US3712007A - Building system and components therefor - Google Patents

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US3712007A
US3712007A US00060520A US3712007DA US3712007A US 3712007 A US3712007 A US 3712007A US 00060520 A US00060520 A US 00060520A US 3712007D A US3712007D A US 3712007DA US 3712007 A US3712007 A US 3712007A
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  • a modular building structure and components therefor comprising modular supporting frame components whichare assembled to form a plurality of spaced vertical columns with horizontal beams interconnected between said columns at one or more levels; space modules each structurally defining an enclosed volume of space adapted to be supported on said frame, openings formed in each of said walls and a rim at each of said openings to receive a closure for said openings or a connector for connecting the module to an adjacent module, said modules including curved outer walls adapted to accommodate the associated supporting frame; connector and closure means selectively associated with said rims to interconnect selected modules at'selected openings and provide closures for the other openings; and support means adapted to engage selected connector and closure means and serving to support said space modules from said frame at selected locations to form the building structure.
  • FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a portion of a community formed by employing mass produced components in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of FIG. 1 showing a plan view of a portion of the ground floor of the community.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 3-3 of FIG. 2 showing an elevation of a portion of the community.
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line 44 of FIG. 1 showing a studio apartment.
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line 5-5 of FIG. 1 showing a two bedroom home.
  • FIG. 6 is :a sectional plan view of a building module in accordance with the invention supported in the frame and connected to associated utilities.
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional elevational view of the module of FIG. 6 showing the module supported on the frame and connected to an adjacent module and to associated utilities.
  • FIG. 8 shows the structural frame components associated with and serving to support the modules.
  • FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view showing the frame and module support cooperating with a module for supporting the same.
  • FIG. 10 is a view taken along the line 10-10 of FIG. 9.
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along the line 11- 1 l of FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged exploded view showing the upper portion of the module support.
  • FIG. 13 is an elevational view showing a single dwelling incorporating components of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a plan view of the building structure shown in FIG. 13.
  • FIG. 15 shows the support for the dwelling of FIGS. 13 and 14.
  • FIG. 16 shows a support for the second floor of the dwelling shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a filler panel for providing patios and outdoor living areas.
  • FIG. 18 is a sectional view taken along the line 18- 18 of FIG. 17.
  • FIGS. 19, and 21 show filler panels associated with the space modules whereby the modules can be employed to form the side walls and ceiling of an enlarged enclosure.
  • FIGS. 22A, B, C and D are sectional plan views of space modules showing various rooms which can be accommodated. 7
  • FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 there is shown a typical community formed of standard mass produced components to be presently described in detail.
  • the community comprises a geometric energized structural frame including spaced vertical cellular columns 11 and horizontal beams 12.
  • the vertical columns 11 include all utilities for the various levels of the community. The utilities are available to adjacent space modules as will be presently described in detail.
  • the columns are supported by suitable foundations 13.
  • the energized space frame supports a plurality of space modules 14 each of which defines an enclosed space.
  • the space modules are suitably supported from the horizontal beams by means of spaced module supports 16.
  • the space module has an exterior curved configuration with openings surrounded by suitable frames which can be interconnected with the frame at adjacent modules as shown generally at 17.
  • the wall openings 18 may be of various sizes to form windows, doorways, etc. They may be relatively wide whereby when two modules are connected to one another, the enclosed space is essentially one room.
  • the modules may include ceiling openings to accommodate skylights or to connect to floor openings of an upper module to form a two-story arrangement.
  • the horizontal beams may also support filler plates 19 which define open spaces, patios, walkways, roadways and parking spaces at various levels and the like between modules. The filler plates also provide fire separation between levels if and when necessary.
  • Stairs 21 may be provided between levels or suitable elevator shafts (not shown) may be supported by the frame to provide access to the various levels.
  • An advantage of a building system in accordance with the invention is that the only element which must be varied regardless of the size or height of the structure is the load capacity of the vertical columns which is achieved by controlling the thickness of the vertical components. All the physical and structural characteristics of the other components and subcomponents of the system remain identical regardless of the height or complexity of the building system.
  • the exterior curved profile of the space modules provides the necessary space surrounding the modules to accommodate the vertical and horizontal components of the space frame. It also provides air space about the modules. The curvature of the modules also increases the structural efficiency of the module walls in comparison to square or rectangular modules. The space created around all interconnecting space modules also minimizes sound transmission between adjacent modules. The space provides access to outside air for ventilation and air-conditioning of each space module irrespectively of where it is located in the multilateral organization of the space modules.
  • areas between vertical columns may be left open, such as shown at 23 and 24, to provide streets.
  • the space modules themselves may be used to form walls of enclosures such as auditoriums, stores, classrooms, theatres and the like.
  • An enclosed space is shown at 26.
  • the plurality of interconnected space modules 27 form the side walls.
  • the modules may be used as large blocks in defining the walls of the enclosure 26.
  • the enclosure may, of course, be subdivided to form a plurality of rooms.
  • the individual modules forming the side walls can be used as offices, storage rooms, lavatories, etc.
  • the enclosures may have a height corresponding to the height of one or more modules such as shown in FIG.
  • the upper modules may be interconnected to form multi-purpose rooms, offices and the like.
  • suitable side and top closure panels are provided to fit between and seal with the exterior walls-of the space module.
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken at the line 4-4 of FIG. 1 and shows a two-room studio apartmentwhich includes a bedroom 25, kitchenette 29 and an outdoor patio 30 which leads to the stairway 21.
  • FIG. 5 shows a dwelling unit comprising a living room 31, a kitchen 32, bathroom 33 and bedrooms 34. It will, of course, be apparent that one can select any number of modules and interconnect the same to form living space with any desired room arrangement and room size.
  • the space module 14 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 6, 7, 9, 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D.
  • the space module is a hollow cube-shaped enclosure having rounded outer walls-
  • the walls may be constructed of expanded material, such as polyethylene or polyurethane with a fiberglass interior and exterior skin.
  • the composite assembly has structural strength and also provides thermal and sound insulation.
  • the openings 41 are provided with a hollow frame 42 which may be metal, plastic or other suitable material.
  • the frame may include an extruded element 43 and cover 44.
  • the space 45 defined by the extruded element 43 and cover 44 serves as a raceway for electrical wiring with the cover 44 accommodating electrical fixtures such as plugs and switches.
  • the space 45 is connected to floor raceways 46 which are in the form of a cross which interconnects the four frames 41. Electrical power may be applied to the frames and floor raceway by means of a conduit 47, FIG. 6, carried by the adjacent column.
  • the extruded frame also includes an exterior projecting rim portion 48 which accepts a collar connector component, hereinafter described in detail.
  • the connector serves to interconnect and seal one module to an adjacent module and to provide simultaneously a door stop and module support.
  • the rim may also accept closure components such as doors and windows and mechanical components such as fans and air-conditioning units, or a fireplace unit.
  • the building module may be radiantly heated by means of oils 49 embedded in the wall and floor of the structure or may be heated by floor heaters or baseboard heaters (not shown) energized by the electrical system at the frame.
  • Air-conditioning (not shown) for each of the modules may be provided by an air-conditioner which fits into one of the openings 41 and is supported by the frame.
  • a vent and soil pipe may be formed in the wall of the module on opposite corners thereof.
  • the vent and soil pipe may be connected to the associated soil line, accommodated in the vertical columns as will be presently described.
  • a soil pipe is schematically illustrated at 51, FIG. 6, connected to the common soil line 52 in the vertical column.
  • the soil pipe illustrated is a concentric soil pipe with the central pipe forming the soil pipe and the annular space between pipes, the vent.
  • Fire protection may be provided in each module by integrally building into the floor or wall of the module means for accommodating a carbon dioxide supply such as shown at 53, FIG. 6.
  • the directed nozzle 54 is adapted to spray the interior of the module with carbon dioxide to extinguish a fire.
  • each modular building space is self-contained including suitable electrical raceways surrounding each of the exterior openings and serving not only to define the opening, but also to receive electrical components and adapted to be interconnected with frames of adjacent panels to form multiple module buildings and also serving to support the space module.
  • the space modules may be formed by use of a honeycomb core with spaced skins or molded thin shell concrete, or may use more conventional methods of construction, such as framing members with attached outer and inner walls.
  • the exterior finishes may have any color, texture and finish to provide an aesthetic and differing appearance throughout the space structure.
  • the structural frame comprising the energized cellular vertical columns 11 and the horizontal beams 12 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
  • the columns 11 comprise a cluster of four vertical structural tubes 56 which are held and maintained in spaced relationship by spaced plates 57.
  • the members 56 form the supporting columns of the cellular cluster and are sized to accommodate the weight of the building and the lateral forces.
  • the plates 57 may be used to support a cluster of pipes and conduits which energize the space frame.
  • the central opening serves to support the soil pipe 52 which may be a double pipe with the inner pipe serving to carry the soil while the outer concentric pipe provides the vent.
  • the outer portions of the web serve to support vertical electrical conduits 58, pipes 59, TV cables 61, telephone cables and the like.
  • the utility pipes and conduits may be supported in the cellular column in other ways such as by hangers extending from the column tubes.
  • each of the vertical cellular columns is self-energized and adapted to be adjacent a space module supported on the structure. Consequently, the modules can be easily connected to receive the desired utilities.
  • the horizontal beams 12 are preferably attached to the vertical members 56 as, for example, by welding to cantilever outwardly from the column to span from one column to the next, or to a connector.
  • the beams 12 define a supporting grid adapted to support four modules between four spaced columns whereby one corner of each of the four modules is adjacent a column.
  • the beams and columns are formed at the factory as a component assembly which includes a section of column 62 adapted to be joined to other sections to form the vertical column 11.
  • the section of column 62 has a length equal to the distance between levels of the multi-story structure.
  • the upper ends of the members 56 and the pipes and conduits are adapted to interconnect to the lower ends of adjacent pipes and conduits to provide a continuous vertical column.
  • each of the column sections will include four cantilevered branches 12a, 12b, 12c and 12d forming a portion of the support beam 12 and extending generally from the mid-point of the column section 62.
  • a modular cross beam 63 interconnects the ends of the branches of adjacent column modules or other cross beams.
  • the modular cross beam comprises beam portions 64a, 64b, 64c and 64d secured to one another to form a cross with the ends of the cross adapted to be joined to adjacent ends of the branches of the column support.
  • the central portion of a cross beam structure is reinforced with a plate 63.
  • the action of the cantilevered branch beams, associated column sections and cross beams is to form a threehinged arch support making it possible to erect the framework without the necessity of staging.
  • the outer cantilevered branches may support space modules which cantilever out from the structure.
  • each of the modules is supported by a member 16.
  • the member 16 serves the purpose of supporting the space modules on the horizontal beams leveling the space module and joining adjacent beam members.
  • a typical beam connector and support is shown in FIGS. 7 through 11.
  • the beam connector includes an adaptor 66 which slides into the ends of adjoining box beams 12, for example, beams 12a and 64a, FIG. 11.
  • the connector is joined to the beam by means of bolts 67 or other suitable means whereby to hold together the horizontal beam sections.
  • the upper portions of the beams 12 and 64 are provided with cutouts whereby an opening 68 is formed in the upper portion to accommodate the base 69 of the screw portion 71.
  • the base 69 is secured to the adaptor 66.
  • the lower portion of the jack includes a portion 72 adapted to receive a wrench or other suitable tool for rotating the jack screw to raise and lower the associated support 73.
  • the support 73 extends upwardly and receives cradle 74 of a module connector. Thus, by rotating the screw 71, the position of the support 73 may be lowered and raised to level an associated module.
  • the cradle 74 includes a support plate 77 secured between cradle 74 and support 73 to provide a rigid support for the cradle ends.
  • the cradle 74 includes a pair of V-shaped projections 78 and 79, each adapted to engage an associated groove formed in the rim of a pair of adjoining modules or a groove in the rim of a module and a groove in an associated closure such as for doors, windows or the like.
  • Four such connectors and supports are associated with each module and are adapted to support the module from the beams at four points and provide means for leveling the same. Where the module is cantilevered from branches, less than four supports are used.
  • the door frame in each of the modules is a raceway formed by an extruded member and including a collar rim 48 which includes a groove adapted to receive a V-shaped projection.
  • the cradle support will engage the grooves in each of the facing modules.
  • a collar connector engages the sides and top of the rim.
  • Such collar connector preferably comprises a U-shaped member which is adapted to extend over the top of the opening and which includes V- shaped projections 79 and 80, FIG. 12, and a central plate member 82 which fits into the slot 83 formed in the cradle and cradle support.
  • the member 82 fits between the faces of the cooperating module collars and also extends inwardly a short distance as shown at 84, FIG. 16, to form a door stop.
  • the collar connector and support cradle and member 16 are held in assembled relationship by bolt 86. Screws 85 (FIG. 9) engage the plate and rims from inside the module to draw the modules or modules and closures together.
  • the module collar member is also adapted to receive window and door frames.
  • the outer portion of the collar is extruded to form a pair of guides 87 and 88 which receive sliding doors 89 and 90, respectively.
  • the frame member may be extruded to receive windows, air-conditioning, fireplaces or other mechanical equipment and support the same from the module frame.
  • the collar receives a closure for the module and cooperates with a support, as described above, to hold the space module.
  • a sealing gasket 92 is provided between the frame rim grooves and the connecting collar to form a tight seal between modules or between modules and closure members.
  • the adjustable support may rest on the horizontal beams rather than be part of a connector.
  • the collar may be clamped to the rim rather than slide over and engage the rim.
  • Other connecting and support means can be designed to persons skilled in the art.
  • the preferred described support and connecting collar offer many advantages.
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 Typical single dwellings are shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 and comprise a two-story structure composed of six modules 14.
  • the lower modules are supported from the ground by means of support 16 secured to piers 17.
  • the upper modules are supported by support 16a supported from the rim and collar of the lower module. Access between modules at various levels may be provided by a circular staircase extending through ceiling and floor openings indicated schematically at 93. Decks and the like are also shown.
  • the pier 17 is adapted to receive a plate 94 which has a member 96 for receiving the lower base 69 of the screw 71 provided with activating nut 72.
  • the extension 73 extends upwardly and is adapted to hold the cradle 74.
  • the connector collar plate fits in the slot and is secured to the cradle.
  • the second level is supported by an extension 97 which is adapted to fit upon the top of the collar connection of the lower module and which extends upwardly and serves to receive the base 69 with the remaining portions of the jack bearing reference numerals like those previously described and extending upwardly to hold the cradle 74 for the upper collar connector.
  • Such a filler panel may be a square member such as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18.
  • the member may be concrete with a plurality of intersecting ribs 98 providing reinforcement for the flat slab 99.
  • the panel rests on the edges of the beams.
  • the panel includes cutouts 101 for accommodating the supports and cutouts 102 adapted to accommodate the plate connectors 57 associated with the columns.
  • the space may also be filled by a wood deck or the like.

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