Modular room system and method

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present invention employ a modular room including a plurality of modular room components (e.g., anchor assemblies, upright assemblies, etc.). These anchor assemblies and upright assemblies can take different forms permitting assembly of a modular room or modular structure in different manners, and in some cases provide for interchangeable interior and exterior wall panels and components. In some embodiments, a bracket assembly is coupled to an substantially vertical elongated upright for improved strength and stability. Preferably, the anchor assembly has a base plate with at least one edge at an angle with respect to the rest of the base plate for additional strength. If desired, the vertical position of the upright with respect to the base plate can be adjusted. In some embodiments, one or more overhead trusses are used to stabilize the walls of a modular room.

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         18 . An upright assembly for supporting structure connected thereto relative to a floor surface, the upright assembly comprising: 
 a substantially vertical elongated upright having: 
 a first wall at least partially defining an interior of the upright;  
 a bottom end proximate to the floor surface;  
 at least one aperture in the first wall; and  
 a plate positioned within the interior of the upright;  
   a bracket coupled to the upright proximate the bottom end, the bracket having: 
 a first portion received within the aperture of the upright and extending longitudinally within the interior of the upright toward the bottom end of the upright, the first portion having a distal end releasably coupled to the plate of the upright; and  
 a second portion extending away from the upright to a location disposed from the upright.  
   
     
     
         19 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the plate of the upright is at least partially defined by an end wall of the upright closing the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         20 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the end wall has an aperture therein through which an end of the first portion of the bracket extends to releasably couple the end wall of the upright.  
     
     
         21 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the first portion extends through the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         22 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the first portion of the bracket is received within an aperture in the plate of the upright.  
     
     
         23 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein torque applied to the upright is transferred to the bracket and through the plate.  
     
     
         24 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 18 , and further comprising a foot coupled to the second portion and positioned to rest upon the floor surface a distance from the upright.  
     
     
         25 . An upright assembly for supporting structure connected thereto relative to a floor surface, the upright assembly comprising: 
 a substantially vertical elongated upright having: 
 a first wall at least partially defining an interior of the upright;  
 a bottom end proximate to the floor surface;  
 at least one aperture in the first wall; and  
 a plate positioned within the interior of the upright;  
   a bracket coupled to the upright proximate the bottom end, the bracket having: 
 a first portion received within the aperture of the upright and extending within the interior of the upright at a non-perpendicular angular orientation with respect to the first wall of the upright, the first portion having a distal end releasably coupled to the plate of the upright; and  
 a second portion extending away from the upright to a location disposed from the upright.  
   
     
     
         26 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the plate of the upright is at least partially defined by an end wall of the upright closing the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         27 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein the end wall has an aperture therein through which the distal end of the first portion of the bracket extends to releasably couple the end wall of the upright.  
     
     
         28 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the first portion extends longitudinally within the interior of the upright toward the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         29 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the first portion extends through the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         30 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the first portion of the bracket is received within an aperture in the plate of the upright.  
     
     
         31 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein torque applied to the upright is transferred to the bracket and through the plate.  
     
     
         32 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 25 , and further comprising a foot coupled to the second portion and positioned to rest upon the floor surface a distance from the upright.  
     
     
         33 . An upright assembly for supporting structure connected thereto relative to a floor surface, the upright assembly comprising: 
 a substantially vertical elongated upright having: 
 a longitudinal axis at a center of the upright;  
 a first wall at least partially defining an interior of the upright;  
 a bottom end adjacent to the floor surface;  
 at least one aperture in the first wall; and  
 a plate extending across the longitudinal axis of the upright;  
   a bracket coupled to the upright proximate the bottom end, the bracket having: 
 a first portion received within the aperture of the upright and extending within the interior of the upright, the first portion having a distal end releasably coupled to the plate of the upright; and  
 a second portion extending away from the upright to a location disposed from the upright.  
   
     
     
         34 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the plate of the upright is at least partially defined by an end wall of the upright closing the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         35 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 34 , wherein the end wall has an aperture therein through which an end of the first portion of the bracket extends to releasably couple the end wall of the upright.  
     
     
         36 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the first portion extends longitudinally within the interior of the upright to the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         37 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the first portion extends through the bottom end of the upright.  
     
     
         38 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the first portion of the bracket is received within an aperture in the plate of the upright.  
     
     
         39 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein torque applied to the upright is transferred to the bracket and through the plate.  
     
     
         40 . The upright assembly as claimed in  claim 33 , and further comprising a foot coupled to the second portion and positioned to rest upon the floor surface a distance from the upright.