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US3574920A
US3574920A US760103A US3574920DA US3574920A US 3574920 A US3574920 A US 3574920A US 760103 A US760103 A US 760103A US 3574920D A US3574920D A US 3574920DA US 3574920 A US3574920 A US 3574920A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
    • E04B1/34815—Elements not integrated in a skeleton
    • E04B1/34838—Elements not integrated in a skeleton the supporting structure consisting of wood
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
    • B28B—SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
    • E04B2001/34892—Means allowing access to the units, e.g. stairs or cantilevered gangways
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T29/49828—Progressively advancing of work assembly station or assembled portion of work
    • Y10T29/49829—Advancing work to successive stations [i.e., assembly line]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • a dwelling is assembled by: building a floor joist framework upside down; installing service fixtures in the floor joist framework and fastening a subfloor to it; framing and covering walls with interior covering; erecting the interiorcovered walls on the floor; building a ceiling on a jig above the dwelling; inverting the ceiling jig and lowering the ceiling onto the walls; securing service fixtures to the exposed stud and joist frameworks; trimming, covering, and roofing the dwelling; installing lifting hardware, and transporting the dwelling to its site.
  • This invention departs from such old procedures and accomplishes dwelling assembly that is generally inside-out to facilitate service fixture installation, to allow each step of the construction to be done in the most comfortable and convenient working position for increased speed and reduced labor costs, and to take maximum advantage of construction jigs for holding work pieces during assembly.
  • Most parts are precut and located for minimum movement; everything is done in the most convenient and efficient working positions; work-holding jigs eliminate measurement, plan-reading, error and the need for high labor skills; subassemblies are made adjacent their assembly regions for minimum transport; all
  • indoor construction takes advantage of uniform illumination, convenient power supplies for electric and pneumatic tools, glue dispensers fed by pipeline, and other conveniences not available in onsite construction; and the finished dwelling unit is ready for shipping to a construction site where it is merely positioned and connected to services.
  • One small plant with a single assembly line operating according to the invention for an 8-hour shift can produce two complete dwellings for four module units each of more than 1100 square feet, including three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, kitchen and living areas, and including central heating and air conditioning.
  • the objects of the invention include, without limitation, speed, economy, efiiciency, reduced labor costs, high quality, uniform construction, minimum waste of materials, and the capacity to operate day or night in any weather.
  • the inventive assembly line and method includes: interfastening a floor joist framework to form a dwelling floor, inverting the floor joist framework and fastening a subfloor to it; using a jig to interfasten a wall stud framework; covering the wall stud framework with interior wall covering and erecting it on the floor; building a ceiling on a jig above the dwelling; inverting the ceiling jig and lowering the ceiling onto the walls; securing service fixtures to the stud framework outside the interior wall covering; and trimming, insulating, covering, and roofing the dwelling.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially schematic elevational view of an assembly line according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a partially schematic elevation view of a ceiling assembly jig for the inventive assembly line
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of a jig surface of thejig of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is an elevational view of a wall jig for the inventive assembly line
  • FIG. 5 is an end elevation of the wall jig of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view of a shingle jig for roofing dwelling modules made according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a fragment of side elevation of the jig of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a fragment of an end elevation of the jig of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 9 is a side elevation of a trailer transport rig for' carrying dwelling modules to a site
  • FIG. 10 is a fragmentary cross section of the rig of FIG. 9 taken along the line 10-10 thereof;
  • FIG. 11 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view of the rig of FIG. 9 taken along the line "-11 thereof.
  • the illustrative assembly line shown in FIG. 1 includes a track 10 on which dwelling units roll on support members 11 from the floor end of the line to the finished end of the line. Cranes or hoists bring materials or subassemblies to the dwelling modules on track 10, and each work region has pneumatic power lines for pneumatic nailers and staplers, glue dispensers fed by glue lines, and readily accessible electric power for tools and equipment.
  • Completed units are preferably equipped with lifting hardware and are removed from the finished end of the line, transported to a building site, positioned with preferably several module units forming a single dwelling, and connected to service facilities to complete the construction. Parts of such a total assembly process are obvious and are not discussed. The inventive features of such an assembly are described below, and one particular way to practice them is explained.
  • the inventive assembly line includes a floor assembly region 12, a wall assembly region 13, a ceiling assembly region 14, and several regions represented by regions 15 and 16 for installing service fixtures, insulation, trim, exterior siding, and roofing as desired. Each of these regions includes regions alongside track 10 in which subassemblies are made, materials are provided and tools are located and powered.
  • Floor joist assembly region 12 includes a jig (not shown) that has holders for proper location of floor joists for interfastening.
  • the assembled floor joist framework 17 is of a known type having 2X12 planks nailed together. However, framework 17 is first assembled and fastened together upside down. Then service fixtures such as plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and air conditioning ducts are installed and secured to framework 17 as desired. Such installation is inverted from the usual orientation and is conveniently made by workmen bending over framework 17.
  • framework 17 is inverted by means of hoist 18 and set down right side up on timbers 11 on track 10.
  • Floor covering such as linoleum or carpeting is laid over floor 17 whenever convenient during later assembly operations.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 For such purpose the wall jig 20 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is used. Surfaces 21 are sloped from the vertical to support stud members such as 2X4s or the like, and holders 22 are arranged on support surfaces 21 to receive and locate such stud members for interfastening. A ledge 23 supports the bottommost member of the wall framework, and precut stud members are placed infholders 22 as shown in FIG. 4 for interfastening to form framework 26. Each holder 22 is a U- shaped bracket sized and positioned to receive the edge of a stud member and hold it in place for fastening.
  • Each support surface 20 is preferably adapted for assembling a plurality of wall frameworks 26 by having holders 22 arranged in different positions for different frameworks.
  • the stud position and corresponding holders on surfaces 21 are preferably painted different colors for each wall framework to be assembled on each support surface. Then workmen can quickly select precut stud members and place them on support surfaces 21 to cover all the regions painted a given color to make a given wall assembly. For walls of a different type, the workmen 'merely place stud members over different colored areas and holders.
  • wall framework 26 After wall framework 26 is secured together, it is covered by an interior wall-covering material 27 of panelling or wallboard material having a finished interior surface.
  • the stud members of framework 26 are covered with glue from a convenient dispenser, and covering material 27 is secured to the glued stud members until the glue sets.
  • One way of doing this is with a few finishing nails 28 driven through cleats 29 into framework 26 and removed after the glue sets to leave only a few, almost unnoticeable, holes in covering 27. This eliminates the usual nailing, countersinking of nails, patching over nailheads, and painting.
  • covering material 27 can be clamped to framework 26 until the glue sets.
  • Covered wall framework 26 is moved by a travelling crane 30 to its proper position over the assembled floor l7 and nailed in place in erect position over floor 17. Two of such erected walls are shown in wall assembly region 13 of FIG. 1.
  • ceiling jig 35 While floor 17 and walls 26 are being assembled, a ceiling is built on ceiling jig 35 best illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • a main body 36 of ceiling jig 35 has two support surfaces 37 and 38 each of which are provided with holders 22, such as previously described for wall fixture 20, for locating and holding the members of a ceiling joist framework 40.
  • Holders 22 and support surfaces 37 and 38 are painted in color coding for assembly of a plurality of different ceiling joist frameworks 40, as desired.
  • Jig 35 is arranged just above the level of a second floor 41, well above track and above the tops of dwelling units passing along track 10. Workmen standing on floor 41 find the upper support surface 37 is at a comfortable working height for laying down precut joist members of framework 40 in holders 22 and securing the framework 40 together.
  • Service fixtures such as vents or ducts 44 for heating or air conditioning units are then secured to framework 40, and a subceiling 42, preferably of plywood, is fastened to framework 40 by glue-and nails. Then an interior ceiling material 43 is stapled to subceiling 42.
  • Jig 35 is rotatable around shaft 45 by means of a gear 46 and a motor 47 for inverting the main body 36 of jig 35.
  • Latches 48 holding body 36 in the working position illustrated in FIG. 2, are moved and motor 47 is driven to turn body 36 180 to invert support surfaces 37 and 38.
  • the assembled ceiling 40 is secured to jig 35 by clamps 49; also dwelling units on track 10 are moved out from underjig 35 to give it a free sweep. After inversion a new ceiling can be built on the top surface ofjig 35 while a completed ceiling awaits lowering from the bottom.
  • a pair of windlasses 50 on which support straps 51 are wound.
  • the ends of straps 51 are nailed to ceiling frame 40, and when a walled dwelling is ready for a ceiling and positioned beneath jig 35, clamps 49 are released and ceiling 40 is lowered by straps 51 under control of a motor (not shown).
  • a motor not shown.
  • Service fixtures such as electric outlet 52 and 53 are installed in the wall stud framework 26 from outside the dwelling unit as shown in FIG. 1. This allows convenient working in the exposed exterior of the dwelling at a comfortable working height so that electric installation is fast and efficient.
  • Other service fixtures such as plumbing, heating, and air conditioning ducts are installed in a similar fashion around the exterior of the dwelling or its subassemblies.
  • insulation 54 and exterior siding material 55 are fastened on to the exterior of walls 26.
  • Interior subassemblies such as cabinets, cupboards, bathroom units, and staircases are made in regions alongside track 10 and installed in the dwelling units.
  • Trim construction such as moldings, and door and window frames, are subassembled and installed.
  • Roofs are constructed over the uppermost modules of the inventive dwelling units, and materials handed down from second floor 41 are preferably used for roof construction. After supports and sloping roof surfaces are constructed. the roof is shingled with the aid ofthe shingling jig shown in FIGS. 6-8.
  • Rails 60 and 61 are laid parallel with each other along the edges of roof 59 from the peak 58 to the bottom edge 57. Abutment surfaces 62 extending below the bottom ends of rails 60 and 61 butt against the bottom edge 57 of roof 59 to locate rails 60 and 61 longitudinally, and the top ends of rails 60 and 61 extend to peak 58. When rails 60 and 61 are accurately positioned, they are fastened to roof 59 by nails 63 through angle iron brackets 64 disposed along the outer edges or rails 60 and 61.
  • a crosspiece 65 fits closely between rails 60 and 61 and rests on roof 59. Extension pieces 66 are fastened to the top of each end of crosspiece 65 to reach over the top surfaces of rails 60 and 61. P'ositioners 67 formed as blocks secured to the top surfaces of rails 60 and 61 are spaced apart by the exposed width of shingles 68 and are arranged in parallel and aligned sets on each rail 60 and 61.
  • crosspiece 65 When extension pieces of crosspiece 65 are placed between the first pair of positioners 67 at the bottom ends of rails 60 and 61, crosspiece 65 is positioned so that the lowermost row of shingles 68 can be'butted against crosspiece 65 and secured to roof 59. Then crosspiece 65 is moved upward on rails 60 and 61 to the next position between positioners 67 where it is correctly located for butting the second row of shingles 68 against crosspiece 65. This process is repeated with each row of shingles 68 until roof 59 is shingled to its peak 58.
  • roof 59 under jig rails 60 and 61 are not shingled until after the modules are positioned on the site and shingle splices or joints are made between adjacent roofs.
  • the jig of P165. 6-8 assures that the rows of shingles 68 are accurately parallel with peak 58 and accurately spaced so that the shingle rows of adjacent modules will line up accurately on the site for a neat appearance avoiding any jags or turns in the shingle joints between adjacent roofs. This is particularly important where several dwelling modules are placed side-by-side to form a common roof extending for many feet. ln onsite construction such a roof would be built in place and its shingles aligned on long chalk lines.
  • the inventive jig is faster and more accurate, and solves the problem of lining up the shingle rows of dwelling modules having roofs built in fairly short lengths that are later joined together.
  • lifting hardware is secured to each module in preparation for its transport to a site.
  • long eyebolts 69 are used for the basic lifting rig, and bolts 69 extend through holes in floorjoist framework 17 as best shown in F105. 9-11.
  • Recesses 70 are cut in the underside'of floor joist framework 17 preferably before it is inverted to receive plates 71 fitting floor joist framework 17 and supporting the heads 72 of eyebolts 69.
  • Eyebolts 69 preferably extend above the tops of dwelling modules as illustrated, and such modules are lifted from above by cranes or lifts hooking onto eyebolts 69.
  • the trailer 80 shown in FIG. 9 is preferably used for transporting completed dwelling modules to a site.
  • Trailer 80 has a hitch 73 at its forward end, a front frame extending back to wheels 74 at the midsection and a rear frame 76 joined to the top of front frame 75 and extending over and beyond wheels 74.
  • Front and rear frames 75 and 76 are preferably formed of relatively light, structural metal materials.
  • lag screws 77 are driven through the side beams 78 of frames 75 and 76 into the bottom of floor joist framework 17 at intervals of 3 feet or so along frames 75 and 76, to hold floor joist framework 17 tightly against trailer frames 75 and 76.
  • Such interfastening stiffens and supports frames 75 and 76 which are braced by the strong and rigid construction of floor joist framework 17.
  • Such strengthening allows trailer 80 to be of lightweight construction and yet be sufficiently strong to carry heavy dwelling modules. This provides advantages such as only a.
  • the front frame 76 forward of wheels 74 for supporting the taller, roofed modules is of comparable length to a low-boy" trailer, but the light construction braced by the strength of the dwelling unit itself allows the additional dwelling module mounted above the wheels 74 on the cantilevered after frame 76.
  • a dwelling factory assembly line comprising;
  • a floor assembly region including:
  • a wall assembly region including:
  • a wall jig having a surface sloped from the vertical for supporting a wall stud framework; 2. means for interfastening said framework;
  • the assembly line of claim 1 including a track and means for moving said dwelling along said track from said floor assembly region past said ceiling assembly region and toward a finishing region.
  • the assembly line of claim 1 including means at said floor assembly region for securing service fixtures to said floor joist framework before inversion thereof.
  • the assembly line of claim 1 including means at said ceiling assembly region for securing service fixtures to said ceiling joist framework before covering said ceiling joist framework with said interior ceiling material.
  • said wall jig supported stud includes a gantry walkway arranged behind said sloped surface and near the top of said sloped surface to support a workman in a comfortable position for fastening the upper portions of said stud framework.
  • said ceiling jig comprises two opposed jig surfaces arranged on a rotatable body, means for rotating said body about a horizontal axis to turn either of said jig surfaces uppermost, and means for latching said body in positions orienting either of said jig surfaces uppermost.
  • the assembly line of claim 1 including windlass strap means arranged on said ceiling jig for fastening to said ceiling to lower said ceiling from the bottom of said ceiling jig.
  • a dwelling assembly method comprising:
  • the method of claim 9 including securing service fixtures to said ceiling joist framework before covering said ceiling framework.
  • the method of claim 9 including positioning said dwelling on a relatively light-construction trailer for transport to a site, and fastening said floor joist framework of said dwelling to said trailer at a plurality of points to strengthen said trailer.
  • the method of claim 12 including using nails holding cleats against the interior surface of said wall covering and passing removably through said wall covering and into said framework to hold said wall covering in place until said glue sets.
  • a dwelling factory assembly line comprising:
  • a floor assembly region including:
  • a wall jig having a surface for supporting a wall stud framework
  • a ceiling assembly region including:
  • a ceiling jig for supporting a ceiling joist framework in inverted position; 2. means for interfastening said ceilingjoist framework; 3. means for covering said ceiling joist framework with interior ceiling material to form a ceiling unit; 4. means for inverting said ceiling unit; and 5. means for positioning said ceiling unit on the tops of said wall frameworks; d. means for securing service fixtures to said wall frameworks outside said interior wall covering; and e. means for securing external covering to said wall frameworks. 19.
  • a dwelling assembly method comprising: a. interfastening a floor joist framework;
  • the dwelling assembly method of claim 9 including arranging said floor joist framework upside down on a plane surface for said interfastening so said subfloor lies substantially in a plane on said right side up floor joist framework.

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