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Automated construction system with interlocking panels

a construction system and interlocking technology, applied in the direction of construction, building construction, building material handling, etc., can solve the problem that the conventional frame building construction relies on labor-intensive manual work

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-30
INNOVEQUITY
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Conventional frame building construction relies on labour intensive manual work.

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[0043]The present invention provides for an automated method of construction, and an apparatus for implementing such methods. When describing the present invention, all terms not defined herein have their common art-recognized meanings. To the extent that the following description is of a specific embodiment or a particular use of the invention, it is intended to be illustrative only, and not limiting of the claimed invention. The following description is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents that are included in the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.

[0044]In the following description, the terms “horizontal” and “vertical” are used with their normal meanings. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments of the invention may vary in this regard. What is important is the relative orientation of the various components and forces described below. The term “front” shall refer to the elongate side of the fra...

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An automated method of building construction utilizes a horizontal force to extrude a structural member formed from a plurality of elongate joists, upper panels, and lower panels. A framing machine includes an upper panel bay and feeder, a joist array and feeder, and a lower panel bay and feeder. The machine positions each joist into an installation position where fastening means forms the structural member, which is advanced out of the framing machine. Panel engagement means between the trailing edge of a panel and the leading edge of the next panel attach each panel to the next panel as the structural member is being formed. Additional means for insulating the structural member, installing pipes and wires, and an exterior finish may also be provided.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 914,563 filed on Apr. 27, 2007 entitled “Automated Construction System With Interlocking Panels”, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for constructing a building, which is automated to a large degree.BACKGROUND[0003]Conventional frame building construction relies on labour intensive manual work. Once an appropriate foundation is laid, workmen install joists and flooring, erect wall frames, add wall sheathing on both the exterior and interior surfaces, add roof trusses and roof sheathing, all as is well-known in the art. Furthermore, plumbing and wiring require drilling holes in framing members and joists to route the wires and pipes to appropriate locations. A large crew of skilled tradesmen are required for such assembly.[0004]There is a need in the art for a...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00
CPCE04G21/16E04G21/1891
Inventor BERTRAND, BEN A.
Owner INNOVEQUITY