Abstract A wall panel for prefabricated housing comprises an upper horizontal frame member, an outside vertical frame member, and a pair of wall plates. The upper horizontal frame member is arranged perpendicular to the outside vertical frame member with the upper end of the vertical frame member separated by a predetermined spacing from the end of the horizontal frame member adjacent to said upper end. These two frame members are disposed between the two parallel wall plates. At an upper corner of the wall panel there is formed that joint for receiving a horizontal member which is defined by the adjacent ends of the frame members or the upper end of the vertical frame member and a reinforcement disposed between said adjacent ends, and one or both of the wall plates, thereby eliminating the provision of the joint in the wall panel in the construction location.
A wall panel for prefabricated housing comprising: a frame work comprising a top horizontal frame member and an outside vertical frame member with the top end thereof separated from the end of the top horizontal frame member adjacent to said top end; a pair of wall plates fixed to both lateral sides of said frame work and both frame member ends spaced from the corner of at least one of said wall plates; a joint for receiving a horizontal member defined by said top end of the outside vertical frame member, said adjacent end of the top horizontal frame member and at least one of said wall plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel for prefabricated housing comprising: a frame work comprising a top horizontal frame member and an outside vertical frame member with the top end thereof separated from the end of the top horizontal frame member adjacent to said top end; a pair of wall plates fixed to both lateral sides of said frame work and both frame member ends spaced from the corner of at least one of said wall plates; a joint for receiving a horizontal member defined by said top end of the outside vertical frame member, said adjacent end of the top horizontal frame member and at least one of said wall plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 1 further including nails for fastening said horizontal member to said wall plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 1 wherein there is provided reinforcing means between said top horizontal frame member and outside vertical frame member for firm connection therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 3 wherein said reinforcing means comprises a connecting member having the upper end fixed to said adjacent end of the top horizontal frame member and the lower end connected with said outside vertical frame member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 4 wherein said reinforcing means includes a supporting member arranged parallel to said top horizontal frame member so as to carry the lower end of said connecting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 4 wherein said reinforcing means includes at least one spacer interposed between said outside vertical frame member and connecting member to adjust the distance therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A wall panel according to claim 3 further including nails for fastening said reinforcing means to said outside vertical frame member and top horizontal frame member.