A nail gun for repeatedly driving nails into a substrate includes a drive assembly having a longitudinal axis, a feed head assembly attached to the drive assembly and configured to provide the nails to an output segment, a hammer configured to reciprocate along the longitudinal axis of the drive assembly to drive the nails into the substrate, and a reservoir assembly configured to provide compressed air to the drive assembly to reciprocate the hammer and drive the nail into the substrate. A method drives nails into a substrate with the nail gun.
A nail plate stack de-bander system for de-banding a nail plate stack including a plurality of nail plates coupled together by a band. The nail plate stack de-bander system includes a stack press assembly and a stack de-bander assembly. The stack press assembly includes a stack press. The stack press assembly is configured to receive the nail plate stack. The stack press is configured to compress the nail plate stack such that the band expands outwards from the nail plate stack. The stack de-bander assembly includes a stack band spear assembly. The stack de-bander assembly is configured to move the stack band spear assembly to cut the band from the nail plate stack to de-band the nail plate stack.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Construction services, namely, arranging and stacking a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, which have floors, ceilings, and walls that form interior spaces, of the structure in various configurations according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, fastening adjacent volumetric building modules of the plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules together, attaching a rain-resistant skin to the exterior of the structure formed by the volumetric building modules when fastened together, and making all final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections between the volumetric building modules of the structure on site, where the structure is being assembled, using loose shipped pre-cut materials specially designed for use with one or more particular volumetric building modules of the structure Transportation services, namely, transporting prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules to a site where a structure is being assembled from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, stacking such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, such that adjacent building modules are rigidly connected together using structural connector technology Manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing at a factory location pre-engineered sustainable volumetric building modules to produce a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules for use in assembly of a structure from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules at a site where the structure is being assembled, the custom manufacturing including pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes within such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Construction services, namely, arranging and stacking a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, which have floors, ceilings, and walls that form interior spaces, of the structure in various configurations according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, fastening adjacent volumetric building modules of the plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules together, attaching a rain-resistant skin to the exterior of the structure formed by the volumetric building modules when fastened together, and making all final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections between the volumetric building modules of the structure on site, where the structure is being assembled, using loose shipped pre-cut materials specially designed for use with one or more particular volumetric building modules of the structure Transportation services, namely, transporting prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules to a site where a structure is being assembled from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, stacking such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, such that adjacent building modules are rigidly connected together using structural connector technology Manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing at a factory location pre-engineered sustainable volumetric building modules to produce a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules for use in assembly of a structure from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules at a site where the structure is being assembled, the custom manufacturing including pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes within such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules
5.
Insulation installation system and method of installing insulation in a wall structure for a modular construction unit
An insulation installation system and method of installing insulation in a wall structure for a modular construction unit. The insulation installation system includes an insulation in-feed table, an insulation out-feed table, an insulation saw assembly, and an insulation unload tool. The insulation in-feed table moves a batt of insulation thereon. The insulation out-feed table receives the batt of insulation from the insulation in-feed table. The insulation saw assembly includes an insulation saw that cuts the batt of insulation into a cut insulation having a size to fit into a wall cavity of the wall structure. The insulation unload tool grabs the cut insulation from the insulation out-feed table and places the cut insulation into the wall cavity of the wall structure.
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
B23P 21/00 - Machines pour l'assemblage de nombreuses pièces différentes destinées à composer des ensembles, avec ou sans usinage de ces pièces avant ou après leur assemblage, p. ex. à commande programmée
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/00 - Murs, p. ex. cloisons, pour bâtimentsStructure des murs en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécifiques pour les murs
An insulation installation system and method of installing insulation in a wall structure for a modular construction unit. The insulation installation system includes an insulation in-feed table, an insulation out-feed table, an insulation saw assembly, and an insulation unload tool. The insulation in-feed table moves a batt of insulation thereon. The insulation out-feed table receives the batt of insulation from the insulation in-feed table. The insulation saw assembly includes an insulation saw that cuts the batt of insulation into a cut insulation having a size to fit into a wall cavity of the wall structure. The insulation unload tool grabs the cut insulation from the insulation out-feed table and places the cut insulation into the wall cavity of the wall structure.
B23P 21/00 - Machines pour l'assemblage de nombreuses pièces différentes destinées à composer des ensembles, avec ou sans usinage de ces pièces avant ou après leur assemblage, p. ex. à commande programmée
B27F 7/00 - Clouage ou agrafageÉléments cloués ou agrafés
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
A stud straightener system and method of straightening studs of a wall structure for a modular construction unit. The wall structure has a wall frame including the studs and one or more sheathing panels on a top side of the wall frame. The stud straightener system includes a wall frame conveyor and a stud straightener assembly. The wall frame conveyor is configured to move the wall structure thereon. The stud straightener assembly includes an actuator assembly having an actuator and a carriage tooling assembly having a clamp tooling assembly. The carriage tooling assembly is configured to move along the actuator to one or more of the studs and the clamp tooling assembly is configured to engage the one or more of the studs to straighten the one or more of the studs.
A wall grabbing system and method of grabbing a wall structure of a modular construction unit. The wall grabbing system includes a machine attachment structure and a wall grabbing device coupled to the machine attachment structure. The wall grabbing device includes a frame assembly having one or more wall guides and a hook assembly coupled to the frame assembly between the one or more wall guides. The hook assembly includes one or more hooks and an actuator. The one or more hooks are configured to engage the wall structure. The actuator is coupled to the frame assembly and includes an actuator shaft coupled to the hook assembly. The actuator moves the hook assembly from an extended position to a retracted position such that the one or more hooks engage the wall structure in the retracted position to grab the wall structure.
B66C 1/30 - Organes jumelés, p. ex. pivotants, s'engageant sous la charge de deux côtés à la fois et également disposés pour saisir les côtés de la charge
9.
STORAGE MAGAZINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STORING WALL STRUCTURES FOR A MODULAR CONSTRUCTION UNIT
A storage magazine system and method of storing wall structures of a modular construction unit. The storage magazine system includes a storage magazine. The storage magazine includes a plurality of vertically-oriented frames that extend generally vertically and a plurality of vertically-oriented slots defined between two of the plurality of vertically-oriented frames. The storage magazine also includes a plurality of horizontally-oriented frames that extend generally horizontally, and are disposed within the plurality of vertically-oriented slots. The storage magazine includes a plurality of horizontally-oriented slots, each of the plurality of horizontally-oriented slots is defined by two of the plurality of horizontally-oriented frames and extend horizontally within the plurality of vertically-oriented slots. The plurality of horizontally-oriented slots receive the wall structures therein and secure the wall structures in an upright position.
A stud straightener system and method of straightening studs of a wall structure for a modular constmction unit. The wall structure has a wall frame including the studs and one or more sheathing panels on a top side of the wall frame. The stud straightener system includes a wall frame conveyor and a stud straightener assembly. The wall frame conveyor is configured to move the wall structure thereon. The stud straightener assembly includes an actuator assembly having an actuator and a carriage tooling assembly having a clamp tooling assembly. The carriage tooling assembly is configured to move along the actuator to one or more of the studs and the clamp tooling assembly is configured to engage the one or more of the studs to straighten the one or more of the studs.
A system and method for assembling framing assemblies for use as ceiling or floor structures of modular building units using automation are disclosed. The framing assemblies include trusses that are attached at the lateral edges thereof by a joist including at least one layer of dimensional lumber to form a substantially rigid framework. Cover panels are positioned over and attached to an inner surface of the framing assembly.
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
12.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING COMPONENTS FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BUILDING UNITS
Disclosed herein are various systems, sub-system, and methods for the manufacture of a wall module for using in building a modular construction unit, e.g., for using in building residential homes, commercial offices, educational or service facilities, etc. using a substantially entirely automated modular construction technique. According to the disclosure herein, the resulting wall module includes an internal wall frame including wall studs attached between a top plate and a bottom plate, with, in some embodiment, one or more framing sub-assemblies attached therein to define openings through the wall module. The wall frame has suitable panel members the respective surfaces thereof corresponding to the interior and exterior surfaces of the modular construction unit. The wall frames, when completely assembled, can be transported to be assembled with other constituent components of the modular construction unit to complete the manufacture of the modular construction unit.
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
13.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SECURE ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT OF MODULAR BUILDING UNITS
Device, systems, and methods for secure attachment and alignment of modular building units. The system includes one or more lock brackets on a first modular building unit and one or more receiver brackets on a second modular building unit. The lock brackets include a lock bracket protrusion. The lock bracket protrusion includes a locking tab having a locking tab profile including an aligning portion and a locking portion. The receiver brackets include an alignment hole. The lock bracket protrusion is inserted into the alignment hole as the second modular building unit is lowered onto the first modular building unit. The receiver brackets slide vertically and laterally along the aligning portion and the locking portion as the lock bracket protrusion is inserted into the alignment hole. The locking portion prevents vertical movement of the second modular building unit without a corresponding lateral movement.
E04B 1/348 - Structures composées d'unités comportant au moins des parties importantes des deux côtés d'une pièce, c.-à-d. unités en forme de boîtes ou de cellules closes ou en forme de carcasses
B65D 90/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires des grands réceptacles
14.
NAIL GUN AND METHODS FOR SEQUENTIALLY DRIVING NAILS INTO A SUBSTRATE OR A STRUCTURE
A nail gun for repeatedly driving nails into a substrate includes a drive assembly having a longitudinal axis, a feed head assembly attached to the drive assembly and configured to provide the nails to an output segment, a hammer configured to reciprocate along the longitudinal axis of the drive assembly to drive the nails into the substrate, and a reservoir assembly configured to provide compressed air to the drive assembly to reciprocate the hammer and drive the nail into the substrate. A method drives nails into a substrate with the nail gun.
A nail gun for repeatedly driving nails into a substrate includes a drive assembly having a longitudinal axis, a feed head assembly attached to the drive assembly and configured to provide the nails to an output segment, a hammer configured to reciprocate along the longitudinal axis of the drive assembly to drive the nails into the substrate, and a reservoir assembly configured to provide compressed air to the drive assembly to reciprocate the hammer and drive the nail into the substrate. A method drives nails into a substrate with the nail gun.
Device, systems, and methods for secure attachment and alignment of modular building units. The system includes one or more lock brackets on a first modular building unit and one or more receiver brackets on a second modular building unit. The lock brackets include a lock bracket protrusion. The lock bracket protrusion includes a locking tab having a locking tab profile including an aligning portion and a locking portion. The receiver brackets include an alignment hole. The lock bracket protrusion is inserted into the alignment hole as the second modular building unit is lowered onto the first modular building unit. The receiver brackets slide vertically and laterally along the aligning portion and the locking portion as the lock bracket protrusion is inserted into the alignment hole. The locking portion prevents vertical movement of the second modular building unit without a corresponding lateral movement.
A system and method for assembling framing assemblies for use as ceiling or floor structures of modular building units using automation are disclosed. The framing assemblies include trusses that are attached at the lateral edges thereof by a joist including at least one layer of dimensional lumber to form a substantially rigid framework. Cover panels are positioned over and attached to an inner surface of the framing assembly.
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
18.
Systems and methods of producing components for use in the construction of modular building units
Disclosed herein are various systems, sub-system, and methods for the manufacture of a wall module for using in building a modular construction unit, e.g., for using in building residential homes, commercial offices, educational or service facilities, etc. using a substantially entirely automated modular construction technique. According to the disclosure herein, the resulting wall module includes an internal wall frame including wall studs attached between a top plate and a bottom plate, with, in some embodiment, one or more framing sub-assemblies attached therein to define openings through the wall module. The wall frame has suitable panel members the respective surfaces thereof corresponding to the interior and exterior surfaces of the modular construction unit. The wall frames, when completely assembled, can be transported to be assembled with other constituent components of the modular construction unit to complete the manufacture of the modular construction unit.
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
19.
Automated systems and methods for truss assemblies in the construction of modular buildings
Automated systems and methods of manufacturing truss elements for use in modular construction units can include stations, or steps, for forming angled webs, upright webs, and truss chords for use in the truss elements, transferring such angled webs, upright webs, and truss chords onto an assembly jig in a configuration corresponding to the truss element being manufactured, rigidly interconnecting, via nail plates, the angled webs, the upright webs, and the truss chords to form a finished truss element, and unloading the finished truss element from the assembly jig.
B27M 1/08 - Travail du bois non prévu dans les sous-classes , p. ex. par étirage par des procédés à plusieurs étapes
B27F 7/15 - Machines utilisant des clous en plaquettes
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
B27M 3/02 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de toiture, p. ex. bardeaux
E04C 3/04 - PoutrellesSolives, fermes ou structures analogues à des fermes, p. ex. préfabriquéesLinteauxTraverses métalliques
E04C 3/16 - PoutrellesSolives, fermes ou structures analogues à des fermes, p. ex. préfabriquéesLinteauxTraverses en bois, p. ex. avec armatures ou tirants à âme découpée, p. ex. fermes
E04C 3/17 - PoutrellesSolives, fermes ou structures analogues à des fermes, p. ex. préfabriquéesLinteauxTraverses en bois, p. ex. avec armatures ou tirants à bords supérieurs et inférieurs non parallèles, p. ex. fermes de toit
A modular elevator system has a pit module, one or more shaft modules that are attachable to the pit module and/or to an adjacent shaft module, and a cap module that is attachable to an uppermost shaft module. The pit module, the shaft modules, and the cap module are each pre-fabricated and transported to a site at which a building is under construction for assembly top of the pit module, the remaining shaft modules are secured sequentially on top of each other, and the cap module is secured on top of the uppermost shaft module.
A connector system for interconnecting vertically adjacent and/or laterally adjacent modular units of a building constructed from such modular units assembled rigidly together includes connectors that are rigidly attached to the modular units. These connectors are able to rigidly interlock with each other so that, when the connectors of adjacent modular units are interlocked with each other, the adjacent modular units are also rigidly attached to each other. The connectors include sliding alignment features that ensure that resist lateral displacement of laterally adjacent modular units and also ensure proper alignment of vertically-engaging retention features that resist vertical displacement of vertically adjacent modular units.
E04B 1/61 - Assemblages pour les constructions du bâtiment en général d'éléments de construction en forme de plaques en contact mutuel
E04B 1/343 - Structures caractérisées par des parties mobiles, séparables ou repliables, p. ex. pour le transport
E04B 1/348 - Structures composées d'unités comportant au moins des parties importantes des deux côtés d'une pièce, c.-à-d. unités en forme de boîtes ou de cellules closes ou en forme de carcasses
22.
MODULAR CLADDING PANELS FOR BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
A system (10) for covering an exterior external surface of a building includes cladding alignment features attached to the external surface of the building according to a predetermined pattern and cladding panels (100). Each cladding panel includes a structural frame (130), a substrate (110) attached to a first, external, surface of the structural frame, and fasteners (200) that are formed on a second, internal, surface of the structural frame. The fasteners are arranged according to the same predetermined pattern as the cladding alignment features, such that each of fasteners can be aligned with and attached to a corresponding one of the cladding alignment features. Each of the fasteners is attachable to a corresponding one of the plurality of cladding alignment features. The building is formed from multiple modular units assembled together. Each of the plurality of cladding panels is affixed to one or more of the modular units.
E04F 13/08 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables
23.
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRUSS ASSEMBLIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BUILDINGS
Automated systems and methods of manufacturing truss elements for use in modular construction units can include stations, or steps, for forming angled webs, upright webs, and truss chords for use in the truss elements, transferring such angled webs, upright webs, and truss chords onto an assembly jig in a configuration corresponding to the truss element being manufactured, rigidly interconnecting, via nail plates, the angled webs, the upright webs, and the truss chords to form a finished truss element, and unloading the finished truss element from the assembly jig.
A system and method for assembling framing assemblies for use as ceiling or floor structures of modular building units using automation are disclosed. The framing assemblies include trusses that are attached at the lateral edges thereof by a joist including at least one layer of dimensional lumber to form a substantially rigid framework. Cover panels are positioned over and attached to an inner surface of the framing assembly.
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
A connector system for interconnecting vertically adjacent and/or laterally adjacent modular units of a building constructed from such modular units assembled rigidly together includes connectors that are rigidly attached to the modular units. These connectors are able to rigidly interlock with each other so that, when the connectors of adjacent modular units are interlocked with each other, the adjacent modular units are also rigidly attached to each other. The connectors include sliding alignment features that ensure that resist lateral displacement of laterally adjacent modular units and also ensure proper alignment of vertically-engaging retention features that resist vertical displacement of vertically adjacent modular units.
E04B 1/343 - Structures caractérisées par des parties mobiles, séparables ou repliables, p. ex. pour le transport
E04B 1/348 - Structures composées d'unités comportant au moins des parties importantes des deux côtés d'une pièce, c.-à-d. unités en forme de boîtes ou de cellules closes ou en forme de carcasses
A modular elevator system has a pit module, one or more shaft modules that are attachable to the pit module and/or to an adjacent shaft module, and a cap module that is attachable to an uppermost shaft module. The pit module, the shaft modules, and the cap module are each pre-fabricated and transported to a site at which a building is under construction for assembly together to form the modular elevator system. During assembly, a first shaft module is secured on top of the pit module, the remaining shaft modules are secured sequentially on top of each other, and the cap module is secured on top of the uppermost shaft module.
A system (10) for covering an exterior external surface of a building includes cladding alignment features attached to the external surface of the building according to a predetermined pattern and cladding panels (100). Each cladding panel includes a structural frame (130), a substrate (110) attached to a first, external, surface of the structural frame, and fasteners (200) that are formed on a second, internal, surface of the structural frame. The fasteners are arranged according to the same predetermined pattern as the cladding alignment features, such that each of fasteners can be aligned with and attached to a corresponding one of the cladding alignment features. Each of the fasteners is attachable to a corresponding one of the plurality of cladding alignment features. The building is formed from multiple modular units assembled together. Each of the plurality of cladding panels is affixed to one or more of the modular units.
E04F 13/08 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables
28.
Systems and methods of producing components for use in the construction of modular building units
Disclosed herein are various systems, sub-system, and methods for the manufacture of a wall module for using in building a modular construction unit, e.g., for using in building residential homes, commercial offices, educational or service facilities, etc. using a substantially entirely automated modular construction technique. According to the disclosure herein, the resulting wall module includes an internal wall frame including wall studs attached between a top plate and a bottom plate, with, in some embodiment, one or more framing sub-assemblies attached therein to define openings through the wall module. The wall frame has suitable panel members the respective surfaces thereof corresponding to the interior and exterior surfaces of the modular construction unit. The wall frames, when completely assembled, can be transported to be assembled with other constituent components of the modular construction unit to complete the manufacture of the modular construction unit.
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
29.
Automated systems and methods for floor and ceiling units in the construction of modular building units
A system and method for assembling framing assemblies for use as ceiling or floor structures of modular building units using automation are disclosed. The framing assemblies include trusses that are attached at the lateral edges thereof by a joist including at least one layer of dimensional lumber to form a substantially rigid framework. Cover panels are positioned over and attached to an inner surface of the framing assembly.
B27M 3/04 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis d'éléments de plancher, p. ex. lames de parquet
E04B 5/12 - Structures portantes de planchers, formées essentiellement d'éléments préfabriqués comportant des poutres de bois
B27M 3/00 - Fabrication ou remise en état d'articles particuliers semi-finis ou finis
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du sonAutres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p. ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E04B 2/70 - Murs avec ossature d'encadrement ou poteletsMurs comportant des pièces allongées supportant la charge avec pièces allongées en bois
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Construction services, namely, arranging and stacking a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, which have floors, ceilings, and walls that form interior spaces, of the structure in various configurations according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, fastening adjacent volumetric building modules of the plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules together, attaching a rain-resistant skin to the exterior of the structure formed by the volumetric building modules when fastened together, and making all final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections between the volumetric building modules of the structure on site, where the structure is being assembled, using loose shipped pre-cut materials specially designed for use with one or more particular volumetric building modules of the structure Transportation services, namely, transporting prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules to a site where a structure is being assembled from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules, stacking such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules according to architectural plans for the structure being assembled, such that adjacent building modules are rigidly connected together using structural connector technology Manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing at a factory location pre-engineered sustainable volumetric building modules to produce a plurality of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules for use in assembly of a structure from such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules at a site where the structure is being assembled, the custom manufacturing including pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes within such prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software programs that has stored thereon a library of various types of prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules to be used in various occupancy types, to be used in architectural design; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program to be used in construction management that enables collection of customer data and preferences to define building parameters and specifications, generate bill of materials and aids in supply procurement; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate production schedules, inventory management, and machine and robot instructions for manufacturing; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate 2D and 3D plans, compile working drawings used for permitting and approvals; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate final cost estimates for architectural design; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program that aids in continuous process flow automation that controls speed, quality and cost related to manufacturing of sustainable prefabricated, preassembled volumetric building modules that include pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Construction services, namely, building a structure by fastening together volumetric building modules, attaching a rain-resistant skin to the exterior formed by the volumetric building modules when fastened together, and making all final mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections on site using loose shipped pre-cut materials Transportation services, namely, transportation of volumetric building modules to building sites and stacking of volumetric building modules using structural connector technology Manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing of pre-engineered sustainable volumetric building modules that include pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software programs that has stored thereon a library of various types of volumetric building modules to be used in various occupancy types, to be used in architectural design; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program to be used in construction management that enables collection of customer data and preferences to define building parameters and specifications, generate bill of materials and aids in supply procurement; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate production schedules, inventory management, and machine and robot instructions for manufacturing; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate 2D and 3D plans, compile working drawings used for permitting and approvals; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program used to generate final cost estimates for architectural design; Providing online non-downloadable and non-downloadable cloud-based computer software program that aids in continuous process flow automation that controls speed, quality and cost related to manufacturing of sustainable volumetric building modules that include pre-installation of most electrical, plumbing, and finishes
