Rapid assembly house kit system for an emergency, temporary, or permanent shelter

Abstract

A Rapid Assembly House Kit System for emergency shelter, temporary dwelling and permanent residence comprising: a plurality of lightweight pre-manufactured structural components, each structural component having pre-made coupling features, wherein the structural components include studs placed flange-to-flange with lips touching to create hollow columns and studs placed web-to web creating H-beams in cross section that sandwich a central wood strip; a plurality of pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels with adhered rigid insulation set for both interior and exterior use attaching to a structural framework; a set of bolts, washers and screws, wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are coupled to the structural components through the pre-made coupling features with the bolts, washers and screws; and a set of modular components, including doors, windows, rafter connectors, and interior partition walls having coupling features that attach to the studs and tracks of the structural components.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rapid assembly house kit system for emergency shelter, temporary dwelling and permanent residence comprising:
 a plurality of lightweight pre-manufactured structural components, each structural component having pre-made coupling features,
 wherein the structural components include studs placed flange-to-flange with lips touching to create hollow columns and studs placed web-to web creating H-beams in cross section that sandwich a central wood strip; 
   a plurality of pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels with adhered rigid insulation set for both interior and exterior use attaching to a structural framework;   a set of bolts, washers and screws,
 wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are coupled to the structural components through the pre-made coupling features with the bolts, washers and screws; and 
   a set of modular components, including doors, windows, rafter connectors and interior partition walls having coupling features that attach to the studs and tracks of the structural components.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is transportable in a flat pack kit of lightweight premanufactured parts to be assembled and disassembled on-site. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a wall cavity for electrical, plumbing and ducting installations or for adding additional insulation in extreme weather locations. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said components are designed to be lightweight and weather-resistant. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are dimensioned to interconnect securely to form an exterior wall and an exterior roof. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are dimensioned to interconnect securely to form interior walls, an interior roof and/or ceiling, and floors. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the set of bolts and screws are designed to be tool-free or minimally tool-assisted during assembly. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels and the modular components include tongue-and-groove joints, clip-locks, or other snap-fit mechanisms to enable rapid connection. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising an integrated utilities system, comprising pre-installed wiring, plumbing, and HVAC components that are pre-routed through channels and wall cavities within the structural components. 
     
     
         10 . An emergency shelter, comprising:
 a rapid assembly kit, including
 a plurality of lightweight pre-manufactured structural components, each structural component having pre-made coupling features,
 wherein the structural components include studs placed flange-to-flange with lips touching to create hollow columns and studs placed web-to web creating H-beams in cross section that sandwich a central wood strip; 
 
 a plurality of pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels with adhered rigid insulation set for both interior and exterior use attaching to a structural framework; 
 a set of bolts, washers and screws,
 wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are coupled to the structural components through the pre-made coupling features with the bolts, washers and screws; and 
 
 a set of modular components, including doors, windows, rafter connectors and interior partition walls having coupling features that attach to the studs and tracks of the structural components. 
   
     
     
         11 . The emergency shelter of  claim 10 , wherein the emergency shelter is transportable in a flat pack kit of lightweight premanufactured parts to be assembled and disassembled on-site. 
     
     
         12 . The emergency shelter of  claim 10 , further comprising a wall cavity for electrical, plumbing, and ducting installations or for adding additional insulation in extreme weather locations. 
     
     
         13 . The emergency shelter of  claim 10 , wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels are dimensioned to interconnect securely to form an exterior wall and an exterior roof. 
     
     
         10 . mergency shelter of claim  10 , wherein the pre-manufactured interior oriented strand board panels are dimensioned to interconnect securely to form interior walls, an interior roof and/or ceiling, and floors. 
     
     
         15 . The emergency shelter of  claim 10 , wherein the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels and the modular components include tongue-and-groove joints, clip-locks, or other snap-fit mechanisms to enable rapid connection. 
     
     
         16 . A method for rapid assembly of a house kit system for emergency shelter, temporary dwelling and permanent residence, the method comprising:
 providing a plurality of lightweight pre-manufactured structural components, each structural component having pre-made coupling features,
 wherein the structural components include studs placed flange-to-flange with lips touching to create hollow columns and studs placed web-to web creating H-beams in cross section that sandwich a central wood strip; 
   providing a plurality of pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels with adhered rigid insulation set for both interior and exterior use attaching to a structural framework;   providing a set of bolts, washers and screws,   coupling the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels to the structural components through the pre-made coupling features with the bolts, washers and screws;   providing a set of modular components, including doors, windows, rafter connectors and interior partition walls having coupling features that attach to the studs and tracks of the structural components; and   attaching the set of modular components to the studs and tracks of the structural components.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the rapid assembly of a house kit system is transportable in a flat pack kit of lightweight premanufactured parts to be assembled and disassembled on-site. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , further dimensioning the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels to interconnect securely to form an exterior wall and an exterior roof. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising connecting the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels and the modular interior components with a tongue-and-groove joints, clip-locks, or other snap-fit mechanisms. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising dimensioning the pre-manufactured oriented strand board panels to interconnect securely to form interior walls, an interior roof and/or ceiling, and floors.