PREFABRICATION SMART SELF-STORAGE FACILITY

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/749,813, filed Jan. 27, 2025, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/719,385, filed Nov. 12, 2024, the disclosure of each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and methods for structural components for self-storage facilities, and more specifically to devices, systems, and methods for smart-ready structural components for self-storage facilities.

BACKGROUND

Physical security in storage, for example, for self-storage facilities, can present interesting challenges for appropriate access to the storage. For security self-storage doors which can require access by various parties, maintaining permissible access to individually secured self-storage units can be cumbersome. In attempting to overcome such concerns, existing self-storage facilities can implement various electronic features which were not part of the original facilities. Implementing such electronics can be difficult to do without significant alterations of existing facilities.

SUMMARY

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a structural building kit for a support structure of a self-storage facility may include a structural column having a first end and a second end, the structural column comprising a support wall and two side walls each extending parallel to each other from opposite sides of the support wall to define a side wall width, each of the side walls including at least one passageway configured for cabling management, the at least one passageway positioned at a predetermined distance from the first end; and header configured to couple with the structural column extending from one of the side walls, the header having a main header web and a cable management flange extending from the main header web, wherein the cable management flange of the header extends with a flange width complementary to the side wall width of the one of the side walls of the structural column and arranged for managing cables extending therealong. The header may be connected with the structural column in position with the cable management flange arranged complementary with the at least one passageway to seamlessly support cabling extending therethrough.

In some embodiments, a first end surface of the structural column and a top surface of the header define a substantially flush top surface. The header may further include an upper flange extending from the main header web and parallel to the cable management flange. A top surface of the upper flange may be a top surface of the header and may be configured to be arranged flush with a first end surface of the structural column to define a substantially flush top surface.

In some embodiments, the structural column may be symmetrical. The header may be one header of a plurality of headers of the structural building kit. Two headers of the plurality of headers may be configured to couple to each side wall of the structural column extending outward to form a T-shape and positioned such that the cable management flanges of the two headers are arranged complementary with the at least one passageway of respective side walls to seamlessly support cabling extending therethrough. The complementary arrangement of the at least one passageway and cable management flanges such that cabling may be seamlessly support may extend through one header, through the structural column, and through the other header.

In some embodiments, the structural column may be one structural column of a plurality of structural columns of the structural building kit. The header may be configured to be coupled between two structural columns such that the cable management flange of the header is arranged complementary with the at least one passageway of each of the two structural columns to seamlessly support cabling extending therethrough. A self-storage door may be mounted with the two structural columns. The kit may be applied with several self-storage doors in series, allowing cabling through each of the columns and headers seamlessly supported, for example, for ease in retrofitting electronics within the self-storage building.

In some embodiments, at least one structural column and at least one header may be configured to be coupled to define a structural wall. The at least one header and the first end of the at least one structural column may define a top of the structural wall. In some embodiments, a plurality of structural columns and a plurality of headers may be configured to provide a support structure of a self-storage facility having at least one rollup door with a lock. In some embodiments, at least one passageway may include one passageway configured to allow drawing of at least two cables simultaneously through the one passageway. The one passageway may be configured to avoid tangling in drawing of at least two spooled cables simultaneously through the one passageway. Additionally, multiple passageways can allow for more cables to be utilized.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an architectural kit for a wall system of a self-storage facility may include a mounting panel including a mounting section and opposing side sections, each side section including a stepped portion defining an interior jog and a lateral landing surface, wherein the mounting section defines a substantially flat front surface defining an interface trim surface for mounting a surveillance device or user interface for access by a user for communication; and a vertical channel support formed complementary to the stepped portion of the mounting panel, the vertical channel support including a base section for engagement with the interior jog and first and second sides extending from opposite sides of the base section to define a receiver space, one of the first and second sides arranged for engagement with the lateral surface. The receiver space may be configured to receive an architectural wall panel inserted therein.

In some embodiments, the kit may further include the architectural wall panel, with a lateral edge of the architectural wall panel inserted within the receiver space. The architectural wall panel may include a corrugated panel. The architectural wall panel may be a corrugated metal panel. The mounting section may define a gap behind the interface trim surface for housing the user interface.

In some embodiments, the kit may further include a user interface. The user interface may be secured with the interface trim surface having cabling housed at least partially within the gap behind the interface trim. In some embodiments, the user interface may be suitable to be housed at least partially within the gap behind the interface trim and substantially flush with the interface trim surface. The user interface may be formed as a touch screen.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an architectural kit for wall of a self-storage facility may include a cable management trough extending longitudinally and defining a cap portion and an adjacent cable management portion. The cap portion may include a base section and arm sections extending from opposite sides of the base section. The cap portion may define a cap receiver between the arm sections. The cable management portion may define a cable management receiver for management of cabling. The cap receiver and the cable management receiver may each have an open face directed in opposite directions. The kit may include an architectural wall segment having a top edge received within the cap portion through the cap open face. An outwardly facing surface of one of the arm sections of the cap portion may be configured to abut fascia of the self-storage facility.

In some embodiments, one of the arm sections may define a mutual wall between the cap portion and the trough portion. The trough portion may extend from the mutual wall away from the cap portion. The trough portion may include a lip that extends substantially parallel to the mutual wall. In some embodiments, the architectural wall segment may include a corrugated wall panel.

In some embodiments, the architectural wall segment may include a corrugated wall panel. In some embodiments, the architectural wall segment may further include an accumulator defining at least a portion of a cable management channel. The accumulator may include a base having arms extending from opposite sides thereof collectively defining the at least a portion of the cable management channel. Each arm may include a wing extending therefrom to a free end, each wing configured for coupling with the wall of the self-storage facility. In some embodiments, the accumulator may be configured for coupling with the wall of the self-storage facility to abut the cable management trough such that cabling can extend continuously through the cable management channel and through the cable management receiver.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an architectural kit for a self-storage facility may include a corner kit. The corner kit may define a junction between two walls of the self-storage facility. The corner kit may include at least one leg having a longitudinal extent for orientation in the vertical direction, and extending laterally to define a receptacle. The corner kit may include a channel support configured for reception within the receptacle. The channel support may define a receiving space configured for reception of a terminal edge of a corrugated wall panel to conceal the terminal edge.

In some embodiments, the receptacle of the corner kit may be defined by a jog extending to define a depth and an arm extending from the jog. The receptacle may be defined by the depth of the jog and the extension of the arm. The jog may extend to define the depth along a direction inward relative to the corrugated wall panel, and the arm extends along a direction parallel to the corrugated wall panel.

In some embodiments, the corner kit may include a base extending along a direction parallel to the corrugated wall panel. The corner kit may include a corner cap formed to define a corner intersection. The corner cap may include first and second legs extending from the corner intersection in different directions. One of the legs may be arranged for engagement with a surface of the base. One of the legs may extend along a direction parallel with the corrugated wall panel and the other of the legs extends along a direction parallel with the other wall. In some embodiments, the other of the legs may be arranged to engage with a surface of the other wall formed as a structural wall.

In some embodiments, the corner kit may include another base extending along a direction parallel with the other wall and the other of the legs of the corner cap is arranged for engagement with a surface of the other base. The base and the other base may be joined together at an intersection, wherein the corner cap is arranged to conceal the intersection. The other base may include a jog and an arm collectively defining another receptacle for receiving another channel support. The corner kit may include another base extending along a direction parallel with the other wall. The bases may be joined together at a corner intersection to define an exterior corner. In some embodiments, any two or more of the disclosed building kit and architectural kits can be applied together. For example, any two or more may be applied within the same wall, adjoining walls, or different walls within the same self-storage facility.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a structural building kit in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the structural building kit of FIG. 1A in accordance with certain other aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the structural building kit of FIGS. 1A and 1B in assembly in accordance with certain other aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an architectural kit in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of another architectural kit concerning a structural wall in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3B is a perspective view of another architectural kit, similar to FIG. 3A, concerning a roof purlin in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3C is a perspective view of another architectural kit, similar to FIG. 3A, concerning a structural wall in accordance with certain other aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the cross-sectional dimensions of a mounting panel of the architectural kit of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the cross-sectional dimensions of a vertical channel support the architectural kit of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the cross-sectional dimensions of a cable trough assembly of the architectural kit of FIG. 3A & B;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another architectural kit concerning a structural wall corner in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another architectural kit, similar to FIG. 7, concerning a structural wall corner in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another architectural kit concerning a structural wall corner in accordance with certain other aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While the concepts of the present disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit the concepts of the present disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives consistent with the present disclosure and the appended claims.

Physical security in storage facilities, like self-storage facilities, can present interesting challenges for appropriate access to the storage. One example can include rental self-storage facilities which may rent or lease storage units to users (tenants/lessees), the units being individualized storage rooms that can be secured for each individual tenant. Challenges can arise in providing selective access to the storage units.

In addressing problems of self-storage facilities and/or improving features of self-storage, electronic operations, monitoring, and/or communications have been implemented on pre-existing self-storage facilities. Implementation of some security, access, and other technology systems in an existing building may require retrofitting and custom solutions to address structural challenges. For example, it may not be possible or may be highly challenging to (safely) bore holes in certain structural supports.

Within the present disclosure, said systems can be considered during the planning stages of building construction, and the infrastructure to efficiently accommodate low-voltage technology and smart products can be designed to accommodate various technology systems and wiring needs thereof. As a result, the completed facility can be ready for low-voltage wiring and smart products, if and when the customer decides to install after initial completion of an individual the facility or section thereof.

For example, technology systems can include access systems, communication systems, security systems, monitoring systems, lighting systems, climate systems, and other data and/or operational systems. The various technology systems can include traditional and/or smart products connected by cabling and/or low voltage wiring. In an illustrative example, a self-storage facility having multiple storage units may include an electronic lock for each unit that is controlled via a user interface on a smart device (e.g. mobile phone or tablet) to provide an electronic key for access to the individual unit. In some examples, the electronic lock may include a controller configured to unlock or lock the storage door when activated by a smart device of a user. In other examples, the electronic lock may include a user interface mounted to a wall at or near the storage door of the individual storage unit.

Disclosed herein are various embodiments of architectural systems including support structure systems, wall systems, assemblies, wall components, and/or architectural kits that can be utilized in the construction of a self-storage facility. The architectural systems can be provided as an architectural kit or structural building kit configured to provide structural support and/or wall systems that facilitate cabling for implementation of technology systems within a storage facility including a planned layout of at least one storage unit. In an illustrative embodiment, the systems disclosed herein can be customized to provide access to facilitate installation of cabling and/or technology systems for a storage facility including multiple storage units with individual doors (e.g. roll-up door) each with a lock. A structural building system 10 for a storage facility can include one or more of: a support structure system 100, a wall mount system 200, and a cable trough assembly 300.

Shown in FIG. 1A is an illustrative example of a support structure 100 of a structural building system 10 for a self-storage facility. The illustrative support structure 100 includes a structural column 110 and a header 150. The structural column 110 includes a support wall 112, having a width (w_c1), and two side walls 114, 116 each extending parallel to each other from opposite lateral ends of the support wall 112 to define a side wall width (w_c2). As discussed in additional detail herein, each of the side walls 114, 116 includes at least one passageway 120 defined therethrough configured for cabling management.

The structural column 110 illustratively includes a first end 122 and a second end 124. The second end 124 of the structural column 110 suitable to be positioned on a ground surface, such as a slab, flooring, footing, or other substrate, at least partially defining a base portion of the support structure 100. The first end 122 at least partially defining a top portion of the support structure 100. The at least one passageway 120 (center) positioned at a predetermined distance (d_p) from the first end 122. The illustrative structural column 110 is substantially symmetrical.

The header 150 of the support structure 100 is configured to couple with the structural column 110 and extend from one of the side walls 114, 116, generally perpendicularly. The header 150 includes a main header web 152 and a trough flange 154 extending from the main header 150 web. The main header 150 web having a width (w_h1). The trough flange 154 of the header 150 extends with a trough width (w_h2) complementary to the side wall width (w_c2) of the one of the side walls 114, 116 of the structural column 110 and arranged for supporting cables 90 extending therealong. The header 150 is connected with the structural column 110 in position with the trough flange 154 arranged complementary with the at least one passageway 120 to seamlessly support cabling 90 extending therethrough. In the illustrative embodiment, seamlessness in support is provided by correspondence between the position of the passageway 120 and the support surface of the trough flange 154 such that little or no jogging of the cabling occurs within transition along their connection. Excessive contortion of cabling to extend through openings can require lengthier cabling, can cause crimping or wear to cabling, and/or can obstruct installation (fishing) of cabling in pre-existing structures. And yet, complementary positioning between opening and flanges can be particularly difficult to install in situ on existing facilities (e.g., difficulty drilling after the structure is installed, due to access around structure and elevation). Each passageway 120 can be fitted with a grommet, for example, of plastic or rubber, to protect cabling from rough edges of the wall column which may be formed of metal; the grommet may engage with the circumference of the edge of the opening of the wall column defining the passageway 120 to provide an interface the gently engages the cabling for lower risk of damage to the cabling.

In the illustrative embodiment shown in FIG. 1A, a first end surface 126 of the structural column 110 and a top surface 156 of the header 150 define a substantially flush top surface of the support structure 100. The header 150 further comprises an upper flange 160 extending from the main header web 152 and substantially parallel to the trough flange 154. The upper flange 160 has a width (w_h3). In an illustrative embodiment, the upper flange width (w_h3) can be less than or equal to the trough flange width (w_h2). The header 150 includes top surface 162 of the upper flange 160 that is a top surface 156 of the header 150 and configured to be arranged flush with a first end surface 126 of the structural column 110 to define a substantially flush top surface of the support structure 100.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the illustrative structural building system 10 can include a plurality of headers 150, wherein two headers 150 of the plurality of headers 150 are configured to couple to each side wall 114, 116 of the structural column 110 extending outward to form a support structure 100 with a T-shape. The headers 150 are positioned such that the trough flanges 154 of the two headers 150 are arranged complementary with the at least one passageway 120 of respective side walls 114, 116 of the support column 110 to seamlessly support cabling 90 extending therethrough. In the illustrative embodiment, the headers 150 are shown cantilevered from the structural column 110 but extend for connection with other structure, which may include another structural column 110.

Referring now to FIG. 1B, another configuration of the support structure 100 of the structural building system 10 for a self-storage structure is shown. In this configuration, the support structure 100 includes a structural column 1110 and header 150. The structural column 1110 is similar to column 110, but includes passageway 1120 instead of passageway 120, and in some embodiments, may include passageway 1121. The passageway 1120 is illustratively larger than passageway 120, suitable for passage of more than one cable therethrough. Passing multiple cables through the same passageway 1120 can assist during cabling installation by allowing multiple cables to be “pulled” or drawn through the passageway simultaneously. This can avoid tangling between multiple cables that can occur due to cabling being stored and/or transported in bulk spindles such that when drawn out from the spindles the cabling can prefer a coiling tendency which can lead to tangling during pulling. This may be more fully appreciated with consideration of additional discussion concerning FIG. 1C below.

Still referring to FIG. 1B, the passageway 1120 center is positioned at a predetermined distance (d_p2) from the first end 122 and the header 150 is connected with the structural column 1110 in position with the trough flange 154 arranged complementary with the at least one passageway 1120 to seamlessly support cabling 90 extending therethrough. In the illustrative embodiment, seamlessness in support is provided by correspondence between the position of the passageway 1120 and the support surface of the trough flange 154 of the header 150 such that little or no jogging of the cabling occurs within transition along their connection. In the illustrative embodiment shown in FIG. 1B, the passageway 1120 is somewhat larger than passageway 120 of FIG. 1A, and thus, the predetermined distance (d_p2) is slightly shorter than predetermined distance (d_p) for correspondence in position with the trough flange 154 for seamlessness in support.

In the illustrative embodiment, with reference to FIG. 1C, the support structure 100 can include a plurality of structural columns 110, 1110 and plurality of headers 150 to define a large wall section. Generally, only one configuration of structural columns 110 or structural columns 1110 will be applied for a given wall or facility, although in some instances, structural columns 110 and 1110 can be used together. For example, the header 150 is configured to be coupled between two structural columns 110. 1110 such that the header 150 spans between side wall 116 of one structural column 110, 1110 and side wall 114 of a second structural column 110, 1110, wherein the trough flange 154 of the header 150 is arranged complementary with the at least one passageway 120, 1120 of each of the two structural columns 110 to seamlessly support cabling 90 extending therethrough.

It can be appreciated that in installing cabling to an existing self-storage facility, “pulling” or drawing cables through the series of aligned passageways 120, 1120 can allow ease of installation. The complementary positioning of the apertures of the passageways 120, 1120 of neighboring columns 110, 1110 and flanges 154 of neighboring headers 150 provides a continuous cable management arrangement in-situ with the structural design of the wall affording ease of later installation of cabling and/or benefits to avoid wear and/or strain on cabling.

The at least one structural column 110 and at least one header 150 are configured to be coupled to define a structural wall 102, wherein the at least one header 150 and the first end 122 of the at least one structural column 110 define a top of the structural wall 102. The structural building system 10 may further include an architectural sheet 280, 380 (FIGS. 2-3) suitable to affix to an external surface 128 of the support wall 112 of the structural column 110, an external surface 158 of the main header web 152, or both. The plurality of structural columns 110 and a plurality of headers 150 are configured to provide a support structure 100 of a self-storage facility having at least one rollup door with a lock. For example, a doorway 1100 is shown to be defined between two columns 110, 1110 for a self-storage rollup door; a doorway 1102 is shown to be defined between two columns 110, 1110 for a self-storage man door such as a steel swing door; and a doorway 1104 is shown to be defined between two columns 110, 1110 for another manner of self-storage rollup door. The doorways 1102 and 1104 may be sized with appropriate width for a wider and narrower rollup door respectively, and may be defined by longer and shorter headers 150, respectively. Of course, any one or more of these exemplary doorways can be instead covered by wall paneling as a wall rather than a doorway. In an illustrative example, the self-storage rollup door lock can be an electronic lock or a lock configured to be controlled by a smart device (e.g. mobile phone, portable tablet, or tablet interface). Examples of suitable electronic locking devices can include those disclosed within U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 20210054661A1, 20210355710A1, and 20220172528A1, the disclosure of each of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

Shown in FIG. 2 is an illustrative example of a mounting wall 200 of structural building system 10 for a self-storage facility. The illustrative mounting wall 200 of a self-storage facility can be provided as an architectural kit 202 including a mounting panel 210 and two vertical channel supports 250. The vertical channel supports 250 are configured to interface with opposite sides of the mounting panel 210 and receive an architectural wall panel 280 inserted therein. The mounting panel 210 of the mounting wall 200 includes a mounting panel 212 and opposing side sections 214, 216.

Referring to FIG. 4, each side section 214, 216 of the mounting panel 212 includes a stepped portion 218 defining an interior jog 220 and a lateral landing surface 222. In the illustrative example, the mounting panel 212 has a width x₁ and each lateral landing surface 222 has a width x₂ set back from the mounting panel 212 by a distance z₁. Although the illustrative example show the mounting panel 210 as symmetrical, the opposing side sections 214, 216 may be configured with different dimensions on opposite sides.

The mounting panel 212 defines a substantially flat front surface 230 defining a support surface 232 for mounting an electrical device, such as a camera, or a user interface 290 for access by a user for communication. Of course, the vertical location of mounting panel 212 upon which the electrical device is mounted may vary, for example, such that a camera may be mounted high, or even out of reach, while a user interface display may be mounted at torso height for access by the user. The mounting panel 212 also defines a gap 234 behind the interface trim surface 232 and is configured to at least partially house the user interface 290. The architectural kit can include user interface 290 suitable to be housed at least partially within the gap 234 behind the interface trim 232 and substantially flush with the interface trim surface 232. In an illustrative example, the user interface 290 includes a touch screen. In another example, the user interface 290 may be a control device that is activated by a user via an application on user's mobile device.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the vertical channel support 250 of the mounting wall 200 is formed complementary to the stepped portion 218 of the mounting panel 210. The vertical channel support 250 includes a base section 252 for engagement with the interior jog 220 and first and second sides 254, 256 extending from opposite sides of the base section 252 to define a receiver space 260. In an illustrative example, the base section 252 can have a width of z₂, the first side 254 a width of x₃, and the second side 256 a width of x₄. The first side 254 is arranged for engagement with the lateral surface 222 of the mounting panel 210. Illustratively, the first side 254 can have a width (x₃) greater than the width (x₂) of lateral landing surface 222. The receiver space 260 is illustratively configured to receive an architectural wall panel 280 inserted therein. Reception within the receiver space 260 can provide desirable transition between components, and/or may reduce exposure of unrefined edge of the wall panel 280.

The architectural wall panel 280 can be included in the architectural kit or provided separately. The illustrative architectural wall panel 280 comprises a dimensionally shaped metal sheet formed with a pattern of parallel repeated corrugations, bends, folds, ribs, and/or grooves. For example, the architectural wall panel 280 can be a metal panel with repeated bends, a corrugated metal panel, a metal panel with a pattern of parallel ribs and/or ridges. In some embodiments, the wall panel 280 may be formed of any suitable material.

In the illustrative embodiment, the mounting panel 212, or at least the mounting panel 212 is defined to have structural rigidity. For example, whereas corrugated wall panels such as those of architectural wall panel 280 may be resilient, but permit an acceptable amount of bending under force, the mounting panel 212, or at least the mounting panel 212 is defined to resist bending to a greater degree to support direct mounting of electronic devices. In the illustrative embodiment, the mounting panel 212, or at least the mounting panel 212 is defined to have structural rigidity is defined from 18 gauge steel, while the architectural wall panel 280 can be 26 gauge steel; although in some embodiments any suitable gauge and manner of material may be applied. The enhanced rigidity of the mounting panel 212, or at least the mounting panel 212, can allow a camera to be mounted directly to the flat rigid surface, for example, by screws or other fasteners, without additional need for supports.

Shown in FIG. 3A is an illustrative example of a cable trough assembly 300 of structural building system 10 for a self-storage facility. The cable trough assembly 300 can be provided as an architectural kit 302 for wall of a self-storage facility. The cable tray assembly 300 illustratively includes a cable trough 310 configured to couple with an architectural wall 380. The cable trough 310 illustratively extends longitudinally and defines a cap portion 312 and an adjacent trough portion 314. The cap portion width (z₃) can be the same or different than the trough portion width (z₄). The cap portion 312 of the cable trough 310 includes a base section 320 and arm sections 322, 324 extending from opposite lateral sides of the base section 320. The arm sections 322, 324 can have lengths (y₁, y₂) that are the same or different. The cap portion 312 defines a cap receiver 326 between the arm sections 322, 324. The trough portion 314 includes a base 321 having an arm section 324 extending (vertically) therefrom on one lateral side and a lip 334 extending (vertically) therefrom on an opposite lateral side to define a trough receiver 328 for cabling. The cap receiver 326 and the trough receiver 328 each have an open face 330, 332 directed in opposite directions, and longitudinal ends of the cap and trough receiver 326, 328 are illustratively open. One of the arm sections 324 defines a mutual wall between the cap portion 312 and the trough portion 314. The trough portion 314 extends from the mutual wall 324 away from the cap portion 312. The trough portion 314 includes a lip 334 that extends from an edge of the open face 332 of the trough receiver 314 and substantially parallel to the mutual wall 324. Illustratively, the lip 334 can have a length (y₃) that is less than the length (y₂) of the second or mutual wall 324.

The illustrative architectural kit 302 can include an architectural wall segment 380 having a top edge 382 received within the cap portion 312 through the cap open face 330, wherein an outwardly facing surface 338 of one of the arm sections 322 of the cap portion 312 configured to abut fascia 390 of the self-storage facility. The illustrative architectural wall panel 380 comprises a dimensionally shaped metal sheet formed with a pattern of parallel repeated corrugations, bends, folds, ribs, and/or grooves. For example, the architectural wall panel 380 can be a metal panel with repeated bends, a corrugated metal panel, a metal panel with a pattern of parallel ribs and/or ridges.

Referring now to FIG. 3B, an illustrative example of a cable trough assembly 1300 of structural building system 10 for a self-storage facility, similar to cable trough assembly 300. The cable trough assembly 1300 can be provided as an architectural kit 1302 for wall of a self-storage facility. The cable trough assembly 1300 illustratively includes a cable trough 1310 configured to couple with an architectural purlin 1380 embodied as a roof purlin. The cable trough 1310 illustratively extends longitudinally and defines a trough portion 1314. The trough portion 1314 includes a base 1321 having an arm section 1324 extending (vertically) therefrom on one lateral side and a lip 1334 extending (vertically) therefrom on an opposite lateral side to define a trough receiver 1328 for cabling. The trough receiver 1328 defines an open face 1332 illustratively facing upwards in the orientation in FIG. 3B, and the trough receiver 1328 longitudinal ends are illustratively open. Illustratively, the lip 1334 can have a length (y₃) that is less than the length (y₂) of the arm section 1324. Unlike the cable trough assembly 300, the cable trough assembly 1300 does not include a cap section as the arm section 1324 is available to define a flat surface for abutment with a base 1382 of the purlin 1380. The base 1321 of the trough portion 1314 illustratively defines a flat surface complementary for engagement with a platform section 1384 extending laterally from the base 1382 of the purlin 1380. The platform section 1384 illustratively extends laterally orthogonally from the base 1382. The purlin 1380 can include a lip 1386 extending laterally from the platform section 1384 to a free end and bent slightly (upward) relative to the platform section. An extension section 1388 extends laterally from the base 1382 on an opposite lateral side from the platform section 1384. A lip 1390 extends laterally from the extension section 1388 to a free end illustratively bent slightly (downward) relative to the extension section. Each of the base 1382, platform section 1384, lip 1386, extension section 1388, and lip 1390 extend longitudinally together with a constant cross-sectional profile to illustratively define a uniform purlin 1380. Referring now to FIG. 3C, an architectural kit 400 of structural building system 10 for a self-storage facility is shown. The architectural kit 400 is illustratively applied to a corrugated wall panel 380. The architectural kit 400 illustratively includes an accumulator covering 410 for management of cabling 95 that extends vertically in the orientation of FIG. 3C. Namely, the accumulator covering 410 defines an accumulator channel 412 (collectively with the corrugated wall panel 380) that extends vertically for passage of cabling 95.

The accumulator covering 410 illustratively includes a base 414 extending longitudinally (vertically, in the orientation of FIG. 3C), and having arms 416, 418 projecting from opposite (lateral) sides and having longitudinal extension commensurate with the base 414. Each arm 416, 418 includes a wing 420, 422 projecting from a (lateral) side of the arm 416, 418 that is opposite the base 414 for coupling with the corrugated wall panel 380. The arms 416, 418 each project from the base 414 at an angle such that the base 414 is jogged or spaced apart from an attachment surface 415 of the corrugated wall panel 380 with which the wings 420, 422 can couple. Accordingly, the base 414 is spaced apart from the corrugated wall panel 380 to collectively define the accumulator channel 412.

In the illustrative embodiment, the form of the accumulator covering 410 is complementary in shape to the corrugations of the corrugated wall panel 380 to have similar visual appearance. For example, in the illustrative embodiment, the width w_b of the base 414 is illustratively about equal to the width w_x of an inwardly protruding corrugation portion 430 of the corrugated wall panel 380. Similarly, the angle by which the arms 416, 418 project from the base 414 to engage the wings 420,422 with the attachment surface 415 is illustratively about equal with in the angle of extension portions 432, 434 of the corrugated wall panel 380 that extend between the inwardly protruding corrugation portion 430 and an outwardly protruding corrugation portion 436 of the corrugated wall panel 380 which includes the attachment surface 415. The selected corrugation and extension portions 430,436 and 432,434 of the corrugated wall panel 380 illustratively define the accumulator channel 412 collectively with the accumulator covering 410. In the illustrative embodiment, the wings 420, 422 are fastened to the attachment surfaces 415 by screw 426, but in some embodiments, may be attached by any suitable manner such as fasteners, weld, adhesive, among others.

The accumulator covering 410 allows a cabling 95 to be managed within the accumulator channel 412 while avoiding exposing runs of cabling. Although some portions of the cabling 95 are illustrated, for example, in a gap between the accumulator covering 410 and the trough receiver 328, the accumulator covering 410 is illustratively embodied to extend for abutment with the bottom of the cable trough 310 and cabling can extend through the accumulator channel 412, through an opening in the base 321 of the trough 310 located at the accumulator covering 410, and through the trough receiver 328, for continuous concealment of the cabling along the accumulator covering 410 and into the cable trough 310. Such concealment can physically and/or visually disrupt access to the cabling enhancing security of cabling, while providing pleasing visual appearance to manage and remove cabling from predominant sightlines for occupants. This can be particularly effective at cabling junction areas where many cables are consolidated for routing. For example, cabling may extend from lower portions of a wall into overhead areas (or vice versa), or for example, may extend into an low-voltage electrical device mounted onto the corrugated wall panel 380. Although the accumulator covering 410 and the corrugated wall panel 380 are illustratively shown to have similar vertical length, the accumulator covering may have a vertical length defined for its context of the length of run of cabling 95 to be managed, for example, where an electrical device is mounted onto the corrugated wall panel 380 in the middle of the vertical length of the corrugated wall panel 380, the accumulator covering 410 may extend from the trough receiver 328 to (nearly) abut the electrical device to provide the accumulator channel 412 between the trough receiver 328 and the electrical device.

Referring now to FIG. 7, an architectural kit 500 is shown defining a corner kit. In the illustrative embodiment, the corner kit 500 serves to join together two walls at a corner intersection. In the illustrative embodiment. Each wall includes a corrugated wall panel 280 is illustratively arranged to extend (laterally) in a direction about 90 degrees from the other corrugated wall panel 280, although considerable variation can be acceptable, and one or more of the wall panels may be different manners of walls.

The corner kit 500 includes a corner base 510 defining a vertically extending structure. In the illustrative embodiment, the corner base 510 has a uniform cross-section along the vertical extension. The corner base 510 includes a (first) leg 512 and (second) leg 514 coupled with each other at an intersection 516 and each generally extending (laterally) from the intersection in a direction about 90 degrees from the other. Each leg 512, 514 includes a corner portion 518 coupled with the other corner portion 518 to define the intersection 516 and extending laterally along the direction of the respective leg 512, 514. Each leg 512, 514 illustratively includes a jog portion 520 extending laterally from the respective corner portion 518 in a direction outwardly from the direction of the respective leg 512, 514 as an offset from the corner portion 518. Each leg 512, 514 includes a base portion 522 extending from the jog portion 520 laterally along the direction of the respective leg 512, 514. Each base portion 522 illustratively defines a significant width compared with other portions of the corner kit 510 to define an attachment surface 525 suitable to support attachment of electronic devices such as cameras, sensors, and/or other monitoring equipment.

Each leg 512, 514 illustratively includes a jog portion 524 arranged at an opposite lateral end from the jog portion 520 on the respective leg 512,514. Each job portion 524 extends from the corresponding base portion 522 in a direction inwardly from the direction of the respective leg 512, 514 as an offset from the base portion 522. In the illustrative embodiment, the jog portion 524 is equivalent in depth to the jog portion 520, but in some embodiments, may have greater or lesser depth than jog portion 520. Each leg 512, 514 illustratively includes an arm 526 extending from the jog portion 524 laterally along the direction of the respective leg 512, 514 to a free end. The jog portion 524 and arm 526 collectively define a receptacle for receiving a channel support 530 for interfacing with the respective corrugated wall panel 280.

Still referring to FIG. 7, in the illustrative embodiment, each channel support 530 is formed complementary to the receptacle of the respective leg 512,514. The channel support 530 illustratively includes a base section 532 for engagement with the jog portion 524 and first and second sides 534, 536 extending from opposite sides of the base section 532 to define a receiving space 538. In an illustrative example, the base section 532 can have a width of z₂, the first side 534 a width of x₃, and the second side 536 a width of x₄. The first side 534 is arranged for engagement with the arm 526. Illustratively, the first side 534 can have a width (x₃) greater than the width (x₂) of arm 526. The receiving space 538 is illustratively configured to receive a respective architectural wall panel 280 inserted therein. Reception within the receiving space 538 can provide desirable transition between components, and/or may reduce exposure of unrefined edge of the wall panel 280, for example, an edge of the wall panel that has been cut or trimmed to dimension for installation that may remain unrefined for exposure such that it has undesirable design (e.g., sharp, inconsistent) or unsightly (e.g., uneven, misshaped) configuration.

The corner kit 510 illustratively includes a corner cap 540 defining a vertically extending structure. The corner cap 540 illustratively includes a first leg 542 and second leg 544 coupled together at an intersection 546 and extending laterally away from each other at an angle of about 90 degrees. Each of the first and second legs 542 and 544 are illustratively formed to have a lateral extent sized to cover the intersection 516 of the corner base 510 and to extend to engage the respective base portions 522 to cover the corner portion 518 and jog portion 520 of the respective leg 512, 514 of the corner base 510 such that a uniform outer corner is presented. The corner cap 540 is illustratively coupled with the corner base 510 by affixing the legs 542, 544 of the corner cap 540 with in the base portions 522 of the respective leg 512, 514 of the corner base 510, for example, by screw or other fasteners and/or by weld or adhesive.

Referring now to FIG. 8, another architectural kit 600 is shown defining another embodiment of a corner kit. The corner kit 600 is similar to corner kit 500 and the disclosure of corner kit 500 applies equally to corner kit 500 except in instances of conflict with the specific disclosure of corner kit 600. Unlike the corner kit 500, the corner kit 600 does not require the corner cap 540. Rather, the base portions 622 couple with each other at intersection 616 and each extend laterally from the intersection 616 at an angle of about 90 degrees from each other. A jog portion 624 extends from each base portion 622 in a direction inwardly relative to the direction of the base portion 622 as an offset. An arm 626 extends from each of the jog portions 624 in the direction of the respective base portion 622 to a free end. Each corresponding jog portion 624 and arm 626 collectively define a receiving space for receiving a channel support 530 therein for engagement with an end of the respective corrugated wall panel 280.

The base portions 622 each illustratively define an attachment surface 625 suitable to support attachment of low-voltage electronic devices such as cameras, sensors, and/or other monitoring equipment. In the illustrative example, the base portions 622 can be formed of rigid material to support direct mounting (e.g., direct screwing) of hardware to install low-voltage electronics thereon. In the illustrative embodiment, the corner kit 600 is formed of metallic sheets such as aluminum and/or steel, and the base portions 622 are illustratively formed of thicker material than at least the corrugated wall portions 280. For example, the corrugated wall panel 280 may be formed from 26 gauge galvanized steel sheet, while the base portions 622 (and base portions 522) may be formed of minimum 18 gauge sheet for additional rigidity.

Referring now to FIG. 9, another architectural kit 700 is shown defining another embodiment of a corner kit. In particular, the corner kit 700 forms a junction between the corrugated wall panel 280 and another style of wall 710, exemplified as a block wall, such as a cement block or CMU block wall. The architectural kit 700 includes a corner intersection 716 defined by a cap member 712. The cap member 712 defines a longitudinal (vertically) extending structure having a first leg 718 and second leg 720 coupled together at an intersection 716 and extending laterally away from each other at an angle of about 90 degrees. The first leg 718 is arranged to extend partially across a face 722 of the wall 710 for abutment therewith to define a uniform finished appearance concealing the corner of the wall 710. The second leg 720 extends from the intersection 716 illustratively spaced apart from the lateral end 724 of the wall 710 to define a gap.

The architectural kit 700 illustratively includes a base member 726 defining a longitudinal (vertically) extending structure. The base member 726 includes a base portion 728 defining an exterior surface 729. The base member 726 includes a leg 730 extending laterally away from base portion 728 at an angle of about 90 degrees to a free end. The free end of the leg 730 is configured to abut the lateral end 724 of the wall 710, and extends away from the base portion 728 to define a depth d between lateral end 724 of the wall 710 and the base portion 728. The second leg 720 of the cap member 712 is arranged to extend partially across the exterior surface 729 of the wall 710 for abutment therewith to define a uniform finished appearance concealing the leg 730 of the base member 726.

The base member 726 illustratively includes a jog portion 732 extending from the base portion 728 in a direction inwardly from the base portion 728 as an offset from the base portion 728. In the illustrative embodiment, the jog portion 732 is equivalent in depth d to the leg 730, but in some embodiments, may have greater or lesser depth than depth d of the leg 730. The base member 726 illustratively includes an arm 734 extending from the jog portion 732 laterally along the direction of the base portion 728 to a free end. The jog portion 732 and arm 734 collectively define a receptacle for receiving the channel support 530 for interfacing with the respective corrugated wall panel 280 as discussed hereinabove. The illustrative embodiment, the channel support 530 and receptacle are formed complementary to each other to allow reception of the channel support 530 within the receptacle such that the channel support 530 can receive a free end of the corrugated panel wall 280 within its receiving space 538 which may provide desirable transition between components, and/or may reduce exposure of unrefined edge of the wall panel 280.

Within at least FIGS. 2 and 7-9, the kits have been illustrated with partial explosion/shifting along the vertical axis such that geometries and/or features of the components can be appreciated. Similarly, within FIGS. 3A-3C, kits have been illustrated with partial explosion/shifting along the horizontal axis such that geometries and/or features of the components can be appreciated.

Within the present disclosure, one or more architectural kits can be applied as an architectural and/or building system. For example, one or more kits may be applied to a self-storage building in providing wall structures, wall panels, cable management, and/or interface connections.

Devices, systems, and methods within the present disclosure may include an electromechanical locking device (lock) which can be attached to a roll-up door allowing tenants to secure their belongings without the need of a padlock. The lock may be opened via one or more of three methods: smart-device app (such as, but not limited to, via Bluetooth), wireless fob (such as, but not limited to, radio frequency), and/or quick-click code (such as, but not limited to, touch the user interface of the lock with a predetermined series of short and long presses). In illustrative embodiments, the lock may be opened via an attached keypad. The lock can also be used by the site-operator to overlock tenants, such as those tenants who don't make timely rent payments. The lock may be battery-powered and/or may communicate via direct connection between lock and smart-device or via a wireless mesh network. In illustrative embodiments, the lock may be hard-wired for power and/or communication. Within the present disclosure, data and/or power cabling can be routed for use by the lock according to disclosed aspects. Such data and/or power cabling may be routed for other electronics to be installed within the facility including but without limitation surveillance equipment (e.g., cameras (image or thermal), motion sensors, noise sensors or microphones), communication equipment (gateways, pads, etc.), user interfacing equipment, and the like.

Devices, systems, and methods within the present disclosure low-voltage electrical devices and systems can be deployed within a building pre-arranged to receive such installation. For example, within the present disclosure, cabling for low-voltage electrical devices can be installed without the use of additive support elements such as conduit, hangers (e.g., wire hangers), ties (e.g., zip ties), clips, clamps, and/or other fasteners which can be unsightly, can add expense, and/or can add labor. Embodiment herein can provide aesthetically pleasing manner of incorporating cabling in a manner conforming to building trim to reduce noticeability (e.g., reduce unattractive drooping lengthy cabling secured hung by intermittent fasteners), at least partially obstructed from view, and/or with reduced accessibility which can add security by blocking against tampering such as cutting of cabling. For example, overhead cable management troughs, even having openings on the topside, block against view of cabling within the cable management troughs from the observer standing on the ground reducing the likelihood that the observer even notices cabling can be accessed. Access to the cabling for tampering can be more difficult with overhead cable troughs which require significant reach of the would be tampered, and access from an already elevated position through openings on the top side. In some embodiments, cable troughs, panels, and/or support channels can be fabricated from light gauge metal, such as steel or aluminum which can add aesthetic simplicity or cleanliness to rigid structure providing security, concealment, and support, while avoiding additions like clips or ties. In the instance of the cable trough assembly 300, forming cable trough 310 from light gauge metal, for example, 26 gauge steel, can allow a relatively malleable installation material which can be cornered (bent) onsite to fit unique contouring of the particular facility, and can avoid the need for bend connectors, such as elbows, for joining. In some embodiments, cable pathways may extend with drainage pitch and/or weep holes along their extent to blocking against accumulation of liquids.

While certain illustrative embodiments have been described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, such an illustration and description is to be considered as exemplary and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only illustrative embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the disclosure are desired to be protected. There are a plurality of advantages of the present disclosure arising from the various features of the methods, systems, and articles described herein. It will be noted that alternative embodiments of the methods, systems, and articles of the present disclosure may not include all of the features described yet still benefit from at least some of the advantages of such features. Those of ordinary skill in the art may readily devise their own implementations of the methods, systems, and articles that incorporate one or more of the features of the present disclosure.