Modular building system

Abstract

A modular building system for forming assembled walls, which may be used in a building. The system includes a set of interlocking pre-formed blocks that may be of various shapes and sizes. The blocks may be made of a water-resistant composite material and/or other materials. Each block has a profile with both male and female connectors attachable to corresponding connectors on other blocks via an interference fit connection (e.g., using friction and built-in geometry that prevents blocks from moving in certain direction). A variety of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, smart home and other items may be attached to and/or embedded in a cavity of the block to create a functional wall. The blocks may accommodate connectors to connect interior and exterior panels used for both functional and decorative purposes. The blocks could be insulated. Perimeter blocks may be attached to a structure directly or using attachment components to create a wall.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular building system for forming assembled walls, the modular building system comprising:
 a set of interlocking pre-formed blocks, each of the pre-formed blocks having a profile comprising both male connectors and female connectors, each of the male connectors and female connectors attachable to one or more corresponding connectors on one or more other pre-formed blocks via an interference fit connection;   each of the pre-formed blocks comprising at least one cavity therein;   wherein the set of interlocking pre-formed blocks are configured to be assembled and interlocked to form an assembled wall.   
     
     
         2 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the male connectors and female connectors comprise dovetail connectors. 
     
     
         3 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the set of interlocking pre-formed blocks accommodate one or more attachment plates which connect thereto, the one or more attachment plates including at least one attachment point for mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing components. 
     
     
         4 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the profiles of each of the interlocking pre-formed blocks further comprise one or more openings therein to receive fasteners therethrough and/or plugs designed to receive a portion of a fastener therein. 
     
     
         5 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one cavity of each interlocking pre-formed block is defined by side surfaces forming at least part of the profile thereof, each of the side surfaces being connected to a vertical surface, and wherein the side surfaces extend radially from the vertical surface to surround a perimeter of the at least one cavity. 
     
     
         6 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the interlocking pre-formed blocks comprise a first cavity and a second cavity,
 wherein the first cavity is provided on a first side of each interlocking pre-formed block and defined by first side surfaces that are connected to and extending radially from a vertical surface to surround a perimeter of the first cavity, and   wherein the second cavity is provided on a second side of each interlocking pre-formed block, the second side being opposite the first side of the pre-formed block, the second cavity being defined by second side surfaces that are connected to and extending radially from the vertical surface to surround a perimeter of the second cavity.   
     
     
         7 . The modular building system according to  claim 6 , wherein the vertical surface is defined by a vertical wall that is common to both the first cavity and the second cavity. 
     
     
         8 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of inserts, wherein at least some of the interlocking pre-formed blocks receive at least one of the plurality of inserts within the respective at least one cavity. 
     
     
         9 . The modular building system according to  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of inserts comprise side surfaces which have a complementary profile to interior surfaces of the cavities of the interlocking pre-formed blocks. 
     
     
         10 . The modular building system according to  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of inserts comprise open cell foam insulation or closed cell foam insulation. 
     
     
         11 . The modular building system according to  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of inserts comprise one or more grooves and/or channels configured to accommodate mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing components for the assembled wall. 
     
     
         12 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking pre-formed blocks comprise one or more grooves and/or channels configured to accommodate mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing components for the assembled wall. 
     
     
         13 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking pre-formed blocks comprise a composite material. 
     
     
         14 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a second set of pre-formed blocks, each block of the second set of pre-formed blocks having connectors attachable to at least corresponding connectors on one or more other pre-formed blocks in the second set. 
     
     
         15 . The modular building system according to  claim 14 , wherein the set of interlocking pre-formed blocks form a first set, wherein the second set of pre-formed blocks are configured to be assembled and interconnected to form an interior assembled wall, and wherein said first set of interlocking pre-formed blocks form an exterior assembled wall. 
     
     
         16 . The modular building system according to  claim 14 , wherein the connectors of the second set of pre-formed blocks are configured to be assembled and interconnected with the male connectors and/or the female connectors of the set of interlocking pre-formed blocks within the same plane to form the assembled wall. 
     
     
         17 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of interior panels and a plurality of exterior panels attachable to each assembled wall, wherein each interior panel is attachable to a first side of one assembled wall and wherein each exterior panel is attachable to a second side of said one assembled wall. 
     
     
         18 . The modular building system according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of sills, each sill comprising one or more premeasured attachment locations provided thereon,   wherein the plurality of sills are configured to be arranged to define a space for receipt of the plurality of interlocking pre-formed blocks to form the assembled wall in said space.   
     
     
         19 . The modular building system according to  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of end caps, each end cap connectable to at least one of said one or more premeasured attachment locations on said plurality of sills, and wherein at least some of the plurality of interlocking pre-formed blocks are configured to be attached to the plurality of end caps. 
     
     
         20 . The modular building system according to  claim 19 , wherein each of the plurality of end caps comprise a female receiving portion, and wherein one of the male connectors of each interlocking pre-formed block is insertable into the female receiving portion of the end cap.