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Structure of coordinated modular building construction

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-15
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1994-07-15
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Abstract

Abstract A structure made of reinforced concrete, related to volumetric modular construction of buildings where building modules of which the structure has the form of a rectangular tubular section are assembled into a modular cluster by ''''wall to wall'''' and, or ''''floor panel to ceiling panel'''' fashion. The doubled structure of bearing walls and, or structure of doubled floors are assuming substantially the shape of a ribbed slab so that when combined, they create a cellular structure, thus reducing the weight and, moreover, space thus obtained is advantageously utilized for the distribution of the mechanical equipment such as electrical-signal raceways etc. In order to secure the efficient use of the doubled floor structure, floor and ceiling panels are combined by means of an epoxy grout during the process of the assembly of the modular cluster into the form of a laminated slab functioning as an integrated horizontal structural element.

Inventors

  • 👤 Miroslav Fencl

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 11:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/005; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/30; E04C2/32; E04C2/44; E04C2/52; E04C2/521

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 296 words
A modular structure assembled of a plurality of selfsupporting modules made of reinforced concrete, each module having a form of a rectangular tube defined by two walls, a floor slab and a ceiling slab, said structure being composed in a ''''wall beside wall - front end to back end - floor slab over ceiling slab'''' fashion so that adjacent walls create a doubled wall structure and adjacent floor-and ceiling slabs create a doubled floor structure; each said module being imaginarily divided into several equal tubular segments of which the depth is denoted as a segmental depth - SD - ; said modules being composed of structurally interconnected components - walls manufactured as one-piece panels, floor- and ceiling slabs consisting of one or several panels manufactured in widths which are multiples of SD; said components being manufactured substantially as a ribbed slab with one surface flat and opposite surface fluted at least one flute of ceiling slab aligned with a corresponding flute of walls; solid rims being provided at both wall ends in said floor- and ceiling panels; solid rims being provided at bottom of said wall panels; at least two vertical pipes - each provided with a lifting nut welded at top - being embedded in each said wall panel and positioned at uniform distance T from outer side of wall panel and at uniform distance D from wall end or SD line, respectively; vertical reinforcing bars being embedded in each wall panel and positioned generally on rib- and wall thickness centers; both said pipes and bars protruding at wall top and wall bottom to the extent of the thicknEss of the corresponding floor panel or ceiling panel, such protrusions serving as dowels grouted in holes provided in floor panels and ceiling panels in corresponding positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 296 words
A modular structure assembled of a plurality of selfsupporting modules made of reinforced concrete, each module having a form of a rectangular tube defined by two walls, a floor slab and a ceiling slab, said structure being composed in a ''''wall beside wall - front end to back end - floor slab over ceiling slab'''' fashion so that adjacent walls create a doubled wall structure and adjacent floor-and ceiling slabs create a doubled floor structure; each said module being imaginarily divided into several equal tubular segments of which the depth is denoted as a segmental depth - SD - ; said modules being composed of structurally interconnected components - walls manufactured as one-piece panels, floor- and ceiling slabs consisting of one or several panels manufactured in widths which are multiples of SD; said components being manufactured substantially as a ribbed slab with one surface flat and opposite surface fluted at least one flute of ceiling slab aligned with a corresponding flute of walls; solid rims being provided at both wall ends in said floor- and ceiling panels; solid rims being provided at bottom of said wall panels; at least two vertical pipes - each provided with a lifting nut welded at top - being embedded in each said wall panel and positioned at uniform distance T from outer side of wall panel and at uniform distance D from wall end or SD line, respectively; vertical reinforcing bars being embedded in each wall panel and positioned generally on rib- and wall thickness centers; both said pipes and bars protruding at wall top and wall bottom to the extent of the thicknEss of the corresponding floor panel or ceiling panel, such protrusions serving as dowels grouted in holes provided in floor panels and ceiling panels in corresponding positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
A modular structure as recited in claim 1, including solid rim provided at top of wall panel, said rim being penetrated by at least one vertical aperture positioned on center of wall flute.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 84 words
In a modular structure as recited in claim 1., adjacent floor panels and ceiling panels being combined during the process of assembly of modular cluster by a grout of suitable properties applied between contacting surfaces of solid rims provided at wall ends; stops of suitable material being applied at top edge of modules around building perimeter to prevent spreading of grout; spacers of suitable material being applied within grout layer at adequate distances, to secure the presence of grout at all points of lamination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
In a modular structure as recited in claim 1., the ribbed slab shape of panels being such, that flutes are of a substantially oval sectional profile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 77 words
In a modular structure as recited in claim 1., the distribution of electrical-signal raceways being conducted in flutes of wall panels and ceiling panels interconnected by notches provided in ribs of wall panels and ceiling panels; further being conducted in grooves and apertures provided in solid rims of ceiling panel; the linkage of electrical-signal raceways between adjacent modules being provided by fittings having the form of a loop and interconnecting corresponding junction boxes of adjacent ceiling panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
In a modular structure as recited in claim 2., the distribution of electrical-signal conduits being conducted in vertical aperture of the rim at top of wall panel.

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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) 1978-06-23 1978-12-23 1979-06-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-23 1982-12-23 1983-06-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-23 1986-12-23 1987-06-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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