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Modular building structure system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-14
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Granted: 1979-07-17
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Expires: 1997-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A modular building structure system for optimally minimizing construction as well as demounting time for the structure system. The structure system is particularly adaptable to structures which endure large dynamic impact loading. The structure system is mainly formed of panelized members which are covered with interior and possibly exterior surfacing formed in a prefabricated manner in order to provide a completely finished panel member acceptable for placement in a predetermined location within the system. Wall panel members of the modular building structure system are load bearing structures and provide a bearing structure for ceiling panel members mounted directly on the wall panels. The wall panel module members are inserted in channels which are mounted to a foundation upon which the structure is built. The wall panel module members are positionally located in abutting relation each with respect to a next successive wall panel module member, and mounted each to the other through tension rods and frictionally interfitting slip pin members. Ceiling or roof panel module members are secured to upper surfaces of the wall panel modules to provide a complete structure system.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin B. Omansky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:14
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/92; E04B1/98; E04B1/02; E04B1/08; E04H; E04H3/00; E04H3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A modular building structure comprising: (a) a foundation member having an upper surface defining a base plane; (b) at least one channel member formed in one piece formation secured to said foundation member; (c) a plurality of wall panel members slidably insertable within said channel member, said wall panel members extending in a plane substantially orthogonal said base plane, each of said wall panel members being positionally located in abutting relation to a next successive wall panel member, said wall panel members having a wall panel frame member including a pair of opposing side wall panel frame members extending in a substantially orthogonal direction to said base plane, said opposing side wall panel frame members defining a first side wall panel member having at least one conically tapered slip pin member fixedly secured thereto extending in a direction substantially parallel said base plane and a second side wall panel member having at least one correspondingly conically tapered opening formed therethrough, said conically tapered opening being alignable with said conical slip pin member formed on said first side wall panel member of a next successive wall panel frame member for frictional engagement between said slip pin member and said conical opening; and, (d) a plurality of ceiling panel members secured to said wall panel members, said ceiling panel members extending substantially in a plane parallel said base plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A modular building structure comprising: (a) a foundation member having an upper surface defining a base plane; (b) at least one channel member formed in one piece formation secured to said foundation member; (c) a plurality of wall panel members slidably insertable within said channel member, said wall panel members extending in a plane substantially orthogonal said base plane, each of said wall panel members being positionally located in abutting relation to a next successive wall panel member, said wall panel members having a wall panel frame member including a pair of opposing side wall panel frame members extending in a substantially orthogonal direction to said base plane, said opposing side wall panel frame members defining a first side wall panel member having at least one conically tapered slip pin member fixedly secured thereto extending in a direction substantially parallel said base plane and a second side wall panel member having at least one correspondingly conically tapered opening formed therethrough, said conically tapered opening being alignable with said conical slip pin member formed on said first side wall panel member of a next successive wall panel frame member for frictional engagement between said slip pin member and said conical opening; and, (d) a plurality of ceiling panel members secured to said wall panel members, said ceiling panel members extending substantially in a plane parallel said base plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 1 wherein said wall panel frame member is substantially rectangular in contour adapted for slidable insert into said channel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 2 where said wall panel frame member includes: a pair of opposing base wall panel frame members secured to said side wall panel frame members, one of said base wall panel frame members being slidably insertable within said channel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 3 where said wall panel frame member includes at least one vertical support member secured on opposing ends thereof to said opposing base wall panel frame members, said vertical support member being positionally located substantially central to said opposing pair of side wall panel frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 4 where said wall panel frame member includes at least one horizontal support member secured to said vertical support member and said opposing side wall panel frame members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 1 where said ceiling panel member includes a ceiling panel frame member being substantially rectangular in contour adapted for securement to said wall panel members on an upper surface thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 6 where said ceiling panel frame member includes: (a) a pair of opposing side ceiling panel frame members extending in a plane substantially parallel said base plane; and, (b) a pair of opposing base ceiling panel frame members secured to said side ceiling panel frame members, said base ceiling panel frame members being secured to an upper surface of said wall panel members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 7 where said ceiling panel frame member includes at least a pair of orthogonally secured ceiling support frame members secured to said side ceiling panel frame members and said base ceiling panel frame members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 3 including at least one tension rod member extending in a horizontal direction through openings formed in said side wall panel frame members for rigidly securing one wall panel frame member to a next succeeding wall panel frame member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A modular building structure as recited in claim 3 where said wall panel member includes an interior wall panel member secured in rigid manner to said side wall panel frame members and said base wall panel frame members to provide a continuous inner wall of said structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 10 where said interior wall panel member includes: (a) a planar wood member; and, (b) a pair of plastic planar members secured to opposing sides of said wood member, said wood member being sandwiched between said plastic planar members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 11 where said interior wall panel member is adhesively secured to said wall panel frame member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 12 including spline means insertable within a groove formed within a peripheral surface of said planar wood member for securement of said interior wall panel member to said wall panel frame member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 3 where said base wall panel frame member is secured to said channel means and said foundation member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 14 including leveling bolt means for securing said base wall panel frame member to said channel member and said foundation member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 1 including floor means positionally located on said foundation member, said floor means extending in said base plane and formed of a plurality of floor panel members.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 16 where said floor panel members include: (a) a floor panel interior planar member; and, (b) a floor panel sub-surface planar member secured to said floor panel interior planar member and mounted on said foundation member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 17 where said floor panel interior planar member is formed of hardwood.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 18 where said floor panel sub-surface planar member is formed of plywood.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
55 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 16 where said floor panel members include: (a) a floor panel interior planar member; (b) a floor panel sub-surface planar member secured to said floor panel interior planar member; and, (c) gasket means secured to said floor panel sub-surface planar member and mounted on said foundation member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 20 where said gasket means is resilient in composition formation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The modular building structure as recited in claim 21 where said gasket means is formed of neoprene.
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