Pre-fabricated Skeletal Frame for Rapid Room Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional construction methods for building interiors are inefficient and time-consuming, as they require on-site assembly of components, which can delay project progress and increase costs.
Innovation Solution
A pre-fabricated and pre-engineered integrated skeletal frame for rooms, which can be assembled quickly on-site from modular, standardized sections, with electrical equipment installed and tested off-site, featuring rigging components for easy transportation and assembly, allowing for faster delivery and construction of interior spaces like data centers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional on-site assembly methods are used for constructing interior rooms, then construction flexibility is maintained, but construction time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling and pre-testing electrical equipment, wiring, and structural components in a controlled factory environment before shipment to the construction site. This allows complex assembly operations to be completed in advance, dramatically reducing on-site construction time and enabling faster deployment of interior rooms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the interior room construction into modular pre-fabricated sections that can be manufactured independently in a factory and then assembled on-site. This segmentation enables parallel production of multiple room sections simultaneously, improving overall construction productivity while maintaining flexibility through standardized connection interfaces.
2Reliability
If electrical equipment is installed and tested off-site in a factory, then installation quality and safety improve, but transportation and rigging complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing all electrical installations, wiring, and testing operations in the factory before shipment. This ensures that all electrical systems are properly installed and tested under controlled conditions, improving reliability and safety while the modular design simplifies subsequent transportation through standardized lifting and rigging interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs universal rigging interfaces and standardized connection points that serve multiple functions: they enable safe transportation of the pre-assembled room sections, facilitate easy on-site assembly, and maintain structural integrity throughout the construction process. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the added rigging requirements.
3Productivity
If modular standardized sections are used for pre-fabricated rooms, then assembly speed and scalability improve, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the room structure into standardized modular sections with predetermined connection interfaces. This segmentation enables rapid assembly through simple connection operations while the standardized design ensures consistent fit and finish across all components, reducing the need for high-precision custom manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs parameter changes by designing connection interfaces with built-in tolerance compensation features such as adjustable fasteners, flexible coupling elements, and self-aligning mechanisms. These features allow the standardized modular sections to accommodate minor manufacturing variations while maintaining proper fit and function, reducing the stringency of precision requirements.
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AI summary
A pre-fabricated and pre-engineered integrated skeletal frame for a room is discussed. In an embodiment, the pre-fabricated and pre-engineered integrated skeletal frame is for an electrical room with its electrical equipment installed, wired up, and tested offsite in a factory. The pre-fabricated and pre-engineered integrated skeletal frame can have rigging components such as lifting eye hooks and temporary structural cross connect bracing for rigging. The prefabricated room can have electrical equipment mounted inside, wired up, and tested off site at the factory and then be shipped to the construction site.