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US 12,456,388 B1Granted
Modular building fire fighting simulator
AssigneeJahnke & Sons Construction, Inc.
InventorsJoseph Peter Kirchner, Steven William Jahnke
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Abstract
A modular building system, includes a building unit which is formed of a framing system, at least one door module, at least one window module, and wall panels. The framing system includes a floor, a ceiling, and four corner columns secured between the floor and the ceiling. The door module is temporarily secured between the floor and the ceiling along the perimeter of the framing system. Likewise, the window module is temporarily secured between the floor and the ceiling along the perimeter of the framing system. The wall panels are secured between the floor and the ceiling around the perimeter of the framing system to enclose the building. The door module and the window modules are interchangeable.
Claims23
A method for firefighting training, comprising:
- providing a modular building, comprising:
- a structural framing system comprising a floor, a ceiling, and four columns extending between the floor and the ceiling;
- and
- walls secured between the floor and the ceiling, at least one opening being defined between the walls, the opening interchangeably receiving a first item selected from the group consisting of a door module, a window module, and a wall panel;
- creating a burn room within the modular building;
- starting a fire event in the burn room for training purposes;
- removing the first item from the opening while maintaining the structural integrity of the modular building;
- and
- placing a second item in the opening, the second item being different from the first item, the second item being selected from the group consisting of a door module, a window module, and a wall panel;
- wherein the door module comprises:
- a frame assembly comprising a header and two vertical frame members;
- and
- a door panel hingedly connected to one of the vertical frame members;
- wherein the window module comprises:
- a frame assembly comprising a header and two vertical frame members;
- and
- a window panel disposed within the window frame assembly;
- wherein the respective door and window frame assemblies do not form a part of the structural framing system;
- wherein the vertical frame members of the door module frame assembly are configured to extend substantially entirely between the floor and the ceiling of the structural framing system;
- and
- wherein the vertical frame members of the window module frame assembly are configured to extend substantially entirely between the floor and the ceiling of the structural framing system.
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A method for firefighting training, comprising:
- providing a modular building, comprising:
- a structural framing system consisting essentially of a floor, a ceiling, and fixed columns extending between the floor and the ceiling, the structural framing system providing full structural support for a first level of the modular building;
- and
- walls secured between the floor and the ceiling, at least one opening being defined between the walls, the opening interchangeably receiving a first item selected from the group consisting of a door module, a window module, and a wall panel;
- creating a burn room within the modular building;
- starting a fire event in the burn room for training purposes;
- removing the first item from the opening while maintaining the structural integrity provided by the structural framing system;
- and
- placing a second item in the opening, the second item being different from the first item, the second item being selected from the group consisting of a door module, a window module, and a wall panel;
- wherein the door module comprises:
- a frame assembly comprising a header and two vertical frame members;
- and
- a door panel hingedly connected to one of the vertical frame members;
- wherein the window module comprises:
- a frame assembly comprising a header and two vertical frame members;
- and
- a window panel disposed within the window frame assembly;
- wherein the respective door and window frame assemblies do not form a part of the structural framing system;
- wherein the vertical frame members of the door module frame assembly are configured to extend substantially entirely between the floor and the ceiling of the structural framing system;
- and
- wherein the vertical frame members of the window module frame assembly are configured to extend substantially entirely between the floor and the ceiling of the structural framing system.
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A modular building, comprising:
- a structural framing system consisting essentially of a floor, a ceiling, and fixed columns extending between the floor and the ceiling, the structural framing system providing full structural support for a first level of the modular building;
- a burn room inside the modular building, the burn room comprising a plurality of insulating panels configured to withstand 1,2000 Fahrenheit;
- a door module temporarily secured between the floor and the ceiling along a perimeter of the structural framing system;
- a window module temporarily secured between the floor and the ceiling along the perimeter of the structural framing system;
- and
- a wall panel temporarily secured between the floor and the ceiling along the perimeter of the structural framing system;
- wherein the door module, the window module, and the wall panel are interchangeable.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.