Event structures

Abstract

An event structure uses at least one storage container as a principal support component. The event structure can include a plurality of storage containers that support a functional component. In one possible embodiment, the functional component is a ramp surface. The functional component can alternatively be a seating system, a stage surface, or a climbing wall system to name a few.

1 . An event structure that comprises at least one storage container as a principal support component. 
   
   
       2 . The event structure of  claim 1  further comprising a functional component mounted on said storage container. 
   
   
       3 . The event structure of  claim 2  wherein said functional component is a ramp surface. 
   
   
       4 . The event structure of  claim 2  wherein said functional component is a seating system. 
   
   
       5 . An event structure comprising:
 a plurality of storage containers; and   a functional component supported by said storage containers.   
   
   
       6 . The event structure of  claim 5  wherein said functional component is a ramp surface. 
   
   
       7 . The event structure of  claim 5  wherein said functional component is a seating system. 
   
   
       8 . The event structure of  claim 5  further comprising a truss system connecting said storage containers, said functional component being attached to said truss system. 
   
   
       9 . The event structure of  claim 8  wherein said truss system is connected to a least one of said storage containers via a connector fixed to said truss system, said connector being designed to releasably lock into a corner fitting of a storage container. 
   
   
       10 . The event structure of  claim 8  wherein said functional component is decking that defines a ramp surface. 
   
   
       11 . The event structure of  claim 10  wherein said ramp surface is planar. 
   
   
       12 . The event structure of  claim 10  wherein said ramp surface is contoured. 
   
   
       13 . The event structure of  claim 10  wherein said decking comprises a number of planks arranged in a side-by-side manner. 
   
   
       14 . The event structure of  claim 10  wherein said truss system comprises lower truss beams and upper truss beams, said decking being attached to said upper truss beams. 
   
   
       15 . The event structure of  claim 14  wherein said upper truss beams are curved. 
   
   
       16 . The event structure of  claim 8  wherein said truss system comprises lower truss beams and upper truss beams, said functional component is a seating system attached to said upper truss beams. 
   
   
       17 . A method of erecting an event structure, said method comprising:
 providing one or more storage containers; and   mounting a functional component on said one or more storage containers.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein said functional component is a ramp surface. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17  wherein said functional component is a seating system. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising using at least one of said storage containers as an operations room.