Modular Building Frame Assembly for Easier Transport and On-Site Joining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modular building construction faces challenges such as transportation difficulties, on-site assembly requirements, and customization limitations, which hinder its widespread adoption despite potential cost efficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A modular building system comprising rods, u-shaped channel pieces, and panels that form a frame, allowing for off-site assembly of rectangular box frames with corrugated metal panels and insulation, which can be easily transported and assembled on-site using corner castings and twist locks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If modular building sections are produced separately in a manufacturing facility, then manufacturing cost and efficiency are improved, but transportation difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into multiple modular sections that can be manufactured separately and then assembled on-site. Each module is designed as a self-contained unit with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces, enabling independent production while maintaining overall structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection mechanisms and universal interface designs are implemented across all modular sections. The corner castings and connection elements are designed to work with multiple module types, allowing the same connection system to serve various building configurations and reducing transportation complexity.
2Productivity
If modular building sections are produced separately in a manufacturing facility, then manufacturing cost and efficiency are improved, but on-site assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into multiple modular sections that can be manufactured separately and then assembled on-site. Each module is designed as a self-contained unit with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces, enabling independent production while maintaining overall structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular sections are designed with self-aligning features and intuitive connection mechanisms that reduce the need for specialized equipment and expertise during assembly. The corner castings and connection elements are designed to automatically guide proper positioning, allowing workers to assemble modules with minimal training and equipment.
3Productivity
If modular building sections are produced separately in a manufacturing facility, then manufacturing cost and efficiency are improved, but modification difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into multiple modular sections that can be manufactured separately and then assembled on-site. Each module is designed as a self-contained unit with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces, enabling independent production while maintaining overall structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is designed to be dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The corner castings and connection elements allow for reconfiguration and modification of the building structure after assembly, enabling clients to request changes and expansions without requiring complete demolition or complex structural modifications.
4Productivity
If modular building sections are produced separately in a manufacturing facility, then manufacturing cost and efficiency are improved, but assembly equipment requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular sections are designed with self-aligning features and intuitive connection mechanisms that reduce the need for specialized equipment and expertise during assembly. The corner castings and connection elements are designed to automatically guide proper positioning, allowing workers to assemble modules with minimal training and equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The most complex assembly functions are extracted and integrated directly into the modular sections themselves during manufacturing. Connection elements, alignment features, and securing mechanisms are pre-installed on each module, eliminating the need for specialized assembly equipment at the construction site.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for a modular building are disclosed. A modular building system includes a multitude of rods that are configured to connect to each other to form a frame where one or more u-shaped channel pieces are attached to at least one of the multitude of rods. The modular building system includes panels that are shaped to be inserted within the u-shaped channel pieces to form a side.