Structure for manufacture of prefabricated buildings
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1. A structure, comprising:
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a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
bonding pads that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, wherein the bonding pads enclose one or more segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the panel and the bonding pads are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable building material; and
one or more connecting members, the connecting member(s) being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point where the bonding pad(s) encloses segment(s) of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, the connecting member(s) having an extended portion having a width that is greater than the width of the first opposed side(s), and the connecting member(s) being optionally affixed to the one or more support members.
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Abstract
The present invention resides in a structure which is particularly advantageous for the manufacture of prefabricated buildings. The structure uses a uniquely formulated exterior wall panel that is bonded to a frame of support members. A connecting member may be used to accommodate support members having a wide variety of cross-sectional shapes. The structure may have a unique cementitious composition that allows it to be fire and insect resistant and generally impervious to moisture.
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19 Claims
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1. A structure, comprising:
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a panel;
a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
bonding pads that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, wherein the bonding pads enclose one or more segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the panel and the bonding pads are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable building material; and
one or more connecting members, the connecting member(s) being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point where the bonding pad(s) encloses segment(s) of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, the connecting member(s) having an extended portion having a width that is greater than the width of the first opposed side(s), and the connecting member(s) being optionally affixed to the one or more support members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A structure, comprising:
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a panel formed of a cementitious building material;
a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
a plurality of bonding patches that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, the support member(s) having spaced-apart bonding patches along the length of the support member, wherein the plurality of bonding patches are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable cementitious building material, and the bonding patches enclose one or more segments of the first side(s) of one or more of the support members; and
a connecting member, the connecting member being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point where the bonding patches enclose segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the connecting member is optionally affixed to the one or more support members.
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17. A structure, comprising:
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a panel;
a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
bonding pads that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, wherein the bonding pads enclose one or more segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the panel and the bonding pads are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable building material; and
one or more connecting members, the connecting member(s) being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point(s) where the bonding pad(s) enclose segment(s) of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and the connecting member(s) extending along the length of the support member(s) beyond the enclosed segment(s) of the support member(s).
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18. A structure, comprising:
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a panel;
a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
bonding pads that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, wherein the bonding pads enclose one or more segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the panel and the bonding pads are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable building material; and
one or more connecting members, the connecting member(s) being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point(s) where the bonding pad(s) enclose segment(s) of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and the connecting member(s) wrapping around a portion of the support member.
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19. A structure, comprising:
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a panel;
a frame comprising support members, wherein each of the support members has a defined length, a center portion of a defined height and thickness, and first and second opposed sides each of a defined width, wherein a cross section of the support members presents a defined shape consisting of the center portion in combination with the first and second opposed sides;
bonding pads that bond the panel to the frame by attaching to the frame and to one or more of the first opposed sides of the support members, wherein the bonding pads enclose one or more segments of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and wherein the panel and the bonding pads are prepared from a cured/hardened moldable building material; and
one or more connecting members, the connecting member(s) being interposed between one or more of the support members and the panel at the point(s) where the bonding pad(s) enclose segment(s) of the first opposed side(s) of one or more of the support members, and the connecting member(s) being affixed to the support member(s) by one or more fasteners.
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