Patent ID: 6681544
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of transporting a module of a modular structure, the method comprising:constructing a pre-fabricated base structure having a plurality of vertical wall panels; fabricating a sub-assembly including an attic floor panel, roof panels, and a plurality of gable panels, wherein the roof panels are positioned in a flat position and the gable panels lie flat between the attic floor panel and the roof panels, wherein the roof panels have opposing edges that are pivotally connected, and the roof panels are secured to the attic floor panel so as to be slidable with respect to the attic floor panel, and wherein the gable panels are pivotally connected to the roof panels so that the gable panels pivot from a horizontal folded position to a vertical position as the roof panels are raised; placing the sub-assembly on an upper end of the base structure; placing the base structure and sub-assembly on a transporter; and transporting the modular structure to a building site.