Modular Building Lock Mechanism for Rigid Frame Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional modular building systems face challenges in ease of assembly, requiring skilled labor, material wastage, and durability, with existing lock mechanisms failing to provide a strong and rigid connection without deformation or wear.
Innovation Solution
A modular building system comprising structural frames with grooves and bevel surfaces, a lock mechanism with a top and bottom shell, tension screws, and corner supports, allowing for rapid assembly using a wrench holder and structural insulated panels, which connects beams and posts firmly and rigidly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional lock mechanisms are used to connect structural frames, then the building system can be assembled, but the connection is not strong and rigid enough, and the lock mechanism suffers from wear and tear
Solution Approach 1:
The lock mechanism is divided into separate components: a lock body with a channel, a beam with a groove, and a locking element. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while working together to create a strong, durable connection that eliminates wear and tear through a friction-based fit rather than threaded engagement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cutting and drilling of frames is performed during assembly, then the building system can be customized, but material wastage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The structural frames are pre-cut and pre-drilled during manufacturing before shipment to the assembly site. This preliminary action allows for precise factory-controlled cutting and drilling with minimal waste, while still enabling customization. The pre-prepared frames can be directly assembled using the lock mechanism without requiring additional cutting or drilling during construction.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional assembly methods are used, then building structures can be constructed, but the process requires high skill labor and longer duration
Solution Approach 1:
The lock mechanism is designed to be self-aligning and self-locking. The beam with the groove fits into the lock body's channel, and the locking element automatically secures the connection when properly positioned. This self-service design eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures or specialized tools, allowing assembly to be performed quickly by workers with minimal training, thereby dramatically increasing assembly speed and productivity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to components and method for modular building system used as houses, home flat, buildings, offices, gazebos, and pavilion, and to assemble the modular building system fast, easy and simple. Specifically a modular building system of the present invention includes structural frames for post and beam of the building system, lock mechanism for connecting and keeping rigidly said structural frames, corner support for connecting the corner of said structural frames, and structural insulated panel for the purpose wall, roof and floor. The structural frame consists of at least a groove and at least pair of bevel surface. Further the lock mechanism includes a top shell, a bottom shell, a tension screw, at least one pair of reed, at least one pair of support pieces, and at least one pair of fill pieces. And also a method for assembling said modular system is provided.