Patent ID: 6272802
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A modular building system employing interlocking building elements for use in constructing dwellings, the system comprising in combination:a fastening piece having first and second surfaces, and first and second ends, a scarf joint formed within a forward edge and running the entire length of the first surface;first and second assembly pieces, each of the assembly pieces having inner and outer surfaces, and first and second ends, a first scarf joint formed proximate a rearward edge and running the length of the outer surface, a second scarf joint formed proximate a forward edge and running the length of the inner surface, a transverse scarf joint formed perpendicular to the second scarf joint and running the entire width of the first end, the transverse scarf joint having first and second extents of differing widths, the transverse scarf joint of the first assembly piece being interconnected to the first end of the fastening piece, the transverse scarf joint of the second assembly piece being interconnected to the second end of the fastening piece;a series of panels, each of the panels having a rounded forward surface, a planar rearward surface, upstanding upper and side edges, and a lower scarf joint, each of the panels being slid in between the first and second assembly pieces with the upstanding side edges being received within the second scarf joints of the assembly pieces and with the upstanding upper edge of each panel being positioned within the scarf joint of the adjacent panel to create a fluid tight seal between adjacent panels;a second fastening piece being secured to the second ends of the first and second assembly pieces with the series of panels secured therebetween, the first and second assembly pieces, the first and second fastening pieces, and the series of panels forming a modular unit;an elongated joining piece being secured within the facing first scarf joints of adjacent assembly pieces to permit the coupling of adjacent modular units.