Transportable Unitized Modular Construction

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-05
SMITH MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
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[0007]This invention provides a solution to the problem of migratory markets and provides easily occupied spaces that were previously vacated. The construction may provide the ability for marketplace owners to remove cubicle units from a building and re-install them into another

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Traditionally, the result has been either to remodel the building, thus taking on significant cost in modifications, or to abandon the building, thus resulting in significant waste.
This level of renovation causes a burden on tenants and landlords alike along with other building occupants that need to deal with the sometimes lengthy construction activities, not to mention waste of materials.
If renovation is not done, the building may be aban

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[0043]The present invention provides a building structure 39 or skeleton that permits for the installation and removal of cubicle units 14 to allow for flexibility of the building's floor plan and ultimate use. The cubicle units 14 and receiver assembly 12 are removably installed within the building structure 39 to allow for flexibility not met with current building practices. In preexisting building structures, modular or prefabricated construction is designed to be permanent or semi-permanent with connection points for ease of installation, but not ease of relocation for temporary use. The cubicle units 14 of the present invention, on the other hand, provide an entire floor space, which is designed to be removed within a short period of time and relocated without any need for major renovation of the vacated space.

[0044]Referring to FIGS. 1-3, one embodiment of this present invention provides a building structure 39 supporting cubicle units 14, receiver assembly 12, and facades 16,...

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A cubicle unit is constructed in a standard frame size to accommodate transportation and re-fitting into a building structure. The cubicle may be fitted with various apparatus to fit the needs of the owner/occupant. The cubicle can be pre-fabricated in a controlled environment, warehoused, and shipped independent of the overall building structure. Installation of the cubicle may be achieved by aligning the cubicle with the building mounted receiver track. The receiver is connected to the building securely by means of mechanical fastening. The cubicle may securely fasten mechanically to the receiver. Cubicle joints may be installed between cubicle bays that cannot be set in place without a gap. Additionally interior and exterior facades may be mounted to the structure to enclose the space.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62 / 074,044, filed Nov. 2, 2014, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]N / ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates primarily to the field of building construction, and in particular, to removable cubicle units that can be installed in building spaces to provide full floor layouts.[0004]Building construction has historically required building structures to be assigned to a specific purpose, and then to be permanently affixed to the land they occupy. The interior space is then finished for an assigned specific purpose. Over time, whether due to population changes or environmental changes, the buildings may no longer be needed for their intended purpose (e.g., residential, business office, retail, etc.). Traditionally, the result has been either to remod...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/348E04B1/343
CPCE04B1/343E04B1/34807E04H3/02
Inventor SMITH, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
Owner SMITH MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
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