AT524994B1 - Kit for a tool shed - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a kit comprising panels (1) for erecting at least one wall (3) of a tool shed, wherein the kit comprises at least two wall panels (1), wherein each panel (1) extends with its longitudinal direction over the height of the wall (3) and wherein each panel (1) has two differently shaped longitudinal regions (5, 6), wherein the longitudinal regions (5, 6) are present as upstands of a base body (10) of the respective panel (1) and wherein, when the panels are mounted on one another, a first type of longitudinal region (5) overlaps the second type of longitudinal region (6).

Description

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a kit for a tool shed and tool sheds which are constructed from the kit.

[0002] A tool shed according to the invention is a building comprising a floor profile, side walls and a roof, wherein at least one side wall is constructed from the elements of the kit according to the invention.

[0003] Tool sheds are usually constructed from several prefabricated elements, whereby a tool shed of a given dimension can be built from a kit. The elements used in the kits are specifically dimensioned for these kits, so there is little flexibility in production, planning and construction.

[0004] DE102008003857A1 and DE20015377U1 disclose joining techniques for wall elements which result in a simple web pressed together in multiple layers.

[0005] US2008120937A1 also discloses a steel wall kit with many different elements for constructing a building with interior walls and conventional door and window openings corresponding to a residential building. One of the elements can be in cross-section according to the profile of the wall panel of the preamble of the present claim 1. Screwing the wall elements together or recesses in the corner areas are not disclosed. The kit of US2008120937A1 is suitable for constructing a complex building.

[0006] Yet another use, including a wall element whose cross-section can be in accordance with the profile of the wall panel of the preamble of claim 1, is disclosed in FR2626864A1. However, this is a lift cabin, with the wall elements inverted, i.e. with outward-facing raised edges. Screwing the wall elements together or recesses in the corner areas are also not disclosed. The kit of FR2626864A1 is suitable for erecting a lift cabin.

[0007] The object underlying the invention is to provide improved wall panels compared to this prior art, which are better suited for a kit for erecting a tool shed.

[0008] To solve the problem, a kit according to claim 1 is proposed.

[0009] In one embodiment, a kit comprising panels for erecting at least one wall of a tool shed is proposed, wherein the kit comprises at least two corner panels and at least four wall panels, wherein each panel extends with its longitudinal direction over the entire height of the wall and wherein each panel has two differently shaped longitudinal regions, wherein the longitudinal regions are present as upstands of a base body of the respective panel and wherein, when the panels are mounted on one another, a first type of longitudinal region overlaps the second type of longitudinal region.

[0010] Preferably, the two longitudinal regions of the panels each have an angled portion protruding from the base body, which angles are directed towards the inside of the tool shed to be erected and each have a leg which protrudes at an angle from the angled portion at a distance from the base body.

[0011] Preferably, in the case of two wall and/or corner panels mounted on one another, there is a gap between the superimposed differently shaped longitudinal regions of the two panels, which gap is closed inwards and outwards by adjacent regions of the two superimposed differently shaped longitudinal regions. Preferably, the gap is located between the two bends of the differently shaped longitudinal regions.

[0012] Preferably, there is a row of elongated holes on the legs of each panel,

wherein the row and the longitudinal direction of the elongated holes are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the panel and wherein the elongated holes of a first panel and of a second panel adjoining the first panel lie one above the other so that an opening is present which runs through both superimposed legs.

[0013] It is preferred that there are two mounting holes on one of the legs, which serve for fastening to a floor frame or floor profile and a roof frame or head profile of the tool shed, wherein the other leg has clearances (e.g. as holes) so that the mounting holes are exposed when the legs of two panels overlap.

[0014] It is preferred that there is at least one hole at each of the bends, wherein the holes of a first panel and of a second panel adjoining the first panel lie one above the other, so that there is an opening which runs through both adjacent bends.

[0015] It is preferred that when the panels are mounted on one another, a first type of longitudinal region of a first panel overlaps the second type of longitudinal region of a second panel, the overlapping longitudinal region having a bend starting from the base body, a pre-tensioning region following the bend, a leg following the pre-tensioning region and a projection following the leg. It is preferred that the overlapping longitudinal region has a bend starting from the base body and a leg following the bend.

[0016] It is preferred that the wall panels and corner panels are identical, with the difference that the corner panels have a 90° bend in the area of their base body, while the base body of the wall panels is straight.

[0017] It is preferred that the kit comprises four corner panels, a door, two front wall elements which form the two side elements of the door frame, and at least fifteen wall panels, wherein the kit can optionally comprise at least one light panel which replaces at least one of the at least fifteen wall panels.

[0018] In one embodiment, a tool shed comprising the elements of a kit according to the invention is proposed, wherein the tool shed comprises at least the following elements in addition to the corner panels and wall panels:

[0019] a floor profile comprising at least four profile elements, wherein the corner panels and wall panels are attached to the floor profile at their lower end;

[0020] a head profile comprising at least four profile elements, wherein the corner panels and wall panels are attached to the head profile at their upper end;

[0021] a roof panel comprising at least one wooden panel and which is attached to the head profile;

[0022] a roof waterproofing which lies above the wooden panel.

[0023] The floor of the tool shed can be provided or constructed in various ways, so that the kit preferably does not include a floor. The tool shed can be placed on an already constructed floor, such as a laid concrete floor slab or on a concrete foundation. A second option is a ground screw foundation, in which a floor structure, comprising the floor profile, is attached to the ground using ground screws and preferably also leveled. Since in this case the ground is below the floor profile, floor slabs, in particular aluminum floor slabs, are preferably placed on the floor profile or floor structure.

[0024] The floor profile, which connects the wall panels and corner panels at the lower end, can be identical or different for the installation of the tool shed on an already constructed floor, without the use of additional floor panels and when erected on a ground screw element with the use of additional floor panels, whereby an identical design is preferred, since in this case the floor profile is independent of the installation

art can already be included in the kit. Optionally, the floor profile can be included as a separate accessory package for the kit. The floor profile can be anchored to the already constructed floor, especially concrete floor, using dowels and screws.

[0025] A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated by drawings:

[0026] Fig. 1 shows the walls of a tool shed in a side view and a top view.

[0027] Fig. 2 shows a wall of the tool shed viewed from the inside. [0028] Fig. 3 shows the connection of wall panels to one another. [0029] Fig. 4 shows the structure of a wall panel in three views. [0030] Fig. 5 shows the profile of a wall panel.

[0031] Fig. 6 shows the profile of a corner panel.

[0032] Fig. 7 shows a blank for wall panels and corner panels.

[0033] All figures 1-7 show one and the same preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein identical reference numerals in the figures refer to identical features.

[0034] Fig. 1 and 2 show the walls 3 of a tool shed, which are composed of wall panels 1 and corner panels 2. Instead of several wall panels 1, a door 4 is provided on one wall, which preferably extends over the entire height of the wall 3. The front wall elements 21 adjoining the door 4 can be designed differently from the wall panels 1. The door 4 and the two front wall elements 21 replace an integer number (e.g. 4 or 7) of wall panels 1, preferably all wall panels 1 of a wall 3, so that the front wall elements 21 are each connected to a corner panel 2. Each corner panel 2 has two types of long sides, as explained below. Preferably, one of the front wall elements 21 has a longitudinal side which is identical to a first of the two types of longitudinal sides of the corner panels 2 and the second of the front wall elements 21 has a longitudinal side which is identical to the second of the two types of longitudinal sides of the corner panels 2.

[0035] Preferably, all corners of the walls 3 are formed by identical corner panels 2. The tool shed or a kit for constructing the tool shed thus preferably comprises four identical corner panels 2. Preferably, the tool shed comprises at least one wall 3, which is composed entirely of identical wall panels 1, preferably of a number of 5 to 10 identical wall panels 1, in particular as shown of 7 wall panels 1. Preferably, each wall 3 has a width of X wall panels and one corner panel 2 or two half corner panels 2, where X is an integer greater than 2, preferably greater than 4. The width of a wall panel 1 visible on the outside of the tool shed is preferably between 20 and 40 cm, in particular between 25 and 35 cm, particularly preferably 28 cm. A tool shed or a kit for constructing the tool shed preferably comprises at least 15 identical wall panels 1. The wall panels 1 and corner panels 2 preferably each extend over the entire height of the wall 3. The length of the wall panels 1 and corner panels 2 is preferably more than 180 cm, in particular more than 200 cm.

[0036] At least one of the wall panels 1 can be replaced by a light panel (not shown). The light panel extends over the entire height of a wall and is preferably exactly the width of a wall panel 1. Less preferably, the light panel can also have a width of X wall panel widths, where X is an integer. The light panel comprises a transparent pane, preferably made of plastic such as acrylic glass or polycarbonate, which has means on the long sides for fastening to the long sides of two panels 1, 2.

[0037] To stabilize the wall structure (not shown), the tool shed has a lower

The tool shed has a frame to which the panels 1, 2 are connected at their lower ends and an upper frame to which the panels 1, 2 are connected at their upper ends. The frames are preferably each composed of four profile elements. For reinforcement, two opposite profile elements can be connected by cross connectors. In one embodiment, the floor of the tool shed is closed by floor panels. In another embodiment, the tool shed is set up with an open underside on an existing floor, such as at least one concrete slab. The tool shed is closed by a roof. The roof preferably comprises a wooden panel, in particular in the form of a three-layer panel, which is connected all around to the profile elements of the frame. Above the wooden panel there is a seal, in particular in the form of a film, in particular an EPDM film. The wooden panel can be made of several panels or boards, each of which extends over the entire length of one side of the tool shed. The several panels or boards are preferably arranged transversely to the cross connectors of the upper frame.

[0038] Fig. 3 shows the connection of the panels 1, 2 to one another using the example of three wall panels 1. Each panel 1, 2 has two different lateral longitudinal areas, which have differently shaped upturns of the material of the panel 1, 2. To connect the panels 1, 2, a first type of lateral longitudinal area overlaps the second type of lateral longitudinal area. The first type is therefore referred to below as the overlapping longitudinal area 5 and the second type as the encompassed longitudinal area 6. Each of the two longitudinal areas 5, 6 has a first bend starting from the base body 10 of the panel 1, 2, which forms an angle with the base body 10, preferably in the range of 70-90 degrees, and wherein the two bends each protrude inwards from the base body 10, in relation to the later attachment to the tool shed. The two longitudinal regions 5, 6 lying one above the other are preferably connected with at least one screw 7. This runs through a hole 8 (or an opening) in each of the two longitudinal regions 5, 6, which hole 8, as can be seen in Fig. 7, is preferably located approximately centrally in the longitudinal direction of the respective panel 1, 2.

[0039] The profiles of the panels 1, 2 are shown in Fig. 5 and 6. The corner panel 2 is preferably designed identically to the wall panel 1, with the only difference that the corner panel 2 has a bend 17 in the area of the base body 10, preferably in the middle of the base body 10. The corner panel 2 is preferably produced by providing a wall panel 1 with a 90-degree bend or preferably a quarter-circle bend in the middle. The corner panel 2 thus has two legs that are at an angle of 90 degrees to one another, which have two different longitudinal regions 5, 6 at the end, which are identical to the longitudinal regions 5, 6 of the wall panels 1.

[0040] As can be seen in Fig. 5 and 6, the overlapping longitudinal region 5 has a bend 11 which adjoins the base body 10 and which protrudes from the base body 10 on one side and which is preferably adjoined by a prestressing region 12. At the end of the prestressing region 12 there is a leg 13 which runs at least approximately parallel to the base body 10. In the corner panel 2, the leg 13 runs at least approximately parallel to that section of the base body 10 where the overlapping longitudinal region 5 is present. At the end of the leg 13 there is a projection 14 which runs obliquely in the direction of the base body 10 and the bend 11. The projection 14 can also run approximately parallel to the leg 13 back in the direction of the prestressing region 12. The pre-tensioning region 12 has a course which initially runs from the bend 11 obliquely away from the base body in the direction away from the leg 13 and then runs obliquely away from the base body in the direction facing the leg 13. The pre-tensioning region 12 is optional, so there can also be just a straight bend 11 between the base body 10 and the leg 13.

[0041] As can be seen in Fig. 5 and 6, the overlapped longitudinal region 6 has a bend 15 which adjoins the base body 10 and protrudes from the base body 10 on one side. At the end of the bend 15 there is a leg 16 which runs slightly inclined from the bend in the direction of the base body 10.

[0042] As can be seen in Fig. 3, the overlapping longitudinal region 5 encompasses the overlapping longitudinal region 6 during assembly, with the leg 16 protruding into the angle between the leg 13 and the projection 14. The corner between the leg 16 and the bend 15 rests against the corner between the leg 13 and the pre-tensioning region 12. The two bends 11, 15 rest against one another. A gap 22 remains between the pre-tensioning region 12 and the bend 15. Instead of the two obtuse angles shown, which form the pre-tensioning region 12 described above, the bend 11 can also have only one obtuse angle between the base body 10 and the leg 13 in order to achieve a gap 22 between the two adjacent bends 11, 15.

[0043] Alternatively, one or more gaps 22 can also be formed by a profile, a groove or a projection of at least one of the two bends 11, 15. The gap 22 between the two adjacent bends 11, 15 is preferred because it allows any precipitation or moisture penetrating from the outside between the panels 1, 2 to drain downwards in the gap 22. Less preferably, a seal in the form of a coating or a sealing element can be present between the bends 11, 15 or between the legs 13, 16. The gap 22 is closed on the inside and outside by adjacent areas of the two differently shaped longitudinal areas 5, 6 lying one above the other.

[0044] As can be seen in Fig. 4, the two legs 13, 16 each have a row of elongated holes 19, which are located at the same longitudinal positions of the respective panel 1, 2 or at the same longitudinal positions for all panels 1, 2. When the panels 1, 2 are mounted on one another, the elongated holes 19 of the leg 13 of a first panel 1, 2 lie congruently over the elongated holes 19 of the leg 16 of a second panel 1, 2.

[0045] As can be seen in Fig. 2, the elongated holes 19 are arranged on the inside of the tool shed, forming several horizontal rows of elongated holes 19, on which shelves or other elements of the tool shed can be hung. The shelves are preferably attached using sheet metal brackets with sheet metal hooks that protrude into the elongated holes 19. A thermal insulation element, in particular in the form of a thermal insulation panel, in particular made of foam or Styrofoam, can advantageously be placed in the space enclosed by the base body 10 and the two longitudinal areas 5, 6. An inner panel in the form of a paneling element, in particular a cover plate, is preferably placed over the respective thermal insulation element, which paneling element runs parallel to the base body 10 of a panel 1, 2, the paneling element having hooks, in particular sheet metal hooks, bent away in the direction of the base body 10. The hooks of the paneling element protrude into the elongated holes 19, which run on both sides of the base body 10.

[0046] Preferably, the elongated holes 19 are of a width such that two hooks, in particular sheet metal hooks, of cladding elements and one hook, in particular sheet metal hook, of a sheet metal angle of the shelving system can protrude into one elongated hole 19. This advantageously makes it possible to continue to hang elements in the elongated holes 19 between adjacent cladding elements in the thermally insulated tool shed. Preferably, the same sheet metal or a sheet metal of uniform thickness is used for all elements, so that the width of the elongated holes 19 is preferably at least three times the thickness of the base body 10 of the panel 1, 2.

[0047] As can be seen in Fig. 4, at least one of the legs 13, 16 has mounting holes 9 through which a screw connection to the frame elements of the floor profile and the ceiling or the head profile of the tool shed is made. As shown, both mounting holes 9 can be present on the same leg 13, 16 and the other leg 13, 16 can have a clearance or punched-out in the area of the mounting holes 9 so that the mounting hole 9 is not covered when the longitudinal areas 5, 6 overlap. As can be seen in Fig. 3, before assembly, a clamping nut 18 (also referred to as a snap nut or sheet metal nut) is placed on the leg 13, 16 at the respective mounting hole 9. As shown, both mounting holes 9 can be present on the leg 16 of the overlapped longitudinal area 6 and the leg 13 can have recesses, as can be clearly seen in the detailed views B, C, D of Fig. 7. The recesses in the

The area of the mounting holes 9 allows the clamping nut 18 to be positioned so that it does not protrude above or below the upper or lower edge of the panel 1, 2.

[0048] Fig. 7 illustrates the blank 20 from which both wall panels 1 and corner panels 2 are manufactured. The starting point for the blank 20 is a rectangular sheet metal strip, which is preferably provided with the elongated holes 19 and the recesses or clearances in the corner areas by punching. The holes 8, 9 can be created by punching or drilling, and can be round or in another shape (for example as a rectangle). The elongated holes 19 are preferably rectangular (not oval) as shown.

[0049] To produce the wall panels 1, the blank 20 is bent several times in the longitudinal regions to form the longitudinal regions 5, 6 according to Fig. 5 and 6. To produce the corner panels 2, wall panels 1 are bent in the middle. In another embodiment, the corner panels 2 and wall panels 1 can differ, with their blanks 20 preferably being processed identically in large parts during their production. Their blanks 20 preferably have the same dimensions (length and width and material thickness). Their blanks 20 are preferably provided with identical elongated holes 19 (positions and size). Their blanks 20 are preferably provided with identical holes 8, 9 (positions and size). Preferably, their blanks 20 differ by the recesses or clearances in the corner areas and/or in that the blanks 20 of the corner panels 2 have additional recesses or clearances, in particular in the form of punched-out areas.

[0050] Preferred embodiments of the four corner areas A, B, C, D are not shown to scale in the detailed views of Fig. 7. The lower side of the panels 1, 2, which faces the floor of the tool shed, has the corner areas B, C. The upper side of the panels 1, 2, which faces the roof of the tool shed, has the corner areas A, D. A and C are the clearances of the overlapping longitudinal area 5. B and D are the clearances of the overlapping longitudinal area 6. The original corners of the rectangular starting material before the clearances were punched are shown in dotted lines. The approximate positions of the fold lines of the two longitudinal areas 5, 6 are shown in dashed lines. As shown, at least one of the clearances A or C, preferably both clearances A and C, is designed such that the leg 13 and the projection 14 are entirely spaced from the lower and/or upper edge of the base body 10 by being provided with an outer clearance 23. As shown, at least one of the clearances B or D, preferably both clearances B and D, is designed such that the leg 16 is entirely spaced from the lower and/or upper edge of the base body 10 by being provided with an outer clearance 23. As shown, at least one of the clearances A or D, preferably both clearances A and D, is designed such that at the lower end one or preferably both longitudinal regions 5, 6 are entirely spaced from the lower edge of the base body 10.

[0051] As shown, at least one of the clearances A, B, C or D, preferably all clearances A, B, C and D, is designed such that in the area of the fold line between the base body and the bend 11, 15 there is an inner clearance 24 of the bend 11, 15, which extends further towards the center (in the direction of the holes 8) compared to the area facing away from the base body 10 adjacent to this inner clearance 24. The area between the clearances 23, 24 can be without clearance in the areas A and D, i.e. flush with the upper edge of the base body 10. The outer clearance 23 of the corner areas A and C preferably has a larger extent in the longitudinal direction of the panel 1, 2 than their inner clearance 24.

[0052] The modular system makes it possible to plan and build tool sheds of any dimension, i.e. any length and width, each as X-fold the width of the wall panels 1 plus the width of two corner panels 2.

[0053] It is important to mention that the tool shed is given a stable wall structure solely by the wall panels 1 and corner panels 2. The wall panels 1 and corner panels 2 therefore have a load-bearing function and differ from facade elements in this respect alone.

or other paneling which is attached to the load-bearing structures of buildings.

[0054] Door stop profiles are preferably attached to the front wall elements 21, which are in the form of steel profiles with a greater thickness in order to give the tool shed stability in the area around the door 4. A door hinge, in particular in the form of door hinges, is located on at least one of the front wall elements or its door stop profile. A door hinge, in particular in the form of door hinges, is preferably located on each of the two front wall elements or their door stop profile to form a double door. Less preferably, a strike plate can be located on the second front wall element or its door stop profile.

Claims (16)

Patent claims 1. Kit comprising panels (1) for erecting at least one wall (3) of a tool shed, wherein the kit comprises at least two wall panels (1), wherein each panel (1) extends with its longitudinal direction over the height of the wall (3) and wherein each panel (1) has two differently shaped longitudinal regions (5, 6), wherein the longitudinal regions (5, 6) are present as upstands of a base body (10) of the respective panel (1) and wherein when the panels are mounted on one another, a first type of longitudinal region (5) overlaps the second type of longitudinal region (6), wherein the two longitudinal regions (5, 6) of the panels (1) each have a bend (11, 15) protruding from the base body (10), which bends (11, 15) are directed towards the inside of the tool shed to be erected and each have a leg (13, 16) which is spaced from the base body (10) at an angle (11, 15), wherein one longitudinal region (5) overlaps the other longitudinal region (6) when the panels (1) are assembled, wherein the overlapping longitudinal region (5) has a bend (11) starting from the base body (10) and a leg (13) following the bend (11) and a projection (14) following the leg (13), wherein the projection (14) runs obliquely in the direction of the base body (10) and the bend (11), wherein the leg (13) runs at least approximately parallel to the base body (10), characterized in that the starting basis for the wall panels (1) is a rectangular sheet metal strip with recesses or clearances in the corner regions, wherein the bends (11, 15), the legs (13, 16) and the projection (16) are formed by repeatedly bending the sheet metal strip, wherein the two longitudinal regions (5, 6) lying one above the other are connected to at least one another after assembly with at least a screw (7). 2, Kit according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one screw (7) runs through a hole (8) or an opening in each of the two superimposed longitudinal regions (5, 6). 3. Kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hole (8) is located approximately centrally in the longitudinal direction of the respective panel (1). 4. Construction kit according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, when two wall panels (1) are mounted on one another, there is a gap (22) between the superimposed differently shaped longitudinal regions (5, 6) of the two panels (1), which gap (22) is closed inwards and outwards by respectively adjacent regions of the two superimposed differently shaped longitudinal regions (5, 6). 5. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that there is a row of elongated holes (19) on each of the legs (13, 16), wherein the row and the longitudinal direction of the elongated holes (19) are aligned in the longitudinal direction of the panel (1) and wherein the elongated holes (19) of a first panel (1) and of a second panel (1) adjoining the first panel (1) lie one above the other, so that there is a row of openings, which openings run through both legs (13, 16) lying one above the other. 6. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that on one of the legs (13, 16) there are two mounting holes (9) which serve for fastening to a floor profile and a head profile of the tool shed. 7. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one hole (8) is present at each of the bends (11, 15), wherein the holes (8) of a first panel (1) and of a second panel (1) adjoining the first panel (1) lie one above the other, so that an opening is present which runs through both adjacent bends (11, 15). 8. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that one longitudinal region (5) overlaps the other longitudinal region (6) when the panels (1) are assembled, the overlapping longitudinal region (5) having a bend (11) starting from the base body (10), a pre-tensioning region (12) following the bend (11), then a leg (13) on the preload area (12) and a projection (14) subsequent to the leg (13). 9. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the leg (13), the leg (16) and the projection (14) have an external clearance (23) at both ends of the panel (1). 10. Kit according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the overlapped longitudinal region (6) has a bend (15) starting from the base body (10) and a leg (16) adjoining the bend (15). 11. Construction kit according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a door (4), wherein on a wall (3) instead of several wall panels (1) a door (4) is provided, which preferably extends over the entire height of the wall (3), wherein front wall elements (21) adjoin the door (4) on both sides. 12. Kit according to claim 11, characterized in that front wall elements (21) adjoining the door (4) are designed differently from the wall panels (1). 13. Kit according to one of claims 11 to 12, characterized in that the door (4) and the two front wall elements (21) replace an integer number of wall panels (1). 14. Construction kit according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that door stop profiles are attached to the front wall elements (21), which are present as steel profiles with a greater thickness in order to give the tool shed stability in the area around the door (4). 15. Kit according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that a door hinge, in particular in the form of door hinges, is located on at least one of the front wall elements (21) or its door stop profile. 16. Kit according to claim 15, characterized in that a strike plate is located on the second front wall element (21) or its door stop profile. 5 sheets of drawings