Apparatus for and method of constructing, transporting and erecting a structure of two or more stories comprised of a plurality of prefabricated core modules and panelized room elements
First Claim
1. A prefabricated dwelling, having at least two stories comprising:
- a. a plurality of prefabricated four-wall non-identical core modules, containing substantilaly all electrical, mechanical and plumbing components necessary to serve said dwelling, said core modules being adapted to be vertically aligned with each other;
b. a base pallet in a lower core module adapted to be received in a preformed monolithic concrete slab, which is provided with a preformed depression to receive said pallet and external utilities connectable with electrical and plumbing lines contained by said core modules;
c. a plurality of pannelized room elements, which interlockingly attach to said core modules to thereby complete said prefabricated dwelling.
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Abstract
A prefabricated structure of at least two stories comprised of a vertically stacked modular core and interlocking system of panelized component room elements erected upon a monolithic concrete slab. The subject modular core is composed of three units each built upon a base pallet and featuring pre-finished walls, cabinets, appliances, fixtures, floor coverings and containing an integrated plumbing, mechanical and electrical system which services the dwelling. Said core modules and plurality of room elements are manufactured utilizing mass production techniques and transported to the building site. The lower core module contains a kitchen, central hallway, a portion of the staircase, and powder room facilities. Panelized room elements appended to the front and rear of the lower core form a living room and dining/den area. The middle core unit contains a bath with laundry facilities and corridor for internal circulation between two bedrooms subsequently formed by panelized room elements appended to the front and rear sides. The upper core module forms a floored attic area containing heating and air-conditioning equipment and hot water heater. The concrete slab foundation contains a preformed central depression to receive the lower core module thus providing a uniform interior floor surface by receiving pallet of said module. Said preformed depression branches outward from the core extending to the rear exterior wall in the form of a trough which enables the subsequent connection of plumbing drain pipes, water lines and electrical conduit following erection of the structure. A complex of similar dwelling units can be established by placing a plurality of said structures side-by-side, in a linear configuration, thus forming a row of townhouses or offices.
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38 Claims
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1. A prefabricated dwelling, having at least two stories comprising:
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a. a plurality of prefabricated four-wall non-identical core modules, containing substantilaly all electrical, mechanical and plumbing components necessary to serve said dwelling, said core modules being adapted to be vertically aligned with each other; b. a base pallet in a lower core module adapted to be received in a preformed monolithic concrete slab, which is provided with a preformed depression to receive said pallet and external utilities connectable with electrical and plumbing lines contained by said core modules; c. a plurality of pannelized room elements, which interlockingly attach to said core modules to thereby complete said prefabricated dwelling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 37)
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- 27. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein said lower, middle, and upper core modules comprise a system of ducts which align and operatively cooperate with each other, and which connect to said air-conditioning equipment contained by said floored attic area of said upper core module, thereby providing a pre-fabricated air-conditioning and heating system for said structure, without the necessity of on-site preparation to facilitate installation thereof.
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38. A method of constructing a multi-story dwelling, which comprises the steps of:
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a. prefabricating a plurality of four-wall non-identical core modules, said modules containing substantially all electrical, mechanical and plumbing components, servicing said dwelling; b. prefabricating a plurality of panelized, prewired room elements adapted to be interlockingly connected with said core modules to form the dwelling; c. providing a monolithic concrete slab with preformed depressions to receive a pallet of a lower core module and electrical and plumbing lines for connecting them to external similar utilities; d. setting said lower core module into said preformed depression in said slab; e. connecting a middle core module with said lower core module by vertically mounting it atop said lower core module; f. connecting an upper core module to the middle core module by vertically aligning it and mounting it atop said middle core module; g. interlockingly attaching said panelized room elements to pallets and joists provided by said core modules; h. connecting said electrical, mechanical and plumbing lines provided by said core modules to said panelized rooms and to external utilities via lines provided in said preformed depressions in said slab.
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