Smart corner and wall frame system
In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.
1. A smart corner comprising:
a rear side including a first hole;
a first side including a second hole, the first side connected to the rear side along a first edge; and
a second side including a third hole, the second side connected to the rear side along a second edge opposite the first edge;
wherein the smart corner is configured to connect to at least one second smart corner using at least one fastener through at least one of the first hole, second hole, and third hole and corresponding holes in the at least one second smart corner.
2. The smart corner of claim 1 , further comprising a top side connected to the rear side, the first side, and the second side.
3. The smart corner of claim 2 wherein the top side and the rear side are substantially square.
4. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are substantially triangular.
5. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are parallel.
6. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are connected to the rear side at 90 degree angles.
7. The smart corner of claim 1 , further comprising a second fastener configured to connect the smart corner to a building wall frame.