Dome structure

摘要

A dome structure constructed of interlocking pieces constructed of plastic with a hollow or insulated interior. The pieces interlock via their alternating male and female edges and are secured at their vertices with wishbone locking connectors. The pieces are generally in the shape of simple polygons and overhang at their edges to prevent water leakage. In constructing a dome, the floor is first constructed from interlocking floor pieces and a perimeter track is constructed from special interlocking track pieces that can be filled with water or sand. A first row of pieces that will form the wall interlock with the perimeter track, and the dome is constructed by interlocking additional pieces after the initial row is in place. The last piece to be secured in place is modified so that it can be placed in the space remaining at the top of the dome.

主权项

1. A dome building structure constructed of interlocking pieces comprising:
interlocking pieces each provided with male and female edges that secure the pieces together to create an enclosed building structure, the male edges provided with ribbed ends, the female edges provided with openings such that a ribbed end of one piece inserted into a female edge opening of another piece secures the two pieces together, locking connectors provided at each intersection of vertices of the pieces to secure the interlocking pieces together at their vertices, and wherein each locking connector includes a base portion with three or more perpendicular legs thereto, and each leg of the locking connectors provided with an enlarged terminal end that inserts into a leg receiving opening provided in the pieces at the vertices on the interior side of each intersecting piece.