Systems and methods for modular construction
AssigneeVector Meta Inc.
InventorJulian L.W. BOWRON
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Abstract
A connection assembly for modular construction includes an upper junction connector coupled to an upper end of a column. The upper junction connector includes an upper end that has a planar upper surface, a recessed surface, and at least one connector sidewall extending between the upper surface and the recessed surface. The recessed surface and the at least one connector sidewall define a contiguous recessed area in the upper end that extends to second, third, and fourth edges of the upper end of the connector. A slot extends through the upper end adjacent to an interior surface of a column sidewall. A transverse bore extends through the first column sidewall proximate to and aligned with the slot.
Claims2
A connection assembly comprising:
- a joist member having a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis, and at least one joist sidewall extending between the first end and the second end,
- wherein one of the at least one joist sidewall has a linear surface feature proximate the first end of the joist member, and
- wherein at least one bore extends through the one of the at least one joist sidewall proximate the linear surface feature;
- at least one structural member;
- a fixed plate member coupled to the at least one structural member, the fixed plate member comprising a connection face,
- wherein the connection face has a linear surface feature configured to engage the linear surface feature of the joist member, and
- wherein at least one bore extends through the connection face proximate the linear surface feature of the connection face;
- and
- a floating plate having a linear surface feature configured to engage the linear surface feature of the joist member,
- wherein at least one bore extends through the floating plate proximate the linear surface feature of the floating plate;
- wherein in a connected configuration, the one of the at least one joist sidewall is positioned between the connection face and the floating plate with the linear surface feature of the joist sidewall engaging both the linear surface feature of the connection face and the linear surface feature of the floating plate, one or more mechanical fasteners are positioned in the at least one bore of the connection face, the one of the at least one joist sidewall, and the floating plate, and the one or more mechanical fasteners exert a clamping force on the one of the at least one joist sidewall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.