Modular panel construction system
US6446414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/6179
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A utility shed is disclosed comprising modular side panels (30) which are connected together by corner connectors (26) and in-line connectors (28) to form sidewalls. The connectors (26, 28) have an I-beam cross section and comprise U-shaped ends (106, 80) which engage relatively wide channels (62, 64) to securely hold the wall panels together. A door assembly is provided for engaging the corner connectors (26) and include pivot pin members (202) which attached to the vertical channel (114) of corner connectors (26) and allow pivotal door panels (164) to be suspended therefrom. Floor panels (116, 118) and lid panels (154) are provided compatible with the I-beam edge configuration of the side panels (30) such that the lid, floor and sidewalls mutually interlock with high structural integrity. The modularity of the side panels (30) allow for enclosures of larger or smaller size to be created using the same panel componentry.
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