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US2321567A
US2321567A US419391A US41939141A US2321567A US 2321567 A US2321567 A US 2321567A US 419391 A US419391 A US 419391A US 41939141 A US41939141 A US 41939141A US 2321567 A US2321567 A US 2321567A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/76—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal
    • E04B2/78—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal characterised by special cross-section of the frame members as far as important for securing wall panels to a framework with or without the help of cover-strips
    • E04B2/7854—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal characterised by special cross-section of the frame members as far as important for securing wall panels to a framework with or without the help of cover-strips of open profile
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7409—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts special measures for sound or thermal insulation, including fire protection
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/80—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of wood
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/82—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the building; Means therefor; Special details of easily-removable partitions as far as related to the connection with other parts of the building
    • E04B2/821—Connections between two opposed surfaces (i.e. floor and ceiling) by means of a device offering a restraining force acting in the plane of the partition
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/30—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure
    • E04C2/38—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels

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  • This invention relates to structural units, and particularly to a system of utilizing plywood structures for the prefabrication of houses, bull ings, and the like.
  • a basic unit for wall construction may be of any'size, say 4 feet by 8 feet, and constructed of plywood.
  • This basic unit may be cellular, which is to say, has two sheathing members of plywood in substantial parallel relationship separated by framing. Nails, screws, and the like are not used, but'the unit is constructed in such a manner that all it members are held in working relationship by gluing. The unit takes advantage of the stressedskin principle.
  • An object of the present invention is the provision of a prefabricated structure and system of construction and installation which results in greater strength and rigidity of structure when assembled.
  • Another object is the provision of an unique Other objects include a structural system as well as a structural unit which is economical in cost of manufacture, simple of structure, and. generally superior to devices now known to the inventor.
  • the invention consists in'the novel and useful provision, formation, construction, association, and relative arrangement of parts, members and features, all as shown in a certain embodiment in the accompanying drawing, described generally,
  • Another object is the provision of prefabricated units to permit a ready erection of a dwelling within a minimum of time and without wastage.
  • Another object is the provision of a system of prefabricated panel construction for dwellings which is superior to conventional frame and stucco structures.
  • Another object is the provision of a plywood structure for use. in the prefabricationof dwellings wherein plastering is entirely eliminated.
  • Another object is the provision of a plywood structure for the prefabrication of dwellings which is superio q ordinary building structures, in that there is nease of installation of electrical work, the structuresreadily insulated, and
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective fragmentary, partly ing, I have shown two panels I and 2 of identical construction. These panels, for the purpose of illustration, may .be stated as being, when completed, 4 feet by 8 feet in size.
  • Each panel includes a pair of sheathing 3 and d, and framework 5 interposed therebetween.
  • the framework includes a pair of separated side members 6 and 1, and end members 9. Extending between the end members 8 is a vertical member 9. Cross members ill lie between the vertical member 9 and the side members 6 and l.
  • the frame is, therefore, of a skeleton type and the members of the frame are held together by means of weterproof adhesive. Both sheathings 3 and 6 are formed of plywood.
  • sheathing 3 is the exterior member
  • the sheathing is secured to the framework #5 under pressure with waterproof adhesive, such as a casein glue.
  • the interior framework is recessed back of the sheathing edges, thus providing side and end grooves designated generally as H and i2, re-
  • a top plate I9 may be received within the grooves l2 of the two panels and be held in place through the medium of a waterproof adhesive.
  • a pair of structural units each comprising a spaced pair of plywood sheathing and a cellular frame therebetween, the cellular frame being recessed inwardly from the edges of the sheathing, said structural units being in butt to butt relationship, a pair of fish plates overlapping and glued to the sheathing of each unit at the recessed portions thereof, and a pair of wedges interposed between said fish plates for maintaining said fish plates in pressure engagement with the sheathing.
  • a pair of structural units each comprising a spaced pair of sheathing and a cellular frame therebetween, the cellular frame being recessed inwardly from the edges of the sheathing, said structural units being in butt to butt relationship, and a pair of co-engaging wedges overlapping and co-extensial with the edges of the sheathing of each unit within the recessed portions thereof for maintaining said structural units in working relationship when the wedges are relatively moved longitudinally to be in pressure engagement with the inner faces of said sheathing.

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CH168644D CH168644A (de) 1941-11-17 1932-12-14 Gebäudezwischenwandkonstruktion.
US419391A US2321567A (en) 1941-11-17 1941-11-17 Structural unit
US293750A US2795305A (en) 1941-11-17 1952-06-16 Wall construction
US224659A US3197929A (en) 1941-11-17 1962-09-19 Prefabricated wall units with expansible connecting means

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US2585051A (en) * 1946-10-26 1952-02-12 Lyle F Boulware Building
DE1241588B (de) * 1962-07-13 1967-06-01 Oddvar S Halbostad Versetzbare Trennwand
US3543462A (en) * 1969-04-17 1970-12-01 Virgil E Spratt Dismemberable anchoring device for removable walls
US3634990A (en) * 1970-03-13 1972-01-18 Thomas F Pugh Double wall interlocking panel construction
US4228626A (en) * 1977-12-27 1980-10-21 Trampe Stanley F Prefabricated panel module construction
US4231197A (en) * 1978-02-21 1980-11-04 Component Systems, Inc. Building system employing prefabricated wall panels
US4269006A (en) * 1977-11-30 1981-05-26 Kenneth Larrow House assembly with prefabricated elements
US5377470A (en) * 1993-03-04 1995-01-03 Hebinck; Carl Modular insulating wall panel system
EP1978169A1 (de) 2007-04-06 2008-10-08 Jean-Michel Carlier Wohnstätte vom Typ Haus, insbesondere in Holzskelettbauweise oder Ähnliches
FR2914662A1 (fr) * 2007-04-06 2008-10-10 Jean Michel Carlier Habitation par assemblage de modules prefabriques
US20190242109A1 (en) * 2018-02-02 2019-08-08 Blue Tomato Llc Modular light weight construction system based on pre-slotted panels and standard dimensional splines
USD861194S1 (en) 2018-05-23 2019-09-24 Blue Tomato Llc Panel
US10865560B1 (en) * 2018-12-10 2020-12-15 Blue Tomato, Llc Light weight post and beam construction system based on horizontally pre-slotted panels
US11015340B2 (en) 2018-08-24 2021-05-25 Blue Tomato Llc Sealed envelope agricultural building constructions
US11286658B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2022-03-29 Blue Tomato, Llc Method for light weight construction using pre-slotted standard and transition panels
US11352775B2 (en) * 2018-12-10 2022-06-07 Blue Tomato, Llc Light weight construction system based on horizontally pre-slotted panels
US11401724B2 (en) 2018-10-16 2022-08-02 Blue Tomato Llc Below grade fluid containment
US11697946B2 (en) 2018-10-16 2023-07-11 Blue Tomato, Llc Pool or other below grade fluid containment
USD994148S1 (en) 2019-12-10 2023-08-01 Blue Tomato, Llc Construction panel
US12188222B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2025-01-07 Blue Tomato, Llc Frames and derivative modules based on light weight construction system with standard and transition panels
US12480306B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2025-11-25 Blue Tomato, Llc Method for constructing building using C-channel and standard and transition panels

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US2795305A (en) * 1941-11-17 1957-06-11 Spencer B Bagge Wall construction
CH377512A (fr) * 1962-04-18 1964-05-15 Felix Andre Dispositif de parois intérieures amovibles
DE1241966B (de) * 1964-10-17 1967-06-08 Reinhold Richter Versetzbare Trennwand

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2585051A (en) * 1946-10-26 1952-02-12 Lyle F Boulware Building
DE1241588B (de) * 1962-07-13 1967-06-01 Oddvar S Halbostad Versetzbare Trennwand
US3543462A (en) * 1969-04-17 1970-12-01 Virgil E Spratt Dismemberable anchoring device for removable walls
US3634990A (en) * 1970-03-13 1972-01-18 Thomas F Pugh Double wall interlocking panel construction
US4269006A (en) * 1977-11-30 1981-05-26 Kenneth Larrow House assembly with prefabricated elements
US4228626A (en) * 1977-12-27 1980-10-21 Trampe Stanley F Prefabricated panel module construction
US4231197A (en) * 1978-02-21 1980-11-04 Component Systems, Inc. Building system employing prefabricated wall panels
US5377470A (en) * 1993-03-04 1995-01-03 Hebinck; Carl Modular insulating wall panel system
EP1978169A1 (de) 2007-04-06 2008-10-08 Jean-Michel Carlier Wohnstätte vom Typ Haus, insbesondere in Holzskelettbauweise oder Ähnliches
FR2914662A1 (fr) * 2007-04-06 2008-10-10 Jean Michel Carlier Habitation par assemblage de modules prefabriques
US20190242109A1 (en) * 2018-02-02 2019-08-08 Blue Tomato Llc Modular light weight construction system based on pre-slotted panels and standard dimensional splines
US10450736B2 (en) * 2018-02-02 2019-10-22 Blue Tomato Llc Modular light weight construction system based on pre-slotted panels and standard dimensional splines
USD861194S1 (en) 2018-05-23 2019-09-24 Blue Tomato Llc Panel
US11015340B2 (en) 2018-08-24 2021-05-25 Blue Tomato Llc Sealed envelope agricultural building constructions
US11401724B2 (en) 2018-10-16 2022-08-02 Blue Tomato Llc Below grade fluid containment
US11697946B2 (en) 2018-10-16 2023-07-11 Blue Tomato, Llc Pool or other below grade fluid containment
US10865560B1 (en) * 2018-12-10 2020-12-15 Blue Tomato, Llc Light weight post and beam construction system based on horizontally pre-slotted panels
US11286658B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2022-03-29 Blue Tomato, Llc Method for light weight construction using pre-slotted standard and transition panels
US11352775B2 (en) * 2018-12-10 2022-06-07 Blue Tomato, Llc Light weight construction system based on horizontally pre-slotted panels
US12188222B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2025-01-07 Blue Tomato, Llc Frames and derivative modules based on light weight construction system with standard and transition panels
US12480306B2 (en) 2018-12-10 2025-11-25 Blue Tomato, Llc Method for constructing building using C-channel and standard and transition panels
USD994148S1 (en) 2019-12-10 2023-08-01 Blue Tomato, Llc Construction panel

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