Portable climate controlled structure

Abstract

An embodiment of a portable climate controlled structure of the present invention includes a frame having a plurality of interconnected frame members, a covering attached over a portion of the frame to form a roof, a back wall, opposing side walls and an opening opposite the back wall, a cavity defined by the roof, back wall, opposing side walls and opening and a climate control system functionally connected with the cavity. The climate control structure may include a heating element and/or a cooling unit. The structure may further include wheels and a steering mechanism.

1 . A portable climate controlled structure, the structure comprising: 
 a frame having a plurality of interconnected frame members;    a covering attached over a portion of the frame to form a roof, a back wall, opposing side walls and an opening opposite the back wall;    a cavity defined by the roof, back wall, opposing side walls and opening; and    a climate control system functionally connected with the cavity.    
   
   
       2 . The structure of  claim 1 , further including: 
 a first wheel connected to one of the frame members of one of the side walls proximate the opening; and    a second wheel connected to another one of the frame members of opposing side wall proximate the opening.    
   
   
       3 . The structure of  claim 1 , further including at least one container holder connected to a frame member within the cavity.  
   
   
       4 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the climate control system includes a heating element.  
   
   
       5 . The structure of  claim 4 , further including: 
 a first wheel connected to one of the frame members of one of the side walls proximate the opening; and    a second wheel connected to another one of the frame members of opposing side wall proximate the opening.    
   
   
       6 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the climate control system includes a cooling system.  
   
   
       7 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the climate control system includes: 
 a cooling unit;    duct connected to the cooling unit, a portion of the duct connected to the frame within the cavity; and    vents provided in the portion of the ducts positioned within the cavity.    
   
   
       8 . The structure of  claim 7 , wherein the vents are directional.  
   
   
       9 . The structure of  claim 7 , further including: 
 a first wheel connected to one of the frame members of one of the side walls proximate the opening; and    a second wheel connected to another one of the frame members of opposing side wall proximate the opening.    
   
   
       10 . The structure of  claim 6 , wherein the cooling system includes comprises a fan.  
   
   
       11 . The structure of  claim 10 , further including: 
 a first wheel connected to one of the frame members of one of the side walls proximate the opening; and    a second wheel connected to another one of the frame members of opposing side wall proximate the opening.    
   
   
       12 . A portable climate controlled structure, the structure comprising: 
 a frame having a plurality of interconnected frame members;    a covering attached over a portion of the frame to form a roof, a back wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall and an opening opposite the back wall;    a first wheel connected to the first side wall proximate the opening and a second wheel connected to the second side wall proximate the opening;    a cavity defined by the roof, back wall, opposing side walls and opening;    a climate control system functionally connected with the cavity; and    a steering mechanism connected to the frame.    
   
   
       13 . The structure of  claim 12 , wherein the steering mechanism includes: 
 a handle functionally connected to a wheel; and    a piston functionally connected between the frame of the structure and the handle, wherein the handle moves the piston between a resting position and a maneuvering position wherein the piston is extended lifting the frame for movement.    
   
   
       14 . The structure of  claim 13 , further including a locking mechanism connectable between the piston and a foot to maintain the piston in the maneuvering position.  
   
   
       15 . The structure of  claim 12 , wherein the climate control system includes: 
 a cooling unit;    duct connected to the cooling unit, a portion of the duct connected to the frame within the cavity; and    vents provided in the portion of the ducts positioned within the cavity.    
   
   
       16 . The structure of  claim 15 , wherein the steering mechanism includes: 
 a handle functionally connected to a wheel; and    a piston functionally connected between the frame of the structure and the handle, wherein the handle moves the piston between a resting position and a maneuvering position wherein the piston is extended lifting the frame for movement.    
   
   
       17 . The structure of  claim 16 , further including a locking mechanism connectable between the piston and a foot to maintain the piston in the maneuvering position.  
   
   
       18 . A steering mechanism for maneuvering portable structures, the mechanism comprising: 
 a handle functionally connected to a wheel; and    a piston functionally connected to the frame of the portable structure;    wherein the handle is functionally connected to the piston such that the handle moves the piston between a resting position and a maneuvering position wherein the piston is extended lifting the frame for movement.    
   
   
       19 . The mechanism of  claim 18 , further including a locking mechanism connectable between the piston and a foot to maintain the piston in the maneuvering position.  
   
   
       20 . The mechanism of  claim 19 , wherein the handle is functionally connected to the piston via an arm and a foot.