U.S. patent application number 12/132995 was filed with the patent office on 2009-12-24 for modular building system.
Invention is credited to Victoria Lyons, Kitt Samuel.
Application Number | 20090313925 12/132995 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41429824 |
Filed Date | 2009-12-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090313925 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lyons; Victoria ; et
al. |
December 24, 2009 |
MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM
Abstract
Disclosed is a modular building system for configuring a
building structure. The modular building system includes a
foundation member, a plurality of wall members, a plurality of
wall-retaining members and a roofing member. The foundation member
has a plurality of engaging members that engages with a plurality
of complementary engaging members of wall members. The foundation
member and the wall members are detachably attached as the engaging
members and the complementary engaging members engage to each other
and create a space with a top opening. The adjacent wall members
are attached by a plurality of the wall-retaining members. Further,
the wall member includes a plurality of engagement members that
engages with a plurality of complementary engagement members
provided on the roofing member to detachably attach the plurality
of engagement members on top portion of the plurality of wall
members for covering the top opening, thereby configuring the
building structure.
Inventors: |
Lyons; Victoria;
(Bakersfield, CA) ; Samuel; Kitt; (Garfield
Heights, OH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jay M. Schloff;Intellipex PLLC
Suite 245, 30200 Telegraph Road
Bingham Farms
MI
48025
US
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Family ID: |
41429824 |
Appl. No.: |
12/132995 |
Filed: |
June 4, 2008 |
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Patent Number |
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60933411 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
52/274 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 1/1205 20130101;
E04B 1/34315 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
52/274 |
International
Class: |
E04B 1/343 20060101
E04B001/343 |
Claims
1. A modular building system for configuring a building structure,
the modular building system comprising: a foundation member having
a plurality of engaging members; a plurality of wall members, each
of the plurality of wall members having a plurality of
complementary engaging members on a bottom portion and a plurality
of engagement members on a top portion of each of the plurality of
wall members, the plurality of complementary engaging members
enabling the plurality of wall members to be detachably attached to
the foundation member by engaging with the plurality of engaging
members for configuring a space therebetween with a top opening; a
plurality of wall-retaining members, each of the plurality of
wall-retaining members capable of being attached between at least
two adjacent wall members of the plurality of wall members for
joining the at least two adjacent wall members; and a roofing
member having a plurality of complementary engagement members, the
plurality of complementary engagement members capable of being
detachably attached to the plurality of engagement member on the
top portion of each of the plurality of wall members for covering
the top opening.
2. The modular building system of claim 1, wherein the foundation
member comprises: a foundation base comprising a first projecting
portion extending vertically upward from a periphery of the
foundation base configuring a cavity therebetween, the cavity
capable of being filled by a weighting material, the first
projecting portion comprising the plurality of engaging members;
and a foundation floor adapted to be disposed on the foundation
base for covering the cavity.
3. The modular building system of claim 2, wherein the foundation
base further comprises a plurality of through holes configured on
the foundation base, each of the plurality of holes capable of
receiving an anchoring pin to anchor the foundation base.
4. The modular building system of claim 2, wherein the foundation
base further comprises a second projecting portion extending
vertically upward from the foundation base, and extending
horizontally parallel to the first projecting portion, thereby
configuring a channel therebetween.
5. The modular building system of claim 4, wherein the foundation
floor comprises a projecting member extending vertically downward
from a periphery of the foundation floor, the projecting member
capable of being received in the channel configured between the
first projecting portion and the second projecting portion of the
foundation base.
6. The modular building system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of
engaging members is a plurality of recessed indentations spaced
apart from each other.
7. The modular building system of claim 1, wherein each of the
plurality of wall members comprises a pair of wall panels having an
inner wall and an outer wall disposed parallel to each other and
coupled together to configure a double-paneled wall structure with
a clearance space between the pair of wall panels, each of the
plurality of wall members having a top portion, a bottom portion
and vertical side portions, the top portion comprising the
plurality of engagement members.
8. The modular building system of claim 7, wherein the plurality of
complementary engaging members is a plurality of teethed
prolongations and the plurality of engaging members is a plurality
of recessed indentations, each of the plurality of teethed
prolongations configured to be received into corresponding recessed
indentation of the plurality of recessed indentations of the
foundation member for vertically disposing each of the plurality of
wall members on the foundation member.
9. The modular building system of claim 8, further comprising a
plurality of holding pins, each of the plurality of holding pins
configured to engage the at least one engaging member and the at
least one complementary engaging member by penetrating in a
longitudinal through hole configured on the foundation member and
each of the at least one complementary engaging member in an
engaged state of the at least one engaging member and the at least
one complementary engaging member.
10. The modular building system of claim 8, wherein the inner wall
of the pair of wall panels comprises a plurality of grooves, the
plurality of grooves capable of engaging to at least one home
appliance.
11. The modular building system of claim 8, wherein the outer wall
of the pair of wall panels comprises a plurality of holes to
provide a passage to fill the clearance space by an insulation
material.
12. The modular building system of claim 11, wherein the outer wall
panel further comprises a plurality of insertion plugs to cover the
plurality of holes.
13. The modular building system of claim 7, wherein the pair of
wall panels has at least one opening for providing at least one of
an entrance means and ventilation means for the building
structure.
14. The modular building system of claim 1, wherein each of the
plurality of wall-retaining members comprises at least two
longitudinally extending panels attached in a manner to configure a
slot therebetween, the slot capable of receiving a vertical side
portion of a wall member of the plurality of wall members.
15. The modular building system of claim 14, wherein at least one
of the two longitudinally extending panels is detachably attachable
to configure the slot.
16. The modular building system of claim 8, wherein the roofing
member further comprises: a plurality of triangular roof sections,
each of the plurality of triangular roof sections comprising the
complementary engagement members configured on a bottom edge of
each of the plurality of the triangular roof sections; a plurality
of attaching members, each of the plurality of attaching members
adapted to attach two adjacent triangular roof sections of the
plurality of triangular roof sections to configure a dome-shaped
structure having an apex opening; and at least one covering member
adapted to cover the apex opening, wherein the plurality of
attaching members detachably attach the plurality of triangular
roof sections to configure the dome-shaped structure in a manner
such that the plurality of complementary engagement members is
capable of being engaged with the engagement members on the top
portion of each of the plurality of wall members.
17. The modular building system of claim 16, wherein the plurality
of complementary engagement members is a plurality of teethed
prolongations, and the plurality of engagement members is a
plurality of recessed indentations, each of the plurality of
teethed prolongations configured to be received into corresponding
recessed indentation of the plurality of recessed indentations of
the plurality of wall members for engaging the roofing member to
the plurality of wall members.
18. The modular building system of claim 17, further comprising a
plurality of holding pins, each of the plurality of holding pins
configured to engage the at least one engagement member and the at
least one complementary engagement member by penetrating in a
longitudinal through hole configured on the top portion of each of
the plurality of wall members and each of the at least one
complementary engagement member in an engaged state of the at least
one engagement member and the at least one complementary engagement
member.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present invention claims priority under 35 United States
Code, Section 119 on the U.S. Provisional Patent Application
numbered 60/933,411 filed on Jun. 5, 2007, the disclosure of which
is incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to modular buildings, and more
particularly, to structural elements for use in construction of the
modular buildings.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In present scenarios, the building construction field is
generally labor and cost intensive. Construction of a building
further requires involvement of a considerable amount of time. To
reduce the factors such as labor, cost and time involvement in the
construction of the building, prefabrication systems have been
proven as one of the potential solutions. A typical prefabrication
system involves prefabricated structures that are erected together
to form a building structure.
[0004] Existing prefabrication systems fall into two major
categories, namely, wood and aluminum frame prefabrication systems,
and concrete prefabrication system. The wood and aluminum frame
prefabrication systems are limited to low density suburban housing
and where ground conditions are stable and dry. The wood and
aluminum frame prefabrication systems are not suitable to those
areas where the ground conditions are erosive and wet. The wood and
aluminum frame prefabrication systems involve wood and aluminum
frame structures and a foundation on which a building structure is
formed by erecting the wood and the aluminum frame structures. The
wood and aluminum frame structures and the foundation are generally
light-weight. In case of the ground conditions being erosive and
wet, light-weight foundation of such a building structure may not
withstand and may result in collapsing of the building structure,
thereby resulting in injuries to individuals living in the building
structure. Further, the concrete prefabrication system is more
appropriate for urban buildings due to fire and structural safety
requirements.
[0005] These prefabrication systems have not been exploited to a
great extent. More specifically, these prefabrication systems are
exploited in commercial construction sectors of industry, but in
case of residential construction sector of the industry, their use
is very limited. Most of the prefabrication systems include
structural systems such as, walls and floors, which do not solve
architectural design needs of users. In addition to not being user
or market oriented to any substantial degree, these prefabrication
systems tend to be costly, require expensive erection and
dismantling cost. Due to these reasons, such prefabrication systems
have been unsuitable for applications in both commercial and
residential construction sectors.
[0006] Apart from the above, building structures made by such
prefabricated structures suffer from several disadvantages, such as
cracking due to inclement weather conditions, which result into
wear and tear to the building structures and often lead to leaks,
creaks and structural damage. Further, inadequate and ineffective
insulation to noise, heat and cold is one of the major problems in
such building structures. Also, existing designs of such building
structures are generally of a temporary nature and may not be
easily customized to meet requirements of change in sizes and
places of the building structures.
[0007] Furthermore, the portability of such prefabricated
structures can be another problem because of their weight,
complexity of structure and the danger of rupture of the
prefabricated structures while transporting. The prefabricated
structures are often required in areas where accommodation is
needed in an emergency or on a temporary basis, such as in natural
disasters areas, refugee camps and military bases. Oftentimes, such
prefabricated structures need to be rapidly transported and erected
to provide emergency habitable structures within a required time.
Such prefabricated structures may not be easily and quickly erected
to meet demands for such structures without a great deal of
manpower, within the required time.
[0008] Accordingly, there is a need for prefabricated structures
that can be used in dry as well as in wet and erosive ground
conditions. Further, there is a need for all-purpose prefabricated
structures that can be exploited by both the residential and
commercial construction sectors of industry. Furthermore, there is
a need for prefabricated structures that may be easily erected and
dismantled. The prefabricated structures should also be
reconfigurable to meet requirements of changes in size or place of
a building structure, and should also meet requirements depending
on need of long-term or permanent applications. The prefabricated
structures should also be readily transportable. Moreover, the
prefabricated structures should further be capable of withstanding
poor weather conditions and of providing insulation to noise, heat
and cold.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior
art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide
prefabricated building structures such as a modular building system
for configuring a building structure that is configured to include
all advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks
inherent therein.
[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a modular
building system that may be utilized for constructing buildings for
residential, commercial and emergency accommodation purposes, in
areas such as, coastal areas, suburban housing areas and urban
buildings areas. Further, the modular building system may be
utilized to construct buildings independent of the nature of
ground.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
modular building system that may be easily erected and dismantled,
and may be customizable to meet changing requirements in size and
needs of long-term or permanent applications of buildings, or
places of the buildings.
[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
modular building system that may be able to withstand poor weather
conditions and may provide insulation from noise, heat and
cold.
[0013] Still another object of the present invention is to provide
a modular building system that may be readily transportable.
[0014] To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present
invention, a modular building system for configuring a building
structure is provided. The modular building system comprises a
foundation member, a plurality of wall members, a plurality of
wall-retaining members and a roofing member. The foundation member
has a plurality of engaging members. Further, each of the plurality
of wall members has a plurality of complementary engaging members
on a bottom portion and a plurality of engagement member on a top
portion. The complementary engaging members enable the wall members
to be detachably attached to the foundation member by engaging with
the engaging members. The attachments of the wall members and the
foundation member configure a space therebetween above the
foundation member with a top opening. Furthermore, the plurality of
wall-retaining members is adapted to be detachably attached with
the plurality of wall members. Each of the plurality of
wall-retaining members is detachably attached to the foundation
member. More particularly, each of the plurality of wall-retaining
members extends vertically from a top surface of the foundation
member, and between at least two adjacent wall members of the
plurality of wall members for configuring a detachable attachment
therebetween. Further, the roofing member having complementary
engagement members is adapted to be detachably attached to the
plurality of engagement members of the plurality of wall members
providing for covering the top opening to configure the building
structure.
[0015] These together with the other aspects of the present
invention, along with the various feature of novelty that
characterized the present invention, are pointed out with
particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of the
present invention. For a better understanding of the present
invention, its operating advantages, and the specified object
attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying
drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated
exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The advantages and features of the present invention will
become better understood with reference to the following detailed
description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols,
and in which:
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a building
structure constructed by a modular building system, according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the building
structure of FIG. 1, according to an exemplary embodiment of the
present invention;
[0019] FIGS. 3A and 3B, respectively illustrate a top view and a
cross sectional view of a foundation member of the modular building
system, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0020] FIG. 3C illustrates a perspective view of an anchoring pin,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIGS. 3D and 3E illustrate perspective views of holding
pins, according to exemplary embodiments of the present
invention;
[0022] FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of a wall member of
the modular building system, according to an exemplary embodiment
of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 4B illustrates a sectional view of the wall member
along X-X';
[0024] FIG. 4C illustrates a side view of an insertion plug,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 4D illustrates a front view of an inner wall panel of
the wall member, according to an exemplary embodiment of the
present invention;
[0026] FIG. 4E illustrates a perspective view of a groove cover,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 4F illustrates a front view of the groove cover
covering a groove of the inner wall panel, according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 5A illustrates a top view of a dual wall-retaining
member, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0029] FIG. 5B illustrates a perspective view of a dual
wall-retaining member of FIG. 5A, according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 5C illustrates a sectional view of the dual
wall-retaining member along Y-Y', according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] FIGS. 5D to 5G illustrate top views of various types of
wall-retaining members, according to exemplary embodiments of the
present invention;
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates a top assembled view of different types
of wall-retaining members and wall members, according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] FIG. 7A illustrates a perspective view of a roofing member
of the modular building system, according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] FIG. 7B illustrates a perspective view of a triangular roof
section, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0035] FIGS. 7C to 7F illustrate various parts of the roofing
members, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0036] FIGS. 7G to 7I illustrates various types of attaching
members provided on the roofing members, according to alternate
embodiments of the present invention.
[0037] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
description of several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0038] For a thorough understanding of the present invention,
reference is to be made to the following detailed description,
including the appended claims, in connection with the
above-described drawings. Although the present invention is
described in connection with exemplary embodiments, the present
invention is not intended to be limited to the specific forms set
forth herein. It is understood that various omissions and
substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may
suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the
application or implementation without departing from the spirit or
scope of the claims of the present invention. Also, it is to be
understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for
the purpose of description and should not be regarded as
limiting.
[0039] The term "first", "second", "top", "bottom", "inner",
"outer" and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity or
importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from
another, and the terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a
limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least
one of the referenced item.
[0040] The present invention provides a modular building system for
configuring a building structure for residential, commercial and
emergency accommodation purposes. The modular building system
comprises a plurality of modular structures, such as a foundation
member, a plurality of wall members, a plurality of wall-retaining
members and a roof members that are assembled together to configure
the building structure that may be used as residential and
commercial purpose in case of emergency as well as a permanent
shelter. Further, the building structure may be disassembled back
into the plurality of modular structures, and may be transported to
required construction locations.
[0041] The modular building system for configuring the building
structure, such as a building structure 1000 is shown in FIG. 1,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The
modular building system for configuring the building structure 1000
(hereinafter referred to as "building 1000") comprises a foundation
member 100, a plurality of wall members, such as wall members 200,
a plurality of wall-retaining members, such as wall-retaining
members 300, and a roofing member 400. The wall members 200 may be
cut to configure at least one opening, such as an opening "A". The
opening "A" provides entrance into the building 1000. Further, the
wall members 200 may be cut to configure at least one open space,
such as an open space "B". The open space "B" is provided to
maintain proper ventilation within the building 1000. The opening
"A" and the open space "B", respectively are illustrated for
exemplary purposes and it will be evident to a person skilled in
the art that the building 1000 may include various such openings
and open spaces for providing entrance and ventilation. The opening
"A" and the open space "B" may be closed by a door "D" and a window
"W", respectively.
[0042] The modular building system used in the construction of the
building 1000 may be understood with the help of FIG. 2. FIG. 2
represents an exploded view of the building 1000. The foundation
member 100 comprises a foundation base 102 and a foundation floor
104. Further, the foundation member 100 may also comprise a
weighting material 106 for providing weighting to the foundation
member 100. Further, the foundation member 100 is anchored by a
plurality of anchoring pins, such as anchoring pins 500. The
detailed description of the foundation base 102, the foundation
floor 104, the weighting material 106 and the anchoring pins 500 is
provided in conjunction with FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C.
[0043] The foundation member 100 comprises a plurality of engaging
members 108 utilized to detachably attach the foundation member 100
to the wall members 200. Each of the wall members 200 comprises a
plurality of complementary engaging members 202. The complementary
engaging members 202 of a wall member 200 enable the wall member
200 to be detachably attached to the foundation member 100 by
engaging with the engaging members 108 thereon. When the wall
members 200 are attached to the foundation member 100, a space (not
shown) with a top opening (not shown) is created therebetween. The
wall members 200 and the complementary engaging members 202 are
further described in detail in conjunction with FIGS. 4A and 4B.
The wall members 200 attached on the foundation member 100 may be
detachably attached by the wall-retaining members 300. The
wall-retaining member 300 is adapted to detachably attach at least
two wall members, such as the wall members 200. The wall-retaining
member 300 is also detachably attached to the foundation member
100.
[0044] More particularly, the wall-retaining member 300 extends
vertically from the foundation member 100 to the roofing member
400, and between at least two adjacent wall members 200 for
configuring a detachable attachment therebetween. The
wall-retaining member 300 will be explained in detail in
conjunction with FIGS. 5A to 5G. Furthermore, the wall members 200
and the wall-retaining members 300 are tapped to the foundation
member 100 by a plurality of holding pins 600 and 620. A detailed
description of the holding pins 600 and 620 is further provided in
conjunction with FIGS. 3D and 3E, respectively.
[0045] The roofing member 400 is detachably attached above the wall
members 200 to cover the top opening, thereby configuring the
building 1000. The detailed description of the roofing member 400
is provided in conjunction with FIGS. 7A to 7I. Further, the
modular building system may also comprise a foot section 700 that
may be kept at the foundation floor 104 at places, where the wall
members 200 are cut for openings, such as opening "A" and open
space "B".
[0046] Referring now to 3A and 3B, a top view and a cross sectional
view of the foundation member 100, are shown, respectively,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Herein, references are made of FIG. 2 for the description of the
foundation member 100. Without departing from the scope of the
present invention, the foundation member 100 is preferably of a
square shape foundation member or a rectangular shape foundation
member for configuring the building 1000, according to exemplary
embodiments of the present invention. The shape of the foundation
member 100 as shown in FIG. 3A is for exemplary purposes only, and
should not be contemplated as limiting.
[0047] The foundation member 100 comprises the foundation base 102
and the foundation floor 104. The foundation base 102 includes a
first projecting portion 110 that is substantially thick. The first
projecting portion 110 extends vertically upward from a periphery
of the foundation base 102 in a manner such that a cavity 118 is
formed therebetween as shown in FIG. 3B. The first projecting
portion 110 includes a plurality of through holes such as a through
hole 112 (hereinafter referred to as `hole 112`). The hole 112
extends from a top surface 114 to a bottom surface 116 of the first
projecting portion 110. The hole 112 is capable of receiving the
anchoring pin 500 as shown in FIG. 2. The anchoring pin 500 is
further described in conjunction with FIG. 3C. The placement and
number of holes, such as the hole 112 as illustrated in FIG. 3A, is
for purpose of understanding only, and may not considered as
limiting to only as illustrated in FIG. 3B. It will be evident to a
person skilled in the art that the holes may be configured at
suitable positions on the first projecting portion 110, extending
from the top surface 114 to the bottom surface 116. Further, a
lesser or greater number of holes may be configured than the hole
112 shown in the FIGS. 3A and 3B.
[0048] Referring now to FIG. 3C, the anchoring pin 500 is
represented. The anchoring pin 500 may be made of materials
including, but not limited to, high density polyethylene (HDPE).
The anchoring pin 500 is configured such that it may pass through
the hole 112 into the ground. In the embodiment of the present
invention shown in FIG. 3C, the anchoring pin 500 includes a head
area 502 and a tail area 504. The head area 502 is substantially
thicker than the tail area 504. The head area 502 includes a
tapping cap 506 at a top portion thereof. The anchoring pin 500 is
inserted into the hole 112 from the tail area 504. The anchoring
pin 500 may be inserted into the hole 112 by using a mallet (not
shown) or a pin awl (not shown) until a portion of the tail area
504 is inserted into the ground, and the tapping cap 506 rests on
the first projecting portion 110 to anchor the foundation base 102
into the ground. The inserted portion of the tail area 504 provides
stable anchoring to the foundation base 102.
[0049] Referring again to FIGS. 2, 3A and 3B, the cavity 118 is
provided to receive the weighting material 106, which provides
extra weight and stability to the foundation base 102. The
weighting material 106 may be any heavy material such as gravel,
sand, dirt, cement, water, and the like. In one embodiment, the
weighting material 106 may be placed into the cavity 118 to provide
extra weight to the foundation base 102 to keep the foundation base
102 in place. The weighting material 106 may be used in conjunction
with the anchoring pins 500 or in lieu of the anchoring pins 500 in
places where the ground conditions are too wet or soggy for the
anchoring pins 500 to be effective.
[0050] The weighting material 106 is either placed or not placed in
the cavity 118, depending upon the nature of the selected ground.
The cavity 118 needs to be closed for providing suitable flooring
to the foundation base 102. The foundation floor 104 is provided on
the foundation base 102 in a manner such that the foundation floor
104 covers the cavity 118. The foundation floor 104 may be provided
over the foundation base 102 in a variety of manners. In one
embodiment of the present invention, a second projecting portion
120 is formed adjacent to the first projecting portion 110. More
specifically, the second projecting portion 120 extends vertically
upward from the foundation base 102, and further, extends
horizontally adjacent to the first projecting portion 110 for
configuring a channel 122 therebetween. Further, the foundation
floor 104 includes a projecting member 124 extending vertically
downward from a periphery of the foundation floor 104. The
projecting member 124 is adapted to snugly fit into the channel 122
providing covering to the cavity 118, thereby configuring the
foundation member 100.
[0051] Further, the engaging members 108 as described herein above
are provided on the top surface 114 of the first projecting portion
110. The engaging members 108 are capable of detachably attaching
to the wall members 200. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A, the
engaging members 108 are a plurality of recessed indentations
provided on the top surface 114 of the first projecting portion
110. Each of the plurality of recessed indentations is spaced apart
from one another on the top surface 114 of the first projecting
portion 110. In another embodiment, the engaging member 108 may be
a teethed prolongation that may be provided on the top surface 114
of the first projecting portion 110.
[0052] Further, the foundation member 100 comprises a plurality of
retaining recesses, such as a retaining recess 128 provided at each
corner of the square-shaped or the rectangular shaped foundation
member 100. More particularly, the retaining recess 128 is provided
on each corner of the top surface 114 of the first projecting
portion 110. The retaining recess 128 is capable of receiving a
portion of the wall-retaining member 300 for detachably attaching
the wall-retaining member 300 to the foundation member 100. The
detachable attachment of the wall-retaining member 300 with the
foundation member 100 is further described in conjunction with
FIGS. 5A to 5G.
[0053] Furthermore, the foundation member 100 includes a
longitudinal through hole 130 (hereinafter referred to as `hole
130`) extending along a length of the foundation member 100. More
particularly, the hole 130 extends from one corner portion of the
first projecting portion 110 to another corner portion of the first
projecting portion 110. The placement and number of holes, such as
the hole 130, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, are for the exemplary
purposes only, and should not be considered as limiting. It will be
evident to a person skilled in the art to rearrange the placement
of the holes 130, and utilize a lesser or greater number of holes
130 depending upon the requirement. The hole 130 is capable of
receiving the holding pins 600 and 620. The holding pin 600 or the
holding pin 620 may be inserted in the hole 130, when the wall
members 200 fit onto the foundation member 100. A perspective view
of the holding pins 600 and 620, are respectively shown in FIGS. 3D
and 3E, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention. The holding pins 600 and 620 may be preferably made of
material including, but not limited to, rigid HDPE (high density
polyethylene).
[0054] Referring specifically to FIG. 3D, the holding pin 600
includes a head area 602 and a tail area 604. The head area 602
includes O-rings 606a and 606b, and a snap knob 608 disposed
therebetween. Similarly, the tail area 604 includes O-rings 610a
and 610b and a snap knob 612 disposed therebetween. Each of the
O-rings 606a, 606b, 610a and 610b is a loop of an elastomer with a
round (O-shaped) cross-section. The holding pin 600 is inserted
into the hole 130 from the tail area 604 by using a mallet (not
shown) or a pin awl (not shown) until the O-rings 606a, 606b, 610a
and 610b, and the snap knobs 608 and 612 sit in the hole 130,
thereby engaging the wall member 200 and the wall-retaining member
300 with the foundation base 102. More particularly, the O-rings
606a, 606b, 610a and 610b, and the snap knobs 608 and 612 are
compressed to sit into the hole 130 for configuring a proper
assembly, and creating a seal therebetween, in order to provide a
stable engagement between the foundation member 100 and the wall
member 200.
[0055] Similar to the holding pin 600, the holding pin 620 includes
a head area 622 and a tail area 624 as shown in FIG. 3E. The head
area 620 includes O-rings 626a and 626b, and a snap knob 628
disposed therebetween. Further, a tapped cap 630 is disposed
perpendicular to the head area 622 at an end of the holding pin
620, as shown in FIG. 3E. Similar to the head area 622, the tail
area 624 includes O-rings 632a and 632b and a snap knob 634
disposed therebetween. Each of the O-rings 626a, 626b, 632a and
632b is a loop of an elastomer with a round (O-shaped)
cross-section. Similar to the holding pin 600, the holding pin 620
may be inserted into the hole 130, from the tail area 624. The
holding pin 620 may be inserted into the hole 130 by using a mallet
(not shown) or a pin awl (not shown) until the O-rings 626a, 626b,
632a and 632b, and the snap knobs 628 and 630 sit in the hole 130,
and the tapped cap 630 rests on a side portion of the foundation
base 102.
[0056] In one embodiment of the present invention, for engaging the
foundation member 100 and the wall members 200, two of each of the
holding pins 600 and holding pins 620 are utilized. More
specifically, two of the holding pins 600 are inserted completely
into any two alternate holes 130 for configuring the stable
engagement between the foundation member 100 and corresponding two
wall members 200. Further in remaining two alternate holes 130, two
of the holding pins 620 are inserted for configuring the stable
engagement between the foundation member 100 and remaining two wall
members 200. The engagement of the wall members 200 and the
foundation member 100 by the holding pins 600 and 620 is further
described in conjunction with FIGS. 4A to 4C.
[0057] Now referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4C, wherein FIG. 4A
particularly illustrates perspective view the wall member 200, FIG.
4B particularly illustrates a cross sectional view of the wall
member 200 along X-X', and FIG. 4C particularly illustrates an
insertion plug 228 of a plurality of insertion plugs 228. The wall
member 200 further comprises a pair of wall panels 204 and 206, the
complementary engaging members 202 and a plurality of engagement
members 208. The wall panels 204 and 206 are disposed parallel to
each other. Further, the wall panels 204 and 206 are coupled
together to configure a double-paneled wall structure with a
clearance space 212 therebetween. The wall member 200 has a top
portion 214, a bottom portion 216, and vertical side portions 218
and 220. The engagement members 208 are provided on the top portion
214. In one embodiment, the engagement members 208 are particularly
recessed indentations. Further, the top portion 214 includes a
through hole 222 (hereinafter referred to as `hole 222`) extending
horizontally from one end portion to another end portion, in a
manner such that the hole 222 passes through each of the engagement
members 208. The hole 222 is capable of receiving the holding pins
600 and 620 for engaging the wall member 200 with the roofing
member 400. The engagement of the engagement members 208 with the
roofing member 400 using the holding pins 600 and 620 is described
further in conjunction with FIGS. 7A to 7I.
[0058] Further, the complementary engaging members 202 are provided
on the bottom portion 216 of the wall member 200. In one
embodiment, the complementary engaging members 202 are a plurality
of teethed prolongations. Each of the complementary engaging
members 202 includes a through hole 224 (hereinafter referred to as
`hole 224`) extending horizontally along each of the complementary
engaging members 202. The hole 224 is capable of receiving the
holding pins 600 and 620 for engaging the wall member 200 with the
foundation member 100. The engaging members 108 of the foundation
member 100 are adapted to be engaged with the complementary
engaging members 202 for vertically disposing the wall member 200
onto the top surface 114 of the foundation member 100. The
engagement of the foundation member 100 and the wall member 200 by
engaging the engaging members 108 and the complementary engaging
members 202 enables the hole 130 and the hole 224 to align with
each other. In one embodiment, the alignment of the hole 130 and
the hole 224 provide a passage (not shown) that allows the holding
pins 600 or 620 to pass therethrough, thereby providing stable
engagement between the foundation member 100 and the wall member
200. The holding pin 600 is inserted by using a mallet (not shown)
and a pin awl (not shown) until the O-rings 606a, 606b, 610a and
610b, and the snap knobs 608 and 612 sit in the passage. Similarly,
the passage provided by the alignment of the holes 130 and 224 also
allows the holding pin 620 to pass therethrough in a similar
fashion. As described in conjunction with FIGS. 3D and 3E, the
holding pins 600 and 620 are inserted in adjacent passages created
by joining the holes 130 and 224. It will be apparent to those
skilled in the art that a plurality of wall members, such as the
wall members 200 may be detachably attached to a foundation member,
such as the foundation member 100 by using a plurality of holding
pins 600 and 620. Further, the wall member 200 is detachably
coupled to the roofing member 400 as described in conjunction with
FIGS. 7A to 7I.
[0059] Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the wall panel 204 is a flat
outer wall panel (hereinafter referred to as "outer wall panel
204") and the wall panel 206 is a flat inner wall panel
(hereinafter referred to as "inner wall panel 206"). The outer wall
panel 204 includes a plurality of through holes, such as through
holes 226 (hereinafter referred to as `holes 226`). In one
embodiment, the holes 226 are adapted to provide a passage to fill
the clearance space 212 with an insulation material (not shown).
The insulation material may be materials such as foam, cotton, and
the like. The insulation material is filled into the clearance
space 212 using the plurality of insertion plugs, such as the
insertion plug 228 as shown in FIG. 4C.
[0060] FIG. 4C illustrates the insertion plug 228, according to an
embodiment of the present invention. The insertion plug 228
includes a first end portion 228a, a second end portion 228b, and a
rod member 228c therebetween. The second end portion 228b is of
substantially conical shape that facilities the insertion plug 228
to fill the insulation material into the clearance space 212
through the holes 226. Further, each of the holes 226 is sealed
using the insertion plug 228. The first end portion 228a and the
rod member 228c of the insertion plug 228 are inserted into each of
the hole 226, and the second end portion 228b may rest outside of
the outer wall panel 204, thereby providing sealing to each of the
holes 226. The structure of the insertion plug 228 as disclosed
hereinabove is for purpose of understanding of sealing of the holes
226, and filling the clearance space 212. However, it will be
evident to a person skilled in the art to use any other mechanism
known in the art to use for sealing through holes, such as the
holes 226, and filling a clearance space, such as the clearance
space 212. The filling of the clearance space 212 with the
insulation material provides a significant insulation to the
building 1000 from outside environmental conditions such as, heat,
cold and sound.
[0061] A front view of the inner wall panel 206 of the wall member
200 is shown in FIG. 4D. The inner wall panel 206 includes a
plurality of grooves, such as grooves 230. The grooves 230 extend
vertically on the inner wall panel 206 with a substantial space
therebetween. In an embodiment, the grooves 230 include a plurality
of pair of protrusions, such as a pair of protrusions 232,
extending from various positions of peripheries of the grooves 230.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the grooves 230 are
capable of incorporating home appliance, such as plumbing-unit and
electric wiring, cabinets, fixtures, closets, counters, and the
like. The grooves 230 may be covered by a plurality of groove
covers 234 (see FIG. 4E) for safety and security from the electric
wiring and the plumbing-unit. An exemplary representation of the
groove cover 234 covering the groove 230 of the inner wall panel
206 is represented in FIG. 4F.
[0062] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the
design of the grooves 230 and the groove cover 234 may be modified,
depending upon the nature of the plumbing-unit, electric wiring and
other home appliances. Further, the grooves 230 are capable of
incorporating the fixtures and the cabinets depending upon
requirements of the individuals living in the building 1000.
Grooves, such as the grooves 230 are capable of configuring the
cabinets and the closets inside the building 1000. More
specifically, the cabinets or the closets may be especially
designed to include engaging means at their back side. The engaging
means may be engaged within the grooves 230 to provide support to
the cabinets or the closets onto the inner wall panel 206.
[0063] Referring now to FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C, a wall-retaining
member, such as the wall-retaining member 300, is shown, according
to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A
represents a top view of the wall-retaining member 300, the FIG. 5B
represents an exploded perspective view of the wall-retaining
member 300, and FIG. 5C represents a cross sectional view of the
wall-retaining member 300 along Y-Y'. Herein, references will be
made of the previous figures to describe the configuration and
functioning of the wall-retaining member 300. The wall-retaining
member 300 comprises a plurality of panels, such as panels 302, 304
and 310 disposed on a spine 306. The panels 302 and 304 configure a
slot 308 therebetween. Similarly, the panel 310 and the panel 304
configure a slot 312 therebetween. At least one of the panels, such
as the panel 302 and the panel 310 are detachably attached to the
spine 306, whereas the panel 304 may be permanently fixed to the
spine 306 in order to configure the slots 308 and 312. For
detachable attachment of the panel 302 and the spine 306, the spine
306 includes a plurality of recesses 314, equally spaced apart from
each other and provided on a surface 316 of the spine 306. Further,
the panel 302 includes a plurality of protruded members 318. The
recesses 314 are capable of receiving the protruded members 318,
thereby engaging the panel 302 to the spine 306 and configuring the
slot 308 between the panel 302 and the panel 304.
[0064] Similarly, the spine 306 includes a plurality of recesses
319 equally spaced apart from each other on a surface 320 of the
spine 306. Further, similar to the panel 302, the panel 310
includes a plurality of protruded members 322. The recesses 319 are
capable of receiving the protruded members 322, thereby engaging
the panel 310 to the spine 306 and configuring the slot 312 between
the panel 310 and the panel 304.
[0065] In one embodiment, the recesses 318 and 319 are L-shaped
recesses, and the protruded member 318 and 322 are also L-shaped
protruded members that respectively act as female and male members.
The wall-retaining member 300 as illustrated in FIGS. 5A, 5B and
5C, is particularly a dual type of wall-retaining member that has
two slots 308 and 312. Each of the slots 308 and 312 are capable of
receiving a portion of the wall member 200. More particularly, each
of the slots 308 and 312 are capable of receiving vertical side
portions, such as the vertical side portion 218 or 220 (see FIG.
4A) of the wall member 200. Therefore, the wall-retaining member
300 is capable of attaching two wall members such as the wall
members 200.
[0066] Further, the wall-retaining member 300 includes a
retaining-recessed indentation 324 at a top portion 326, as shown
in FIG. 5B. Through holes 328 and 330 are provided on the top
portion 326, and pass through the retaining-recessed indentation
324. Similarly, the wall-retaining member 300 includes a
retaining-teethed prolongation 332 at a bottom portion 334. Through
holes 336 and 338 are provided on the bottom portion 334, and pass
through the retaining-teethed prolongation 332. The
retaining-teethed prolongation 332 fits into the retaining recess
128 provided at each of the corner portion of the foundation member
100 for engaging the wall-retaining member 300 with the foundation
member 100.
[0067] The wall-retaining member 300 is provided at each corner of
the foundation member 100 in a similar manner as described above.
Therefore, the through hole 328 of each the wall-retaining member
300 is aligned to the hole 222 of the wall member 200, and the
holding pin 600 or the holding pin 620 may be inserted within
aligned holes 328 and 222. Similarly, the through holes 330 of each
the wall-retaining member 300 is aligned to the hole 222 of the
wall member 200, and the holding pin 600 or the holding pin 620 may
be inserted within aligned holes 330 and 222. Similarly, the
through holes 336 and 338 align with the holes 224 of the wall
member 200 and the hole 130 of the foundation member 100. Further,
holding pins 600 or the holding pin 620 may be inserted within
aligned holes 336, 224 and 130, and aligned holes 338, 224 and
130.
[0068] The wall-retaining member 300 as illustrates in FIGS. 5A, 5B
and 5C, is particularly a dual type of wall-retaining member having
two slots 308 and 312, which are capable of receiving a portion of
the wall member 200, thereby detachably coupling two wall members
200. For erecting more than the two such wall member 200, various
other wall-retaining members, such as a triple wall-retaining
member 340 member, a quadruple wall-retaining member 350, and the
like may be used. Further, two wall members 200 may also be
connected in a straight line by using a straight wall-retaining
member 360.
[0069] FIGS. 5D, 5E and 5F, respectively, illustrate top views of
the triple wall-retaining member 340, the quadruple wall-retaining
member 350, and the straight wall-retaining member 360. The triple
wall-retaining member 340 is capable of receiving three wall
members, such as the wall members 200 between the slots 342, 344
and 346. Similarly, the quadruple wall-retaining member 350 is
capable of receiving four wall members, such as the wall members
200 between the slots 352, 354, 356 and 358. Furthermore, similar
to the triple wall-retaining member 340 and the quadruple
wall-retaining member 350, the straight wall-retaining member 360
is capable of receiving two wall members, such as the wall members
200 between the slots 362 and 364. Further, in FIG. 5G, according
to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, a dual
wall-retaining member 370 is illustrated. Similar to the
wall-retaining member 300, the dual wall-retaining member 370 is
capable of receiving two wall members, such as the wall members 200
between slots 372 and 374.
[0070] In FIG. 6, a top view of an assembled room configuration
2000 has been illustrated, according to an exemplary embodiment of
the present invention. The room configuration 2000 includes a
plurality of wall members, such as the wall members 200 joined by a
plurality of wall-retaining members, such as the double
wall-retaining members 300, the triple wall-retaining members 340,
and the quadruple wall-retaining member 350. The quadruple
wall-retaining member 350 is provided at center to erect four wall
members 200 that are supported by the triple wall-retaining members
340 at other ends. A triple wall-retaining member 340 incorporates
two wall members 200 opposite to each other. Furthermore, the dual
wall-retaining members 300 are provided at the corners of the
assembled room configuration 2000 to engage the wall members 200
extending from the triple wall-retaining members 340, thereby
engaging the wall members 200 and configuring the assembled room
configuration 2000.
[0071] Referring now to FIGS. 7A and 7B, a perspective view of a
roof member, such as the roofing member 400, and a perspective view
of a portion of triangular roof sections, respectively, are
illustrated, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention. The roofing member 400 is configured by coupling a
plurality of triangular roof sections, such as triangular roof
sections 402a-d. The triangular roof sections 402a-d are detachably
coupled by using a plurality of attaching members. The plurality of
attaching means are particularly shown in FIG. 7B. For example, an
attaching member 404a is provided on a side surface 404a.sub.1 of
the triangular roof section 402a, and an attaching member 404b is
provided on a side surface 404b, of the triangular roof section
402b.
[0072] The triangular roof sections 402a and 402b are attached by
the attaching members 404a and 404b for configuring a section of
the roofing member 400. The attaching member 404a includes a rubber
sealing strip 406, a grooved section 408 and a tapered cut portion
412 above the rubber sealing strip 406. Each of the rubber sealing
strip 406, a grooved section 408 and a tapered cut portion 412
extends longitudinally along the surface 404a.sub.1. Similarly, the
attaching member 404b includes a rubber sealing strip 414, a
grooved section 416 and a tapered cut portion 418, extending
longitudinally along the side surface 404b, of the triangular roof
section 402b.
[0073] The rubber sealing strip 406 of the triangular roof section
402a is configured to be received into the grooved section 416 of
the triangular roof section 402b, and the rubber sealing strip 414
of the triangular roof section 402b is configured to be received
into the grooved section 408 of the triangular roof section 402a.
Therefore, the triangular roof sections 402a and 402b may be joined
as shown in FIG. 7C. FIG. 7C is a side view the triangular roof
section 402a and the triangular roof section 402b in a joined
position.
[0074] As shown in FIG. 7C, the tapered cut portions 412 and 418 of
the triangular roof sections 402a and 402b, respectively, combine
to form a cut portion 420 substantially similar to an arrow head.
The cut portion 420 is capable of incorporating a weather stripping
422, thereby providing covering to the joining. Similar to the
triangular roof sections 402a and 402b, the triangular roof section
402c and 402d incorporate similar attaching member, and are joined
in similar fashion. Further, weather stripping 422 is joined in
similar fashion as described above for weatherproofing and
waterproofing. Further, the triangular roof section 402a and the
triangular roof section 402d, and the triangular roof section 402b
and triangular roof section 402d are coupled to form the roofing
member 400. Joining the triangular roof sections 402a-d configure
the roofing member 400 having a substantially dome-shaped structure
with an apex opening 426 as shown in FIG. 7D.
[0075] A covering to the apex opening 426 is provided by at least
one covering member, such as a covering member 428 as shown in FIG.
7F. The covering member 428 is a pyramid-shaped apex covering
member, according to an embodiment of the present invention. More
particularly, the covering member 428 is securely fastened into the
apex opening 426. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7F, the covering
member 428 includes a top portion 428a, a block 428b and a bottom
portion 428c. The block 428b is placed between the top portion 428a
and the bottom portion 428c. On fastening the covering member 428
into the apex opening 426, the block 428b and the bottom portion
428c sit into the apex opening 426, and the top portion 428a
provides covering to the apex opening 426. The covering member 428
provides sealing to the apex opening 426, making the roofing member
400 weatherproof and waterproof.
[0076] The roofing member 400 is detachably coupled to the wall
members 200 by using a plurality of complementary engagement
members, such as complementary engagement members 403 as shown in
FIG. 7B. More particularly, the complementary engagement members
403 are configured at a bottom portion 424 (shown particularly in
FIG. 7E) of the substantially dome-shaped structure. The
complementary engagement members 403 are capable of being engaged
with the engagement members 208 provided on the top portion 214 of
the wall member 200. In one embodiment of the present invention,
the complementary engagement members 403 are a plurality of teethed
prolongations, and the engagement members 208 are a plurality of
recessed indentations (see FIG. 4A). It will be apparent to those
skilled in the art that the complementary engagement members 403
may also be the plurality of recessed indentations and the
engagement members 208 may be the plurality of teethed
prolongations.
[0077] Furthermore, similar to the holes 130 as shown in FIG. 3A,
longitudinal through holes 430 (hereinafter referred to as `holes
430`) are provided on the complementary engagement member 403. The
holes 430 are capable of receiving a plurality of holding pins,
such as the holding pins 600 and 620. The holding pin 600 or the
holding pin 620 is configured to penetrate in the holes 222 and 430
in an engaged state of the engagement member 208 and the
complementary engagement member 403. Herein the engaged state
refers to a state where the engagement member 208 and the
complementary engagement member 403 are engaged such that the holes
222 and 430 are aligned in one horizontal line. Therefore, by
inserting the holding pins 600 or the holding pin 620 into the
holes 208 and 430 provides a stable attachment between the roofing
member 400 and the wall members 200.
[0078] Further, in alternate embodiments of the present invention,
the attaching member 404a and 404b may be as shown in FIGS. 7G, 7H
and 7I. In FIG. 7G, a side view of a triangular roof section 440
with an attaching member 442 is shown. In this embodiment, the
attaching member 442 is received into a similar shaped grooved
section (not shown) in an adjoining triangular roof section (not
shown) in order to attach the triangular roof section 442 and the
adjoining triangular roof section. Further, in another embodiment
of the present invention shown in FIG. 7H, a side view of a
triangular roof section 450 having an attaching member 452 is
shown. In this embodiment, the attaching means 452 sits into a
similar shaped grooved section (not shown) in an adjoining
triangular roof section (not shown).
[0079] Furthermore, in FIG. 7I, a side view of a triangular roof
section 460 having an attaching member 462 is shown. The attaching
member 462 includes a rubber sealing strip 464 extending
longitudinally along a surface 468 of the triangular roof section
460. Further, a tapered cut portion 470 is provided on the surface
468 extending longitudinally along the surface 468. The attaching
member 462 is adapted to fit into an opposite shaped grooved
section (not shown) in an adjoining triangular roof section (not
shown) to configure a roofing member, such as the roofing member
400.
[0080] Now referring to FIGS. 1 to 7I, according to an embodiment,
a building structure, such as the building 1000 is substantially
made of plastic. However, the building 1000 may also be made of
material selected from wood, metal, and the like. In making the
building 1000 of plastic, the foundation base 102 is anchored by
the help of the anchoring pin 500 as described hereinabove.
Further, as per situational requirements, the cavity 118 may be
filled to provide extra weighting to the foundation base 102. Upon
the cavity 118 being filled, or not being filled, as per the
requirement, the cavity 118 is covered by the foundation floor 104,
thereby configuring the foundation member 100. Further, the
wall-retaining members 300 are disposed into the retaining recesses
128 provided at corners of the square-shaped or the rectangular
shaped foundation member 100 to join the wall-retaining member 300
with foundation member 100. Further, the wall members 200 are
disposed onto the first projecting portion 110 of the periphery of
the foundation floor 100 to engage the engaging members 108 of the
foundation member 100 and the complementary engaging members 202 of
the wall members 200, thereby configuring an engagement between the
foundation member 100 and the wall members 200.
[0081] Panels 302 and 310 are detachably attached to the spine 306
to support the wall members 200 to provide support to the wall
members 200 on the foundation member 100 and between the
wall-retaining members 300. Further, the holding pins 600 or the
holding pins 620 are inserted into aligned holes, such as the holes
112 of the foundation member 100, the holes 224 of the wall members
200, and the through holes 336 and 338 of the wall-retaining member
300. The holding pins 600 and the holding pins 620 provide a rigid
engagement of the foundation member 100, wall members 200 and the
wall-retaining member 300. Furthermore, the roofing member 400 with
the apex opening 426 is configured by attaching the triangular roof
sections 402a-d. The roofing member 400 is further engaged to the
wall members 200, by engaging the engagement members 208 and the
complementary engagement members 403. Further, the covering member
428 is provided on the apex opening 426, thereby closing the apex
opening 426 for configuring the building 1000.
[0082] The building 1000 constructed by the modular building system
may be easily dismantled by removing holding pins 600 and 620, and
anchoring pins 500 used in assembling of the building 1000. The
disassembled parts such as, the foundation member 100, the wall
members 200, the wall-retaining members 300 and the roofing members
400 and other parts may be easily transported from one place to the
other place. Further, based on the need of the users of the
building 1000, the size of the building 1000 and the number of
rooms in the building 1000 may be customized based on using the
various wall members 200 and the various wall-retaining members
such as, the dual wall-retaining member 300 and 370, triple
wall-retaining member 340, quadruple wall-retaining member 350, and
the like. The building 1000 constructed by the modular building
system may be used on a long-term and permanent basis.
[0083] The modular building system of the present invention is
advantageous in constructing buildings for both residential and
commercial purposes in suburban housing areas, urban buildings
areas and disaster areas. The modular building system may also be
utilized to construct a building structure in wet ground
conditions. Further, the modular building system may be easily
erected and dismantled. Furthermore, the modular building system is
capable of providing insulation against noise, heat and cold, and
is capable of withstanding in inadequate weather conditions.
Moreover, the modular building system is easily and readily
transportable.
[0084] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously
many modifications and variations are possible in light of the
above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order
to best explain the principles of the present invention and its
practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art
to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with
various modifications as are suited to the particular use
contemplated. It is understood that various omission and
substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may
suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the
application or implementation without departing from the spirit or
scope of the claims of the present invention.
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