Structurally independent frame for component based multi-unit buildings
OwnerTommy Hsiehinventor
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Abstract
A structural frame unit for use in constructing a multi-unit building. The structural frame unit includes a plurality of connectors, beams, columns and cross bracings to define a load bearing, structurally stable three-dimensional structure. At least a subset of the components of a structurally stable three-dimensional structure define connectors configured to secure non-structural wall panels, utilities and exterior cladding relative to the structurally stable three-dimensional structure.
Claims15
A corner connector assembly for affixing a plurality of beam members, a plurality of column members and a plurality of diagonal bracing members for construction of structural unit frame modules, the corner connector assembly comprising:
- at least two perpendicular longitudinal ledge connectors comprising:
- an upper ledge and a lower ledge adapted for receiving the plurality of beams;
- at least a pair of threaded rods extending from each receiving ledge configured to affix the plurality of beams thereto;
- at least one or more bores disposed therethrough the upper ledge configured to receive fasteners to affix the upper ledge to the plurality of beams;
- a first web-shaped plate disposed between an inner surface of the at least two perpendicular longitudinal ledge connectors having one of more bores configured to affix one or more diagonal bracing members thereto;
- a second and a third web-shaped plate disposed between the lower ledge and a perpendicular vertical surface of a vertical ledge having one or more bores configured to affix one or more diagonal bracing members thereto, the vertical ledge comprising:
- at least two perpendicular longitudinal surfaces encompassed by two vertical surfaces at a first end and a second end;
- at least one L-shaped protrusion tab having a slot therein the vertical ledge and adapted for receiving the plurality of columns;
- at least a first pair of threaded rods extending from a first longitudinal surface configured to affix the plurality of columns thereto;
- at least a second pair of threaded rods extending from a second longitudinal surface configured to affix the plurality of columns perpendicular thereto;
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- at least one or more bores disposed therethrough the two vertical surfaces configured to affix the two vertical surfaces to the plurality of columns.
An interior connector assembly for affixing a plurality of beam members, a plurality of column members and a plurality of diagonal bracing members for construction of structural unit frame modules, the interior connector assembly comprising:
- at least two longitudinal ledge connectors comprising:
- an upper ledge and a lower ledge adapted for receiving the plurality of beams;
- at least a first pair of threaded rods extending from each receiving ledge configured to affix the plurality of beams thereto;
- at least one or more bores disposed therethrough the upper ledge configured to receive fasteners to affix the upper ledge to the plurality of beams;
- at least two perpendicular ledge connectors comprising:
- a ledge adapted for receiving the plurality of beams;
- at least a second pair of threaded rods extending from the receiving ledge configured to affix the plurality of beams thereto;
- at least one or more bores disposed therethrough the ledge configured to receive fasteners to affix the ledge to the plurality of beams;
- a first and a second web-shaped plate disposed between an inner surface of the at least two longitudinal ledge connectors and the at least two perpendicular ledge connectors having one or more bores configured to affix one or more diagonal bracing members thereto;
- a third and a fourth web-shaped plate disposed between the lower ledge and a perpendicular vertical surface of a vertical ledge having one or more bores configured to affix one or more diagonal bracing members thereto, the vertical ledge comprising:
- at least one perpendicular longitudinal surface encompassed by two vertical surfaces at a first end and a second end;
- at least a third pair of threaded rods extending from the perpendicular surface configured to affix the plurality of columns thereto;
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- at least one or more bores disposed therethrough the two vertical surfaces configured to affix the two vertical surfaces to the plurality of columns.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.