Modular Building Base With Perimetral Beam for Pallet-Free Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular building structures face inefficiencies in transportation and assembly due to the need for manual handling of components on wooden pallets, which consume wood and occupy significant space at construction sites, slowing down the assembly process and increasing manpower requirements.
Innovation Solution
A base connected to a perimetral beam forms the foundation of a modular structure, acting as a support and housing unit during transport and assembly, eliminating the need for wooden pallets and allowing for easier installation of utilities, reducing manual labor, and optimizing transport and storage space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wooden pallets are used for transporting modular structure components, then transport efficiency is improved, but manpower requirements increase and work site space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the wooden pallet from the transport system entirely. Instead of using external pallets for handling and transport, the modular structure components are designed with integrated lifting and stacking features that allow direct handling during assembly, eliminating the need for separate pallet-based handling operations
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure serves multiple functions: it acts as both the foundation for the modular structure and as the handling platform during transport and assembly. The perimetral beam and base work together to provide both structural support and operational functionality for lifting and positioning components
2Productivity
If wooden pallets are used for transporting modular structure components, then transport efficiency is improved, but wood consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the wooden pallet from the system entirely, removing the source of wood consumption. The modular structure components are designed to be handled and transported without requiring external wooden pallets, thereby eliminating this material loss
Solution Approach 2:
By removing the dependency on wooden pallets, the patent avoids the cycle of manufacturing, using, and discarding these pallets. The modular structure components themselves serve as the handling platform, eliminating the need to replace worn pallets and recover wood materials
3Productivity
If wooden pallets are used for transporting modular structure components, then transport efficiency is improved, but work site maneuvering space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the wooden pallet from the work site environment entirely. Without these stationary handling platforms, the modular structure components can be directly positioned and assembled, freeing up maneuvering space for workers and equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from static pallet-based handling to dynamic direct handling. The modular structure components are designed to be maneuvered and positioned directly during assembly operations, eliminating the need for stationary pallet structures and maximizing work site flexibility
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AI summary
The invention refers to a base (1) of a building compartment, which is connected to a perimetral beam (2) with profiles (4). The invention also includes a modular structure comprising the base (1) connected to wall panels (7,7a), via docking subsystems (9,9a), and at least one ceiling panel (8) connected to the panels (7,7a). The invention also refers to a palletized transport system wherein the base (1) and the perimetral beam (2) delimit a housing zone of the wall panels (7,7a) and of the ceiling panel (8). The modular structure for a building of compartments of the "kit of parts" type according to the invention accelerates the assembly process of the compartments directly at the on-site. The system raises the productivity in the transport of the individualized components makes better use of the areas available for storing construction materials at the work sites.