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89 results about "Rafter" patented technology

A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members such as wooden beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the wall plate, downslope perimeter or eave, and that are designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads. A pair of rafters is called a couple. In home construction, rafters are normally made of wood. Exposed rafters are a feature of some traditional roof styles.

Bracket system for attaching a cantilevered pergola to a roof rafter

A bracket system, for suspending pergola beams from an existing structure, the existing structure having a vertical wall and roof rafters that each have a rafter top and a rafter end that extends beyond the vertical wall over a ground surface, each of the pergola beams having a supported end, including a plurality of brackets. Each bracket having a mounting assembly for attaching to one of the rafters, a support assembly for attaching the support end of one of the pergola beams, and a connecting assembly that suspends the support assembly from the mounting assembly. The pergola beams extend over the ground surface, away from the existing structure, supported only by the bracket at the support end and without any vertical supports.
Owner:PHAN TOAN

Bracket system for attaching a cantilevered pergola to a roof rafter

A bracket system, for suspending pergola beams from an existing structure, the existing structure having a vertical wall and roof rafters that each have a rafter top and a rafter end that extends beyond the vertical wall over a ground surface, each of the pergola beams having a supported end, including a plurality of brackets. Each bracket having a mounting assembly for attaching to one of the rafters, a support assembly for attaching the support end of one of the pergola beams, and a connecting assembly that suspends the support assembly from the mounting assembly. The pergola beams extend over the ground surface, away from the existing structure, supported only by the bracket at the support end and without any vertical supports.
Owner:PHAN TOAN

Multi-Purpose Framer's Speed Square

A multi-purpose framer's speed square in the form of a right triangle comprising a top plate with a T-shaped edge and a series of etched top plate lines including framing top plate call outs, a notched front edge having a plurality of notches spaced along the length in ¼″ increments, ruler etching callouts, and lumber width callouts denoting lumber sizes, and a hypotenuse edge having etched top plate lines, common rafter window plumb cut outs and a hip / valley section disposed above the hypotenuse edge having etched degrees and hip / valley roof rafter plumb cuts.
Owner:WADSWORTH PETE JAMES +1

Bracket system for attaching a cantilevered pergola to a roof rafter

A bracket system, for suspending pergola beams from an existing structure, the existing structure having a vertical wall and roof rafters that each have a rafter top and a rafter end that extends beyond the vertical wall over a ground surface, each of the pergola beams having a supported end, including a plurality of brackets. Each bracket having a mounting assembly for attaching to one of the rafters, a support assembly for attaching the support end of one of the pergola beams, and a connecting assembly that suspends the support assembly from the mounting assembly. The pergola beams extend over the ground surface, away from the existing structure, supported only by the bracket at the support end and without any vertical supports.
Owner:PHAN TOAN

Photovoltaic rafter bracket system

The utility model discloses a kind of photovoltaic purline support systems, including several purlines, each purline is located on the same inclined plane and is distributed along longitudinal parallel interval, the upper portion of purline is connected with the clamping component for fixing several photovoltaic modules of several clamping components, the lower portion of purline is connected with several corner connecting components, the bottom of each corner connecting component is connected with support pier.The utility model is purline support system, by installing corner connecting component on support pier, then fixing purline on corner connecting component, photovoltaic module is fixed on purline by clamping component, to realize in no main girder, column case also can guarantee stably support photovoltaic module, and greatly reduce the steel amount, save cost.In addition, by changing the height distribution of support pier, and turning to the angle of adjusting corner connecting component, the installation angle of adjusting photovoltaic array can be realized.
Owner:GUANGZHOU YUEXIU NEW ENERGY INVESTMENT CO LTD

Ceiling-space work supporting apparatus and ceiling-space work supporting method

To provide a technology capable of performing support for securing safety of ceiling space work of a suspended ceiling structure from an indoor side.SOLUTION: An attic work support device supports work in an attic of a suspended ceiling structure having a plurality of ceiling joist receivers installed at an upper structure of a building skeleton via a plurality of suspension members at intervals, a plurality of ceiling joists fixed to the plurality of ceiling joist receivers, and a ceiling board attached to lower surfaces of the plurality of ceiling joists. Typically, the ceiling-interior work support device includes a lift device configured to be capable of self-standing on a floor surface and including an expansion / contraction mechanism that expands and contracts a support to a height of a ceiling board, and a top plate portion provided at a distal end portion of the support so that an upper surface faces the ceiling board. The top plate part includes a pair of square timber parts installed on the upper surface at an interval from each other, and the pair of square timber parts are configured to have a length longer than an installation interval of the plurality of ceiling joist receivers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC BUILDING SOLUTIONS CORP

Angle and height accurate adjustment-based pseudo-classic architecture wood rafter and construction method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of building construction, in particular to a pseudo-classic architecture wood rafter based on accurate angle and height adjustment and a construction method thereof.The pseudo-classic architecture wood rafter comprises a wood rafter body, the wood rafter body is installed at the top of a pseudo-classic architecture roof, a cornice is arranged above the wood rafter body, and a pre-embedded installation plate is pre-embedded in the top of the pseudo-classic architecture roof; a screw rod is fixed on the surface of the pre-embedded mounting plate, a wood cushion block is laid above the pre-embedded mounting plate, a rod body of the pre-embedded mounting plate is sleeved with two pieces of flat steel, a wood rafter is clamped between the two pieces of flat steel, a rod body of the wood cushion block is sleeved with two nuts in a threaded connection mode, and the two pieces of flat steel are located between the two nuts; the wood rafter has the advantages that by means of combination of the upper flat steel, the lower flat steel and the bolts and application of the wood cushion blocks, constructors can conveniently and quickly adjust the angle and the height of the wood rafter, the construction efficiency is greatly improved, and the construction time and the labor cost are remarkably reduced.
Owner:THE SECOND CONSTR OF CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH ENG DIV +1

Composite wallboard and near zero energy consumption assembled curtain wall enclosure system thereof

ActiveCN113293901BPurlinInsulation layer
The application discloses a composite wallboard and a near-zero energy consumption assembled curtain wall enclosure system, and provides the composite wallboard, which comprises a wallboard main body, a second groove profile arranged on the upper end surface of the wallboard main body and a first groove profile arranged on the lower end surface of the wallboard main body, and the shapes of the first groove profile and the second groove profile are matched with each other; wherein the wallboard main body comprises, from outside to inside, an outer panel, an insulating board, a thermal insulation board and an inner panel; and the near-zero energy consumption assembled curtain wall enclosure system comprises a plurality of the composite wallboards; each composite wallboard is connected with a rafter purlin on the surface of a building main body through the second groove profile and screws, so as to be dry-hung on the wall. The application can reduce the thickness and weight of the thermal insulation layer of the traditional curtain wall board while achieving a very low heat transfer coefficient, and provides a curtain wall thermal insulation solution that meets the near-zero energy consumption requirement and cannot be achieved by the traditional curtain wall thermal insulation system.
Owner:SICHUAN LINGLINGHAO TECH CO LTD

Trailer enclosure system with retractable roof frame

A retractable trailer enclosure system including a flexible tarpaulin adapted to cover the surface of a flatbed trailer and a roof frame for supporting the tarpaulin over the trailer head. The tarpaulin is at least partially retractable by selectively coiling one or both longitudinal sides to facilitate trailer loading and / or unloading. The roof frame includes one or more displaceable frame sections having one or elongated rafter support arms. The rafter support arms are pivotally movable under the weight of the tarpaulin between a lowered, generally horizontal position when the tarpaulin is uncoiled, and a raised inclined position when the tarpaulin is retracted and a longitudinal edge of the frame section is pivoted upwardly.
Owner:POYNTZ COVERED SYSTEMS INC

Ancient building beam joint reinforcing and repairing structure

The application discloses an ancient building beam joint reinforcing and repairing structure, which comprises two side columns, a bracing strip arranged at the top of the columns, a first tenon arranged at the top of the columns and inserted into the bracing strip, a corridor beam fixed on the two bracing strips, a bracing column inserted at the top of the bracing strip, a rafter inserted at the top of the bracing column, vertical columns tenon-connected between the rafters, and a seat arranged at the bottom of the vertical columns and inserted at the top of the corridor beam. The support of the positioning sleeve is arranged to support the bottom of the side bracing plate, so that the bracing plate is effectively supported in the middle of the corridor beam and assists the support of the corridor beam on the vertical column. The second tenon is arranged to limit the corridor beam from being separated upward from the groove on the bracing strip, and the separation limiting mechanism is used to limit the transverse separation of the bracing strip and the corridor beam. Therefore, after reinforcing and repairing, the connection between the corridor beam and the bracing strip is not easy to be separated, and the stability of the support of the rafter under the two-bridge bracing top method is ensured.
Owner:THE THIRD CONSTR OF CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH ENG BUREAU

Restoration process for ancient building flying rafter head and continuous eave tile opening

An ancient building flying rafter head and continuous eave tile mouth repairing process, characterized in that, comprising the following steps: 1, the wood structure is thoroughly cleaned and repaired; 2, ground layer construction; 3, color drawing; 4, the outer side of the flying rafter head and the continuous eave tile mouth is sealed by using 304 stainless steel plate; 5, the gap between the water drop and the tile mouth is sealed by using weather-resistant glue; the weather-resistant glue is prepared from raw materials including VAE emulsion, Portland cement, pigment, polypropylene fiber, silica ash and latex powder; wherein, the 304 stainless steel plate is coated with an epoxy fluorocarbon composite coating, and the coating has a three-layer structure, which is composed of a base layer, an intermediate layer and a covering layer.
Owner:BEIJING FANGXIUYI CONSTR ENG CO LTD

A connection mechanism for photovoltaic racking posts and rafters

The utility model discloses a kind of connecting mechanisms for photovoltaic support stand column and inclined beam, it is related to photovoltaic support technical field.The utility model includes adjusting bolt, the lower support of connecting stand column and the upper support of connecting inclined beam, stand column is round tube structure, inclined beam is U-shaped steel, lower support includes lower end pipe, lower end pipe bottom end is equipped with taper head end, the width of taper head end decreases in turn from below to above.The utility model is designed through novel connecting mechanism, without pre-setting lower cylinder and upper pre-tightening screw, the installation positioning of stand column can be directly carried out, through the design of fastening bolt and waist-shaped hole, lower support can only be adjusted up and down, through the design of adjusting bolt, the contact point of lower support and taper rod section can be switched by the adjustment of screwing length, so as to adjust the height of upper support, the height of stand column can be indirectly adjusted, the operation of staff is facilitated, and assembly efficiency and precision are improved.
Owner:JIANGYIN FURUI METAL TECH CO LTD

Partition wall

Highly fluid ready-mix concrete seeps into the gap between the sponge mold and the slab bottom (formwork), causing the sponge mold to lift. Furthermore, labor costs are currently incurred for chipping away the concrete that leaks out after it has hardened. [Solution] By using the present invention product instead of the conventionally installed rafters, it is possible to prevent the intrusion of fresh concrete into the slab bottom (formwork) and the bottom of the sponge mold, thereby preventing the sponge mold from floating. Previously, rafters were lined up to secure the pouring height (slab height) of the fresh concrete, but by using the present invention product, the pouring height of the fresh concrete can be secured, and because it adheres closely to the slab bottom (formwork), it is possible to prevent the sponge mold from floating. This eliminates the need to hire specialized contractors and leads to a reduction in unexpected labor costs due to chipping work after pouring, making it economical. Furthermore, since rafters are not required, it is characterized by a reduction in building material costs, a reduction in industrial waste, and a significant reduction in time, cost, and labor costs.
Owner:植村龍治

Lettering mechanism based on angle steel production

The utility model relates to a lettering mechanism based on angle steel production, which belongs to the technical field of metal processing and comprises a main beam and a lettering machine arranged outside the main beam, a moving mechanism is arranged between the lettering machine and the main beam, and a feeding mechanism is arranged on one side, far away from the main beam, of the lettering machine. The moving mechanism comprises a main sliding plate slidably mounted on the side wall of the main beam through a guide rail, a first gear motor and a fixing frame are fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the main sliding plate, the first gear motor is in transmission connection with the main beam, and a mounting vertical beam is slidably mounted on the inner side of the fixing frame through a guide rail. A second gear motor is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the fixing frame, the second gear motor is in transmission connection with the mounting vertical beam, and the character carving machine is mounted on the lower portion of the mounting vertical beam; the feeding mechanism comprises a machining material frame arranged below the character carving machine. According to the lettering mechanism based on angle steel production, the lettering position is convenient to adjust, automatic feeding is convenient, and the production efficiency is improved.
Owner:JINAN SUNRISE CNC MACHINE

Stable limiting device for cold-spread tile roof

The invention discloses a stable limiting device for a cold-spread tile roof, and belongs to the technical field of building construction and historical building repairing. The device comprises a bottom tile clamping and fixing assembly and a cover tile clamping and fixing assembly which are arranged on rafters, the bottom tile clamping component is used for limiting the bottom tile to slide along the length direction of the rafter; the cover tile clamping and fixing assembly is used for limiting tilting and sliding of the cover tile. The two connecting rods are detachably connected to the rafters through fasteners; wherein the bottom tile clamping and fixing assembly is a U-shaped clamp provided with wings, the cover tile clamping and fixing assembly is a hook piece provided with a bent part, and a concealed installation structure which does not protrude out of a roof is formed after installation. The problems that a traditional cold spreading tile is prone to displacement and leakage and poor in wind resistance are solved, the stability is improved on the premise that traditional structural logic and historical styles and features are not damaged, and the advantages of reversibility and low-cost maintenance are achieved.
Owner:ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RES INST OF TSINGHUA UNIV

Auxiliary gripping device for straightening machine

The utility model aims to provide a gripping auxiliary device for a straightening machine, which solves the problem that a profile steel warped head is difficult to enter the straightening machine to be straightened, and comprises a first flattening component, a second flattening component and a conveying component, and the first flattening component and the second flattening component are movably arranged on the conveying component. The first flattening assembly comprises a first support, a first oil cylinder, a first hanging plate and a first pressing roller, the first support is movably arranged on the first cross beam and the second cross beam, the first oil cylinder is arranged on the first support, the first hanging plate is connected with the driving end of the first oil cylinder, and the first pressing roller is arranged on the first hanging plate. The first pressing roller is matched with the first conveying roller to flatten the front warped head of the section steel, the second pressing roller is matched with the second conveying roller to flatten the middle protrusion and the rear warped head of the section steel, and therefore the section steel can easily enter a straightening machine to be straightened, and the problem that the warped head of the section steel cannot easily enter the straightening machine to be straightened is solved.
Owner:CHANGSHU LONGTENG SPECIAL STEEL CO LTD

Truck bed canopy device

A truck bed canopy device is disclosed as it may include post members installed in a bed of a truck or other vehicle. The example truck bed canopy device also includes rafter members connected to the post members. The example truck bed canopy device also includes drop members extending between the post members and the rafter members. The example truck bed canopy device also includes a ridge member and a cross member each extending between the rafter members. The example truck bed canopy device also includes a canopy connected on one end to the cross member, extending over the ridge member, and connected to the truck. The truck bed canopy device can be readily deployed and taken down for stowage.
Owner:COLLYARD JEREMY SCOTT

Insulation structure under eave of pseudo-classic architecture

The utility model provides a pseudo-classic architecture under-eave heat preservation structure which comprises a supporting assembly, and a heat preservation assembly is arranged at the top of the supporting assembly. The heat preservation assembly comprises a plurality of rafters, roof boarding and sealing rubber strips. The tops of the rafters are detachably connected with roof boarding plates, and sealing rubber strips are bonded between the adjacent roof boarding plates. The rafter comprises a metal framework, a through groove, an aerogel felt, an outer decorative layer and a positioning column; a through groove is formed in the metal framework. The hexagonal rafters are closely arranged to form a first heat preservation layer, the rafters are hollow, the overall weight of the rafters can be reduced, the aerogel felts are additionally arranged in the through grooves, the heat preservation capacity of the rafters can be improved, and the heat preservation effect of the pseudo-classic building is improved. The heat preservation plates are installed in the hoistboards, and meanwhile the sealing rubber strips are arranged between the hoistboards, so that a continuous second heat preservation layer can be formed, and the heat preservation effect of the pseudo-classic building is further improved.
Owner:YANGZHOU YIJIANGXUAN LANDSCAPE & CLASSIC ARCH CONSTR CO LTD

Rafter connecting piece

The utility model discloses a rafter connecting piece which comprises a rafter, a connecting piece body is arranged at the end of the rafter, a guiding connecting mechanism is arranged between the connecting piece body and the rafter, an assembling butt joint mechanism is arranged at the end of the connecting piece body, and the guiding connecting mechanism comprises a clamping limiting assembly and a connecting locking assembly; through the clamping groove, the clamping block, the guide groove, the guide block, the limiting groove and the limiting buckle which are designed, the connecting piece and the rafter can be rapidly, accurately and temporarily connected and limited, meanwhile, the pre-opened locking hole, the screw hole and the locking rod which are designed are matched, the connecting piece and the rafter can be firmly connected, and the stability of the structure is enhanced when the connecting piece is connected with other components.
Owner:HUBEI MINGZHEN ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CULTURE COMMUNICATION CO LTD

Bracket joint connectors, prefabricated brackets, wooden roof structures and their construction methods

The present invention relates to a bracket set connector, a prefabricated bracket set, a wooden roof structure, and a construction method thereof, addressing the problems of low assembly efficiency, poor seismic performance, and difficulty in disassembly and replacement of existing wooden structures. The bracket set connector includes two opposing right-angled members, a rubber layer and a long strip pad disposed within its inner cavity, for connection to the connecting ear plate of the right-angled members. The energy-dissipating connector is detachably connected to the wooden column and frame connector respectively via through-through self-tapping screws. The prefabricated bracket set includes the bracket set connector and the bracket set wooden components detachably connected to it. The wooden roof structure includes a prefabricated bracket set connected to the top of the wooden column, a steel roof truss support, and a wooden roof structure. The wooden roof structure is bolted to the support legs of the steel roof truss support, and the support legs are bolted to the prefabricated bracket set. The roof structure fixing component, together with the ridge and support legs, forms a reserved channel for fire-fighting pipes. The ends of the wooden rafters are bolted to the roof structure fixing component.
Owner:SHANGHAI CONSTRUCTION GROUP CO LTD

Apparatus and method for curing plants

A structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11) comprises a plurality of beams (36), a plurality of joists (34) connected to the beams (36) to form a frame (38) for hanging tobacco (11), a plurality of rafter members (40) supported by the frame (38) and configured to support a covering (14), and a plurality of support legs (32) for supporting the frame (38) above the ground, the frame (38) mounted on the plurality of support legs (32), wherein each of the support legs (32) is angled relative to an upright direction of the structure (10) and comprises a lower end (46) arranged to brace the support leg (32) on the ground. There is also described a kit of parts for forming a structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11) and a method of assembling a structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11).
Owner:BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LTD +1

Frame arrangement for wood framed buildings

A method of constructing a frame of a wood frame building structure is shown and described. The method entails fabricating modules establishing nominally flat structural platforms for expediting assembly of floors, walls, ceilings, and a roof. These modules provide structural frames enabling appropriate finishing materials to be affixed thereto. The finishing materials provide continuous, flat surfaces, with exceptions for penetrations. The method includes assembling the modules such that a longitudinal axis of each model is parallel to those of other modules throughout the frame and perpendicular to a building length axis. Also, each module includes ceiling joists, floor joists, and roof rafters, as appropriate, such joists and roof rafters installed parallel to the building length axis and therefore, perpendicular to the joists and roof rafters. This method minimizes assembly costs of modules and of the framing, while retaining conventional framing performance.
Owner:TOMPANE KYLE

Modular construction system comprising interchangeable premanufactured components

A modular construction system having premanufactured, interchangeable parts to construct a structure is disclosed. The system includes columns extending from the ground, cross beams connected to the columns, and rafters connected to the cross beams. The columns, the cross beams and the rafters form arches of the structure. The system includes notched rafters at the center, providing structural support to the rafters. The system includes premanufactured panels that are configured to interchangeably connect to the arches to construct walls, doors, windows, roofs or combinations thereof of the structure. The system facilitates quick on-site installation of the arches and panels and reduces the time and cost required to construct the structure. The interchangeable parts can withstand the load and enable the construction of the structure with single or multi-level roof designs of varied sizes.
Owner:HALL BRYAN E

Railway vehicle structure

To provide a railway vehicle structure that can improve the efficiency of wiring work. [Solution] A railway vehicle body 1 is provided with a wiring holding structure 10 for holding wiring, the wiring holding structure 10 comprises a holding member 20 held by a rafter member T extending in the width direction of the railway vehicle body 1, and a suspension groove 30 held by the holding member 20 and positioned below the rafter member T, the holding member 20 having a main body 21 including a first fixing part 22 with the rafter member T and a second fixing part 23 with the suspension groove 30, and protruding parts 25, 26, 27 protruding from the main body 21.
Owner:JAPAN TRANSPORT ENGINEERING CO

Aluminum alloy integrated structure for imitating wooden rafters of ancient building tile roof

The utility model discloses an integrated structure of aluminium alloy imitative wood purlin for ancient building tile roof, including stand, the stand upper end is provided with roof frame, the roof frame upper end evenly fixed setting has a plurality of purline, the purline upper end is provided with purlin, is provided with fixed establishment between purlin and purline, the fixed establishment includes insertion frame, spacing sliding slot, limit block, the purline upper end outside surface evenly fixed setting has a plurality of insertion frame, the both sides of purlin surface are all set up spacing sliding slot, the insertion frame upper end fixed setting has limit block, limit block swing snap -on setting is in spacing sliding slot inside. The utility model for use effect is good, and the quick detachable quick installation structure is set up between purlin and purline, can install a large number of purlin quickly when needing, so this can greatly shorten processing efficiency, thereby can conveniently use widely.
Owner:ZHONGYIFENG (SUZHOU) CULTURAL RELICS & ANCIENT BUILDINGS & GARDENS CO LTD

Waterproof coating stirring and paving device based on cement-based capillary crystallization

The utility model provides a stirring and paving device based on cement-based capillary crystalline waterproof paint, and relates to the technical field of stirring and paving. The stirring tank is connected with the frame through a group of brackets; the raking frame is connected with the vehicle frame, a cross-shaped groove is formed in the raking frame, a cross-shaped plate is arranged in the cross-shaped groove, and the cross-shaped plate is connected with a mounting plate; the stirring motor is connected with the mounting plate through a motor bracket, and an output shaft of the stirring motor penetrates through the mounting plate and the cross plate to be connected with a central shaft of stirring teeth; the storage box is connected with the frame through a mounting frame, and the storage box is provided with a waterproof paint storage tank and a water tank. Aiming at the defects in the prior art, the utility model develops the stirring and paving device based on the cement-based capillary crystalline waterproof coating, and the stirring and paving device based on the cement-based capillary crystalline waterproof coating is convenient to realize the stirring and mixing of the cement-based capillary crystalline waterproof coating and then pave the cement-based capillary crystalline waterproof coating.
Owner:JINAN URBAN CONSTR GRP CONSTR ENG CO LTD +1

Door opening side formwork fixing structure of building machine structure

The utility model discloses a door opening side formwork fixing structure of a building machine structure, and relates to the technical field of building construction. The door opening side formwork structure comprises wall body large formworks arranged on the side portion of a wall body structure and door opening side formworks arranged on the inner circumferential side of a door opening, and the wall body large formworks located on the two sides of the wall body structure penetrate through the wall body structure through a fixing structure to be locked and fixed. The wall body large formwork and the door opening side formwork are locked and fixed through a side-connected fixing structure. A fixing seat is fixedly mounted on the side portion of a rib beam of a large wall formwork through a bolt, and a long screw penetrates through a formwork surrounding purlin on the side portion of a door opening side formwork and then is in threaded fit with a threaded sleeve on the fixing seat. According to the door opening side formwork structure in the technical scheme, efficient and rapid formwork fixing can be achieved, mounting and dismounting are quite rapid and convenient, and efficiency is high.
Owner:SHANGHAI CHAOSHI CONSTR TECH CO LTD

Methods of using modified shipping containers

ActiveUS12617605B2WallsFloorsJoistRafter
Methods and apparatuses for shipping of fabricated rectangular wooden modules used for construction of a wood frame structure and for shipping of other bulky items are described. In particular, the disclosure features a modified shipping container for shipping the fabricated rectangular wooden modules and methods of loading, transporting, and unloading the fabricated rectangular wooden modules. The modified shipping container features a removable header system and a removable cover. The fabricated rectangular wooden modules include a module length axis, a module width axis, a bounded wood perimeter, and joists or rafters oriented perpendicularly to the module length axis, and are stacked as cargo in the interior of the container such that joists or rafters of the fabricated rectangular wooden modules are substantially vertical and the length axes of the modules are substantially parallel to a length axis of the container.
Owner:TEKTONOS INC