Modular building unit and system
US10920412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/3583
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular building unit is disclosed. The modular building unit includes at least nine elongated frame members, each forming one edge of a prism, which prism has at least three side faces and two end faces, with each end of each frame member being rigidly attached to an end of two other frame members. At least three parallel frame members include a channel running therethrough, which channel is open at both ends and adapted to receive a tensioning cable therethrough, whereby like modular building units can be held together at adjoining end faces by tensioning cables. Modular building systems for combining modular building units using tensioned cables are also disclosed.
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