Building system
US5970672A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/7488
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A building system and/or an erected building is based on a kit of parts including portable, prefabricated wall sections of a width of 4 feet and a height dependent on the room height desired. The sections include a metal frame having parallel members to be vertical in the erected building. These members are provided with a thermal break along their length. The thermal break may also serve as a water resistant connector between sections. Sections are aligned with abutting side edges to form walls of the building. Parallel abutting vertical members of adjacent sections form composite load bearing members for roof trusses which may be spaced apart by the width of a wall section. A hinged template for interior partitions may be provided which can be folded for transport. Ceiling panels may be connected to roof trusses through an adjustable linkage so that compensation for movement of the roof trusses is possible.
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