Building Construction Element for Efficient Erection of a Building

Abstract

A building construction element for the efficient erection of a building is disclosed. The construction element is attached to other construction elements to form a structure or positioned around a structure to provide protection behind the series of construction elements. The construction element includes a plurality of interlocking supports, a first coupling bracket, a second coupling bracket, an interior-wall sheet, and an exterior-wall sheet. Each of the interlocking supports engage at least one other interlocking support to form a wall. The first coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket secure the plurality of interlocking supports together. The interior-wall sheet and the exterior-wall enclose the plurality of interlocking supports, the first coupling bracket, and the second coupling bracket in order to reduce heat and sound transfer through the construction element.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/364,181 filed on Jul. 19, 2016.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for construction. More specifically, the present invention is an apparatus providing a dynamic reinforcement and optimization process of building walls for buildings, such as houses and residential and commercial buildings in general, guaranteeing a quick structure mounting and secured fixation to the ground or construction pavement.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are different types of constructive elements that address the speed of the erection of walls. Each type of element is generally specific to facilitating the building process or enhancing the thermal-acoustic isolation; however, these construction methods and materials result in increased expenses and complexity for materials handling and installation. In addition, some existing buildings do not have enough structural integrity that can guarantee proper protection from strong winds and tornadoes. This presents problems including the destruction of construction pavement, the removal of a proper hitch to the ground or pavement, which could result in loss of structural integrity on a work-site, and the possible need for maintenance repairs for a structure.

The present invention is a building construction element for efficient erection of a building. An object of the present invention is reducing expenses, easing the complexity for handling materials, and easing the complexity of installation. Another relevant aspect of the present invention is reinforcing structures within regions where strong winds and tornadoes are common in order to provide a shelter or prevent damage to the structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein the present invention is assembled.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention, wherein the present invention includes an interior-wall sheet and an exterior-wall sheet.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention, wherein the present invention includes an interior-wall sheet, an exterior-wall sheet, and an environmental barrier.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view for a connection between an interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports and the ground mounting bracket.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a building construction element for efficient erection of a building. The present invention protects users or structures from the elements when a plurality of the present invention is implemented adjacent to one another to erect a structure or positioned around a structure. Further, the present invention reduces expenses, eases the complexity for handling materials, and eases the complexity of installation about a structure or to form a structure. The present invention is intended to provide additional structural integrity to a structure in order to protect the structure from strong winds or tornadoes.

In accordance to FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a plurality of interlocking supports 1, a first coupling bracket 2, a second coupling bracket 3, an interior-wall sheet 4, and an exterior-wall sheet 5. The plurality of interlocking supports 1 resist compression and provide structural support for the present invention. Each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 is adjacently connected to at least one other interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 in order to secure each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 to each other. The first coupling bracket 2 and the second coupling bracket 3 further secure the plurality of interlocking supports 1 to each other. The second coupling bracket 3 is also secured to a ground surface or a first coupling bracket 2 of another building construction element, such that a plurality of the present invention is able to form a wall structure of any height. The first coupling bracket 2 is terminally connected to each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1, as shown in FIG. 2. Similarly, the second coupling bracket 3 is terminally connected to each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1. The second coupling bracket 3 is oppositely positioned with the first coupling bracket 2, along each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1.

The interior-wall sheet 4 provides a barrier for the interior of the erected structure. The interior-wall sheet 4 is preferably a drywall or plaster board. The interior-wall sheet 4 is adjacently connected to the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1, in order to fully cover the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 as the present invention is assembled during construction, as shown in FIG. 3. The exterior-wall sheet 5 provides a barrier to the elements. The exterior-wall sheet 5 preferably includes aluminum, vinyl, or any other appropriate exterior siding for a structure. The exterior-wall sheet 5 is connected to the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1, opposite to the interior-wall sheet 4. Thus, the exterior-wall sheet 5 protects any person or structure housed within or behind the present invention from the elements during implementation of the present invention.

In accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 comprises a first support extrusion 12, a second support extrusion 13, and a support panel 14, detailed in FIG. 1. The first support extrusion 12 for an interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 and the second support extrusion 13 for another interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 couple together in order to secure each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 to one another. The first support extrusion 12 and the second support extrusion 13 are adjacently connected to the support panel 14. The first support extrusion 12 and the second support extrusion 13 are oriented normal to the support panel 14, in order to resists deformation from compressive forces along the support panel 14. The first support extrusion 12 and the second support extrusion 13 are oppositely positioned to each other across the support panel 14 in order to couple with another interlocking support. Further, the first coupling bracket 2 and the second coupling bracket 3 are perpendicularly oriented with the first support extrusion 12. Similarly, the first coupling bracket 2 and the second coupling bracket 3 are perpendicularly oriented with the second support extrusion 13, such that the first support extrusion 12 of an interlocking support from the plurality of interlocking supports 1 can be aligned and coupled with the second support extrusion 13 of another interlocking support from the plurality of interlocking supports 1. This configuration also creates an air gap between the interior-wall sheet 4 and the exterior-wall sheet 5. The air gap provides thermal-acoustic dampening properties to reduce heat and sound transfer through the present invention.

Further in accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second support extrusion 13 comprises a support extrusion retainer 15, shown in FIG. 1. The support extrusion retainer 15 prevents the first support extrusion 12 of an interlocking support from being separated from the second support extrusion 13 of another interlocking support as the support extrusion retainer 15 conforms about a profile of the first support extrusion 12. The support extrusion retainer 15 is offset from the support panel 14; the support extrusion retainer 15 being oriented parallel to the first support extrusion 12. This configuration allows the support extrusion retainer 15 to couple and secure the interlocking support with the first support extrusion 12 of another interlocking support. The support extrusion retainer 15 engages the first support extrusion 12 of an adjacent interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 to secure the second support extrusion 13 to the first support extrusion 12 of the adjacent interlocking support.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention comprises an environmental barrier 6, detailed in FIG. 4. The environmental barrier 6 is a weather resistant layer to protect the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1 from precipitation, such as rain or dew. The environmental barrier 6 is adjacently connected to the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1. The environmental barrier 6 is positioned between the exterior-wall sheet 5 and the plurality of interlocking supports 1 in order to prevent precipitation from accumulating on and damaging the first coupling bracket 2, the second coupling bracket 3, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports 1.

Further in accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention comprises a ground mounting bracket 7, at least one mounting anchor 8, and at least one support anchor 9, shown in FIG. 5. The ground mounting bracket 7 secures the present invention to a ground surface, such as a concrete foundation. The at least one mounting anchor 8 prevents the ground mounting bracket 7 from being dislodged from the ground surface, while the at least one support anchor 9 secures the second coupling bracket 3 to the ground mounting bracket 7. The at least one mounting anchor 8 being adjacently connected to the ground mounting bracket 7. The at least one support anchor 9 being adjacently connected to the ground mounting bracket 7. The at least one support anchor 9 being oppositely positioned to the at least one mounting anchor 8 about the ground mounting bracket 7, such that as the at least one mounting anchor 8 is secured to the ground surface the at least one support anchor 9 extends away from the ground surface to receive the second coupling bracket 3. The at least one support anchor 9 engaging the second coupling bracket 3 in order to secure the plurality of interlocking supports 1 in place.

In some other embodiments of the present invention, the present invention includes a foam layer 10, in accordance to FIG. 5. The foam layer 10 creates a seal between the ground mounting bracket 7 and the second coupling bracket 3 to prevent debris and water from penetrating the present invention at this junction. The foam layer 10 is pressed between the ground mounting bracket 7 and the second coupling bracket 3 in order to form the seal.

Similarly, some embodiments of the present invention comprise an asphalt layer 11, shown in FIG. 5. The asphalt layer 11 secures the ground mounting bracket 7 to a ground surface and seals the gap between the ground mounting bracket 7 and the second coupling bracket 3. The asphalt layer 11 is pressed between the ground mounting bracket 7 and the second coupling bracket 3 to form the seal and secure the ground mounting bracket 7 to the ground surface.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A building construction element for efficient erection of a building comprises:

a plurality of interlocking supports;

a first coupling bracket;

a second coupling bracket;

an interior-wall sheet;

an exterior-wall sheet;

each of the plurality of interlocking supports being adjacently connected to at least one other interlocking support of the plurality of locking supports;

the first coupling bracket being terminally connected to each of the plurality of interlocking supports;

the second coupling bracket being terminally connected to each of the plurality of interlocking supports;

the second coupling bracket being oppositely positioned with the first coupling bracket, along each of the plurality of interlocking supports;

the interior-wall sheet being adjacently connected to the first coupling bracket, the second coupling bracket, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports; and

the exterior-wall sheet being connected to the first coupling bracket, the second coupling bracket, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports, opposite to the interior-wall sheet.

2. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

each of the plurality of interlocking supports comprises a first support extrusion, a second support extrusion, and a support panel;

the first support extrusion and the second support extrusion being adjacently connected to the support panel;

the first support extrusion and the second support extrusion being oriented normal to the support panel; and

the first support extrusion and the second support extrusion being oppositely positioned to each other across the support panel.

3. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 2, comprises:

the first coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket being perpendicularly oriented with the first support extrusion; and

the first coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket being perpendicularly oriented with the second support extrusion.

4. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 2, comprises:

the second support extrusion comprises a support extrusion retainer;

the support extrusion retainer being offset from the support panel; and

the support extrusion retainer being oriented parallel to the first support extrusion.

5. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 4, comprises:

the support extrusion retainer engaging the first support extrusion of an adjacent interlocking support of the plurality of interlocking supports.

6. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

an environmental barrier;

the environmental barrier being adjacently connected to the first coupling bracket, the second coupling bracket, and each of the plurality of interlocking supports; and

the environmental barrier being positioned between the external-wall sheet and the plurality of interlocking supports.

7. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

a ground mounting bracket;

at least one mounting anchor;

at least one support anchor;

the at least one mounting anchor being adjacently connected to the ground mounting bracket;

the at least one support anchor being adjacently connected to the ground mounting bracket;

the at least one support anchor being oppositely positioned to the at least one mounting anchor about the ground mounting bracket; and

the at least one support anchor engaging the second coupling bracket.

8. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 7, comprises:

the ground mounting bracket being parallel to the second coupling bracket.

9. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 7, comprises:

a foam layer; and

the foam layer being pressed between the ground mounting bracket and the second coupling bracket.

10. The building construction element for efficient erection of a building, as claimed in claim 7, comprises:

an asphalt layer; and

the asphalt layer being pressed between the ground mounting bracket and the second coupling bracket.