Apparatus and method for assembling a press box through the use of modular componentry

Abstract

A press box generally made from a plurality of modules assembled together wherein each module includes a plurality of tubes or beams and columns arranged to form a box-like frame structure. The modules can be connected to one another in a vertical or horizontal arrangement. Roof modules may be secured to the uppermost module and all modules are secured together. Nuts and bolts, welding, or other means can be used to secure connector plates on the box-like frames to corresponding connector plates or to secured adjacent tubes of different press box modules. The box-like modules can include a doorway, electrical wiring, windows, tables, counters, lights, flooring, ceilings, and be accessible by staircase. Balconies may be secured to one side of the modules as desired. The modules may be individually assembled in a first location, transported to a second location and secured to one another to form a press box.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A modular press box for quick installation at a desired location, the press box comprising: 
 a first module having a box structure and associated press box components;    a second module with other associated press box components and designed to fit the first module when placed on it so that the two form an integrated press box.    
     
     
         2 . The modular press box of  claim 1  wherein the first module includes a window.  
     
     
         3 . The modular press box of  claim 1  wherein the first module includes a door.  
     
     
         4 . The modular press box of  claim 1  wherein the first module includes a first connector plate having a plurality of holes and the second module includes a second connector plate having a plurality of holes that correspond in number and arrangement to the holes of the first connector plate.  
     
     
         5 . The modular press box of  claim 1  wherein the second module is a roof module.  
     
     
         6 . The modular press box of  claim 5  wherein the roof module includes a first pair of columns and a second pair of columns wherein the second pair of columns are taller than the first pair of columns.  
     
     
         7 . The modular press box of  claim 1  wherein the first module includes a floor.  
     
     
         8 . The modular press box of  claim 1  further comprising a stair case secured to the first module.  
     
     
         9 . The modular press box of  claim 1  further comprising a balcony secured to the side of the first module.  
     
     
         10 . The modular press box of  claim 1  further comprising a balcony secured to the side of the second module.  
     
     
         11 . A method of constructing a modular press box, the method comprising: 
 assembling a first module at a first location;    assembling a second module at a first location;    transporting the first module and the second module to a second location;    connecting the first module to the second module at the second location to form a press box.    
     
     
         12 . The method of constructing a press box of  claim 10  wherein electrical conduit is installed in the first module.  
     
     
         13 . The method of constructing a press box of  claim 10  wherein a window is installed in the first module.  
     
     
         14 . The method of constructing a press box of  claim 10  wherein a door is installed in the first module.  
     
     
         15 . The method of constructing a press box of  claim 10  wherein a counter is installed in the first module.  
     
     
         16 . The method of constructing a press box of  claim 10  wherein a floor is installed in the first module.  
     
     
         17 . A method of assembling a press box in modular form; the method comprising: 
 forming a first box frame;    forming a second box frame;    installing a floor support in the first box frame;    installing a ceiling support in the first box frame;    installing a window sill in the first box frame;    securing the second box frame beside the first box frame;    installing the second box frame and the first box frame in proximity to bleachers in a sports stadium.    
     
     
         18 . The method of assembling a press box of  claim 17  further comprising installing siding on the first box frame.  
     
     
         19 . The method of assembling a press box of  claim 17  wherein the first box frame includes a first connector beam having a plurality of holes and the second box frame includes a second connector beam having a plurality of holes.  
     
     
         20 . The method of assembling a press box of  claim 19  wherein the holes of the first connector beam correspond in number and arrangement to the holes of the second connector beam.  
     
     
         21 . The method of assembling a press box of  claim 17  wherein the first box frame is welded to the second box frame.