Foldable metal wall frame assemblies for use in residential and commercial structures

a technology of metal wall frame and prefabricated frame, which is applied in the direction of girders, walls, joists, etc., can solve the problems of existing roll forming technology, slow progress, and moderate increase, and achieve the effect of enhancing the transfer of structural loads and ensuring reliable load transfer

a technology of metal wall frame and prefabricated frame, which is applied in the direction of girders, walls, joists, etc., can solve the problems of existing roll forming technology, slow progress, and moderate increase, and achieve the effect of enhancing the transfer of structural loads and ensuring reliable load transfer

US20080016818A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24BH LEGACY
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[0063] The present invention is a multifaceted foldable metal wall frame arrangement for residential and commercial building frames and the assembling of building structures therefrom. Referring first to FIGS. 1-5, metal sheets may be formed using any desired process into metal frame components, but preferably using the process and apparatus of the above-referenced related pending patent application. In the present invention, substantially U-shaped metal frame components are utilized and interconnected for use in residential and commercial building frame structures. One of the primary components formed using the present invention is a metal track member 22 having a center web portion 24 and a pair of upright flanges 26, 28 that are preferably angled at approximately 90° relative to the web portion 24. The other primary component in a metal wall frame is a stud element 30. The stud element 30 includes a center web portion 24 having upright flanges 26, 28 as in the track member 22. In...

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A foldable wall frame is disclosed and includes first and second track members spaced from each other, each track member having a center web and a pair of opposite side flanges. A plurality of spaced stud elements are positioned between and substantially perpendicular to the track members with each stud element having a first and a second end portion. A first attachment element is provided for pivotally securing the first end portion of each said stud element to the first track member. A second attachment element is also provided for pivotally securing the second end portion of each stud element to the second track member. The first and second pivotal attachment elements enable the first track member to be folded down proximate the second track member for storage and transportation, and to be unfolded at a construction site for installation into a building structure.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 446,317, filed Jun. 2, 2006, to William C. Heirich entitled, “Apparartus for the Fabrication of Metal Wall Frame Members and Assembly of Wall Frames Therefrom, and Foldable Wall Frame Structures”, the contents of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to the fabrication and assembling of building frame components and, more particularly, to devices and structures relating to frame components and assemblies made of metal. Specifically, the present invention relates to prefabricated foldable metal wall frame members which enable easy transportation and on-site assembly of the same for both commercial and residential structures. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] In general, wall structures for both residential ...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
24 Jan 2008
Publication
US20080016818A1
IPC
E04C3/04
CPC
B21D5/08; E04B2/7457; E04B2/763; E04C2003/0473; E04B2001/2448; E04C3/07; E04B2/767
Inventors
HEIRICH, WILLIAM C.