US6681544B2
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Method of transporting prefabricated module with roof mounted in a horizontal position and apparatus for mounting the roof during transport
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-01-07
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Granted: 2004-01-27
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Expires: 2023-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A method of transporting a module of a modular structure to a building site on a transporter with a roof of the module in a horizontal position, and an apparatus for coupling the roof to the base structure of the module to permit movement of the roof between the horizontal position and a final sloped position. The coupling apparatus includes a coupling assembly adapted to be detachably coupled in a C-shaped rafter or guide rail of the roof so as to guide movement of the rafter or guide rail relative to the coupling mechanism, and an anchor assembly pivotally coupled to the coupling assembly so as to permit pivotal and vertical movement of the coupling assembly. Each of the anchor assemblies is adapted to be secured to an attic floor panel of the module.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlin J. Wall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:12
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/20; E04B7/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of transporting a module of a modular structure, the method comprising: constructing a pre-fabricated base structure having a plurality of vertical wall panels; fabricating a sub-assembly including an attic floor panel, roof panels, and a plurality of gable panels, wherein the roof panels are positioned in a flat position and the gable panels lie flat between the attic floor panel and the roof panels, wherein the roof panels have opposing edges that are pivotally connected, and the roof panels are secured to the attic floor panel so as to be slidable with respect to the attic floor panel, and wherein the gable panels are pivotally connected to the roof panels so that the gable panels pivot from a horizontal folded position to a vertical position as the roof panels are raised; placing the sub-assembly on an upper end of the base structure; placing the base structure and sub-assembly on a transporter; and transporting the modular structure to a building site.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of transporting a module of a modular structure, the method comprising: constructing a pre-fabricated base structure having a plurality of vertical wall panels; fabricating a sub-assembly including an attic floor panel, roof panels, and a plurality of gable panels, wherein the roof panels are positioned in a flat position and the gable panels lie flat between the attic floor panel and the roof panels, wherein the roof panels have opposing edges that are pivotally connected, and the roof panels are secured to the attic floor panel so as to be slidable with respect to the attic floor panel, and wherein the gable panels are pivotally connected to the roof panels so that the gable panels pivot from a horizontal folded position to a vertical position as the roof panels are raised; placing the sub-assembly on an upper end of the base structure; placing the base structure and sub-assembly on a transporter; and transporting the modular structure to a building site.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of transporting a module of a modular structure as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: raising the roof panels to a final sloped position so that the pivotal connection between the opposing edges of the roof panels forms a roof apex that is perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the base structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of transporting a module of a modular structure as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising placing the modular structure in a predetermined position on the building site after raising the roof panels.
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