Systems and utility modules for buildings
AssigneeEquitech, Inc.
InventorsTerry R. Galloway, Dean Price
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Abstract
Utility modules used to form a utility distribution system, where the utility modules are disposed on a foundation with the construction of a building, and where the utility modules may be covered with panels. The utility modules include coupling elements at edge regions and at major surfaces thereof. When coupled together, the utility modules can form a utility distribution system which is used to distribute utility services throughout a building. The utility services can be provided by a utility service system, which preferably comprises a fuel cell.
Claims19
A wall structure comprising:
- a utility module;
- and
- a structural insulated panel disposed adjacent to the utility module,
- wherein the utility module comprises
- a body including a generally planar first surface, a generally planar second surface opposite the first surface, and an edge region between said first and second surfaces,
- a utility line within the body,
- a first coupling element at said edge region,
- a second coupling element at said first surface in communication with said first coupling element via the utility line, and
- an additional structural insulated panel comprising a thermal insulation material.
A utility service and distribution system comprising:
- a utility service system comprising a fuel cell;
- and
- a utility distribution system operatively coupled to the utility service system,
- wherein the utility distribution system comprises
- a plurality of utility modules coupled together via quick-connect coupling elements on respective adjacent utility modules to provide communication between utility lines in the adjacent utility modules.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.