AU2008202083A1 - A building module - Google Patents
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- E04B1/344—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
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Description
09/05 2008 16:30 FAX 8182311273 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA a016/038 00 58177 PAB:JO SP/00/01 1 AUSTRALIA Regulation 3.2
AUSTRALIA
Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION
FOR A STANDARD
PATENT
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SORIGINAL
00 0O Name of Applicant(s): SABURI PTY LTD Actual Inventor(s): STUART DONALD
OSMOND
Address for Service: COLLISON CO., 117 King William Street, Adelaide, S.A. 5000 Invention Title: A BUILDING
MODULE
Details of Associated Provisional Application: Australian Patent Application No. 2007902552 dated 14 May 2007 The following statement Is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing It known to me/us: COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:30 FAX 6182311273 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA Z 017/038 00 0 2 0 STECHNICAL
FIELD
SThe present disclosure relates to a building module and a method of erecting buildings using a prefabricated building module.
0 BACKGROUND
ART
C- 5 In this specification unless the contrary is expressly stated, where a document, 00 Sact or item of knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion C-I is not to be construed as an admission that the document, act or item of knowledge or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge; or known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which this specification is concerned Various attempts have been made to provide prefabricated building modules that can be transported to a building site in a flat or approximately flat condition, and then erected.
United States Patent US 3,494,092 to Johnson discloses one such module, where the wall panels are connected via hinges to and depend from a ceiling panel. However the nature of the hinges that connect the wall panels to the ceiling panel dictate that the wall panels must extend outwardly from the ceiling panel when the module is laid flat. This creates transport problems, as the flattened modules have a large footprint, and they are substantially longer that a semi trailer is wide along even their shortest side.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a building module that substantially ameliorates the aforementioned difficulties associated with the building modules of the prior art, or which at the least provides the public with a useful alternative to these- COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 8182311273 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA R01/038 00 3 0 Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the 0 present invention is disclosed.
tn 5 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION 00 In one aspect of this disclosure there is proposed a building module, including a 00 rectilinear first panel having a wall panel pivotally attached to at least two edges Sthereof, the pivotal attachment means being adapted to allow the module to be transported flat with each wall panel folded inwardly with respect to edges of the first, so that the first panel and the wall panels are stacked one atop the other.
In a further aspect, the disclosure may include a first panel having a wall panel pivotally attached to each of at least two edges thereof, the pivotal attachment means being adapted to permit each wall panel to be swung between a first position in which each of the wall panels and the first panel are stacked atop of one another, and a second position in which each of the wall panels extends substantially normal to the first panel.
Preferably, the first panel is rectangular.
Preferably, the first panel is either of a base or ceiling panel.
Preferably, the first panel is a base panel.
Preferably, there is a wall panel pivotally attached to each edge of the base panel.
Preferably, the module includes a base panel and the pivotal attachment means allows the module to be transported flat with each wall folded inwardly with respect to the edges of the base panel, so that the wall panels are stacked one atop the other atop of the base panel.
COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA Ia19/038 00 o 4 In a further form, the module includes a ceiling panel and the pivotal attachment means allows the module to be transported flat with each wall folded inwardly with respect to the edges of the ceiling panel, so that the wall panels are 0 stacked one atop the other beneath the ceiling panel.
Preferably, the shorter side of the first panel is approximately the same width as 00 Sa trailer of a semi-trailer truck.
00 Preferably, the base panel includes a steel floor frame.
C1 Preferably, the wall panels include steel wall frames.
Preferably, the or each pivotal attachment means is adapted to both permit both a swinging of a wall panel relative to the first panel, and a translational movement of the wall panel relative to the first panel Preferably, the pivotal attachment means includes a first leaf attached to the first panel, so that the first leaf projects outward from the first panel, and has a pin projecting therefrom.
Preferably, the second leaf is attached to a wall panel and incorporates a slot that retains the pin.
Preferably, the first leaf of each pivotal attachment means projects upwardly from the base panel.
Preferably, the second leaf of each pivotal attachment means is incorporated into a wall panel.
Preferably, each wall panel is retained to the base or ceiling module by at least two such pivotal attachment means- COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 18:.31 FAX 6182311273 CLIO UTAI j2/3 COLLISON IP USTRALIA R020/038 00 o Preferably, these two pivotal attachment means are spaced apart along the edges of the respective first and wall panel edges.
o Preferably, the first leaf for each pair of pivotal attachment means attaching a first wall panel to the base panel is a different length to each of the first leaf for 00 5 each pair of pivotal attachment means attaching the other panels to the base 0 panel.
00 Preferably, the erected wall panels form walls that are adapted to support a ceiling panel and a roof.
Preferably, a plurality of floor posts are pivotally afttached to the underside of the lo base panel.
In a further aspect, the disclosure may include a method of erecting a building or a room thereof using a panel incorporating a base panel, including the steps of selling the base panel upon footings and swinging each wall panel upright.
Preferably, the method includes the further step of extending the floor posts before setting these on the footings.
Preferably, the method -includes the further step of swinging the uppermost wall panel upright, followed by the next uppermost wall panel, followed by the next uppermost wall panel, followed by the lowermost wall panel.
Preferably, the method includes the further step of fixing contiguous walls to one and other.
Preferably, the method includes the further step of setting a ceiling or roof atop the walls.
Preferably, the method includes the further step of erecting a similar module adjacent to the first module so as to erect a building having two rooms.
COMS ID No: ARCS-i 90028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273 COLLISON 4 IP AUSTRALIA Ia21/033 00 06 In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth O in the following description or illustrated in the drawing. The invention is capable of embodiments in addition to those described and of being practiced 00 and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the 0^ phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for 0 the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
00 o The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate certain embodiments of the invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilised as a basis for designing other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, to recognize that the claims should be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a better understanding of this disclosure it will now be described with respect to an exemplary embodiment which shall be described herein with the assistance of drawings wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary building module in the flat packed condition; Figure 2 is an end view of the exemplary flat packed building module in Figure 1; COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273
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IP AUSTRALtIA Z 022/038 00 0 7 Figures 3 through 7 are perspective views of the exemplary building module in Figure 1, illustrating the wall panels being swung up into an erected position; and 0 Figures 8 through 10 are detailed views of the pivotal attachment means 00 5 illustrating a wall panel being swung up into an erected position.
0 o DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 00 SReferring now to the illustrations, and in particular to Figure 1, where there is c illustrated a building module 1, having a rectangular base panel 2 with a wall panel 4 pivotally attached to each edge thereof via pivotal attachment means.
The shorter side of the base (dimension A) may be approximately the same width as a trailer of a semi-trailer truck. This facilitates transportation via this means.
It would be understood by a person skilled in the relevant art however, that the dimension of the base panel 2 may be varied according to the means of transportation available.
Here the module 1 is shown is the flat packed condition, which is convenient for transportation of the module 1. Each wall 4 is folded inwardly with respect to the base 2 panel, so that the wall panels 4 are stacked one atop the other atop of the base panel 2. In this case the two end walls are at the bottom of the stack, and the two sidewalls are stacked atop of them.
The wall panels 4 include openings for windows 5 and doors 7, as required.
Referring now to Figure 4, the base 2 and wall panels 4 each have a steel frame 10 that is assembled from a series of steel channel frame members.
These frames 10 are comprised of a series of vertical frame members, or studs 12, which are approximately equi-spaced and running parallel to each other COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273 CLIO PASRLA Ij2/3
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IP AUSTRALIA 1a023/V38 00 along the length of the panel, and at least two of which are edge-forming studs.
There is a horizontal frame member, or noggin 14 running along the top and bottom edges of the frame 10. The flanges 1 4a of these nogginis 14 overlap the o flanges 12a on the studs 12.
en s A series of floor posts 20 are pivotally attached to the frame 22 of the base 00 o panel 2. These can be swung from a retracted position relative to the frame 22, o and into an extended position relative to the frame 22 (see Figures 2 and in 00 which they are then fixed by fasteners etc.
Referring now to Figures 8 through 10, the pivotal attachment means that pivotally connects the base 2 and wall modules 4 includes a first leaf attached to the base panel 2, so that the first leaf 30 projects upwards from the base panel 2. This first leaf 30 is a length of steel plate 32, which has a pin projecting 34 therefrom.
The second leaf 36 is attached to the frame of a wall panel 4 and incorporates a slot 38 that retains the pin 34.
In practice, the second leaf 36 is a length of rectangular hollow section (FIHS) steer 40 that forms part of the wall panel 4- This length of RHS 30 is fixed to one of the panels' studs 12 at its lowermost end, and it has a slot 42 through its end that extends up the sides of a first pair of its sides. This first slot also extends through the lowermost noggin 14, and provides clearance for the first leaf There is a second slot 38 in the other pair of opposing faces in the length of RHS. The pin 34 that projects from the first leaf 30 is retained in this slot 38.
Each wall panel is retained to the base by at least two such pivotal attachment means. The length of each first leaf 30 is the same for any one wall panel, but the lengths of these leaves differs from one wall panel to the next (see Figure This is because the length of these leaves 30 dictates the folding order of COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: lime 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273 COLLISON IP USTRALIA 024038 00 0 9 the wall panels 4. The panel retained by the pivotal attachment means with the longest leaf will be the uppermost panel in the stack (see Figure the wall panel with the next longest leaf will be the next panel in the stack, and so on.
0 In use, the flat folded module 1 is lifted from the trailer of a semi trailer via a t' 5 crane. Whilst it is suspended from the crane, the floor posts 20 are extended 00 o and fixed in position, and the module is lowered onto pre-prepared footings 00 The uppermost wall panel is then swung upright. As it approaches the vertical Sposition the wall panel will move downward with respect to the pin 34, until the wall panels' lowermost noggin 14 sits atop the base panel.
The wall panel can then be bolted through the lowermost noggin 14 to the base panel 2.
The next uppermost wall pane is then swung upright, followed by the next uppermost wall panel, followed by the lowermost wall panel.
Contiguous pairs of wall panels can then be fixed one to the other using fasteners etc.
The erected walls are adapted to support roof trusses (not shown) atop their uppermost noggins 14. These roof trusses are fixed to the wall panels 4 via fasteners etc. These roofing trusses can then be clad with roofing material, and doors and windows can be fitted into appropriate openings 5 and 7 in the wall panels 4 as required. Alternatively, the roof trusses can be pre-clad and fitted with roofing materiel before the trusses are fixed to the wall panels, and the windows pre-fitted into the wall frames prior to transportation to the building site.
If required, a similar module, or indeed multiple modules can be position adjacent the first module so as to form a building having two or more rooms.
COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:31 FAX 6182311273
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IP AUSTRALIA la025/038 00 0 0 It is considered that both the prefabricated building module and the method of C erecting buildings using the prefabricated building module would be of particular to use to those in need of a module that can be transported practically and is 0 quick and easy to erect.
mc 5 Although the invention has been herein shown and described in what is 00 Sconceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is recognized o that departures can be made within the scope of the invention, which is not to 00 be limited to the details described herein but is to be accorded the full scope of Sthe appended claims so as to embrace any and all equivalent devices and apparatus.
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1. A building module including a first panel having a wall panel pivotally o attached to each of at least two edges thereof, the pivotal attachment means being adapted to permit each wall panel to be swung between a first position in ec 00 5 which each of the wall panels and the first panel are stacked atop of one 0< another, and a second position in which each of the wall panels extends 0 substantially normal to the first panel. 00 o 2. The building module of claim 1, wherein the first panel is rectilinear
3. The building panel as in either of the preceding claims, wherein the first panel is rectangular.
4. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein there is a wall panel pivotally attached to each edge of the first panel. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first panel is a base panel and the pivotal attachment means allow the wall panels to be stacked one atop the other atop of the base panel, when the wall panels are in their first positions.
6. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first panel is a ceiling panel and the pivotal attachment means allows the wall panels to be stacked one atop the other beneath the ceiling panel, when the wall panels are in their first positions.
7. The building module of claim 3, wherein the shorter side of the first panel is approximately the same width as a trailer of a semi-trailer truck.
8. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first panel includes a steel frame. COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:32 FAX 6182311273 CLIO ~I UTAI I2/3 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA la027/038 00 0 12
9. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall panels include a steel wall frame. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein each pivotal attachment means is adapted to permit both a swinging or rotation of a 005 wall panel relative to the first panel, and a translational movement of the wall 0 pae eaiet tefrtpnl 00 it- The building panel as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the o pivotal attachment means includes a first leaf attached to the first panel, so that the first leaf projects from the first panel, said first leaf having a pin projecting therefrom.
12. The building panel of claim 11, wherein the second leaf is attached to a wall panel and incorporates a slot that retains the pin.
13. The building panel of claim 12, wherein the first panel is a base panel, and the first leaf of each pivotal attachment means projects upwardly from the base panel.
14. The building panel as in either of claims 12 or 13, wherein the second leaf of each pivotal attachment means is incorporated into a wall panel. The building panel of claim 14, wherein each wall panel is retained to the base or ceiling module by at least two such pivotal attachment means.
16. The building panel of claim 15, wherein these two pivotal attachment means are spaced apart along the edges of the respective first and wall panel edges,
17. The building panel of claim 16, wherein the first leaf for each pair of pivotal attachment means attaching a first wall panel to the base panel is a COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 08/05 2008 18:32 FAX 6182311273 CLIO PASRLA 2/3 COLLISON IP AUSTRALIA Z 028/038 00 0 13 different length to each of the first leaf for each pair of pivotal attachment means attaching the other panels to the base panel. o18. The building module as in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the erected wall panels form walls that are adapted to support a ceiling panel and a 00 5 roof. 0 O19. Preferably, a plurality of floor posts are pivotally attached to the 00 underside of the base panel. A method of erecting a building or a room thereof using a building module as disclosed in any of the preceding claims to a building module, the method including the steps of setting the base panel upon footings and swinging each wall panel upright.
21. The method of claim 20, wherein the method includes the further step of extending floor posts before setting these on the footings.
22. The method as in either of the preceding method claims, wherein the method includes the further step of swinging the uppermost wall panel upright, followed by the next uppermost wall panel, followed by the next uppermost wall panel, followed by the lowermost wall panel.
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the method includes the further step of fixing contiguous walls to one and other.
24. The method of claim 23, wherein the method includes the further step of setting a ceiling or roof atop the walls. The method of claim 3, wherein the method includes the further step of erecting a similar module adjacent to the first module so as to erect a building having two rooms. COMS ID No: ARCS-i 90028 Received by 11P Australia: Time (I-tm) 16:08 Date 2008-05-09 09/05 2008 16:32 FAX 8182311273 COLLISON ,t IP AUSTRALIA Ia29038 00 14
26. A building module as described in the specification with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying representations. O 27. A method of erecting a building or a room thereof using a building module, the method being as described in the specification with reference to 00 5 and as illustrated in the accompanying representations. 0 0 0 0 ci COMS ID No: ARCS-190028 Received by IP Australia: Time 16:08 Date 2008-05-09
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