US3712008A
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Modular building construction system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to modular building construction system. In particular, it relates to a system in which a supporting structure and a separate space utilization structure are constructed in modular form, generally off the site, and assembled together on the job during erection of the building.
Inventors
- 👤 R Scanzani
- 👤 T Georgiev
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/348; E04B1/34807; E04B1/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A multiple story building comprising A. a framework, including 1. a plurality of vertically-extending columns spaced apart from each other both longitudinally and transversely and formed from a stack of successively joined bearing members 2. horizontally extending support members extending between longitudinally spaced columns and supported thereby, 3. first bearing members of columns associated with said horizontal support members, and 4. a plurality of locking units interconnecting transversely spaced columns, each of said locking units being formed from a pair of end sections forming second bearing members of columns and having transverse vertically spaced plates interconnecting said first members and defining with said members an opensided space, and B. rows of space-enclosing modules abutting side-by-side along said pair of support members and resting thereon, said modules being supported by said framework independently of any modules above or below.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A multiple story building comprising A. a framework, including 1. a plurality of vertically-extending columns spaced apart from each other both longitudinally and transversely and formed from a stack of successively joined bearing members 2. horizontally extending support members extending between longitudinally spaced columns and supported thereby, 3. first bearing members of columns associated with said horizontal support members, and 4. a plurality of locking units interconnecting transversely spaced columns, each of said locking units being formed from a pair of end sections forming second bearing members of columns and having transverse vertically spaced plates interconnecting said first members and defining with said members an opensided space, and B. rows of space-enclosing modules abutting side-by-side along said pair of support members and resting thereon, said modules being supported by said framework independently of any modules above or below.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
horizontally extending support members extending between longitudinally spaced columns and supported thereby,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
horizontally extending support members extending between longitudinally spaced columns and supported thereby,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A building according to claim 1 in which the end sections and the transverse spaced plates of said locking units are formed integral with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
having top and bottom panels substantially coplanar with said upper and lower locking plates, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
having top and bottom panels substantially coplanar with said upper and lower locking plates, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
a plurality of locking units interconnecting said columns in the transverse direction, each of said locking units comprising i. upper and lower locking plates spaced apart by substantially the height of a story of said structure, and ii. bearing units interconnecting said locking plates at the ends thereof,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
a plurality of locking units interconnecting said columns in the transverse direction, each of said locking units comprising i. upper and lower locking plates spaced apart by substantially the height of a story of said structure, and ii. bearing units interconnecting said locking plates at the ends thereof,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
6 words
having vertical end frames extending longitudinally,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
6 words
having vertical end frames extending longitudinally,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
horizontal support members interconnecting said columns in the longitudinal direction and being supported by the bearing blocks forming said columns, and B. a plurality of space-enclosing modules
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
horizontal support members interconnecting said columns in the longitudinal direction and being supported by the bearing blocks forming said columns, and B. a plurality of space-enclosing modules
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A building according to claim 1 in which the first and second bearing members have passages extending therethrough which are vertically aligned when said members are joined into columns to thereby provide a vertical passageway for utilities.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
first bearing members of columns associated with said horizontal support members, and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
first bearing members of columns associated with said horizontal support members, and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
77 words
a plurality of locking units interconnecting transversely spaced columns, each of said locking units being formed from a pair of end sections forming second bearing members of columns and having transverse vertically spaced plates interconnecting said first members and defining with said members an open-sided space, and B. rows of space-enclosing modules abutting side-by-side along said pair of support members and resting thereon, said modules being supported by said framework independently of any modules above or below.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
77 words
a plurality of locking units interconnecting transversely spaced columns, each of said locking units being formed from a pair of end sections forming second bearing members of columns and having transverse vertically spaced plates interconnecting said first members and defining with said members an open-sided space, and B. rows of space-enclosing modules abutting side-by-side along said pair of support members and resting thereon, said modules being supported by said framework independently of any modules above or below.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A building according to claim 1 in which the support members space said modules in the vertical direction and provide a horizontally extending void between said modules for utilities.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
connected together side-by-side to provide a longitudinally extending row of modules supported on said framework
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
connected together side-by-side to provide a longitudinally extending row of modules supported on said framework
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
interior ones of said modules having open side walls providing access from module to module.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
interior ones of said modules having open side walls providing access from module to module.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
A building according to claim 4 in which the second bearing members have horizontally extending passages opening into said void whereby utilities may enter said void from said bearing members.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
A building according to claim 1 in whiCh pairs of vertically spaced support members define therebetween separate stories of said building, groups of modules being placed on successive vertically spaced support members to form habitation spaces at each story.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
75 words
A building according to claim 1 in which pairs of vertically spaced support members define therebetween separate stories of said building, groups of modules being placed on alternate vertically spaced support members to form habitation spaces from the interior of said modules on stories occupied by said modules and from the roofs of modules at one storey and the floors of modules at the next higher storey at intermediate stories not occupied by said modules.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
A building according to claim 7 including vertical end plates for said intermediate stories.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
45 words
A building according to claim 1 in which at least some of said modules have open sides aligned with the opening between the vertically spaced plates of said locking units to thereby define an open-sided habitation space extending through said locking units and said modules.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
37 words
The building defined in claim 1 in which A. said support members and the space-enclosing modules in successive stories of said building define horizontal passages, and B. said columns include vertical passages communicating with said horizontal passages.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
49 words
The building defined in claim 10 A. in which said columns further include second bearing units alternated with said first bearing units and substantially coextensive in height with said support members, and B. in which said second bearing units include openings from said vertical passages to said horizontal passages.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
60 words
A building structure according to claim 1 in which each said space-enclosing module comprises A. a top panel B. a bottom panel C. first and second end frames, D. means for joining said panels and frames to provide a module in which said panels define horizontal planes and said frames define vertical planes of the space enclosed by the module.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination defined in claim 12 in which at least one of said frames is arranged to include an infill panel alternatively in the form of a window, a door, or an opaque panel.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination defined in claim 13 including means for joining together abutting modules assembled from sets of said components.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
9 words
A multiple storey structure comprising A. a framework including
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
9 words
A multiple storey structure comprising A. a framework including
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure defined in claim 15 including means for coupling said horizontal support members end-to-end in strings thereof.
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