Modular dwellings
US9062450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2003/0491
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Modular dwellings comprise attached wall members that enclose an interior area, and a central truss system extending across the dwelling. A lower roof member is supported by a truss system lower chord and wall member, and an upper roof member is supported by a truss system upper chord and a wall member. The ends of the truss system are supported by a vertical post. The upper part of a wall section and of the upper chord are in co-planar alignment and the lower chord and the upper part of another wall section are in co-planar alignment. Wall panels include an internal frame and a tongue on one side and a groove on the other side which mate with the tongues and grooves of other like panels to compress resiliently deformable seals. A frame portion positioned at the internal side of the extension supports the extension for proper alignment during construction.
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