Modular High-Rise Building With Quick-Coupling Nodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current prefabricated building technologies result in structures that are either fixed and immovable or consist of isolated, small-sized modules, lacking the ability to be modular, expandable, removable, and reusable.
Innovation Solution
An expandable, removable, and reusable modular high-rise building composed of prefabricated elements, featuring a modular structure with quick-coupling nodes and self-supporting modules that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for expansion and relocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional prefabricated elements are used, then construction process is streamlined, but the building becomes fixed and immovable
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into modular sections with standardized connection nodes that can be disassembled and reassembled. Each module contains complete functional units (walls, floors, utilities) that can be independently transported and reconfigured at new locations, enabling the building to be moved while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection nodes between modules are designed with detachable mechanisms that allow the building structure to transition between fixed and movable states. These dynamic connections enable rapid assembly and disassembly without permanent fixation, providing adaptability while maintaining construction efficiency through standardized interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If prefabricated modules are used, then ease of transport and reuse is achieved, but the modules remain isolated and small-sized
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple prefabricated modules are combined through standardized connection nodes to form a unified building structure. The modules are designed with complementary interfaces that allow them to be joined into larger configurations, transforming small isolated units into a cohesive building of substantial size while retaining the reusability and transport advantages of modular construction.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional construction methods are used, then building stability is achieved, but construction time and waste increase
Solution Approach 1:
Building components are pre-assembled and pre-tested in factory conditions before delivery to the construction site. The modular units arrive ready-installed with utilities pre-routed and connections pre-prepared, eliminating on-site construction activities and reducing overall construction time while maintaining structural stability through controlled manufacturing environments.
4Ease of manufacture
If prefabricated elements are incorporated, then construction cost increases, but the building becomes stable and fixed
Solution Approach 1:
The modular building system is designed for complete disassembly and relocation rather than permanent installation. Connection nodes incorporate recovery mechanisms that allow modules to be detached and reused at new locations, transforming the building from a fixed asset into a movable resource that can be relocated to maximize utility and reduce waste.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an expandable, removable and reusable modular high-rise building (1) made up of prefabricated elements, comprising a modular structure (2), comprising pillars (3), beams (4), and quick coupling nodes (5) for joining between the pillars (3) and beams (4), and self-supporting modules (6) with dimensions greater than the light between beams (4) of the modular structure (2).