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US6067771A
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Method and apparatus for manufacturing modular building
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-08-18
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Granted: 2000-05-30
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Expires: 2018-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A modular building is constructed at a module construction area using pre-made component parts that are produced at a component production area. The pre-made component parts are measured, cut and drilled at the component production area and supplied to a module maker at the module construction area so that the module maker assembles the modules without measuring, cutting or drilling the component parts. The module maker uses a plurality of jigs to assemble the modules. The jigs remain attached to the modules during transport to a building site and are removed from the modules prior to the modules being positioned on the foundation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph N. Blankenship
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:17
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for manufacturing a modular building comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a structure; preparing components based on said order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module construction area; assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module construction area, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to said home site; removing said sole plate jig of each module; and lowering and attaching said plurality of modules onto a monolithic concrete pad or other of said plurality of modules.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for manufacturing a modular building comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a structure; preparing components based on said order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module construction area; assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module construction area, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to said home site; removing said sole plate jig of each module; and lowering and attaching said plurality of modules onto a monolithic concrete pad or other of said plurality of modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of manufacturing a modular building according to claim 1, wherein said step of transporting is done with a trailer designed to load said modules, said trailers supporting loads up to a weight of about five tons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of manufacturing a modular building according to claim 1 wherein said concrete pad is color mixed and polished, and grooves are formed on said concrete pad to contrast with a color of said concrete pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method for manufacturing a modular building according to claim 1, wherein said components further include drywall, insulation, windows, doors and electrical wiring.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
153 words
A method for manufacturing a building comprising steps of: receiving an order to build a building; selecting components according to said order, said components including wooden studs; assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; putting a monolithic concrete pad on a home site using modular forms; placing a plurality of attaching bolts in said monolithic concrete pad at precise points; transporting said plurality of modules to said home site; removing said sole plate jig of each module; and lowering and attaching said plurality of modules on said monolithic concrete pad or other of said plurality of modules.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
153 words
A method for manufacturing a building comprising steps of: receiving an order to build a building; selecting components according to said order, said components including wooden studs; assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; putting a monolithic concrete pad on a home site using modular forms; placing a plurality of attaching bolts in said monolithic concrete pad at precise points; transporting said plurality of modules to said home site; removing said sole plate jig of each module; and lowering and attaching said plurality of modules on said monolithic concrete pad or other of said plurality of modules.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of manufacturing a modular building according to claim 5, wherein said concrete pad is color mixed and polished, and grooves are formed on said concrete pad to contrast with a color of said concrete pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of manufacturing a modular building according to claim 5, wherein the step of transporting is done with a trailer designed to load such modules, said trailer supporting loads up to a weight of about five tons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method for manufacturing a modular building according to claim 5, wherein said components further include drywall, insulation, windows, doors and electrical wiring.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for manufacturing modular buildings comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a home; preparing components based on said order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module construction area; and assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional non-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to a home site; and removing said sole plate jig of each module.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for manufacturing modular buildings comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a home; preparing components based on said order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module construction area; and assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional non-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to a home site; and removing said sole plate jig of each module.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for manufacturing modular buildings comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a building; selecting components according to said the order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module making station; and assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to a home site; and removing said sole plate jig of each module.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for manufacturing modular buildings comprising the steps of: receiving an order to build a building; selecting components according to said the order, said components including wooden studs; supplying said components to at least one module making station; and assembling, by use of a sole plate jig for each module, said components into a plurality of modules including non-uniform room modules and roof section modules, said modules being formed with wooden frames without measuring or cutting said components at said module making station, so that said modules are substantially completed, said modules requiring no additional on-site elements other than paint and spackle; transporting said plurality of modules to a home site; and removing said sole plate jig of each module.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of building a modular building comprising the steps of: providing a first sole plate jig; building a room module using the first sole plate jig as a template; providing a second sole plate jig; building a roof module using the second sole plate jig as a template, the first sole plate jig being substantially identical to the second sole plate jig; transporting the completed modules to a building site with their respective sole plate jigs attached; and removing said respective sole plate jigs.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of building a modular building comprising the steps of: providing a first sole plate jig; building a room module using the first sole plate jig as a template; providing a second sole plate jig; building a roof module using the second sole plate jig as a template, the first sole plate jig being substantially identical to the second sole plate jig; transporting the completed modules to a building site with their respective sole plate jigs attached; and removing said respective sole plate jigs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 11 further including the step of providing a ridge component jig, the step of building the roof module including the step of using the ridge component jig to position a ridge component relative to the second sole plate jig.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 11 further including the step of providing a plumbing jig, the sole plate jig and the plumbing jig cooperating to ensure that the room module is square and plumb.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 13 wherein the plumbing jig includes a first end configured to engage a wall of the room module and a second end configured to be coupled to a floor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 11 further comprising the step of removing the respective sole plate jigs prior to installing the roof module on the room module.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the step of removing the respective sole plate jigs includes the step of removing the first sole plate jig from the room module prior to placing the room module on a foundation.
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