Transportable Unitized Modular Construction

Abstract

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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Benefits of technology

The invention is a solution for creating vacancies in markets and offers a way to easily transform these spaces into highly sought-after marketplaces. The construction allows for easy installation and removal of interior spaces without the need for major renovations. The modular units come with all necessary components and can be moved around within a building or even between different buildings. The construction is also designed to allow for the separation of the receivers from the building structure, which can be re-used or sold, reducing waste and expense.

Problems solved by technology

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 abandoned.

Numerous structures throughout the United States stand abandoned due to the location of the structure being no longer useful to the marketplace needs.

However, due to external circumstances, the population or market may change drastically, rendering the marketplace incapable of supporting costs of sustaining a business in that location.

This leaves the vacated structure abandoned if there is no other marketplace to occupy the structure.

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