CA2174385A1 - Wall of releasably connected wall segments - Google Patents
Wall of releasably connected wall segmentsInfo
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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Abstract
A wall is made up of releasably connected wall segments (12) with connecting members (18) projecting out of both ends for the purpose of joining the wall segments end-to-end to neighbouring wall segments and is such that the two connecting members (18) of each wall segment (12) are identical in cross-section, are symmetrical to each other with respect to a vertical segment axis, extend essentially the whole wall height (h). Each connecting element (18) exhibits a bearing part (34) which is hook-shaped in cross-section and encloses a bearing channel (36), the free end (40) of which engages in the bearing part (34) of the connecting member (18) of a neighbouring wall segment (12). The width (s) of the opening (38) in the bearing channel (36) is only slightly larger than the height (t) of hook (35) of the bearing part (34).
A circular closed wall with a lining on the inside may be employed as a water tank (10).
A circular closed wall with a lining on the inside may be employed as a water tank (10).
Description
Wall of Releasably Conn~cte~l Wall Segments The invention relates to a waU made up of releasably connected waU segments withconnecting members projecting out of both ends for the purpose of joining the said waU
5 segments end-to-end to neighbouring wall segments.
Known from DE-C-812 130 as a means of releasably connecting wall-like parts is for example to push the connecting members at the sides of neighbouring waU segments into each other. WaU segments connected by this previously known means cannot slide apart 10 sideways. However, especiaUy in the case of high waU segments, a considerable degree of strength and skiU is c~led for when fitting the individual waU segments together.
In view of this, the object of the invention is to provide a wall of the kind described at the start, which can be built stably with little manipulation and likewise can be quickly dis-15 mantled into its individual parts.
That objective is achieved by way of the invention in that the two connecting members ofeach waU segment are identical in cross-section, are symmçtrical to each other with respect to a vertical segment axis, extend essçnti~lly the whole waU height, where each connecting 20 member exhibits a bearing part which is hook-shaped in cross-section and encloses a bearing channel, the free end of which engages in the bearing part of the connecting member of a neighbouring waU segment, and the width of the opening in the bearing channel is only slightly larger than the height of the hook of the bearing part.
25 As a result of the last mentioned measure, it is possible to assemble two neighbouring waU
segments practically only when these do not, or only slightly, diverge from the paraUel posltlon.
A preferred version of the invention is such that the difference between the width of the 30 opening in the bearing channel and the height of the hook of the bearing part is dimen-sioned such that it is possible to couple and uncouple the free end of the bearing part of one connecting member with the bearing channel of the neighbouring connecting member only within a maximum angle of inst~ tion which deviates from the position of paraUelalignment of a pair of wall segments by about only 10 to 15. As a result, neighbouring waU
35 segments are preferably arranged as-installed at ~nini~ at an angle of approximately 20 to the position of parallel ~ nment.
Case 2064.03 -2- 21 7438~
The two connecting member of each wall segment may be welded to a panel element, in particular such featuring a sheet of metal.
Another version is such that the two connecting member of each wall segment feature S parallel flange strips that face each other forming an approximately U-shaped channel which accommodates a panel element. The edge regions of the panel elements between theconnecting members are covered by a cover section which is approximately U-shaped in cross-section.
10 Another preferred version of the invention is such that the wall segments or the panel elements are made out of a flexible material. The advantage of this flexible design is especially that it can be employed in a closed circular form as a flexible sidewall of a con-tainer for fluids and pourable particulate solids. When the container is filled, the pressure on the interior causes the wall segments or panel elements to be pushed outwards, so that in 15 plan view the container takes on a cross-section which is almost circular in shape. As a result an optimum, uniform distribution of pressure on the container wall is produced. After the container has been emptied and ~icm~ntled, because of the flexible design of the wall segments or panel elements, these segments or panel elçment.~ adopt their original, flat shape again and can, therefore, be stacked again without any difficulty. Flexible m~tPri~lc 20 that may be employed for the wall segments or panel clPmP.nt.c are e.g. metal sheet, in particular steel or al~ \inil"~- sheet. In principle, however, all materials are suitable that, apart from posse~sing the nPcess~ry flexibility, are able to satisfy the required mechanical strength and wall stability under the given working conditions. Further materials that come into question therefore are e.g. plastics, if desired in combination with other materials.
In a further version of the invention the connecting members and the cover sections are made of extruded light weight metal, in particular ~llll";"i~llll, and the panel elemPnt~ are made of a light-weight core, especially a honeycomb core, clad on both sides with outer sheets of ~ minillm Suitable honeycomb cores are. made e.g. out of all-minium, plastic or 30 another material. To produce a wall segment that is free of twist, it is also advantageous to join together the connecting elements, the cover sheets and the cover sheets on the panel elements. The method of joining depends on the types of material to be joined. Welding, riveting and adhesive bonding are mentioned here by way of example. The assembled wall segment described here exhibits an optimal ratio of own weight to mechanical strength. The 35 design of wall segment according to the invention is, however, not limited to the use of ~lllminillm as the construction material. Depending on the given weight requirements and Case 2064.03 ~ 21 74385 the mechanical strength, other known construction materials e.g. other metals, wood, plastics and composite materials of all kinds may be employed.
In order to improve the stacking behaviour of wall segments in the form of panel elements 5 made up of cover sheets and core, bulge-shaped projections that face each other and are displaced with respect to each other may be provided on the flange strips of the cover section. This allows the individual wall segments to be stacked prism-like on top of each other. The accuracy of fit of the projections results in a stable stacking of segments.
10 It is self-evident that the wall according to the invention, made up of individual wall segments, does not form a single flat wall surface. At each connection the neighbouring wall segments form an angle. The angle formed by pairs of wall segments may be on both sides of the position of parallel ~lignmçnt. It is possible therefore to form inmlmçrable shapes of wall of practically any design, as viewed in plan view, using the wall segments.
15 One application, therefore, is as stand walls.
Especially in that application viz., as stand walls, it may be desirable to have at least a part of the stand wall as a flat surface, i.e. to have neighbouring wall segments arranged essenti~lly parallel to each other. In order that the wall segments, which are releasable in 20 that position, do not fall apart unintentionally, a further preferred version of the wall according to the invention is such that, when the said segments are aligned ç~senti:llly parallel to each other, a blocking element or distance holder is arranged in the free region of the opening in the bearing channel of at least one of the connecting elements in order to make pairs of wall segments hold each other in place. This distance holder may e.g. be a 25 spreading element preferably out of an elastic material that can be easily pressed into the free region of the opening and removed again. Another possibility is e.g. to arrange a lock which is preferably held in the arresting position by spring force.
If fitted with an inner lining, a circular closed wall according to the invention can be 30 employed as a multi-purpose, readily assembled water tank, and e.g. in cases of emergency can serve as a water reservoir. Especially in military and civil defence applications, fast, easy assembly with the highest degree of reliability is of great signific~nce Apart from that, stacking behaviour also desirable. These properties are provided in an optimal manner by the wall according to the invention.
Case 2064.03 ~ 21 74385 Further adv~nt~ges, features and details of the invention are described in the following description of an exemplified embodiment of the invention, and with the aid of the drawing showing schematically in:
S Fig. 1 a water tank constructed out of wall segments;
Fig. 2 plan view of a wall segment;
Fig. 3 a cross-section through the wall segment in figure 2 along line I - I;
Fig. 4 a cross-section through the wall segment in figure 2 along line II - II
Fig. 5 an enlarged view of part of figure 3;
Fig. Sa an enlarged view through a further wall segment in the region of the joint;
Fig. 6 an enlarged view of part of figure 4;
Figs. 7 - 10 connecting elements in various positions of engagement;
Figs. 11, 12 an arrangement of two wall segments stacked one on top of the other, shown in cross-section as in figures 3 and 4.
A water tank 10 shown in figure 1 features a ring-shaped wall which is made up of individual wall or mantel segments 12 releasably joined together at abutting ends 14. This ring-shaped wall stands on a base plane 16. The water-ti~htness of the tank 10 is achieved by an inner lining which, for reasons of clarity, is not shown here.
A wall segment 12 features, as shown in figures 2 - 4, a panel element 26 with connecting members 18 at the ends. These connecting members 18 are preferably made of extruded all-minil-m and extend çccenti:~lly the whole height h of the panel elPment 26 which is held between the parallel flange strips 22, 24 of a U-shaped channel 20 on the connecting 25 member 18. The panel element 26 comprises a panel core 28 e.g. of an aluminium honey-comb core and is clad on both sides with all-minil-m cover sheets 30. The horizontal edge regions of the panel elements 26 between the connecting member 18 are covered by a cover section 44 which is approximately U-shaped in cross-section and features parallel flange strips 46, 48 projecting from a base strip S0 .
The flange strips 22, 24 of the connecting member 18 and the flange strips 46, 48 of the cover section 44 are joined to the cover sheet 30 of the panel element 26 via welded spots, so that a stable twist-free wall segment 12 is obtained.
35 The connecting members 18 are arranged symmetrical to each other, with respect to a vertical axis of symmetry z of the panel element 26, i.e. they are turned about an angle of 180 to each other.
Case 2064.03 --~ 21 74385 The cover sections 44 lie mirror imaged to each other with respect to a horizontal plane of symmetry E of the panel element 26.
As shown in figure 5 the connecting member 18 features a hook-shaped bearing part 34 5 which encloses a bearing channel 36, the opening 38 of which is aligned with the surface of the panel element 26. The opening 38 is delimited by the bulge-like free end 40 of the hook-shaped bearing part 34 and by a nose 42 facing the free end 40.
The width s of the opening 38 in the bearing channel 36 is only slightly larger than the 10 height t of the actual hook 35 of the hook-shaped bearing part 34. The breadth p of the hook 35 is equal to practically twice the hook height t. This dimensioning causes the angle at inst~ tion o~ to be closely limited in size. At the same time, an angle ,~ within which the assembly is free for use can vary within wide limits.
15 In the version shown in figure 5a the panel element 26 in the form of a flexible metal plate or sheet e.g. of steel or ~ minillm is butt welded to an integral weld strut 33 on the connecting member 18.
As can be seen especially in the chosen exemplified embodiment of the invention shown in 20 figures 7 to 10, it is possible to couple neighbouring segments together at most within an angle o~ of ~ 12, i.e. it is possible to slide fit the hook-shaped bearing part 34 of one connecting member 18 sideways into the bearing channel 36 of the neighbouring connecting member 18 only within a range of 12 from the position of parallel alignment of the wall segments 12 as shown in figure 8. Figure 9 shows the approximate range of 20 for the 25 angle ,B ~ that has to be observed in practice at which it is no longer possible for the bearing part 34 to slide out of the bearing channel 36. The maximum angle for use in practice"~ shown in figure 10, is about 70 in the example shown.
The good stacking behaviour of the wall segments 12 in the form of panel element.c and 30 core is evident from figures 11 and 12. Contributing greatly to this is good stacking behaviour is the special cross-sectional shape of the cover section 44 shown in figure 6. The flange strips 46, 48 exhibit bulge-shaped projections 54, 56 that extend out sideways in the region of the base strip 50. These projections 54, 56 are displaced a distance e with respect to each other, which results in a stable seating for stacking the wall segments 12.
Case 2064.03 At a weight of 1.5 m and breadth of 1.25 m the wall segment 12 shown in figures 2 to 4 weighs approximately 22 kg. The following table shows by way of example characteristic data for water tanks of different sizes made up of these wall segments.
NumberofwallsegmentsDiameter D Height h Contents Weight (m) (m)(m3) (ca. kg) 7 3 1.51 1 154 4.2 1.521 220 12 5 1.530 264 6.2 1.546 330 17 7 1.558 370 In figure 8, in order to ensure that two parallel aligned wall elements do not slide apart unintentionally, a spreading element 58 of an elastic material is provided in the free region of the opening 38 of the bearing channel of a connecting member 18.
Case 2064.03
5 segments end-to-end to neighbouring wall segments.
Known from DE-C-812 130 as a means of releasably connecting wall-like parts is for example to push the connecting members at the sides of neighbouring waU segments into each other. WaU segments connected by this previously known means cannot slide apart 10 sideways. However, especiaUy in the case of high waU segments, a considerable degree of strength and skiU is c~led for when fitting the individual waU segments together.
In view of this, the object of the invention is to provide a wall of the kind described at the start, which can be built stably with little manipulation and likewise can be quickly dis-15 mantled into its individual parts.
That objective is achieved by way of the invention in that the two connecting members ofeach waU segment are identical in cross-section, are symmçtrical to each other with respect to a vertical segment axis, extend essçnti~lly the whole waU height, where each connecting 20 member exhibits a bearing part which is hook-shaped in cross-section and encloses a bearing channel, the free end of which engages in the bearing part of the connecting member of a neighbouring waU segment, and the width of the opening in the bearing channel is only slightly larger than the height of the hook of the bearing part.
25 As a result of the last mentioned measure, it is possible to assemble two neighbouring waU
segments practically only when these do not, or only slightly, diverge from the paraUel posltlon.
A preferred version of the invention is such that the difference between the width of the 30 opening in the bearing channel and the height of the hook of the bearing part is dimen-sioned such that it is possible to couple and uncouple the free end of the bearing part of one connecting member with the bearing channel of the neighbouring connecting member only within a maximum angle of inst~ tion which deviates from the position of paraUelalignment of a pair of wall segments by about only 10 to 15. As a result, neighbouring waU
35 segments are preferably arranged as-installed at ~nini~ at an angle of approximately 20 to the position of parallel ~ nment.
Case 2064.03 -2- 21 7438~
The two connecting member of each wall segment may be welded to a panel element, in particular such featuring a sheet of metal.
Another version is such that the two connecting member of each wall segment feature S parallel flange strips that face each other forming an approximately U-shaped channel which accommodates a panel element. The edge regions of the panel elements between theconnecting members are covered by a cover section which is approximately U-shaped in cross-section.
10 Another preferred version of the invention is such that the wall segments or the panel elements are made out of a flexible material. The advantage of this flexible design is especially that it can be employed in a closed circular form as a flexible sidewall of a con-tainer for fluids and pourable particulate solids. When the container is filled, the pressure on the interior causes the wall segments or panel elements to be pushed outwards, so that in 15 plan view the container takes on a cross-section which is almost circular in shape. As a result an optimum, uniform distribution of pressure on the container wall is produced. After the container has been emptied and ~icm~ntled, because of the flexible design of the wall segments or panel elements, these segments or panel elçment.~ adopt their original, flat shape again and can, therefore, be stacked again without any difficulty. Flexible m~tPri~lc 20 that may be employed for the wall segments or panel clPmP.nt.c are e.g. metal sheet, in particular steel or al~ \inil"~- sheet. In principle, however, all materials are suitable that, apart from posse~sing the nPcess~ry flexibility, are able to satisfy the required mechanical strength and wall stability under the given working conditions. Further materials that come into question therefore are e.g. plastics, if desired in combination with other materials.
In a further version of the invention the connecting members and the cover sections are made of extruded light weight metal, in particular ~llll";"i~llll, and the panel elemPnt~ are made of a light-weight core, especially a honeycomb core, clad on both sides with outer sheets of ~ minillm Suitable honeycomb cores are. made e.g. out of all-minium, plastic or 30 another material. To produce a wall segment that is free of twist, it is also advantageous to join together the connecting elements, the cover sheets and the cover sheets on the panel elements. The method of joining depends on the types of material to be joined. Welding, riveting and adhesive bonding are mentioned here by way of example. The assembled wall segment described here exhibits an optimal ratio of own weight to mechanical strength. The 35 design of wall segment according to the invention is, however, not limited to the use of ~lllminillm as the construction material. Depending on the given weight requirements and Case 2064.03 ~ 21 74385 the mechanical strength, other known construction materials e.g. other metals, wood, plastics and composite materials of all kinds may be employed.
In order to improve the stacking behaviour of wall segments in the form of panel elements 5 made up of cover sheets and core, bulge-shaped projections that face each other and are displaced with respect to each other may be provided on the flange strips of the cover section. This allows the individual wall segments to be stacked prism-like on top of each other. The accuracy of fit of the projections results in a stable stacking of segments.
10 It is self-evident that the wall according to the invention, made up of individual wall segments, does not form a single flat wall surface. At each connection the neighbouring wall segments form an angle. The angle formed by pairs of wall segments may be on both sides of the position of parallel ~lignmçnt. It is possible therefore to form inmlmçrable shapes of wall of practically any design, as viewed in plan view, using the wall segments.
15 One application, therefore, is as stand walls.
Especially in that application viz., as stand walls, it may be desirable to have at least a part of the stand wall as a flat surface, i.e. to have neighbouring wall segments arranged essenti~lly parallel to each other. In order that the wall segments, which are releasable in 20 that position, do not fall apart unintentionally, a further preferred version of the wall according to the invention is such that, when the said segments are aligned ç~senti:llly parallel to each other, a blocking element or distance holder is arranged in the free region of the opening in the bearing channel of at least one of the connecting elements in order to make pairs of wall segments hold each other in place. This distance holder may e.g. be a 25 spreading element preferably out of an elastic material that can be easily pressed into the free region of the opening and removed again. Another possibility is e.g. to arrange a lock which is preferably held in the arresting position by spring force.
If fitted with an inner lining, a circular closed wall according to the invention can be 30 employed as a multi-purpose, readily assembled water tank, and e.g. in cases of emergency can serve as a water reservoir. Especially in military and civil defence applications, fast, easy assembly with the highest degree of reliability is of great signific~nce Apart from that, stacking behaviour also desirable. These properties are provided in an optimal manner by the wall according to the invention.
Case 2064.03 ~ 21 74385 Further adv~nt~ges, features and details of the invention are described in the following description of an exemplified embodiment of the invention, and with the aid of the drawing showing schematically in:
S Fig. 1 a water tank constructed out of wall segments;
Fig. 2 plan view of a wall segment;
Fig. 3 a cross-section through the wall segment in figure 2 along line I - I;
Fig. 4 a cross-section through the wall segment in figure 2 along line II - II
Fig. 5 an enlarged view of part of figure 3;
Fig. Sa an enlarged view through a further wall segment in the region of the joint;
Fig. 6 an enlarged view of part of figure 4;
Figs. 7 - 10 connecting elements in various positions of engagement;
Figs. 11, 12 an arrangement of two wall segments stacked one on top of the other, shown in cross-section as in figures 3 and 4.
A water tank 10 shown in figure 1 features a ring-shaped wall which is made up of individual wall or mantel segments 12 releasably joined together at abutting ends 14. This ring-shaped wall stands on a base plane 16. The water-ti~htness of the tank 10 is achieved by an inner lining which, for reasons of clarity, is not shown here.
A wall segment 12 features, as shown in figures 2 - 4, a panel element 26 with connecting members 18 at the ends. These connecting members 18 are preferably made of extruded all-minil-m and extend çccenti:~lly the whole height h of the panel elPment 26 which is held between the parallel flange strips 22, 24 of a U-shaped channel 20 on the connecting 25 member 18. The panel element 26 comprises a panel core 28 e.g. of an aluminium honey-comb core and is clad on both sides with all-minil-m cover sheets 30. The horizontal edge regions of the panel elements 26 between the connecting member 18 are covered by a cover section 44 which is approximately U-shaped in cross-section and features parallel flange strips 46, 48 projecting from a base strip S0 .
The flange strips 22, 24 of the connecting member 18 and the flange strips 46, 48 of the cover section 44 are joined to the cover sheet 30 of the panel element 26 via welded spots, so that a stable twist-free wall segment 12 is obtained.
35 The connecting members 18 are arranged symmetrical to each other, with respect to a vertical axis of symmetry z of the panel element 26, i.e. they are turned about an angle of 180 to each other.
Case 2064.03 --~ 21 74385 The cover sections 44 lie mirror imaged to each other with respect to a horizontal plane of symmetry E of the panel element 26.
As shown in figure 5 the connecting member 18 features a hook-shaped bearing part 34 5 which encloses a bearing channel 36, the opening 38 of which is aligned with the surface of the panel element 26. The opening 38 is delimited by the bulge-like free end 40 of the hook-shaped bearing part 34 and by a nose 42 facing the free end 40.
The width s of the opening 38 in the bearing channel 36 is only slightly larger than the 10 height t of the actual hook 35 of the hook-shaped bearing part 34. The breadth p of the hook 35 is equal to practically twice the hook height t. This dimensioning causes the angle at inst~ tion o~ to be closely limited in size. At the same time, an angle ,~ within which the assembly is free for use can vary within wide limits.
15 In the version shown in figure 5a the panel element 26 in the form of a flexible metal plate or sheet e.g. of steel or ~ minillm is butt welded to an integral weld strut 33 on the connecting member 18.
As can be seen especially in the chosen exemplified embodiment of the invention shown in 20 figures 7 to 10, it is possible to couple neighbouring segments together at most within an angle o~ of ~ 12, i.e. it is possible to slide fit the hook-shaped bearing part 34 of one connecting member 18 sideways into the bearing channel 36 of the neighbouring connecting member 18 only within a range of 12 from the position of parallel alignment of the wall segments 12 as shown in figure 8. Figure 9 shows the approximate range of 20 for the 25 angle ,B ~ that has to be observed in practice at which it is no longer possible for the bearing part 34 to slide out of the bearing channel 36. The maximum angle for use in practice"~ shown in figure 10, is about 70 in the example shown.
The good stacking behaviour of the wall segments 12 in the form of panel element.c and 30 core is evident from figures 11 and 12. Contributing greatly to this is good stacking behaviour is the special cross-sectional shape of the cover section 44 shown in figure 6. The flange strips 46, 48 exhibit bulge-shaped projections 54, 56 that extend out sideways in the region of the base strip 50. These projections 54, 56 are displaced a distance e with respect to each other, which results in a stable seating for stacking the wall segments 12.
Case 2064.03 At a weight of 1.5 m and breadth of 1.25 m the wall segment 12 shown in figures 2 to 4 weighs approximately 22 kg. The following table shows by way of example characteristic data for water tanks of different sizes made up of these wall segments.
NumberofwallsegmentsDiameter D Height h Contents Weight (m) (m)(m3) (ca. kg) 7 3 1.51 1 154 4.2 1.521 220 12 5 1.530 264 6.2 1.546 330 17 7 1.558 370 In figure 8, in order to ensure that two parallel aligned wall elements do not slide apart unintentionally, a spreading element 58 of an elastic material is provided in the free region of the opening 38 of the bearing channel of a connecting member 18.
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Claims (17)
1. Wall made up of releasably connected wall segments (12) with connecting members (18) projecting out of both ends for the purpose of joining the said wall segments end-to-end to neighbouring wall segments, characterised in that, the two connecting members (18) of each wall segment (12) are identical in cross-section, are symmetrical to each other with respect to a vertical segment axis (z), extend essentially the whole wall height (h), where each connecting member (18) exhibits a bearing part (34) which is hook-shaped in cross-section and encloses a bearing channel (36), the free end (40) of which engages in the bearing part (34) of the connecting member (18) of a neighbouring wall segment (12), and the width (s) of the opening (38) in the bearing channel (36) is only slightly larger than the height (t) of the hook (35) of the bearing part (34).
2. Wall according to claim 1, characterised in that the difference between the width (s) of the opening (38) of the bearing channel (36) and the height (t) of the hook (35) of the bearing part (34) is dimensioned such that it is possible to couple and uncouple the free end (40) of the bearing part (34) of one connecting member (18) with the bearing channel (36) of the neighbouring connecting member (18) only within a maximum angle of installation (.alpha.) which deviates from the parallel alignment of a pair of wall segments (12) by about only 10 to 15°.
3. Wall according to claim 2, characterised in that, when in use, neighbouring wall segments (12) are arranged an angle (.beta.) of at least 20° from the parallel direction of alignment.
4. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the two connecting members (18) of each wall segment (12) are welded to a panel element (26), in particular a panel element (26) featuring metal sheet.
5. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the two connecting members (18) of each wall segment (12) feature parallel flange strips (22, 24)) that face each other forming an approximately U-shaped channel (20) which accommo-dates a panel element (26).
6. Wall according to claim 5, characterised in that the edge regions of the panel elements (26) between the connecting members (18) are covered by a cover section(44) which is approximately U-shaped in cross-section.
7. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the wall segments (12) and panel elements (26) are made of a flexible material, in particular of a sheet or a panel of metal or plastic, if desired in composite form or reinforced with other materials.
8. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the connecting members (18) and the cover sections (44) are extruded light weight metal, in particular aluminium.
9. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the panel elements (26) are made up of a light weight core (28), in particular a honeycomb core, clad on both sides with cover sheets (30) of aluminium.
10. Wall according to one of the claims 6 to 9, characterised in that the connecting members (18), the cover sections (44) and the cover sheets (30) of the panels (26) are joined together, in particular by means of welding, riveting or adhesive bonding, to form a stiff, non twisting wall segment (12).
11. Wall according to claim 6, characterised in that, in order to improve the ease of stacking the wall segments (12), bulges (54, 56) displaced a distance (e) from each other are provided on the flange strips (46, 48) on the cover section (44).
12. Wall according to one of the claims 1 to 11, characterised in that, in order to make pairs of wall segments (12) arrest each other when the said segments (12) are aligned essentially parallel to each other, a blocking element or distance holder is arranged in the free region of the opening (38) in the bearing channel (36) of at least one of the connecting members (18).
13. Wall according to claim 12, characterised in that the distance holder is a spreading element (58), preferably of elastic material.
14. Wall according to claim 12, characterised in that the distance holder is a locking facility that is held in the arresting position preferably by spring force.
15. Use of a wall according to one of the claims 1 to 14 as a stand wall.
16. Use of a circular closed wall according to one of the claims 1 to 14 with a lining on the inside as a water tank (10).
17. Use of a circular closed wall according to claim 7 as a flexible sidewall of a con-tainer for liquids and pourable solids.
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| CH01508/95 | 1995-05-22 | ||
| CH150895A CH690039A5 (en) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-05-22 | Collapsible wall of interconnected detachable segments, esp. for military and civil defence purposes in emergencies |
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