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Modular house building system
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
5[001] The present invention relates generally to construction but more
particularly to a system for building modular houses.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] There exists many types of modular systems for construction so as to
accelerate on site assembly of a structure. From the simplest home all
the way to skyscrapers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[003] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known devices
now present in the prior art, the present invention, which will be
described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide objects and
advantages which are:
[004] To provide for a modular system that has small lightweight modules of
various sizes and for various purposes such as doorways, windows,
patio doors, corners, floors structural beams, etc... The modules can
easily be assembled by one person using nails or screws.
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[005] To attain these ends, the present invention generally comprises floor
module supports; floor modules; wall modules; window panel modules;
door panel modules; and fasteners, wherein the modules are connected
to one another in any of a number of configurations using the fasteners
to form a chosen modular house configuration; wherein the wall, window
panel, and door panel modules each include horizontal planks, vertical
planks that define an outer perimeter of each the module, and interstitial
planks connected between the vertical planks that are used to increase
the strength of each the module, and are connected together in any one
of a plurality of configurations to form each respective module in a pre-
chosen dimension and configuration.
[006] In a preferred embodiment, the fasteners are mechanical fasteners and
are chosen from a group of mechanical fasteners including nails, bolts,
and screws.
15[007] In an alternate embodiment, the fasteners are formed from an adhesive
material.
[008] The method of building a modular house comprises the steps of:
[009] a.) forming a plurality of floor module supports;
[0010] b.) forming a plurality of floor modules;
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[0011] c.) forming a plurality of wall modules;
[0012] d.) forming a plurality of window panel modules;
[0013] e.) forming a plurality of door panel modules;
[0014] f.) and providing a plurality of fasteners;
5[0015] g.) forming each of the wall, window panel, and door panel modules by
interconnecting horizontal planks, vertical planks that define an outer
perimeter of each the module, and interstitial planks connected between
the vertical planks that are used to increase the strength of each the
module, together in any one of a plurality of configurations to form each
respective module in a pre-chosen dimension and configuration.
[0016] h.) and interconnecting the modules to one another in any of a number
of configurations using the fasteners to form a chosen modular house
configuration.
[0017] In yet another variation of the invention, a plurality of floor support
modules are placed upon a rigid and level surface and connected to one
another to form a secure horizontal floor support; in following, a plurality
of floor panel modules are then placed upon the floor support and
connected to one another forming a secure horizontal floor; in following,
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a series of wall, window panel, and door panel modules are secured
vertically along the outer edges of the floor and adjacent to one another
forming a rectangular module.
[0018] The modular house building system can have a plurality of floor support
modules along the top edges of the wall, window panel, and door panel
modules to thereby form a second level floor support; in following a
plurality of floor panel modules are then placed upon the second level
floor support and connected to one another forming a secure horizontal
second floor and thereby enclosing the rectangular module.
10[0019] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important
features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof
that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present
contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional
features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will
form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0020] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the
invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited
in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements
of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in
the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of
being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be
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understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are
for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0021] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,
upon
which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the
5 designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the
several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that
the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present
invention.
10[0022] These together with other objects of the invention, along with the
various
features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with
particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this
disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating
advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference
should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter
which contains illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Fig. 1 Isometric view of the invention.
[0024] Figs. 2a-d Isometric view of wall modules.
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[0025] Figs. 3a-f Isometric views of window panel sizes.
[0026] Figs. 4a-f Isometric views of variants of window panel sizes.
[0027] Figs. 5a-c Isometric views of door panel sizes.
[0028] Figs. 6a-c Isometric views of various lengths of the open truss floor
support modules.
[0029] Fig. 7 Isometric view of a plurality of connected floor panels laid
over a
plurality of connected floor support modules.
[0030] Fig. 8 Isometric view of a floor and wall.
[0031] Fig. 9 Isometric view of a two floor house.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0032] A modular house building system (10) is comprised of a wide variety of
pre-constructed, pre-assembled wall and floor modules so that a house
of any size and shape can be constructed.
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[0033] For example, figs. 2a-d show wall modules (14, 14', 14" 14"') that have
different width and as such, can give a precision down to a single foot in
the length one desires.
[0034] All modules, except for floor support modules (28) have the same
elements in common, that is horizontal planks (16) and vertical planks
(18) that define the outer perimeter of the module. A third element are
the interstitial planks (20) that ensure strong structural integrity to the
modules.
[0035] Figs, 3-4 show variants of window panel modules (24, 25) to cover all
needs. Figs. 5 show variants of door panel modules (26). Fig. 6 shows
the open truss structure of the floor support modules (28) which can also
be used for roof support.
[0036] Fig. 7 Shows a plurality of connected floor panel modules (30) laid
over a
plurality of connected floor support modules (28).
15[0037] The modules are mechanically fastened together using common
mechanical fasteners such as nails, bolts, screws and can also use
adhesives. The modules can be used for building ships and any of a
variety of constructions. Because each module is factory assembled,
better quality control can be had. The factory assembly method follows
the building code.
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[0038] As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the
present invention, the same should be apparent from the above
description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of
usage and operation will be provided.
5[0039] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that
the
optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to
include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of
operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious
to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those
illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are
intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
[0040] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and
changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to
limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and
described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents
may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
