containers, more preferably marine containers.

First Modality The transportable and foldable structure 2 can be comprised of at least one unit of coupling and folding structure.

If the transportable and foldable structure 2 comprises a folding structure unit 20, the folding structure unit 20 comprises at least a first fixing element 26, such as an anchor, which will fasten the transportable and foldable structure 2 to a first element. 4 of construction 6, such as a column or base. The first fastening element 26 can alternatively be coupled to an additional fastening element 26 'of a different folding structure unit 20' by means of a fastening element 50 or can be coupled to a coupling and folding device of a folding structure 120, 220, different. The first fastening element 26 is placed on a first end 22 of the transportable and foldable structure. In addition, the folding structure unit 20 comprises at least a second fastening element 28 at the opposite end 24 of the folding structure unit 20 to the end 22 of the first fastening element, wherein the second fastening element 28 is similar to first fastening element, and fasten the transportable and folding structure 2 to a second element 4 'of the construction 6. Alternatively, the second fastening element 28 may be coupled to an additional fastening element 26, 28 of a structure unit of folding 20 'differently by means of a fastening element 50 as will be explained below or attached to a coupling and folding device of a folding structure unit 120, 220, different, as will be explained later. The second fastening element 28 is placed at the second end of the transportable and foldable structure 2, opposite to, and co-linear with, the first end of the transportable and foldable structure. Between the first fastening element 26 and the second fastening element 28 there is provided at least one coupling and folding device 30. Between the first fastening element 26 and the coupling and folding device 30 a first rod 40 is provided. Between the coupling and folding device 30 and the second fastening element 28 a second rod 42 is provided. Both rods 40, 42 are coupled with the coupling and folding device 30. In addition, both rods 40 , 42, when fully extended, are substantially co-linear with each other. When the coupling and folding structure unit 20 is fully extended, an angle that is at least 90 ° may be present., more preferably of 140 ° and even more preferably of at least 160 °, between the lower surface 44 of the first rod 40 and the lower surface 44 of the second rod 42. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the surface lower 44 of the first rod 40 and the lower surface 44 of the second rod 42. A driving device 36, such as a rod, a cable or a thread, is connected from the first end 22 of the transportable and collapsible structure to the second end 24 of the transportable and foldable structure, either directly or indirectly by the coupling and folding device 30. When actuated, the actuating device 36 rotates the coupling and folding device 30 in order to move the second rod 42 with respect to the first rod 40, so that the second rod 42 is in a position substantially parallel with respect to the first rod 40 when in a folded position. That is, when the actuation device 36 drives the folding of the coupling and folding structure unit 20, the second end 24 is urged to approach the first end 22, just as the second rod 42 is urged to approximate and be substantially parallel to the first rod 40. The first rod 40 can be held with respect to the coupling and folding device 30, while the second rod 42 is movable with respect to the device. coupling and folding 30. The movement of the second rod 42 with respect to the coupling and folding device 30 can be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

Second Modality The transportable and foldable structure 2 may comprise two folding structure units 20, 120 ', substantially co-linear. If the transportable and folding structure comprises two folding structure units 20, 120 ', a second folding structure unit 120 comprises a first fixing element 126, such as an anchor, which will fasten the transportable and folding structure 2 to a first element 4 of construction 6, such as a column. Alternatively, the first fixing element 126 can be coupled to another fixing element 26, 336 of a different folding structure unit 120 by means of a clamping element 50 or coupling to a coupling and folding device of a different folding structure unit 120, 220, as will be explained later. The first fastening element 126 is positioned at one end 122 of the second folding structure unit 120. The second folding structure unit 120 further comprises at least two coupling and folding devices 130, 130 '. A first coupling and folding device 130 'of the second folding structure unit 120 will fasten the second folding structure unit 120 to a first folding structure unit 20 of the construction. The first coupling and folding device 130 'of the second folding structure unit 120 is placed on a second end 124 of the second folding structure unit 120, opposite the first end 122. Between the first fixing element 126 and the first coupling and folding device 130 ', a second coupling and folding device 130 is provided. Between the first fixing element 126 and the first coupling and folding device 130' a first rod 140 is provided. Between the second coupling device and folding 130 'and the first coupling and folding device 130 a second rod 142 is provided.

Both rods 140, 142, are coupled with the second coupling and folding device 130. When both rods 140, 142, are 'fully extended, that is, when the second folding structure unit 120 is fully extended, the first rod 140 and the second rod 142 are substantially co-linear with each other. When the second folding structure unit 120 is fully extended, a certain angle is present which is at least 90 °, more preferably 140 ° and even more preferably 160 ° between the lower surface 144 of the first rod 140 and the second one. rod 142. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the lower surface 144 of the first rod and the lower surface 144 of the second rod. A driving device 136, such as a rod, a cable, or a thread, is connected from the first end 122 of the second folding structure unit 120 to the second end 124 of the second folding structure unit 120, and either directly or indirectly by means of the second coupling and folding device 130. When actuated, the driving device 136 rotates the second coupling and folding device 130 in order to move the second rod 142 with respect to the first rod 140, so that the second rod 142 is in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rod 140 when in a folded position. That is, when the driving device 136 drives the folding of the second coupling and folding structure unit 120, the second end 124 is urged to approach the first end 122, just as the second rod 142 is driven to approximate and be substantially parallel to the first rod 140. The first rod 140 can be held with respect to the second coupling and folding device 130, while the second rod 142 is movable with respect to the second coupling and folding device 130. The movement of the second rod 142 with respect to the second coupling and folding device 130 may be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

The first folding structure unit 20, which is constructed in a manner similar to the first embodiment, comprises the first fastening element 26 and a second fastening element 28, wherein the second fastening element 28 is placed at an end 124 of the second folding structure unit 120. The second folding structure unit 120 comprises the at least two coupling and folding devices 130, 130 '. A first coupling and folding device 130 'and the second fastening element 28 will fasten the second folding structure unit 120 to the first folding unit. folding structure 20. The first coupling and folding device 130 ', when coupled to the second fixing element 28, will allow the folding of both the first and the second folding structure unit 20, 120. The driving devices 36 , 136 can be joined together, either directly or indirectly by means of the coupling and folding devices 30, 130, 130 '. When actuated, the actuation devices 36, 136 rotate the coupling and folding device, the second coupling and folding device 130 and the first coupling and folding device 130 ', in order to move the second rods 42, 142 with respect to the first rods 40, 140, so that the second rods 42, 142 are in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rods 40, 140 when in a folded position. That is, when the driving devices 36, 136, trigger the folding of the coupling and folding structure units 20, 120, the second ends 24, 124 are urged to approach the first ends 22, 122, as well as the second ones. rods 42, 142 are urged to approximate and be substantially parallel to the first rods 40, 140. In addition to the above configuration of the first and second coupling and folding structure units 20, 120, the second rod 142 can be clamped with respect to first coupling and folding device 130 ', while second rod 142 is movable with respect to first coupling and folding device 130'. The movement of the second rod 42 with respect to the "first coupling and folding device 130 'can be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

Third Modality The transportable and collapsible structure 2 may comprise three or more folding structure units 20, 20 ', 220. The first and second folding structure units 20, 20', are formed in a manner similar to the first folding structure unit. 20 described above for the first embodiment. A third folding structure unit 220, which is positioned between the first and second folding structure units 20, 20 ', comprises a first coupling and folding device 230' at one end 222 of the third folding structure unit 220. , next to where the first folding structure unit 20 will be fastened, wherein the first coupling and folding device 230 'and the first fixing element 26 will fasten the third folding structure unit 220 to the first folding structure unit 20. In addition, the third unit of folding structure 220 comprises a second coupling and folding device 230"at a second end 224 of the third folding structure unit, opposite the first end 222 of the third folding structure unit. The second coupling and folding device 230 '' will clamp the third folding structure unit 220 to the second folding structure unit 20 'by means of the second folding and coupling device 230' 'of the third folding structure unit and by means of the second fixing element 28 'of the second folding structure unit 20'. Between the first coupling and folding device 230 'and the second coupling and folding device 230", a third coupling and folding device 230 is provided in the third folding structure unit 220. Between the first coupling and folding device 230 'and the third coupling and folding device 230, a first rod 242 is provided. Between the third coupling and folding device 230 and the second coupling and folding device 230", a second rod 240 is provided. Both rods 240 , 242, are coupled with the third coupling and folding device 230. When both rods 240, 242 are fully extended, that is, when the third folding structure unit 220 is fully extended, the first rod 242 and the second rod 240 are substantially co-linear with each other. When the third folding structure unit 220 is fully extended, a certain angle is present which is at least 90 °, more preferably 140 ° and still more preferably 160 ° between the lower surface 244 of the first rod 242 and the surface bottom 244 of the second rod 240. However, an angle of 180 ° can be reached between the bottom surface 244 of the first rod 242 and the bottom surface 244 of the second rod 240. A driving device 236, such as a rod, The cable or thread is connected from the first end 224 of the third folding structure unit 220 to the second end 222 of the third folding structure unit 220. When it is actuated, the driving device 236 rotates the third folding device. coupling and folding 230 in order to move the first rod 242 with respect to the second rod 240, so that the first rod 242 is in a position s substantially parallel in relation to the second rod 240 when in a folded position. The second rod 240 can be clamped with respect to the third coupling and folding device 230, while the first rod 242 is movable with respect to the third coupling and folding device 230. The movement of the first rod 242 with respect to the third coupling and folding device 230 can be provided by means known in the art such as a bearing.

The first folding structure unit 20 comprises the first fixing element 26, such as an anchor, which will fasten the transportable and collapsible structure to a first element 4 of the construction 6, such as a column or base and to the second fixing element 28 of the first folding structure unit 20 or additional units 120, 220, wherein the second fixing element 28 is placed on one end 224 of the third folding structure unit 220. The second folding structure unit 20 'comprises the first fixing element 26', such as an anchor, which will fasten the transportable and collapsible structure to a second element 4 'of the construction 6, such as a column or base or to additional units 120, 220, where the second fastening element 28 'is placed at one end 222 of the third folding structure unit 220. The third folding structure unit 220 further comprises at least three d coupling and folding devices 230, 230 ', 230". A first coupling and folding device 230 'and a fastening element 26, 28 will fasten the third folding structure unit 220 to the first folding structure unit 20. A second folding device 20 coupling and folding 230"and a fastening element 26 ', 28', will fasten the third folding structure unit 220 to the second folding structure unit 20 '. The first coupling and folding device 230 ', when coupled to the first fixing element 26, will allow the folding of both the first and the third folding structure unit 20, 220. The driving devices 36, 236,' can joining together, either directly or indirectly by means of the coupling and folding devices 30, 230, 230 ', 230". When actuated, the actuation devices 36, 236 rotate the coupling and folding device 30, the third coupling and folding device 230 and the first coupling and folding device 230 ', in order to move the second rods 42, 242 , with respect to the first rods 40, 240, so that the second rods 42, 242 are in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rods 40, 240 when in a folded position. That is, when the driving devices 36, 236 trigger the folding of the coupling and folding structure units 20, 220, the second ends 24, 224 are urged to approach the first ends 22, 222, just as they are driven. the second rods 42, 242 to approximate and be substantially parallel to the first rods 40, 240. In addition to the above configuration of the first and third coupling and folding structure units 20, 220, the rod 242 can be held with respect to the coupling and folding device 230 ', while the rod 40 is movable with with respect to the coupling and folding device 230 '. The movement of the rod 40 with respect to the coupling and folding device 230 'can be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

The second coupling and folding device 230", when coupled to the fixing element 26 ', 28', will allow the folding of both the second and the third folding structure unit 20 ', 220. The driving devices 36 ', 236', can be joined together, either directly or indirectly by the coupling and folding devices 30 ', 230, 230', 230 ''. When actuated, the actuation devices 36 ', 236 rotate the coupling and folding device 30', the third coupling and folding device 230 and the second coupling and folding device 230 '', in order to move the first rods 4 ?, 240, with respect to the second rods 42 ', 242, so that the second rods 42', 242 are in a substantially parallel position with respect to the first rods 40 ', 240 when in a position folded That is, when the driving devices 36 ', 236 trigger the folding of the coupling and folding structure units 20', 220, the second ends 24 ', 224, are urged to approach the first ends 22', 222, as well as the first rods 40 ', 240 are urged to approximate and be substantially parallel to the second rods 42', 242. In addition to the above configuration of the second and third units of coupling and folding structure 20 ', 220, the rod 240 may be held with respect to the coupling and folding device 230", while the rod 42 is movable with respect to the coupling and folding device 230". The movement of the rod 42 with respect to the coupling and folding device 230"may be provided by means known in the art, such as a bearing.

In all embodiments, the coupling and folding devices 30, 130, 130 ', 230, 230', 230"(hereinafter referred to only as" 30"unless necessary) can be of substantially cylindrical shape, however, They can take any desired shape. The inner part 32 of the folding device 30 must be hollow and more preferably, hollow and threaded. Accordingly, a pin 8 can be wed into the inner part 32 of one of the two lateral ends 34, 34 ', of the coupling and folding device 30 in such a manner that the same pin 8 can hold two or more folding structure units 120, 120 'in a substantially parallel manner. Furthermore, a pin 8 can be screwed into the inner part 32 of one of the two lateral ends 34, 34 'of the coupling and folding device 30 in such a way that the same pin 8 can hold two or more units of folding structure 20, 120, 220 in a substantially co-linear manner. Accordingly, the transportable and collapsible structure 2 may be comprised of folding structure units 120, 120 'in substantially parallel manner and by folding structure units 20, 120, 220 in substantially co-linear fashion. The ends of the pins 8 are held by nuts 10.

The fastening elements 26, 28, 126 '(hereinafter 26, 28 unless necessary) can be reciprocally coupled together by means of fastening elements 50. When four or more coupling and folding structure units 20 are used, it is preferred that the transportable and foldable structure 2 use at least one fastening element 50. That is, instead of coupling the fastening elements to a coupling and folding device or to another unit, the fastening elements 26, 28, are coupled to fasteners 50. The elements of fixing 26, 28 can be threaded, in which a rod that can be threaded is placed. The fastening elements comprise a lower part 52 and an upper part 54, which are coupled together by means of conventional coupling means known in the art, such as threaded holes, pins, bolts, screws, cables or threads and nuts.

The fasteners 50 can be formed in any configuration, however, shapes with smooth and constant walls are preferred. The fastening elements 50 have at least two connections, wherein at least two walls 56, 56 'of the fastening element 50 have at least one connection 58. The fastening elements 50 preferably have at least three connections 58 and even more preferably the minus four connections 58. When a folding structure unit 20 is coupled with a fastening element 50, part of the fastening element 26, 28, which is an extension of one of the two rods 40, 42 of the structure unit of folding, is placed within a connection 58 of the fastener 50. The connections 58 are generally hollow and are commonly placed between the bottom 52 and the top 54 of the fastener 50. In addition, the connections 58 have a width or diameter which is less than the width or diameter of the wall of the node 60 that forms the fastening element 50. The connections 58 are formed in such a way that at least part of the fastening element 26, 28 can rest within the connection 58. Since the fastening element 26/28 has a rod 18, and since the rod 18 is generally wider than the width of the connection 58, when the lower part 52 and the upper part 54 are coupled, the folding structure unit 20 engages and is fixed with respect to the fastening element 50. As defined above, the fastening elements 50 they may have one or more connections 58 in each wall 56, 56 '. Accordingly, the fastening elements 50 are arranged to receive at least one folding structure unit 20 per wall 56, 56 '.

The fasteners 50 are provided as release devices for a large number of folding structure units 20. That is, if a large or large area is to be covered with the transportable and collapsible structure 2, then it is necessary to use fasteners 50 since otherwise it would be difficult to transport the transportable and folding structure. Furthermore, the fastening elements 50 are used as nodes 60, that is, if a large or large area is to be covered with the transportable and folding structure 2, it is necessary to use fastening elements so that each collapsible structure unit 20 is not Double or vibrate when the transportable and folding structure is installed 2.

When two or more folding structure units 20, 120 are present which are substantially co-linear, the driving devices 36, 136 between the first folding structure unit 20 and the second folding structure unit 120 can be connected to each other. so that when one of the at least two actuation devices 36, 136 is actuated, the at least two folding structure units 20, 120 can be extended or bent simultaneously as described above. Rails (not shown) can be added to the drive devices 36, 136 in order to wind or unwind drive devices 36, 136.

When more than four folding structure units 20, 120, 220, 20 'are present which are substantially co-linear, the driving devices 36, 136, 236, 36' between the first coupling and folding structure unit 20, the second coupling and folding structure unit 120, the third coupling and folding structure unit 220 and the fourth coupling and folding structure unit 20 'may be connected together so that when one of the at least one devices drive 36 or 36 'which is at the end of the transportable and folding structure 2 is driven, the at least four Folding structure units 20, 120, 220, 20 'can be extended or bent simultaneously as described above. Rails (not shown) can be added to drive devices 36, 136, 236, 36 'in order to wind or unwind drive devices 36, 136, 236, 36'.

When a first pair 62 of two or more folding structure units 20, 120 is present which are substantially co-linear, and a second pair 64 of two or more folding structure units 20 '120' which are substantially co-linear to each other and which are substantially parallel to the first pair 62 of folding structure units, then the first pair 62 of folding structure units can be substantially parallel to the second pair 64 of folding structure units, the first pair 62 of units The folding structure can be inserted in position with the second pair 64 of folding structure units with respect to the fixing elements 4, 4 'of the construction 6. That is, since in the first pair 62 both structure units of folding 20, 120 are coupled by means of the first coupling and folding device 130 'of the second coupling and folding structure unit 120 and the element 26, 28, and since the first coupling device and folding 130 is coupled laterally with respect to the fastening element 26, then the coupling means have a certain width. Since the coupling means have a certain width, both units of folding structure 20, 120 'are substantially co-linear with each other, however they are not necessarily co-linear with the fixed elements 4, 4'. The same can be applied for the second pair 64. That is, the first pair 62 of folding structure units is interleaved with the second pair 64 of folding structure units at the point where the first and second pairs 62, 64 of the coupling and folding structure units are coupled to each other, that is, to the respective first coupling and folding device 130 'of both the first and the second pair 62, 64 of substantially co-linear folding structure units.

Accordingly, a transportable and collapsible structure 2 can be formed by multiple folding devices 20 of which some are substantially co-linear and of which some are substantially parallel. For installation purposes, depending on the area to be covered by the transportable and foldable structure 2, the transportable and foldable structure 2 is transported in a vehicle 12 which is capable of placing at least a first fixing element 26 close to a first fixed element 4 of the construction. The first fixing element 26 is coupled to the first fixed element 4 of the construction. At least a first part of the transportable and foldable structure 2 then extends in a substantially horizontal manner by means of the actuating devices 36. Specifically, at least one first pair extends. 62 of substantially co-linear folding structure units and a second pair 64 of substantially co-linear folding structure units, which are substantially parallel to the first pair 62 of folding structure units. These first and second pairs 62, 64 of folding and transportable folding structures 2 can then be coupled to another first and second pair 62, 64 of folding and collapsible folding structures by means of a fastening element 50. These first and second pairs 62 , 64 newly coupled folding and folding folding structures are extended again. This is done continuously until the transportable and foldable structure 2 is complete. Finally, a second fixing element 28 is placed next to a second fixed element 4 'of the construction. The second fixing element 28 is coupled to the second fixed element 4 'of the construction.

The experts in the field should be able to visualize alterations to the structure described herein. However, it should be understood that the present Description refers to the preferred embodiments of the invention, which are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. All modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the invention are included within the content of the appended claims.

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1. A roof, roof, dome, bridge, tunnel or similar structure for a construction, the structure being configured to move between a folded position and an extended position, the structure comprising: a first folding structure unit comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being substantially co-linear with the second end when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first end and the second end; a drive device connected from the first end to the second end; a first rod between the first end and the first coupling and folding device and a second rod between the second end and the first coupling and folding device; wherein the driving device and the coupling and folding device are configured to move the structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position.

2. The structure of claim 1, wherein the first end is a first fastening element capable of fixing the structure to a fixed element of the construction or of fixing the first folding structure unit to a second folding structure unit by means of a fastening element or of fixing the first folding structure unit to a second folding structure unit by means of a coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit.

3. The structure of claim 2, wherein the second end is a second fastening element capable of fixing the structure to a second fixed element of the construction or of fixing the first folding structure unit to a third folding structure unit by means of a clamping element or of fixing the first folding structure unit to a third folding structure unit by means of a coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit.

. The structure of claim 2, wherein the second end is a coupling and folding device capable of fixing the structure to a third folding structure unit by means of a fixing element of the third folding structure unit.

5. The structure of claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are a second and a third coupling and folding device, the second coupling and folding device being capable of fixing the structure to a second structure unit by means of a fixing element of the second unit. folding structure, and the third coupling and folding device being able to fix the structure to a third structure unit by means of a fixing element of the third structure unit.

6. The structure of claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are a first and a second fastening element, the structure further comprising: a second folding structure unit comprising a second coupling and folding device and a third coupling and folding device, the second coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the third coupling and folding device of the second structure unit of folding when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the second coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and the third coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the second coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit to the third coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit; a first rod between the second coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and a second rod between the third coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit are configured to move the second folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; a third unit of folding structure that understands a first fastening element and a second fastening element, the first fastening element of the third folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the second fastening element of the third folding structure unit when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first fixing element of the third folding structure unit and the second fixing element of the third folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first fastening element of the third folding structure unit to the second fastening element of the third folding structure unit; a first rod between the first fixing element of the third folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and a second rod between the second fixing element of the third structure structure unit folding and the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the third folding structure unit and the first the coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit are configured to move the third folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; wherein the first folding structure unit is fixed to the second folding structure unit by means of the first fixing means of the first folding structure unit and the second coupling and folding device of the second structural structure unit. folding and wherein the first folding structure is configured to move between a folded and an extended position with respect to the second folding structure; wherein the second folding structure unit is attached to the third folding structure unit by means of the third coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and the first fixing means of the third folding structure unit , and wherein the third folding structure is configured to move between a folded and an extended position with respect to the second folding structure; Y wherein the drive device of the first folding structure unit is connected to the drive device of the second and third units of folding structure.

7. The structure of claim 6, further comprising the structure: 5 a fourth folding structure unit comprising: a first fastening element and a second fastening element, the first fastening element of the fourth folding structure being substantially linear with the second fastening element of the fourth folding structure when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first fixing element of the fourth folding structure 15 and the second fixing element of the fourth folding structure; a drive device connected from the first fastening element of the fourth folding structure to the second fastening element of the fourth folding structure; a first rod between the first fixing element of the fourth folding structure and the first coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure and a second rod between the second fixing element of the fourth structure of folding folding and the first coupling device | and folding of the fourth folding structure; wherein the drive device of the fourth folding structure and the coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure are configured to move the fourth folding structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a position folded a fifth folding structure unit comprising a second coupling and folding device and a third coupling and folding device, the second coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the third coupling and folding device of the fifth structure unit of folding, when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the second coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit and the third coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the second coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit up to the third coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit; a first rod between the second coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit and a second rod between the fifth coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the fifth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit are configured to move the fifth folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; a sixth folding structure unit comprising a first fastening element and a second fastening element, the first fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the second fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit and the second fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit to the second fastening element of the sixth folding structure unit; a first rod between the first fixing element of the sixth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the sixth folding structure unit and a second rod between the second fixing element of the sixth structure structure unit folding and the first coupling and folding device of the sixth folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the sixth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the sixth folding structure unit are configured to move the sixth folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; wherein the fourth folding structure unit is fixed to the fifth folding structure unit by means of the first fixing means of the fourth folding structure unit and the second coupling and folding device of the fifth folding structure unit folding and wherein the fourth folding structure is configured to move between a folded and an extended position with respect to the fifth folding structure, - wherein the fifth folding structure unit is fixed to the sixth folding structure unit by means of the third coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure unit and the first fixing means of the sixth folding structure unit and wherein the sixth folding structure is configured to move between a folded and an extended position with with respect to the fifth folding structure; wherein the drive device of the fourth folding structure unit is connected to the drive device of the fifth and sixth folding structure units; Y wherein the first folding structure unit is fixed to the fourth folding structure unit in a parallel manner, the second folding unit The folding structure is fixed to the fifth structure unit in a parallel manner and the third folding structure unit is fixed to the sixth structural unit in a parallel manner.

8. The structure of claim 1, further comprising the structure: a second folding structure unit comprising: a first end and a second end, the first end of the second folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the second end of the second folding structure unit when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first end of the second folding structure unit and the second end of the second folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first end of the second folding structure unit to the second end of the second folding structure unit; a first rod between the first end of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and a second rod between the second end of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit are configured to move the second folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; wherein the first end of the first folding structure unit is fixed with the first end of the second folding structure unit; wherein the driving device of the first folding structure unit is connected to the driving device of the second folding structure unit; wherein the first folding structure unit and the second folding structure unit form a first pair of structure units; a third folding structure unit comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the third structure unit being substantially co-linear folding with the second end of the third folding structure unit when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first end of the third folding structure unit and the second end of the third folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first end of the third folding structure unit to the second end of the third folding structure unit; a first rod between the first end of the third folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit and a second rod between the second end of the third folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the third folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the third folding structure unit are configured to move the third folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from a extended position to a folded position; a fourth folding structure unit comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the fourth folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the second end of the fourth folding structure unit when the structure is in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first end of the fourth folding structure unit and the second end of the fourth folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first end of the fourth folding structure unit to the second end of the fourth folding structure unit; a first rod between the first end of the fourth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure unit and a second rod between the second end of the fourth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the fourth folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the fourth folding structure unit are configured to move the fourth folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; wherein the first end of the third folding structure unit is fixed with the first end of the fourth folding structure unit, - wherein the driving device of the third folding structure unit is connected with the driving device of the fourth folding structure unit; wherein the third folding structure unit and the fourth folding structure unit form a second pair of structure units; wherein the first folding structure unit is substantially parallel to the third folding structure unit and the second folding structure unit is substantially parallel to the fourth folding structure unit; Y wherein the first pair of structure units is interleaved with the second pair of structure units with respect to the first, second, third and fourth fixed elements of the construction, wherein the first and second fixed elements of the construction are substantially co-linear with each other and are at opposite ends of the construction and wherein the third and fourth fixed elements of the construction are substantially co-linear with each other and are at opposite ends of the construction.

9. The structure of claim 1, wherein the first end is a first fastening element, the structure further comprising: a second folding structure unit comprising: a first, fixing element in a first end and an extreme cutting, the first fixing element of the second folding structure unit being substantially co-linear with the second end of the second folding structure unit when the structure is located in an extended position; a first coupling and folding device between the first fastening element of the second folding structure unit and the second end of the second folding structure unit; a drive device connected from the first fastening element of the second folding structure unit to the second end of the second folding structure unit; a first rod between the first element of fixing of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit and a second rod between the second end of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit; wherein the drive device of the second folding structure unit and the first coupling and folding device of the second folding structure unit are configured to move the second folding structure unit from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; a fastening means comprising a lower part and an upper part, the fastening means comprising at least one first and second connections; wherein the first fastening element of the first folding structure unit is fixed with the first connection of the fastening means and the first fastening element of the second folding structure unit is fixed with the second connection of the fastening means; wherein the driving device of the first folding structure unit is connected to the driving device of the second folding unit. folding structure.

10. A structure for a construction configured to move between a folded position and an extended position, the structure comprising: a first end and a second end; at least one coupling and folding device between the first and second ends; at least one bar between the first end and the second end interconnected with the at least one coupling and folding device; wherein the at least one coupling and folding device is configured to move the bar from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position.

11. a system of roof, roof, dome, tunnel, bridge or similar structure for a construction, the system being configured to move between a folded position and an extended position, the system comprising: a plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units interconnected between two ends of said substantially co-linear folding structure units, wherein one end of a first and a second of said plurality of folding structure units substantially co-linear. linear are fixed to a first fixed element and a second fixed element of the container, respectively: wherein each of said plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units comprises: a first coupling and folding device between its two ends, a drive device connected between its two ends, a first and a second rod between its two ends; wherein each of said interconnected drive devices and each of the coupling and folding devices are configured to move the structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position.

12. The system of claim 11, further comprising: a second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units interconnected between two ends of said substantially co-linear folding structure units, wherein one end of a first and a second of said second plurality of folding structure units substantially Co-linear is fixed to a first fixed element and a second fixed element of construction, respectively; wherein each of said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units comprises a first coupling and folding device between its two ends, a drive device connected between its two ends; a first and a second rod between its two ends; wherein each of said interconnected drive devices and each of the coupling and folding devices are configured to move the structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; Y wherein said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units is substantially parallel to the first plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units.

13. The system of claim 11, which comprises adémás: a second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units interconnected between two ends of said folding structure units substantially co-linear, wherein one end of a first and a second of said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units are fixed to a first fixed element and a second fixed element of the construction, respectively; wherein each of said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units comprises: a first coupling and folding device between its two ends, a drive device connected between its two ends; a first and a second rod between its two ends; wherein the drive devices are interconnected between each of said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units and wherein said interconnected drive devices and each of the coupling and folding devices are configured to move the structure from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position; Y wherein said second plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units is substantially perpendicular to the first plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein at least two of said plurality of substantially co-linear folding structure units are connected by means of a clamping means, wherein the clamping means comprises a lower part and an upper part and at least one first and second connections; wherein a first end of a first folding structure unit is fixed with a first connection of the fastening means and a first end of a second folding structure unit is fixed with the second connection of the fastening means.

15. A method for installing a roof, roof, dome, tunnel, bridge or similar structure folded into a construction comprising: connecting a first end of the structure to a first fixed element of the construction; actuating a driving device in order to move a second end of the structure away from the first end by rotating a coupling and folding device and a first rod, until the end of the. first rod is substantially co-linear with the second rod; Y connect a second end of the structure second fixed element of the construction. SUMMARY A roof, roof, dome, bridge, tunnel or similar structure for a construction, a system and method thereof, the structure being configured to move between a folded position and an extended position, the structure comprising a folding structure unit with a first end and a second end, the first end being co-linear with the second end when the structure is in an extended position, a first coupling and folding device being between the first end and the second end, a device of drive from the first end to the second end, a first rod being between the first end and the first coupling and folding device, and a second rod being between the second end and the first coupling and folding device, and wherein the device drive and the coupling and folding device are configured to move the structure transportable and foldable from a folded position to an extended position and from an extended position to a folded position. A plurality of structures can be connected co-linearly therebetween. A plurality of structures may be connected in a parallel manner between them. A plurality can be connected perpendicularly of structures between them, connection devices are also described.