Abstract The building structure utilizes prefabricated frame components of equal heights in forming the external and internal framing systems. The basic frame components include a structural post, blank wall frames, window frames, door frames and end caps. Each of the frame components is elongated and is provided with a laterally extending elongated male connector along one vertical edge and a pair of horizontally extending structural members at the top and bottom of the frame component forming a female receptacle on the other vertical edge whereby the male connector on each of the frame components fits into the female receptacle on an adjacent frame component and is secured thereto. Each frame component has load bearing capabilities and may be used interchangeably as members of interior or exterior walls. Each frame component utilizes manufactured elements which are commercially available and which require a minimum amount of work thereon, if any, in order to utilize same in the frame components. Identical manufactured parts are utilized in assembling the frame components and there is a regular rhythm of spacing the vertical studs or members of the frame components to insure ''''on center'''' dimensions when compared with present panel constructions. In erecting the frame components, there is a constant repetition of identical components with the male connector of one component mating with a female receptacle on adjacent components and thereafter the components are tied mechanically together. Outer sheathing and inner wall boards are secured to the external and internal frame structures. Ceiling boards are secured to the roof trusses provided on the framing system.
A load supporting corner post adapted for use in the framing system of a building structure comprising a vertically extending elongated column, the top and bottom surfaces of said column being flat and parallel, each of said top and bottom surfaces being divided into first and second zones, and upper and lower generally flat end caps overlying and secured to the first zones of said top and bottom surfaces respectively in parallel relation and extending in the same direction, and end caps including vertically aligned overhanging edge portions which form a female receptacle with an adjacent and intermediate vertical surface on said column, said female receptacle being adapted to receive therebetween a vertical structural member, the second zones of said top and bottom surfaces overlying a laterally extending vertical edge portion of said column which form a male connector which is adapted for engagement with the end portions of upper and lower horizontally extending structural members, said vertical edge portion and said intermediate vertical surface being located 90* apart, said column comprising a pair of longitudinally extending structural elements arranged in parallel relation having the opposing longitudinal surfaces spaced slightly apart and a third longitudinally extending structural element abutting and arranged perpendicular to said pair of structural elements, said pair and said third structural elements being of substantially equal length, said third structural element forming said laterally extending vertical edge portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A load supporting corner post adapted for use in the framing system of a building structure comprising a vertically extending elongated column, the top and bottom surfaces of said column being flat and parallel, each of said top and bottom surfaces being divided into first and second zones, and upper and lower generally flat end caps overlying and secured to the first zones of said top and bottom surfaces respectively in parallel relation and extending in the same direction, and end caps including vertically aligned overhanging edge portions which form a female receptacle with an adjacent and intermediate vertical surface on said column, said female receptacle being adapted to receive therebetween a vertical structural member, the second zones of said top and bottom surfaces overlying a laterally extending vertical edge portion of said column which form a male connector which is adapted for engagement with the end portions of upper and lower horizontally extending structural members, said vertical edge portion and said intermediate vertical surface being located 90* apart, said column comprising a pair of longitudinally extending structural elements arranged in parallel relation having the opposing longitudinal surfaces spaced slightly apart and a third longitudinally extending structural element abutting and arranged perpendicular to said pair of structural elements, said pair and said third structural elements being of substantially equal length, said third structural element forming said laterally extending vertical edge portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The load supporting corner post defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower generally flat end caps each has a horizontal cross section of rectangular configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The load supporting corner post defined in claim 1 wherein said structural elements and said end caps are made from wood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The load supporting corner post defined in claim 3 wherein the end caps are secured to the column by nails driven through the end caps and first zones into the column.