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US5209030A
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Prefabricated modular housing unit having a collapsible dormer
Assignee: RITZ-CRAFT CORP OF PA Inc A Corp OF
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Filing: 1991-03-11
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2011-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A dormer structure is provided for a prefabricated modular housing unit. The dormer structure is collapsible so that the modular unit including a first and second floor may be shipped by tractor trailer. The collapsible dormer unit includes a vertical side wall which is pivotably attached to the base unit. A roofing structure is provided as a separate element and is secured onto the base unit during shipment. The collar ties used to support the roof of the house, upon assembly, are secured to the dormer roof structure for strengthening the structure during lifting and shipment. The dormer unit may form one-half of a second story of a house or may be attached to an angled roof portion on the second module of the house.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory J. Sloditskie
- 👤 Paul R. John
- 👤 Paul D. John
- 👤 Robert J. Roney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:40
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G23/00; E04G23/02; E04G23/0266; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/20; E04B7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a prefabricated housing formed by a series of engaging modules, a module comprising: (a) a base structure forming at least a portion of at least one floor of the housing unit, (b) a collapsible dormer structure forming at least a portion of an additional floor on top of the base, the collapsible dormer in the collapsed condition conforming to the dimensions of the base, the dormer comprising (i) at least one vertical side wall pivotally attached to the base and (ii) separable roofing means forming a portion of an angled roof for the module, the roofing means in the collapsed condition of the dormer conforming to the dimensions of the base, the roofing means being attached to the pivoted side wall of the dormer upon the side wall being pivoted to the substantially vertical position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a prefabricated housing formed by a series of engaging modules, a module comprising: (a) a base structure forming at least a portion of at least one floor of the housing unit, (b) a collapsible dormer structure forming at least a portion of an additional floor on top of the base, the collapsible dormer in the collapsed condition conforming to the dimensions of the base, the dormer comprising (i) at least one vertical side wall pivotally attached to the base and (ii) separable roofing means forming a portion of an angled roof for the module, the roofing means in the collapsed condition of the dormer conforming to the dimensions of the base, the roofing means being attached to the pivoted side wall of the dormer upon the side wall being pivoted to the substantially vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The housing unit module as claimed in claim 1 further comprising vertical side walls at each end of the dormer for attachment to the pivotable vertical side wall and for supporting the roofing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The housing unit modules claimed in claim 1, further comprising collar tie means securing the roofing means in the collapsed condition of the dormer and supporting the roofing means upon attachment to the side wall.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
217 words
A method of assembling a prefabricated modular housing unit comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first module unit having a base structure, (b) assembling a dormer second floor structure on the base structure of the first module, the dormer having at least a vertical side wall and a separable roof, (c) collapsing the dormer structure, (d) conforming the collapsed dormer structure to the dimensions of the base structure by pivotably folding the vertical side wall on top of the base and by placing the roof structure flat on top of the first module, module unit having a base structure, (f) providing a roof structure for the section module unit, (g) collapsing the roof structure on the second module, (h) shipping the two module units to the building site, (i) joining the two module units to form an integrated base structure, (j) removing the separable dormer roof structure from the first module unit, (k) pivoting the folded side wall to a vertical position, (l) attaching the roof structure for the second module unit, and (m) attaching the separable dormer roof structure at one end to the pivoted vertical side wall and at the other end joining the roof structure for the first module unit with the roof structure for the second module unit to form an A-frame.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
217 words
A method of assembling a prefabricated modular housing unit comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first module unit having a base structure, (b) assembling a dormer second floor structure on the base structure of the first module, the dormer having at least a vertical side wall and a separable roof, (c) collapsing the dormer structure, (d) conforming the collapsed dormer structure to the dimensions of the base structure by pivotably folding the vertical side wall on top of the base and by placing the roof structure flat on top of the first module, module unit having a base structure, (f) providing a roof structure for the section module unit, (g) collapsing the roof structure on the second module, (h) shipping the two module units to the building site, (i) joining the two module units to form an integrated base structure, (j) removing the separable dormer roof structure from the first module unit, (k) pivoting the folded side wall to a vertical position, (l) attaching the roof structure for the second module unit, and (m) attaching the separable dormer roof structure at one end to the pivoted vertical side wall and at the other end joining the roof structure for the first module unit with the roof structure for the second module unit to form an A-frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A method of assembly as claimed in claim 4, further comprising the steps of (a) providing a series of collar ties for the combined first modular unit roofing structure and second modular unit roofing structure, (b) securing the collar ties to the roofing structure for the first modular unit prior to shipment thereof for strengthening the roofing structure during shipment and during removal and assembly, and (c) securing the collar ties at opposite ends to the roofing structure for the first modular unit and the roofing structure for the second modular unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
A method of assembly as claimed in claim 5, further comprising the steps of pivotably securing the roof structure for the second module unit to the base of the second module unit and pivoting the roof structure of the second module unit to form a continuous surface from its attachment with the base structure to its attachment to the separable dormer roof structure at the apex of the A-frame.
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