Modular building system utilizing composite, foam core panels

a technology of composite and foam core panels, applied in the direction of girders, other domestic objects, joists, etc., can solve the problems of general largeness, difficult transportation and handling, and subject to deterioration of wood based “skins”

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-03-07
INNOVATIVE COMPOSITES INT
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In some cases, the structural members are completed wall units that are generally large and difficult to transport and handle.
Although such panels provide the desired insulation function (due to the foam core), the wood based “skins” are subjec

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[0043]The invention is based on a system for constructing a structure, or building, that incorporates a plurality of composite panels that are joined together to form an enclosure. The system also includes various joint, or connecting elements or components for joining the panels. As discussed further below, the connecting elements are designed according to the region of the joint. With such a modular system, the structures formed with the invention are capable of being quickly erected and, where necessary, disassembled. The system of the invention may be provided in the form of a kit and such aspect will be assumed to be encompassed by the invention.

[0044]Various types of composite panels may be used with the invention. However, in a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises the use of a panel as shown in FIG. 1. As shown, the panel 10 comprises a core 12 made of a rigid foam material. Various types of foam materials can be used in the panels of the invention. In general, the f...

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A system for constructing a structure comprises a plurality of composite panels having a laminate structure comprising a foam core to which are attached cover layers of the same or different material. One or both of the cover layers may be comprised of composite sub-layers. The system includes a number elongate and preferably extruded components for connecting the panels to form walls, roofs or floors for the structure. The system is modular, thereby allowing for a time and cost efficient means of erecting a structure.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority from U.S. Application No. 61 / 310,991, filed Mar. 5, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to composite, foam core panels and to systems for constructing buildings using such panels.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]There is a demand for modular building systems that allow a building to be erected in a simple and time efficient manner. To address this need, various systems have been proposed that incorporate prefabricated structural members that are transported to a building site and assembled together to form a building. In some cases, the structural members are completed wall units that are generally large and difficult to transport and handle. It is also known to use structural insulated panels in the construction of walls, roofs etc. Such panels comprise a “sandwich” structure made of an insulative foam cor...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/19E04C3/28E04C2/20E04B1/38E04C2/34E04C2/38
CPCB32B3/06E04C3/28B32B15/046B32B2266/02B32B2266/045B32B2266/08B32B2419/00B32B2419/06B32B2471/00B32B2607/00E04B5/026E04B7/04E04B7/22E04C2/292E04C2/296E04C3/29E04B1/14B32B5/18B32B2266/0228
Inventor OLSZEWSKI, JERRYBROWER, GREGORYCLARK, BRYCEBALL, TERRY
Owner INNOVATIVE COMPOSITES INT
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