Modular Construction Modules with Grooved Connecting Profiles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular construction systems face challenges with alignment accuracy, flexibility in attaching aesthetic and functional structures, and the inability to effectively seal against rain and vapor barriers, particularly in load-bearing walls.
Innovation Solution
A modular construction system featuring construction modules with aligned grooves and connecting profiles, allowing precise alignment and secure attachment of aesthetic and functional structures, and incorporating sealing gaskets and barriers for effective sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If construction modules are assembled using through fasteners and integral supports, then structural strength is improved, but alignment precision deteriorates because checking alignment rests solely on the installer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces alignment marks as intermediary visual indicators that facilitate precise alignment between construction modules during assembly. These marks serve as a mediator between the installer and the modules, providing a reference system that improves alignment precision without compromising the structural strength achieved through fasteners and integral supports
2Stability of the object's composition
If external supports are permanently fixed or integral parts of the box, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates for attaching aesthetic and functional structures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the support system by introducing separate, removable support elements that can be independently attached and adjusted. This allows the permanently fixed integral parts to provide structural stability while the separable components enable adaptability for attaching various aesthetic and functional structures without compromising the stable core structure
3Ease of manufacture
If profiles are made as integral parts of the box, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but flexibility deteriorates for installing rain barriers and vapor barriers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate attachment elements or features that mediate between the integral profiles and the rain/vapor barriers. These intermediaries allow the profiles to remain simple integral parts for manufacturing ease while providing attachment points or interfaces that enable flexible installation of sealing barriers
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AI summary
The modular construction system comprises at least two construction modules (M1/M2), at least one first connecting profile (2 or 3), and one or more fasteners (19). The first connecting profile (2 or 3) is adapted to be able to be partially inserted, while being oriented parallel to the first direction (Z), into the first groove (R1 or R2) of a first external side wall (10a) of the box (1-1 or 1-2) of one of the two modules and into the first groove (R1 or R2) of a second external side wall (11a) of the box (1-2 or 1-1) of the other module when the two external side walls (10a; 11a) are positioned opposite each other.The fastener(s) (19) are adapted to assemble and tighten the two boxes (1-1 and 1-2) with the two external side walls (10a; 11a) of the two boxes facing each other and to assemble the first joining profile (2 or 3) with the two boxes, by tightening this first joining profile (2 or 3) between the two external side walls (10a; 11a) of the boxes.