Architectural structures having an expandable frame

Abstract

An architectural structure for constructing a variety of goods in a variety of configurations is provided. The architectural structure includes a plurality of paired slat-like members and a spine configured to hold the plurality of paired slat-like members in an expanded state. Each paired slat-like members includes joined upper ends, joined lower ends and an expandable central region joined to an adjacent paired slat-like members.

I/We claim: 
     
         1 . An architectural structure comprising:
 an expandable honeycomb structure moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position; and   a base member attachable to the honeycomb structure for maintaining the honeycomb structure in the expanded position.   
     
     
         2 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , wherein the base member is an elongated spine, a table top, a planar member, or a pliable sheet. 
     
     
         3 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , wherein the base member includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures for receiving a portion of the expandable honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         4 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , wherein the base member is connected to the expandable honeycomb structure about its upper end, a lower end or a midportion. 
     
     
         5 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , further comprising insulation between wall sections of the expandable honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         6 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , wherein the base member comprises a plurality of individual spine members configured to hold the expandable honeycomb structure in the expanded position. 
     
     
         7 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a cantilever member attached to the base member. 
     
     
         8 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of vertical blinds connected to the expandable honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         9 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , wherein the architectural structure is a room partition, furniture, a cubicle, a building frame, or artwork. 
     
     
         10 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover covering a major side of the expandable structure. 
     
     
         11 . The architectural structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a binding sheet fixing the expandable honeycomb structure in the expanded position. 
     
     
         12 . An architectural structure comprising:
 an expandable honeycomb structure moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position;   a base member attachable to the honeycomb structure for maintaining the honeycomb structure in the expanded position; and   a cantilever member extending from the expandable honeycomb structure about the base member.   
     
     
         13 . The architectural structure of  claim 12 , wherein the base member is an elongated spine, a table top, a planar member, or a pliable sheet. 
     
     
         14 . The architectural structure of  claim 12 , wherein the base member is connected to the expandable honeycomb structure about its upper end, a lower end or a midportion. 
     
     
         15 . The architectural structure of  claim 12 , further comprising insulation between wall sections of the expandable honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         16 . An architectural structure comprising:
 an expandable honeycomb structure moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position;   a base member attachable to the honeycomb structure for maintaining the honeycomb structure in the expanded position; and   a binding sheet for maintaining the expandable honeycomb structure in the expanded position.   
     
     
         17 . The architectural structure of  claim 16 , wherein the base member includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures for receiving a portion of the expandable honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         18 . The architectural structure of  claim 16 , wherein the base member comprises a plurality of individual spine members configured to hold the expandable honeycomb structure in the expanded position. 
     
     
         19 . The architectural structure of  claim 16 , wherein the architectural structure is a room partition, furniture, a cubicle, a building frame, or artwork. 
     
     
         20 . The architectural structure of  claim 16 , further comprising a cover covering a major side of the expandable structure.