Functional modular building cartridges and methods
US11365540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B81/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments of a modular building structure including modular cartridges. In one example, a modular residential structure comprises a systems cartridge that is configured to provide a number of services for the modular residential structure. A spine cartridge is configured to be attached to a top of or a bottom of the systems cartridge. The spine cartridge comprises conduits for conveying the services from the systems cartridge to a number of access points. A planar wall can be configured to form a portion of the modular residential structure. The systems cartridge, the planar wall, and the spine cartridge can be prefabricated at an off-site location. The systems cartridge can be attached to the spine cartridge at an on-site location.
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