Portable Building Modular Framework Uneven Terrain
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pre-engineered buildings often require concrete foundations and specific assembly methods, limiting their portability, flexibility, and ability to be expanded or moved to uneven sites without losing structural integrity.
Innovation Solution
A modular framework system using standardized components such as upright members, footing members, angle truss members, and brace members that can be easily assembled and disassembled without welding, allowing for flexible sizing and configuration, and can be supported on trenches without a level grade.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If concrete foundations and welding are used to ensure structural integrity, then the building achieves high structural strength, but portability and ease of relocation are significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into modular components (walls, roof sections, floor panels) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the structure to maintain strength through proper connection design while enabling easy relocation by simply disconnecting and transporting individual modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional welding and concrete foundation systems with mechanical connection systems using specialized connectors and anchorages. This substitution eliminates the need for permanent structural attachments while maintaining adequate structural integrity through reusable mechanical joints that can be quickly assembled and disassembled.
2Manufacturing precision
If pre-engineered buildings use standardized assembly methods, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability for future expansion is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The building employs universal connection nodes and standardized interface designs that serve multiple functions: they provide precise structural connections for current configuration while simultaneously enabling future expansions, modifications, or reconfigurations. The same connection mechanisms work for both initial assembly and subsequent additions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable connection elements that can adapt to different building configurations. Connection points are designed to accommodate various module arrangements, allowing the building to dynamically change its layout and size while maintaining manufacturing precision through standardized interfaces.
3Stability of the object's composition
If buildings are designed for level grade requirements, then structural stability is ensured, but the ability to function on uneven terrain is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The foundation system uses adjustable support elements and leveling mechanisms at individual contact points rather than requiring a uniformly level surface. Each support location can be independently adjusted to compensate for terrain variations, allowing the building to achieve proper alignment and stability on uneven ground while maintaining overall structural integrity.
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AI summary
A portable building kit, construction members, and method for building a portable building are presented. The portable building includes a plurality of upright members, a plurality of footing members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of upright members, a plurality of angle truss members adapted to be connected to one of the plurality of upright members, a plurality of horizontal eave brace members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of upright members and one or more of the plurality of angle truss members, and a plurality of horizontal ridge brace members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of angle truss members. The portable building is made by selecting a predetermined number of upright members, footing members, angle truss members, horizontal eave brace members, and horizontal ridge brace members.