Patent ID: 7467469
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: E04B,E04C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A building module manufacturing method comprising: forming a plurality of perforated steel edge beams, wherein each of the edge beams is formed by placing and connecting a pair of vertical members in a bottom track; placing, via a carousel, transverse connectors over the edge beams; placing transverse members in the transverse connectors to form a structural member, wherein the transverse members are placed with an overhead dispenser; fixing the transverse members in the transverse connectors; selecting and placing lower sheeting with a vacuum lift material delivery system for transport to a sheeting preparation machine; transporting the lower sheeting to the sheeting preparation machine; performing routing, punching and glue application on the lower sheeting as the lower sheeting passes through the sheeting preparation machine; conveying the lower sheeting under the structural member and pressing the lower sheeting upward; and adhering the lower sheeting to the structural member and mechanically fastening the lower sheeting from below to form a panel.