WO2024097712A1 - Construction d'habitation modulaire - Google Patents

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WO2024097712A1
WO2024097712A1 PCT/US2023/078288 US2023078288W WO2024097712A1 WO 2024097712 A1 WO2024097712 A1 WO 2024097712A1 US 2023078288 W US2023078288 W US 2023078288W WO 2024097712 A1 WO2024097712 A1 WO 2024097712A1
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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
    • E04B1/343—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
    • E04B1/344—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
    • 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
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • 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
    • E04B1/34—Extraordinary structures, e.g. with suspended or cantilever parts supported by masts or tower-like structures enclosing elevators or stairs; Features relating to the elastic stability

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  • Some applications of the present invention generally relate to the field of housing construction techniques and more specifically to a modular pre-fabricated housing system.
  • a modular housing construction system having a floor panel having a front end and a rear end, a roof panel having a front end and a rear end, a front wall panel having a top end and a bottom end and a rear wall panel having a top end and a bottom end. Additionally, the roof panel rear end is fixedly connected to the top end of the rear wall panel, a top hinge connecting the front wall panel top end to the roof panel front end, a rear hinge connecting the floor panel rear end to the rear wall panel bottom end, and the front panel bottom end is in a sliding arrangement with the floor panel. In still other aspects, sliding the front panel bottom end along the floor panel towards the floor panel front end elevates the roof panel relative to the floor panel.
  • sliding the front panel bottom end along the floor panel towards the floor panel front moves the top hinge connection between the front end of the roof panel and the front panel top end.
  • sliding the front panel bottom end along the floor panel towards the floor panel front end moves the rear wall panel top end towards a vertical orientation relative to the floor panel and/or sliding the front panel bottom end along the floor panel towards the floor panel front end moves the rear hinge connection to change the rear wall panel top end relative to the floor panel.
  • the top hinge is positioned 8 feet from the roof panel front end or at a distance to provide an overhang of a portion of the roof panel front end over the floor panel front end.
  • the rear hinge is positioned from floor panel rear end so as to align the rear panel bottom with the floor panel rear end, to form a ledge between the rear wall and the floor panel or to form an overhang of a portion of the rear wall over the floor panel rear end.
  • the roof panel includes a left side and a right side extending from the front end to the rear end, the left side or the right side having an upper protrusion or a lower protrusion for joining to an adjacent roof panel. Additionally, when the roof panel is joined to an adjacent roof panel there is a hollow channel between the roof panels.
  • the modular housing system is adapted and configured for transportation on a trailer hauled by a conventional pick-up truck or SUV type vehicle.
  • the modular housing system is in a transportation configuration on a trailer the highest point is the roof panel above the rear wall panel and that highest point is less than 13 feet above a roadway and the longest portion of the modular housing system is the front end of the roof panel and that longest portion is less than 32 feet from a front end of the trailer holding the modular housing system.
  • the modular system includes a plurality of a left and rightside wall panels sized to enclose the space created by the roof panel, the rear wall panel, the floor panel, and the front wall panel.
  • each side panel of the plurality of left and right side panels is one of a front portion panel, a mid-portion panel or a rear portion panel wherein a front portion panel has a bottom surface adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel and an upper surface adapted and configured for conforming along and attaching to a portion of the roof panel, wherein a rear portion panel has a bottom surface adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel, an upper surface adapted and configured for conforming to a portion of the roof panel and an edge portion adapted and configured for attachment to the rear wall panel, wherein a mid-portion panel has a bottom surface adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel and an upper surface adapted and configured for conforming to a portion of the roof panel between the front panel portion and the rear panel portion.
  • any of the above described modular systems the roof member and the rear wall member are molded of fire-retardant class 1 composite monolithic fiberglass and foam insulation.
  • a cable coupled to the front wall panel bottom end wherein pulling the cable slides the front wall panel bottom end towards the floor panel front end while also raising the roof panel above the floor panel. Additionally, there may also be a winch adapted and configured for pulling the cable until the roof section is raised into a final position.
  • a method of forming a modular housing structure by pulling a cable attached to the front wall panel bottom end of the modular housing construction system of any of the above described embodiments towards the floor panel front end until the front wall panel is in a vertical orientation with the front panel bottom is flat against the flooring panel. Thereafter, after the pulling step is completed the rear wall panel is in a vertical orientation and the rear wall panel bottom end is flat against the floor panel.
  • Figure l is a perspective view of the invention being towed using a transport trailer and a conventional SUV.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a module starting to be erected.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of a module being erected.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of a module fully erected.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a plurality of modules connected together.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the side walls being installed.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a plurality of modules supported by a framework.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of two roof panels.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view showing two roof panels attached together.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view showing modules oriented to produce a large open work space.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view showing various component of a module stacked for storage.
  • the modular construction system consists of a hinged roof, wall, and floor structure that can be easily transported using common sport utility vehicles (SUVs) or pickup trucks.
  • SUVs sport utility vehicles
  • the pre-assembled hinged panels can be erected without using heavy equipment while also being delivered using commonly available vehicles, such as pickup trucks and SUVs.
  • embodiments of the modular construction system can provide major flexibility in the size and orientation of the structure with the same easy set up on site with minimal time and effort.
  • One objective of the design is to provide a very flexible format for ready transportation and building of residential and other structures.
  • the proposed modular format allows for varying the size of the final building by adding additional modules until the square footage of floor space desired is achieved.
  • the height and the length of each section can also be adjusted by putting stops in the mold, allowing for a variety of different size profiles.
  • the basic module features a three-component assembly.
  • a molded, composite monolithic wall/roof section that is attached to the floor section using hinges.
  • a front wall section that is hinged to the wall/roof section.
  • the floor section is currently designed using traditional plywood and framing lumber type construction.
  • the front wall section can be a metal frame with windows installed in it.
  • the front wall could also be solid, or have some portion with a window.
  • the monolithic roof / wall section has foam insulation added as part of the composite construction.
  • Modules would have utilities incorporated into the floor sections, and junction features between the modules. Some could be formatted for kitchen hook ups. Other connections could be used for bathroom, sewage or water hook ups. Still other connections could be provided for open space, with basic electrical installed.
  • All materials used are construction grade materials.
  • the resin would be Class 1 fire retardant.
  • the foam insulation is also construction grade.
  • Fire retardant properties can be enhanced by the application of Aircrete Tiles. And by the use of TPR2 type Fire Retardant Intumescent coatings.
  • the modules are designed to be towed down the road using conventional vehicles. SUVs, or pickup trucks. They do not have “wide load” issues and will fit under all overpasses.
  • the roof sections are raised using a winch, which uses the front wall as a lever to raise the roof.
  • the modules are oriented, side to side, to make up the final length of the building. Details in the roof design shape, allow for a fit that immediately becomes weather tight as soon as the modules are fit together.
  • side wall sections are fitted to the ends to close off the buildings.
  • Wings made up of additional modules can be added adjacent to the main structure to increase the number of rooms and floor space.
  • a modular housing construction system said system compromised of a floor panel, a molded roof / rear wall panel, and a front wall panel, said front wall panel and said roof / wall panel and said floor panel are hingedly connected. Modules are assembled next to each other until desired building size is achieved. Left and right-side wall panels sized to fill the open-end space created by the roof/wall panel, floor panel, and front wall panel are fitted creating a single enclosed modular space.
  • Single modules are capable of being connected side by side to create a housing structure of any desired width.
  • a module is capable of being transported using common SUVs or pickup trucks towing the modules on transport trailers.
  • FIG. 1 there is a perspective view of a modular housing module 100 in its collapsed state, being transported on a transport trailer, towed by a SUV type vehicle.
  • the trailer and components of the modular construction system shown in FIG. 1 are within the maximum towing capacity of a standard pickup truck or SUV.
  • the weight of the components of a modular construction assembly and trailer is less than 16,000 pounds, less than 14,000 pounds, less than 12,000 pounds, less than 10,000 pounds, less than 8,000 pounds, less than 6,000 pounds or between 2500 and 4500 pounds.
  • the total weight of a trailer and the components of an embodiment of a modular construction system is between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds.
  • the roof panel 6 is fixedly connected to the rear wall panel 4.
  • Rear panel 4 is hingedly connected to floor panel 14.
  • Front wall panel 8 is hingedly connected to roof panel 6.
  • the overall length of the collapsed module assembly is 32 feet.
  • the overall width is 8 /i feet.
  • the floor panel is formed from plywood sheets with dimensions of 4 feet by 8 feet along with 2 in x 4 in framing.
  • the overall height is approximately 12 foot 9 inches.
  • Two support members 10 and 12 hold the roof member and the front wall 8 up high enough during transport the distal end of the roof panel 6 doesn't touch the ground during transport. This also makes space to haul other items in the open space between front wall panel 8 and floor panel 14.
  • an envelope having 8 /i foot width, 32 foot length, and 12 foot 9 inch overall height means the module can be towed over standard roadway without the need of special wide load permit, and will fit under all standard overpasses.
  • the highest point is the upper portion of the rear wall where it meets the roof panel, the maximum length is from the end of the trailer nearest the vehicle to the front end of the foot module and the maximum width is based on the size of trailer and wheels used for supporting a specific configuration of the modular construction.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the modular housing system 100 partially erected. Roof panel 14 and rear panel 4 are molded from class 1 fire retardant resin to form a composite monolithic wall and roof section.
  • the floor panel 14 is currently envisioned as being constructed using standard wood framing and plywood surfacing techniques or may be built as a SIP panel.
  • a modular housing construction system 100 generally has a top, a bottom, a front and a rear.
  • the roof panel 6 has a front end 32 and a rear end 34.
  • the front wall panel 8 has a top end 42 and a bottom end 44.
  • the rear wall panel 4 has a top end 38 and a bottom end 36.
  • the roof panel rear end 34 is fixedly connected to the rear wall panel top end 38.
  • a top hinge 52 connects the front wall panel top end 42 to the roof panel front end 32.
  • a rear hinge 16 connects the floor panel rear end 48 to the rear wall panel bottom end 36.
  • the front panel bottom end 44 is in a sliding arrangement with an upper surface of the floor panel 14.
  • sliding the front panel bottom end 44 along the floor panel 4 towards the floor panel front end 46 elevates the roof panel 6 relative to the floor panel 4. Additionally, sliding the front panel bottom end 44 along the floor panel 4 towards the floor panel front end 46 moves the top hinge 52 connecting the front end of the roof panel 32 and the front panel top end 42. Additionally or optionally, sliding the front panel bottom end 44 along the floor panel 4 towards the floor panel front end 46 moves the rear wall panel top end 38 towards a vertical orientation relative to the floor panel 4. Additionally or optionally, sliding the front panel bottom end 44 along the floor panel 4 towards the floor panel front end 46 moves the rear hinge connection 16 to change the orientation of the rear wall panel top end 38 relative to the floor panel 4. In one embodiment, the top hinge 52 is positioned 8 feet from the roof panel front end 32.
  • the rear hinge 16 is positioned from about 6 inches to about 24 inches from floor panel rear end 48 so as to align the rear panel bottom end 36 with the floor panel rear end 48.
  • the rear hinge 16 is spaced from the rear edge of the floor panel so that when in the upright and final position (i.e., FIG. 4) the rear wall face and the rear end of the floor panel are nearly aligned as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the rear hinge is spaced in a different position relative to the floor panel rear face so that either the rear wall face is set back from the edge of the floor panel creating a ledge along the rear wall and the floor panel or, alternatively, spaced closer to the edge so that a portion of the rear wall overhangs the rear edge of the floor panel.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the structure partially raised.
  • the roof 6 is raised by on cable 18 via a crank or winch 20 until the front wall 8 is in its final approximately vertical position as shown in figure 4.
  • Figure 3 also shows hinge 16 which connects roof wall 6 and 4, to floor panel 14. allowing the roof panel 6 and 4 into it final use position.
  • Figure 4 shows the modular construction module 100 in its fully erected state.
  • Figure 5 show a perspective view of a plurality of modular structures attached to each other side by side forming a single larger structure.
  • Each module as currently shown offer 23 feet of length, and 8 feet of width, providing 184 square of floor space.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view showing right side panels 20, 22, 24 about to be installed on the right side of modular structure.
  • the panels 20, 22, 24 are sized so that each panel width is approximately 7 feet six inches making them easily transported on the floor area of the module in its transport mode.
  • the modular construction system includes a plurality of left and right-side panels particularly adapted to conform to the spacing between the roof panel 6 and the floor panel 4.
  • Each of the side panels has a top end 124 shaped to conform to a curvature of the roof panel adjacent to that side panel.
  • Each side panel also has a bottom end to attach to the floor panel 4.
  • Each side panel has a front upright 126, a rear upright 130 and a middle upright 128 between the front and rear uprights.
  • the front side panel 20 has a front upright 126 adapted and configured for attachment to and along the front wall panel 8.
  • the rear upright 130 of the rear side panel 24 is adapted and configured for attachment to the rear wall panel 4 and the roof panel 6 adjacent to the roof panel rear end 34.
  • the front upright 126 of the middle side panel 22 is adapted and configured for corresponding attachment to the rear upright 130 of the front side panel 20.
  • the rear upright 130 of the middle side panel is adapted and configured to corresponding attachment to the front upright 126 of the rear side panel 24.
  • the front portion panel 20 has a bottom surface or end 122 adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel 4 and an upper surface or top end 124 adapted and configured for conforming along and attaching to a portion of the roof panel in a front portion.
  • the front portion panel 20 also has a front upright 126 adapted and configured to conform to the front wall panel 8. There is a rear upright 130 and a middle upright 128 between the front upright 126 and the rear upright 130.
  • a rear portion panel has a bottom surface adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel, an upper surface adapted and configured for conforming to a portion of the roof panel and an edge portion adapted and configured for attachment to the rear wall panel, wherein a mid-portion panel has a bottom surface adapted and configured for attachment to the floor panel and an upper surface adapted and configured for conforming to a portion of the roof panel between the front panel portion and the rear panel portion.
  • Figure 7 is a view of the completed modular structure mounted on a support structure 26, 28 that allow it to be secured to the ground no matter what the terrain. It should be noted that operable window and or doors can be incorporated into the front walls or side walls.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of two roof panels 6A and 6B about to be joined together. An upper protrusion 62 is about to be slid on top of underlapping protrusion 64.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view showing two roof panels 6A, and 6B attached together creating a watertight seal.
  • the resulting hollow channel 66 allows water to exit the space between upper protrusion 62 and lower protrusion 64.
  • Figure 10 Module oriented to create a large workspace.
  • modules are hauled out to the jobsite using SUVs or pickup trucks. Once at the site, modules’ roof sections are raised, and the modules are positioned, and fit together. Then side walls sections are applied. These assembled modules can be left on their trailer chassis or mounted on to “I” beam foundations. (See for example FIG. 7) Modules can also be assembled temporarily while waiting for foundation issues to be worked out with the local building department. Once approval is received, the modules are repositioned onto their foundations.
  • the structure can be elevated by extending the length of the vertical “I” beam posts. This could be good for flood zones, and also for parking underneath the main structure. A crane may be needed to lift the modules into place. [00056] Rotating Structures
  • Modules could be assembled on a turntable like base structure. This could allow for the structure to be rotated around to modulate interior temperature based upon the structures orientation to the Sun. Facing the sun to warm up. Away from the Sun to cool down.
  • modules are not only oriented in a liner way, but also face each other. So that the tall open ends butt up to each other. This can be performed using some minor additional adaptor panels.
  • the device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
  • the terms “upwardly”, “downwardly”, “vertical”, “horizontal” and the like are used herein for the purpose of explanation only unless specifically indicated otherwise.
  • first and second may be used herein to describe various features/elements (including steps), these features/elements should not be limited by these terms, unless the context indicates otherwise. These terms may be used to distinguish one feature/element from another feature/element. Thus, a first feature/element discussed below could be termed a second feature/element, and similarly, a second feature/element discussed below could be termed a first feature/element without departing from the teachings of the present invention.
  • a numeric value may have a value that is +/- 0.1% of the stated value (or range of values), +/- 1% of the stated value (or range of values), +/- 2% of the stated value (or range of values), +/- 5% of the stated value (or range of values), +/- 10% of the stated value (or range of values), etc.
  • Any numerical values given herein should also be understood to include about or approximately that value, unless the context indicates otherwise. For example, if the value “10” is disclosed, then “about 10” is also disclosed. Any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges subsumed therein.

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L'invention concerne un système de construction d'habitation modulaire qui peut être remorqué sur le site de construction par des véhicules de type pickup ou SUV classiques. Un panneau de plancher, un premier panneau de paroi, un second panneau de paroi et un panneau de toit sont articulés ensemble pour former un module unique. Le module est maintenu sur son véhicule de transport ou installé sur une fondation. Les modules peuvent être raccordés côte à côte pour former une structure aussi grande que nécessaire. Des sections de paroi gauche et droite ou des sections de paroi sont installées pour compléter l'enveloppe de l'habitation.
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