BR112021009100A2 - withdrawal system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

BALCONY SYSTEM AND METHOD. The present invention relates to a balcony system, comprising: a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end is configured to be secured to a corresponding structural frame member of a building; a channel balcony frame; a channel balcony frame fastening member secured to the balcony beam and having one or more holes; one or more reinforcing bars disposed in an interior space defined by the channel balcony frame; one or more parapet support angles attached to the channel balcony frame by means of one or more fasteners which pass through one or more parapet support angles and to the internal space defined by the channel balcony frame, in which the one or more parapet support angles are secured in place by the floor formed in the interior space defined by the channel balcony frame; one or more parapet support brackets, each secured to a respective angle of the one or more parapet support angles and secured in place by a corresponding closure plate; a parapet attached to the one or more parapet brace brackets; one or more horizontal parapet components attached to the one or more parapet strut supports; and one or more parapet panels attached to the one or more horizontal parapet components.

Description

Descriptive Report of the Patent of Invention for "BALCONY SYSTEM AND METHOD".

RELATED ORDERS

[001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 62/767,355, entitled "Balcony System and Method", and filed November 14, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

[002] The construction industry is increasingly using modular construction techniques to improve efficiency. However, some construction aspects, such as traditional balcony construction, can still present challenges to improve construction efficiency.

[003] Workplace safety regulations, other industry rules or practices may require all personnel in a building (or area of a building under construction) that has a balcony opening but no balcony railing installed to wear seat belts which can increase labor costs and reduce time efficiencies. In addition, installation of traditional balcony components can be time-consuming and require experienced fitters and specialized equipment.

SUMMARY

[004] Some implementations may include a balcony system, a false balcony system, and methods to build and install both. Some implementations may include a balcony system having a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, each of the first end and the second end being configured to be secured to a corresponding structural frame component of a building. The balcony system may also include a channel balcony frame and a channel balcony frame fastening component attached to the balcony beam and having one or more holes.

[005] The balcony system may further include one or more reinforcement bars disposed in an internal space defined by the channel balcony frame, wherein the one or more reinforcement bars extend through the one or more holes in the fastening member of channel balcony frame, and wherein the reinforcing bars and the channel balcony frame fastening member are held in place within the internal space defined by the channel balcony frame by a floor formed in the internal space defined by the frame of channel balcony, in such a way that, after the floor is formed, the balcony beam, channel balcony frame and concrete floor form an integral unit.

[006] The balcony system may also include one or more parapet support angles attached to the channel balcony frame by means of one or more fasteners that traverse one or more parapet support angles and into the space interior defined by the channel balcony frame, wherein the one or more parapet support angles are held in place by the floor formed in the interior space defined by the channel balcony frame. The balcony system may further include one or more parapet strut supports, each affixed to a respective angle of the one or more parapet support angles and secured in place by a corresponding closure plate.

[007] In some implementations, the balcony system may also include a parapet attached to the one or more parapet strut supports, one or more horizontal parapet components attached to the one or more parapet strut supports, and one or more panels of parapets attached to the one or more horizontal parapet components.

[008] In some implementations, each of the first end and the second end may include a respective plate to couple the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame components of the building. The channel balcony frame can have a rectangular shape.

[009] In some implementations, the channel balcony frame may include one or more openings for parapet strut supports, each configured to enable a respective parapet strut support to pass through a respective parapet strut opening. parapet strut bearing. The channel balcony frame can be formed from stainless steel and the balcony floor can be formed from concrete.

[010] The balcony system may also include a light element coupled to one or more parapet strut supports. In some implementations, the one or more parapet panels include one or more of tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels, or resin panels.

[011] Some implementations may include a false balcony system having a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, where each of the first end and the second end is configured to be attached to a component of a corresponding structural frame of a building, and a balcony girder fastening component fastened to the balcony girder in such a way that the balcony girder fastening component and the balcony beam form an integral unit, wherein the cantilever component - tion of balcony beam includes one or more holes. The false balcony system may include one or more parapet support angles secured to the balcony girder fastening component by means of one or more fasteners which pass through one or more parapet support angles and pass through a respective hole in the component. fixing the balcony beam.

[012] The false balcony system may also include one or more parapet strut supports, each affixed to a respective angle of the one or more parapet support angles and secured in place by a corresponding closure plate, and a parapet attached to the one or more parapet brace brackets. The false balcony system may further include one or more horizontal parapet components attached to the one or more parapet strut supports, and one or more parapet panels attached to the one or more horizontal parapet components.

[013] In some implementations, each of the first end and the second end may include a respective plate to couple the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame components of the building. The false balcony system may also include a light element coupled to one or more parapet strut supports. Parapet panels can include one or more of tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels.

[014] Some implementations may include a method including forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end, and forming a channel balcony frame. The method may also include forming a balcony beam fastening member, and attaching the balcony beam fastening member to the balcony beam. The method may further include attaching parapet support angles to the channel balcony frame, and forming a balcony floor in a space defined by the channel balcony frame to form an integral balcony unit that includes the balcony beam, the canal balcony frame and the balcony floor.

[015] The method may also include providing the integral balcony unit and parapet parts to a construction site of a building, where the parapet parts include a parapet and one or more parapet strut supports, and securing the balcony unit integral to a structural frame of the building. The method may further include attaching the railing portions to the integral balcony unit, and attaching one or more railing panels to the railing.

[016] The method may also include attaching a respective plate to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. Forming the channel balcony frame may include forming the channel balcony frame into a rectangular shape.

[017] The channel balcony frame may include one or more apertures for parapet strut supports, each configured for a respective parapet strut support to pass through a respective parapet strut support aperture. Forming the channel balcony frame may include forming the stainless steel channel balcony frame. Parapet panels can include one or more of tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels.

[018] Some implementations may include a method comprising forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end, and forming a balcony beam fastening component. The method may also include attaching the balcony beam fastening component to the balcony beam to form an integral balcony unit, and providing the integral balcony unit and parapet parts to a construction site of a building, in which the parts Parapet supports include a parapet and one or more parapet brace brackets. The method may further include attaching the entire balcony unit to a structural frame of the building, and attaching the parapet parts to the integral balcony unit. The method may also include attaching one or more parapet panels to the parapet.

[019] The method may also include attaching a respective plate to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. Parapet panels can include one or more of tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[020] Figure 1 is a diagram showing a perspective view of an example balcony system from a lower observation point according to some modalities.

[021] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a side perspective view of an example balcony system according to some modalities.

[022] Figure 3 is a diagram showing a rear perspective view of an example balcony system according to some embodiments.

[023] Figure 4 is a diagram showing a side sectional view of a parapet connection according to some modalities.

[024] Figure 5 is a diagram showing a top plan view of a parapet connection according to some modalities.

[025] Figure 6 is a diagram showing a front elevation view of a parapet connection according to some modalities.

[026] Figure 7 is a diagram showing a false saccade system according to some modalities.

[027] Figure 8 is a diagram showing a balcony according to some modalities.

[028] Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example building with false balconies and balconies according to some modalities.

[029] Figures 10A, 10B and 10C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example apartment unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[030] Figures 11A, 11B and 11C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example apartment unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[031] Figures 12A, 12B and 12C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example apartment unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[032] Figures 13A, 13B and 13C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[033] Figures 13A, 13B and 13C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[034] Figures 14A, 14B and 14C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[035] Figures 15A, 15B and 15C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[036] Figures 16A, 16B and 16C show elevation views,

flat and framework, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[037] Figures 17A, 17B and 17C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example two-bedroom unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[038] Figures 18A, 18B and 18C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom two-bedroom unit balcony with metal infill according to some implementations.

[039] Figure 19 is a sectional view of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[040] Figure 20 is a sectional view of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[041] Figure 21 is a sectional view of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[042] Figure 22 shows sectional details of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations.

[043] Figure 23 is a flowchart of an example method to build and install a balcony system according to some modalities.

[044] Figure 24 is a flowchart of an example method to build and install a false balcony system according to some modalities.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[045] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof. In the drawings, like symbols typically identify like components, unless the context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings and claims are not intended to be limiting. Other modalities may be used, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented in this document. Aspects of the present description, as generally described in this document and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, replaced, combined, separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are implicitly considered in this document.

[046] This description is directed, among other things, to methods, systems, products, devices and/or apparatus in general related to a balcony including a complete balcony and a false balcony (also known as a balcony or balcony French). As used in this document, "draw" can refer to either a draw or a false draw as disclosed in this document unless the context dictates otherwise.

[047] In some arrangements, a building may have one or more balconies. In some arrangements, when the building is being constructed, prefabricated balconies can be installed. Prefabricated balconies can provide a portion of an external building surface. In some embodiments, prefabricated balconies can be coupled to one or more structural frame components of the building. In some embodiments, balconies can be attached to structural framing components to help align structural framing components before exterior or interior wall panels are installed. In some embodiments, the balconies are attached to a building's load-bearing structure. For example, the load-bearing structure can be an externally constructed steel frame.

[048] In some modalities, one or more of the balconies may have lights or other utilities pre-installed. Utilities may include electricity, piping, heating and air conditioning, telecommunications, and/or other utilities. Installing lights or utilities during fabrication of balconies prior to delivery to a building construction site can allow for faster building assembly and can reduce the number of experienced assemblers required to install the balconies in the building in some arrangements.

[049] In some arrangements, saccades may include two types of saccades—full saccades and false saccades. In some embodiments, one or more of the balconies can be configured to provide at least a portion of an exterior surface of the building.

[050] In some embodiments, the material composition of the balcony may include steel. In some embodiments, the material composition can include aluminum. In yet other embodiments, balcony system components can be fabricated from a variety of suitable building materials ranging from metals and/or metal alloys, to wood and wood polymer composites (WPC), based products. in wood (lignin), other organic building materials (bamboo) to organic polymers (plastics), to hybrid materials, or made from earth materials such as ceramics. In some modes, cement or other pourable or moldable building materials may also be used. In other embodiments, any combination of suitable construction material can be combined by using one construction material for some balcony components and other construction materials for other balcony components. Selection of any material can be made from a reference of material options (such as those allowed in the International Building Code), or selected based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art when determining load-bearing requirements for structures to be built. Larger and/or taller structures may have higher physical strength requirements than smaller and/or shorter buildings. Adjustments in construction materials to accommodate frame size and/or load and environmental stresses can determine optimal economic choices of construction materials used for all components in the balcony described in this document. Availability of various construction materials in different parts of the world can also affect selection of materials to build the system described in this document. Adoption of the International Building Code or similar code may also affect material selection.

[051] Any reference in this document to “metal” includes any construction grade metals or metal alloys as may be suitable for fabrication and/or construction of the balcony and components described in this document. Any reference to “wood” includes wood, laminated wood products, pressed wood products, wood polymer composites (WPCs), bamboo or bamboo-related products, lignin products and/or any plant-derived products , whether chemically treated, refined, processed or simply harvested from a plant. Any reference in this document to “concrete” includes any curable construction grade compound that includes cement, water and a granular aggregate. Granular aggregate can include sand, gravel, polymers, ash and/or other minerals.

[052] Generally speaking, in some implementations, a balcony system or false balcony system may be fabricated and installed in a method that includes fabricating and assembling portions of the false balcony or balcony in a location outside the location of the balcony. construction site and deliver a partially constructed deck and parts kit to the construction site to complete installation and assembly in place at the construction site. For example, a steel manufacturer can make a cantilever beam and weld a channel component to the beam. The channel component can include a lightweight “c” section with holes drilled at a certain range (eg 30.48 centimeters (12 inches)), where holes are drilled so that bars (reinforcement bars) are inserted during the balcony floor manufacturing process. A balcony frame can be fabricated from laminated stainless steel.

[053] The cantilever beam and frame can be delivered to a concrete precast factory. In the precast factory, bars (or reinforcing bars) are inserted into the holes in the channel welded to the balcony beam. The balcony beam and balcony frame can be placed in a formwork that retains the beam and frame and allows rebars to be inserted into holes in the channel component. Also, parapet support components can be installed and secured to the balcony frame. The formwork can then be filled with concrete (or other suitable casting material). Once the concrete cures, it attaches the balcony beam to the balcony frame and creates an integral balcony assembly. Also, the parapet support components are held in place by cured concrete.

[054] Some implementations may include a parapet having horizontal elements to which the glazing for the balcony parapet can be attached. By providing horizontal elements for fastening the glazing, the balcony system and false balcony system described in this document allow the glazing parts to be standardized and not limited to fastening to parapet braces (for example, columns verticals). This provides an advantage of allowing standardized strut support spacing because the glazing is not directly bonded to the strut supports.

[055] Returning now to the drawings, figures 1-3 are diagrams of an example balcony system 100 according to some modalities. The balcony system 100 is attached to two structural frame components (eg, wide flange columns) 102 and 104.

[056] The balcony system 100 includes two groups of components. A first group of components can be manufactured and assembled off site (for example, not on a building construction site where the balcony system 100 is to be installed). A second group of components (including parapet components) can be installed in the balcony system 100 at the construction site.

[057] The first group of components includes a balcony beam 112, a channel balcony frame 114, one or more reinforcing bars 116, a precast concrete balcony floor 118, a beam fastening component of balcony 120 and one or more parapet support angles 122. In an exemplary embodiment, the metallic components (eg 112, 114, 116, 120 and 122) may be fabricated and assembled (or partially assembled) in a metal fabrication facility. The assembled or partially assembled metal components can then be sent to a concrete casting facility that pours and casts the concrete balcony floor.

118. The concrete balcony floor 118, once cured, holds the metal and concrete components together in an integral balcony unit that can be delivered to a construction site for use in a building.

[058] Along with the integral balcony unit, the second group of components can be delivered to the construction site for use in final balcony assembly. The second group of components can include a rail 106, which can be a single piece or can be a multi-piece rail. The second group of components may also include one or more parapet braces 108, one or more parapet panels 110, and one or more sets of hardware including one or more closure plates 124 to secure the one or more braces. parapet brace 108 to corresponding parapet support angles 122.

[059] At the construction site, the integral balcony unit can be installed in the building structure. For example, balcony system 100 includes a balcony beam 112 having a first end and a second end. The first end of the balcony beam 112 is attached to a corresponding first structural frame component 102 and the second end of the balcony beam is attached to a corresponding second structural frame component 104. The attachment may be by means of a plate at each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam 112 which can be bolted or otherwise secured to the structural frame members 102 and 104.

[060] Once the integral balcony unit is installed, the second group of balcony components can be installed for final assembly of the balcony system. Once the balcony rail 106 is in place, the risk of falling through the balcony opening is substantially reduced. Thus, a need or requirement for the use of seat belts within the enclosure or area of the building having the balcony system can be removed and workers can proceed with work more safely and efficiently within the enclosure or area when performing tasks such as construction of internal walls, electrical connections, mechanical connections and finishing without having to wear a seat belt.

[061] As shown in figure 3, the second group of components (for example, the parapet components) may include the horizontal elements 302 that are fixed to the parapet brace brackets 108. parapet 110 can be attached to horizontal elements 302.

[062] The balcony beam 112 and the channel balcony frame 114 can be formed from stainless steel in one embodiment. The parapet support angles 122 may include an angle that is secured to the channel balcony frame 114 by means of a screw system (e.g., a 12.7 centimeter (5 inch) screw) extending inwardly. of an internal space defined by the channel balcony frame 114 and held in place by the concrete balcony floor 118.

[063] Figures 4-6 are diagrams showing a side sectional view, a top plan view and a front elevation view, respectively, of a parapet connection according to some modalities. The connection includes the 402 and 404 screws (for example, 12.7 centimeter (5 inch) screws) that secure the rail support bracket 122 (which may be an angled rail support) to the balcony frame. channel 114 and which are held in place by hardware (eg a nut, washer, etc.) and by the cured concrete balcony floor 118. The rail support angle 122 is used to support and secure the support from parapet strut 108 to channel balcony frame 114.

[064] Figure 7 is a diagram showing a false saccade system 700 according to some modalities. The false balcony system 700 includes a parapet 702, one or more parapet brace brackets 704, one or more parapet panels 706, a horizontal parapet component 708, an optional light 710 (e.g., a continuous strip of parapet lights LED), a "Z" modification shaped balcony girder fastening component 712, one or more parapet support angles 714, and a balcony girder 716.

[065] The “Z” modification shaped balcony beam fastening component 712 is attached (eg, welded or fastened or otherwise coupled) to the balcony beam 716. The Parapet Support Angles 714 are fastened to the drawing beam fastening component in the form of a “Z” modification 712.

[066] Figure 8 is a diagram showing a balcony system 800 according to some modalities. Balcony system 800 includes a parapet 802, one or more parapet strut supports 804, one or more parapet panels 806, a horizontal parapet component 808, an optional light 810 (e.g., a continuous strip of LED lights ), a channel balcony frame 812, one or more parapet support angles 814, one or more screws 816 (attaching the parapet support angles 814 to the channel balcony frame 812), a balcony floor of cast concrete 818, a canopy beam fastening component 820 (connected to the reinforcing elements and cast to the concrete deck floor), a cantilever beam 822 (attached to the cantilever beam fastening component 820) and a or more channel balcony frame mounting bolts 824 (securing channel bay frame 812 to concrete balcony floor 818). A thermal break is provided between the 818 cast concrete balcony floor and the building.

[067] Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example building with false balconies 700 and balconies 800 according to some modalities. A building can include zero or more false balconies 700 and zero or more false balconies 800.

[068] Figures 10A, 10B and 10C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of a balcony of an example apartment unit with metal infill according to some implementations. In particular, Figure 10A shows a structural column 1002 coupled to a balcony support member 1004 (eg, a 15.4 cm x 25.4 cm (6" x 10") tubular steel member, the which supports the balcony and aligns and spaces the balcony and structural columns. The balcony includes a 1016 slanted steel bar top (eg 1.27 cm x 8.89 cm (1/2” x 3-1/ 2”) with factory welded connections on the 1012 vertical brackets that fit into the openings 1014 (eg, 91.44 cm (3') center-to-centre opening) in the balcony frame and are bolted to the balcony frame (eg 2204) The balcony further includes horizontal elements 13 (eg 3.81x3.81x6.35 cm (1-1/2"x1-1/2"x2-1 t-slit extrusion components) /2”) factory welded to the vertical brackets) to which the 1020 parapet panels are attached. The parapet panels of figure 10A or other figures in this document may include one or more of tempered glass, 3Form, metal mesh. such as polycarbonate and/or photovoltaic panels. The balcony may also include the factory installed 1026 floor panel(s). The 1026 floor panel(s) may include any suitable floor material such as synthetic material. , tile, wood, etc. Details of the section indicated by S1 in figure 10A are shown in figure 19.

[069] As shown in figure 10B, the balcony frame can be prepared and welded to the tubular steel support 106. Also shown in figure 10B are continuous components in the form of Z modification (eg, 5.08x5, 40x5.08x5.08 cm (2”x2- 1/8”x2”x2”) having floor retaining clips and being factory bolted to the balcony frame.

[070] Figure 10C shows metal fill including one or more of the 1008 c-channel components (for example, 10.16x4.47 cm (4”x1.76”) steel c-channel) factory welded to the component. tubular steel 1004, the mod shape channel 2204, the 1010 steel plates (eg, 0.63 cm (1/4”) steel plates) and the metal joists (eg 6.35 cm and 10.16 cm (2-1/2” and 4”) 1022 factory fastened to the c 1008 channel components.

[071] Figures 11A, 11B and 11C and 12A, 12B and 12C show elevation, plan and joist views, respectively, of balconies of metal-filled example studio units with features similar to those shown in figures 10A-10C . The example balconies shown in Figures 11A-C and 12A-C differ in terms of dimensions and/or number of components.

[072] Figures 13A, 13B and 13C, 14A, 14B and 14C and 15A, 15B and 15C show elevation, plan and joist views, respectively, of example bedroom unit balconies with infill. metal with features similar to those shown in figures 10A-10C. The example balconies shown in Figures 13A-C, 14A-C and 15A-C differ from those shown in Figures 10A-C in terms of dimensions and/or number of components.

[073] Figures 16A, 16B and 16C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom unit balcony with metal infill with features similar to those shown in figures 10A-10C . In addition to the features shown in figures 10A-C, figures 16A and B also show the 1602 decorative panels (eg, PVC panels) attached to the balcony.

[074] Figures 17A, 17B and 17C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom two bedroom unit balcony with metal infill with features similar to those shown in figures 10A-10C . In addition to the features shown in figures 10A-C, figures 17A and B also show the 1702 decorative panels (eg, PVC panels) attached to the balcony.

[075] Figures 18A, 18B and 18C show elevation, plan and framework views, respectively, of an example bedroom two bedroom unit balcony with metal infill with features similar to those shown in figures 10A-10C . In addition to the re-

The courses shown in figures 10A-C, figures 18A and B also show the 1802 decorative panels (eg PVC panels) attached to the balcony.

[076] Figure 19 is a sectional view (indicated by S1 in previous figures) of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations. In particular, Figure 19 shows a 1902 tubular steel balcony support member (for example, a 15.24x25.4 cm (6”x10”) tubular steel member similar to the 1004 in Figure 10A). vertical brackets 1904, horizontal component 1908 with corner welded to vertical brackets and extruded T slit component 1906 fixed to corner, parapet panels 1910, optional continuous strip of lights 1912 (eg continuous strip of lights LED). The balcony also includes a floor including 1914 cement slab, 1916 waterproof membrane and 1920 floor (eg composite floor material) installed on top of the metal-filled balcony frame, with 1918 coating applied to the balcony. underside of metal-filled balcony frame. Figure 19 also shows the relationship of the balcony to the 1922 cantilever beam, including a space between the balcony and the 1922 cantilever beam.

[077] Figure 20 is a sectional view of an example balcony with metal fill according to some implementations. In particular, figure 20 shows a 2002 tubular steel balcony support member (for example, a 15.24x25.4 cm (6”x10”) tubular steel member similar to the 1004 in figure 10A), the angled steel 2004 factory welded to the vertical supports, the horizontal component 2008 with corner welded to the vertical supports and the extruded T-slit component 2006 fixed to the corner, the parapet panels 2010, the optional continuous strip of lights 2012 (for example , continuous strip of LED lights). The balcony also includes a floor including the 2014 cement slab, the 2016 waterproof membrane and the floor.

2020 (eg composite floor material) installed on top of metal-filled balcony frame, with 2018 coating applied to underside of metal-filled balcony frame. Figure 20 also shows the relationship of the balcony to the cantilever beam 2022, including a space between the balcony and the cantilever beam 2022. Figure 20 further shows a decorative panel 2024 (eg a PVC panel) attached to the 2004 inclined component.

[078] Figure 21 is a sectional view of an example false balcony with metal fill according to some implementations. Figure 21 shows a sloping steel bar top 2106 factory welded to upright supports 2104. Parapet panels 2108 are attached to upright supports 2104 attached to balcony frame component 2106 which is factory welded to the beam. balcony support 2102.

[079] Figure 22 shows sectional details (D1-D4) of an example balcony with metal filling according to some implementations. As shown in Figure 22, a balcony frame 2204 is secured to a balcony beam 2202. The balcony includes metal infill components such as channel components 2206 factory welded to balcony beam 2202 and the balcony frame 2204.

[080] The balcony includes a plurality of vertical flat bar supports 2214 that are bolted to the parapet support members 2208, which are factory welded to the balcony frame 2204. The connection of support 2214 to the rail support member ledge 2208 is reinforced by a closure plate 2210. The shim plates 2212 can be used in connecting the strut 2214 to the ledge support member 2208 as required.

[081] As mentioned above, a balcony comprises

metal beam may include the 2216 metal joists fixed (eg, factory welded) to the 2206 c channel components.

[082] The balcony floor shown in figure 22 includes a waterproof membrane 2218, the composite floor horizontal beam 2226 (eg fire rated 2.54 x 7.62 cm (1 ” x 3”)), composite floor 2224 (eg fire rated 2.54 x 15.24 cm (1” x 6”), steel plate 2220 (eg fire-rated plate 0.64 cm (1/4”) steel factory welded to the 2206 c channel components and the 2228 steel plate (eg, 0.64 cm (1/4”) steel plate factory welded to the balcony frame and channel components c with waterproof welds). A balcony interior may include factory installed 2230 fire insulation, one or more layers of 2222 cladding (eg two layers of Densglass cladding) and 2232 fire rated rod and sealer.

[083] Figure 23 is a flowchart of an example method to build and install a balcony system according to some modalities. The various operations of the methods described in this document need not necessarily be performed in the exact order as shown. Also, some features can be added, removed, modified and/or combined together. The method can start at 2302, where a cantilever beam is formed. In some implementations, the cantilever beam can be formed from tube steel and pre-finished (eg finished at fabrication time and before installation into a building). In some implementations, the balcony beam can be a pre-cast element that is formed and poured with the concrete floor as a single piece, which would eliminate the need for the tube steel balcony beam. The method continues to 2304.

[084] In 2304, the channel balcony frame is formed. For example, the channel balcony frame can be formed from rolled stainless steel. The method continues to 2306.

[085] In 2306, the channel balcony frame is attached to the balcony beam. For example, a balcony beam fastening component (eg 820) is attached to the balcony beam (eg by welding or other fastenings) and one or more reinforcing bars or members can be attached to the component. of fixation of balcony beam. The method continues to 2308.

[086] In 2308, one or more parapet support angles are attached to the channel balcony frame. For example, screws (eg 816) are used to attach the railing support angles to the channel balcony frame, where the screws extend into an interior space defined by the channel balcony frame. The method continues to 2310.

[087] In 2310, the concrete balcony floor is cast within the interior space defined by the channel balcony frame. The concrete balcony floor, once cured, helps to secure the channel balcony frame, the parapet support angles, the reinforcement elements, the balcony beam fastening component and the balcony beam in an integral balcony (or balcony floor) unit. The method continues to 2312.

[088] In 2312, the balcony floor and parapet parts are provided for a construction site. The method continues to 2314.

[089] In 2314, the balcony floor or integral balcony unit is attached to a building. For example, the balcony beam is attached at each end to a respective structural frame component (eg, a wide flange metal column). Attaching the integral balcony unit can serve to secure the integral balcony unit to the frame and can also help to align structural components (eg wide flange columns). The method continues to 2316.

[090] In 2316, the parapet is attached to the integral balcony unit. For example, the parapet strut supports can be attached to the parapet support angles. The parapet can be attached to the parapet brace brackets. The horizontal parapet components can be attached to the parapet brace brackets. The method continues to 2318.

[091] In 2318, parapet panels can be attached to horizontal parapet components.

[092] Figure 24 is a flowchart of an example method for building and installing a false balcony system according to some modalities. The method starts at 2402, where a cantilever beam is formed. In some implementations, the cantilever beam can be formed from tube steel and pre-finished (for example, having a finish applied before being installed in a building). The method continues to 2404.

[093] In 2404, a modified “Z” shaped component (or balcony beam fastening component) is formed. For example, the "Z" modification shaped component can be formed from rolled stainless steel. The method continues to 2406.

[094] In 2406, the "Z" modification shaped component is attached to the balcony frame. For example, a balcony beam fastening component (eg 712) is attached to the balcony beam (eg by means of welding or other fastenings) and one or more reinforcing bars or members can be connected to the compound. - cantilever beam fixing lug. The method continues to 2408.

[095] In 2408, one or more parapet support angles are attached to the balcony girder fastening member. The method continues to 2410.

[096] In 2410, the cantilever beam and parapet parts are provided for a construction site. The method continues to 2412.

[097] In 2412, the balcony beam is attached to a building. For example, the balcony beam is fixed at each end to a respective structural frame component (eg a wide flange metal column). Attaching the balcony beam can serve to attach the false balcony unit to the frame and can also help to align structural components (eg wide flange columns). The method continues to 2414.

[098] In 2414, the parapet is attached to the integral balcony unit. For example, the parapet strut supports can be attached to the parapet support angles. The parapet can be attached to the parapet brace brackets. The horizontal parapet components can be attached to the parapet brace brackets. The method continues to 2416.

[099] In 2416, parapet panels can be attached to horizontal parapet components.

[0100] The balcony can be fixed to the frame of a building, for example, to an external structural frame, by means of one or more plates bolted to a column of wide flanges. For example, the balcony can be attached to an external steel frame, which can provide structural support and/or alignment for a building. Generally speaking, any mechanism can be used to secure the balcony to the building frame, such as an external steel frame. Any type of fixation can generally be used. In some modes, the balcony can be attached to a vertical or horizontal beam included in the building frame.

[0101] Concrete can be poured into the floor and ceiling panel. Dumping the concrete can form a balcony floor. In some arrangements, the balcony can transmit side loads to the building's side loading system. In this mode, the concrete can be poured at the completed height of the building floor, after the floor and ceiling panels have been positioned on the desired floor, thereby forming the floor of units on that floor. In some arrangements, balconies are installed after the concrete has cured in the floor and ceiling panels.

[0102] Balcony and false balcony system modalities can provide a floor and ceiling system usable in high and medium-height residential projects, among others. Panels with or without the parts and closing rails installed can be configured to comply with one or more of the following building codes: fire, energy, obstacle, safety of life and acoustics (noise transfer impact and environment). In some embodiments, pre-assembled floor and ceiling panels with or without closing parts and rails can be considered as a fully integrated sub-assembly satisfying fire, sound impact, energy and life/safety codes. Floor and ceiling panels can be fully integrated with electrical, fire protection, energy insulation and sound insulation capabilities in some arrangements. Floor and ceiling panels can be designed to achieve a fire rating established by the applicable building code, such as a two-hour fire rating.

[0103] The balconies described in this document can be manufactured off-site in a factory or workshop and transported to the construction site (building site) for attachment to a structural framework such as a structural exoskeleton, of a building. A balcony system or false balcony system, or components thereof, can be manufactured in various sizes, such as 2.44 meters (8 feet) to 3.05 meters (10 feet) wide up to 6.71 meters (22 feet) wide. At the building site, the balcony can be attached to structural framing components, floor and ceiling panels, end walls, vanishing walls, utility panels, building utilities, or any combination thereof. Structural frame components can provide support for the balcony, which can include a concrete slab cast off site at a foundry facility or on-site. In some embodiments, the balcony transfers loads to the structural frame components. In some modalities, the balcony transfers loads directly to a steel structure of the building, and the balcony does not transfer loads from the floor and ceiling panel to the structure. In some modalities, the bag can be unloaded (for example, in the case of a false bag).

[0104] The examples provided in this document are for explanatory purposes only and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the description. Each example modality may be practical for a particular environment such as mixed-use urban developments, low-rise residential units and/or remote communities. Materials and dimensions for individual elements can be selected to comply with one or more of the following building codes: fire, energy, obstacle, life safety and acoustics (impact and ambient noise transfer) without departing from the scope of description principles. Elements and/or systems can also be configured to conform to social and/or religious codes as desired. For example, materials, systems, methods and/or apparatus may be configured to conform to the International Building Code as it has been adopted in a jurisdiction.

[0105] The present description is not to be limited in terms of the particular embodiments described in this application, which are proposed as illustrations of various aspects. Many modifications and modalities can be made without departing from its spirit and scope. Functionally equivalent methods and apparatus within the scope of the description, in addition to those enumerated in this document, are possible from the foregoing descriptions. Such modifications and modalities are considered to be within the scope of the appended claims. The present description is to be limited only by the terms of the appended claims, together with the full scope of equivalences to which such claims are entitled. This description is not limited to particular methods, which, of course, may vary. The terminology used in this document is for the purpose of describing particular modalities only, and is not intended to be limiting.

[0106] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms in this document, the terms may be translated from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set out in this document for the purpose of clarity.

[0107] Generally speaking, terms used in this document, and especially in the appended claims (eg bodies of appended claims), are normally proposed as “open” terms (eg, the term “including” shall be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”, the term “possessing” should be interpreted as “possessing at least”, the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to this”, etc.).

[0108] If a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, an intention such as this will be stated explicitly in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intention is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain use of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce recitations of claims. However, the use of such expressions is not to be interpreted as indicating that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to modalities containing just a recitation like this,

even when the same claim includes the introductory expressions “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (eg, “a” and/or “an” should be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce recitations of claims. Furthermore, even if a specific number of an entered claim recitation is explicitly reported, such recitation should be interpreted to mean at least the reported number (eg, the simple recitation of “two recitations”, with no other modifiers, means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations).

[0109] Also, in those instances where an analogous convention for "at least one of A, B and C, etc." is used, generally speaking a construct like this is proposed in the sense that a person skilled in the art would understand the convention (eg, "a system having at least one of A, B and C" would include, but not be limited to this, systems which have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together and/or A, B and C together, etc.). In those instances where an analogous convention for “at least one of A, B or C, etc.” is used, generally speaking a construct like this is proposed in the sense that a person skilled in the art would understand the convention (eg, “a system having at least one of A, B or C” would include, but not be limited to this, systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together and/or A, B and C together, etc.). Virtually any word and/or disjunctive expression having two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims or drawings, is to be understood as considering the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms or both of the terms. For example, the expression "A or

B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0110] Furthermore, where features or aspects of the invention are described in terms of Markush groups, the invention is also described that way in terms of any individual component or subgroup of components of the Markush group.

[0111] For any and all purposes, such as in terms of providing a written description, all ranges disclosed in this document also cover any and all possible sub-ranges and sub-range combinations thereof. Any range listed can be easily recognized as describing and sufficiently enabling the same range to be decomposed into at least halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, equal tenths, etc. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed in this document can be readily decomposed into a lower third, middle third and upper third, etc. Language such as “until”, “at least”, “greater than”, “less than” and so on include the reported number and refer to the tracks that can be subsequently broken down into subtracks as discussed above. A track includes each individual component. So, for example, a group having 1-3 items refers to groups having 1, 2 or 3 items. Similarly, a group having 1-5 items refers to groups having 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 items and so on.

[0112] The subject matter described in this document sometimes illustrates different components contained within, or connected with, other different components. Such represented architectures are merely modalities, and in fact many other architectures can be implemented that achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” in such a way that the desired functionality is achieved. Consequently, any two components in this document combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as “associated” with each other in such a way that the desired functionality is achieved, independent of architectures or intermediate components. Likewise, any two components thus associated can also be seen as being “operationally connected”, or “operationally coupled”, to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being so associated can also be be seen as being “operationally attachable” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Specific operationally attachable modalities include, but are not limited to, physically mateable and/or physically interacting components.

[0113] Although several aspects and modalities have been described in this document, other aspects and modalities are possible. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed in this document are for the purpose of illustration and are not intended to be limiting.

Claims (20)

1. Balcony system, characterized in that it comprises: a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, each of the first end and the second end being configured to be attached to a component of corresponding structural frame of a building; a channel balcony frame; a channel balcony frame fastening member secured to the balcony beam and having one or more holes; one or more reinforcement bars disposed in an interior space defined by the channel balcony frame, wherein the one or more reinforcement bars extend through the one or more holes in the channel balcony frame fastening component , and wherein the reinforcing bars and the channel balcony frame fastening component are held in place within the internal space defined by the channel balcony frame by a floor formed in the internal space defined by the channel balcony frame, of such that, after the floor is formed, the balcony beam, channel balcony frame and concrete floor form an integral unit; one or more parapet support angles attached to the channel balcony frame by means of one or more fasteners which pass through one or more parapet support angles and to the internal space defined by the channel balcony frame, in which the one or more parapet support angles are secured in place by the floor formed in the interior space defined by the channel balcony frame; one or more parapet support brackets, each attached to a respective angle of the one or more parapet support angles and secured in place by a corresponding closure plate; a parapet attached to the one or more parapet brace brackets; one or more horizontal parapet components attached to the one or more parapet strut supports; and one or more parapet panels attached to the one or more horizontal parapet components. 2. Balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the first end and the second end includes a respective plate for coupling the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame component of the building . 3. Balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel balcony frame has a rectangular shape. 4. A balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel balcony frame includes one or more openings for parapet strut supports, each configured to enable a respective parapet strut support. parapet to pass through a respective opening for support of a parapet strut. 5. Balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel balcony frame is formed of stainless steel and the balcony floor is formed of concrete. 6. Balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a light element coupled to one or more parapet prop supports. 7. Balcony system according to claim 1, characterized in that the one or more parapet panels include one or more tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels. 8. False balcony system, characterized in that it comprises: a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, each of the first end and the second end being configured to be attached to a frame component corresponding structure of a building; a balcony girder fastening component secured to the balcony girder such that the balcony girder fastening component and the balcony girder form an integral unit, wherein the balcony girder fastening component includes one or more holes; one or more parapet support angles secured to the balcony girder fastening member by means of one or more fasteners which pass through one or more parapet support angles and pass through a respective hole in the balcony girder fastening member. balcony; one or more parapet support brackets, each attached to a respective angle of one or more parapet support angles and secured in place by a corresponding closure plate; a parapet attached to the one or more parapet brace brackets; one or more horizontal parapet components attached to the one or more parapet strut supports; and one or more parapet panels attached to the one or more horizontal parapet components. 9. False balcony system according to claim 8, characterized in that each of the first end and the second end includes a respective plate to couple the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame component of the building. 10. False balcony system according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises a light element coupled to one or more parapet prop supports. 11. False balcony system according to claim 8, characterized in that the parapet panels include one or more tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels. 12. Method, characterized by the fact that it comprises: forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end; form a channel balcony frame; forming a balcony beam fastening member; attach the balcony beam fastening component to the balcony beam; attaching parapet support angles to the channel balcony frame; forming a balcony floor within a space defined by the channel balcony frame to form an integral balcony unit that includes the balcony beam, the channel balcony frame and the balcony floor; providing the integral balcony unit and parapet parts to a construction site of a building, wherein the parapet parts include a parapet and one or more parapet strut supports; attach the integral balcony unit to a structural frame of the building; attach the parapet parts to the integral balcony unit; and attaching one or more parapet panels to the parapet. 13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises attaching a respective plate to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. 14. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that forming the channel balcony frame comprises forming the channel balcony frame into a rectangular shape. 15. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the channel balcony frame includes one or more openings for parapet strut supports, each configured for a respective parapet strut support to pass through a respective opening for parapet brace support. 16. The method of claim 12, characterized in that forming the channel balcony frame comprises forming the stainless steel channel balcony frame. 17. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the parapet panels include one or more tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels. 18. Method, characterized by the fact that it comprises: forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end; forming a balcony beam fastening member; attaching the balcony beam fastening member to the balcony beam to form an integral balcony unit; providing the integral balcony unit and parapet parts to a construction site of a building, wherein the parapet parts include a parapet and one or more parapet strut supports; attach the integral balcony unit to a structural frame of the building; attach the parapet parts to the integral balcony unit; and attaching one or more parapet panels to the parapet. 19. Method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises attaching a respective plate to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. 20. Method according to claim 18, characterized in that the parapet panels include one or more tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels or resin panels.