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Steel structure for prefabricated buildings

Assignee: Nippon Steel Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-04-10
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Abstract

Abstract A steel structure for prefabricated buildings which comprises a multiplicity of column-girder members formed by firmly combining steel columns, steel girders, and corridor board supporting girders and arranged in transversely juxtaposed and vertically connected relationship on a foundation, steel crossbeams connecting said column-girder members so as to define a multiplicity of framed space sections, and corridor boards securely installed at the front and rear of the column-girder members. The framed space sections can be used for residential, public, traffic and other applications. Prefabricated building units for living and other purposes can be adequately inserted into the framed space sections and removed therefrom for disassembly, movement, etc.

Inventors

  • 👤 K Ohta
  • 👤 S Sawada

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 09:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/348; E04B1/34807; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B1/62; E04B1/92; E04B1/94; E04B1/941; E04B1/943; E04B1/944; E04B1/2403; E04B2001/2448; E04B2001/246; E04B2001/2466; E04B2001/2478; E04B2001/2484; E04B2001/2496

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 235 words
A steel structure for prefabricated building to be assembled on a foundation which comprises: a plurality of column-girder members each comprising: a pair of H-shaped columns each having a web and flanges, said columns being depthwise spaced from each other with said webs facing each other, a steel girder extending in said depthwise direction and directly attached to and connecting said columns, and a pair of corridor board supporting girders, one each directly attached to said columns and extending axially in the same direction as said steel girders; said plurality of column-girder members being vertically connected at the columns thereof and spaced in the direction transverse to said depthwise direction; a plurality of steel crossbeams each directly attached to and connecting said flanges of a pair of transversely adjacent columns of said transversely spaced column-girder members, a plurality of braces connecting said columns and said steel girders of said vertically connected column-girder members; said crossbeams together with said columns and steel girders defining a plurality of framed space sections; a plurality of capsule units dimensioned to be selectively positioned within said framed space sections; the opposed sides of all of said framed space sections in said depthwise direction being completely open, whereby said capsule units may be selectively inserted therein or withdrawn therefrom in either of the opposed depthwise directions; and said capsule units being directly fastened to the upper surfaces of said steel crossbeams.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 235 words
A steel structure for prefabricated building to be assembled on a foundation which comprises: a plurality of column-girder members each comprising: a pair of H-shaped columns each having a web and flanges, said columns being depthwise spaced from each other with said webs facing each other, a steel girder extending in said depthwise direction and directly attached to and connecting said columns, and a pair of corridor board supporting girders, one each directly attached to said columns and extending axially in the same direction as said steel girders; said plurality of column-girder members being vertically connected at the columns thereof and spaced in the direction transverse to said depthwise direction; a plurality of steel crossbeams each directly attached to and connecting said flanges of a pair of transversely adjacent columns of said transversely spaced column-girder members, a plurality of braces connecting said columns and said steel girders of said vertically connected column-girder members; said crossbeams together with said columns and steel girders defining a plurality of framed space sections; a plurality of capsule units dimensioned to be selectively positioned within said framed space sections; the opposed sides of all of said framed space sections in said depthwise direction being completely open, whereby said capsule units may be selectively inserted therein or withdrawn therefrom in either of the opposed depthwise directions; and said capsule units being directly fastened to the upper surfaces of said steel crossbeams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 18 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steel girders are positioned lower than said steel crossbeams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein intermediate steel crossbeams are transversely secured to said steel girders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 20 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said corridor board supporting girders are positioned lower than said steel crossbeams.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 33 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein a fireproof material is applied onto the circumferential surfaces of said steel columns, girders and crossbeams except the upper surfaces of said girders and crossbeams.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1977-07-15 1978-01-14 1978-07-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-07-15 1982-01-14 1982-07-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-07-15 1986-01-14 1986-07-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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