E04B2002/7477

Building assemblies and methods for constructing a building using pre-assembled floor-ceiling panels and walls

A building system may include at least one diaphragm beam having opposite ends connected to an external structural frame of a building, at least one pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel adjacent to a vertical side of and coupled to the diaphragm beam, and at least one pre-assembled wall adjacent to a horizontal side of and coupled to the diaphragm beam, The diaphragm beam may be filled with a mineral-based material, such as concrete. The one or more pre-assembled floor-ceiling panels may each include a plurality of joists extending perpendicular to the diaphragm beam, a floor-panel including at least one metal layer attached to the joists on a floor side of the pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel, and a ceiling panel including at least one layer comprising mineral-based material attached to the joists on a ceiling side of the pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel. The one or more pre-assembled walls may include interior and/or exterior walls of a building.

BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION USING PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS

A method of assembling a building unit in accordance with a floor plan of a building using prefabricated components may include installing a first prefabricated floor panel in a first position of the building unit, the first floor panel being selected from a first plurality of prefabricated floor panels having a same first width; installing a second prefabricated floor panel in a second position of the building unit, the second floor panel being selected from a second plurality of prefabricated floor panels having a same second width; and installing a third prefabricated floor panel in a third position of the building unit, the third floor panel being selected from a third plurality of prefabricated floor panels. The floor panels in the third plurality of prefabricated floor panels may have different widths. The third floor panel may be selected such that a sum of the widths of the first, second, and third floor panels corresponds to the total width of the building unit in accordance with the floor plan.

PARTITIONING SYSTEM FOR TEMPORARY AND FLEXIBLE-USE STRUCTURES
20180216343 · 2018-08-02 ·

A temporary, non-fixed partitioning system includes a common assembly bracket that can be readily assembled with a wall panel formed of various standard dimensioned building supplies. The wall panels may include a standard door slab, a standard window sash, standard dimensional lumber, a peg board, a chalk board, a whiteboard, a corrugated cardboard panel, a foam board, a gator board, a fiberglass panel, a cork panel, a plastic panel, an upholstered panel, a wood panel, and an acrylic-based or silica-based glass panel, and may also be suitable for receiving custom or desired printing of designs, indicia or other nomenclature. The partitioning system could be provided in a kit form with a plurality of common assembly brackets and wall panels, which are reconfigurable for a variety of uses such as co-working space, trade show booths, or lobby displays.

Office workwall system
10034545 · 2018-07-31 · ·

An office workwall assembly includes a frame assembly that includes a first vertical frame member configured to couple to a wall structure, the first vertical frame member including a relief, a second vertical frame member, and a horizontal frame member extending between and coupled to the first and the second vertical frame members, wherein the vertical frame members and the horizontal frame member cooperate to form a wireway passage, and wherein the relief is configured to cooperate with a wall to form a routing passage through which communication and power lines may be routed from a location outside of the wireway passage to a location within the wireway passage, and a shelving arrangement releasably coupled to and supported by the frame assembly.

FAST-ASSEMBLING FIXED DOOR INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR SHOWER ROOM

A fast-assembling fixed door installation structure for a shower room includes one aluminum profile against a wall, a guide rail, a fixed door and a guide rail connecting assembly. The aluminum profile against the wall has a cavity, and is provided with a first notch along a height direction at an inner side thereof for mounting the fixed door. The guide rail connecting assembly includes a wall connector and a guide rail connector, which have an integral structure. The guide rail connector is provided on one side of the wall connector. The wall connector is installed within the cavity of the aluminum profile against the wall. The guide rail is provided with an installing groove matching with the profile of the guide rail connector.

HEAT INSULATION WALL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MOUNTING METHOD THEREOF
20240384529 · 2024-11-21 ·

The disclosure provides a heat insulation wall, and a manufacturing method and a mounting method thereof. The heat insulation wall includes at least one layer of panel, at least one layer of bottom plate and at least one layer of heat insulation board, wherein the panel and the bottom plate are connected through at least one partition body, and the heat insulation board is arranged between the panel and the bottom plate and is maintained by the partition body; the partition body includes a partition body head connected with the panel and a partition body tail connected with the partition body head and the bottom in a partition manner.

INSULATED REINFORCED FOAM SHEATHING, REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC VAPOR PERMEABLE AIR BARRIER FOAM PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME
20180030721 · 2018-02-01 ·

The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a second foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the first and second foam panels are disposed such that their edges are adjacent each other and define a joint therebetween. The product also comprises an elongate metal strip having a body portion and a projection extending outwardly from the body portion, the metal strip being disposed such that at least a portion of the projection is disposed in the joint between the foam panels and at least a portion of the body portion covers a portion of the second primary surface of the first foam panel and a portion of the second primary surface of the second foam panel. A method of making and using the composite panel is also disclosed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A SET OR A STAGE
20170234006 · 2017-08-17 ·

A wall module assembly usable to make interchangeable scenery, the module comprising a first support member having a first end, a second end, a first main surface, and a second main surface, a second support member having a first end, a second end, a first main surface, and a second main surface, a plurality of panel members interchangeably and removably supported by at least one of the first support member and the second support member, adjacent at least one of the first main surface and the second main surface of the first and/or second support member, and a plurality of connection members supported by the first end of the first support member and configured to be removably received within openings formed in the second end of the second support member positioned adjacent to the first support member.

INSULATED REINFORCED FOAM SHEATHING, REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC VAPOR PERMEABLE AIR BARRIER FOAM PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME
20170191257 · 2017-07-06 ·

The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a second foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the first and second foam panels are disposed such that their edges are adjacent each other and define a joint therebetween. The product also comprises an elongate metal strip having a body portion and a projection extending outwardly from the body portion, the metal strip being disposed such that at least a portion of the projection is disposed in the joint between the foam panels and at least a portion of the body portion covers a portion of the second primary surface of the first foam panel and a portion of the second primary surface of the second foam panel. A method of making and using the composite panel is also disclosed.

FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUCH A SYSTEM
20170138046 · 2017-05-18 ·

A fastening system for attaching a board-shaped structural element (5) to a profile rail (3) by nailed joint including a first flange portion (8) for interaction with the structural element (5), a second flange portion (9), and a web portion (10), wherein the first flange portion exhibits a first, external surface (25) for interaction with the structural element, and a second, internal surface (26) facing toward the second flange portion. The fastening system also includes a fastening unit (21), which includes a fastener (22), and is adapted to be mounted in the profile rail, wherein the fastener abuts against the internal surface and forms an attachment point for a nail (27) which passes through the structural element, the first flange portion and holds in the fastener to form the nailed joint.