EP0073691A2 - Modular unit for use in interior and exterior architecture and structure made up of this unit - Google Patents

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EP0073691A2
EP0073691A2 EP82401363A EP82401363A EP0073691A2 EP 0073691 A2 EP0073691 A2 EP 0073691A2 EP 82401363 A EP82401363 A EP 82401363A EP 82401363 A EP82401363 A EP 82401363A EP 0073691 A2 EP0073691 A2 EP 0073691A2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B5/16—Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ
    • E04B5/32—Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
    • E04B5/36—Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor
    • E04B5/38—Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor with slab-shaped form units acting simultaneously as reinforcement; Form slabs with reinforcements extending laterally outside the element
    • E04B5/40—Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor with slab-shaped form units acting simultaneously as reinforcement; Form slabs with reinforcements extending laterally outside the element with metal form-slabs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B47/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
    • A47B47/0066—Formed panels connected without frames
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/14—Bars, uprights, struts, or like supports, for cabinets, brackets, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B5/48—Special adaptations of floors for incorporating ducts, e.g. for heating or ventilating

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  • the present invention relates to a modular element for interior architecture as well as a set of architecture, interior or exterior, produced by means of an assembly of these elements.
  • the modular element can be used in the manufacture of wall panels, ceilings, storage, shelves, office and store fixtures this list is not exhaustive.
  • the modular element consists of a U-shaped profile whose length is a multiple of that of a basic modular element, and perforations are provided along the wings of this profile in order to allow the '' assembly of the latter with at least one other modular element of appropriate dimensions by suitable fixing means passing through the perforations of the adjoining wings of the two elements, and along the wings of said element, the perforations are performed in a repetitive series identical to the series of perforations of the basic modular element.
  • the arrangement of the perforations provided on the base element is repeated identically on the successive fractions of length of the element considered, so that a series of modular perforations juxtaposed with each other, and all identical to the arrangement of the perforations of the basic modular element.
  • the means for fixing the profiles to each other can be any, for example rivets, angles for fixing the profile to a floor or a wall, etc ...
  • Such modular elements can for example be formed from a plate itself constituted by a mattress of suitable plastic material such as polyethylene, the two faces of which are coated with aluminum sheets. But of course this example is given only as an indication, other materials can be envisaged.
  • These plates cut to the desired dimensions, are folded to obtain a U-shaped profile, and their wings are pierced with holes or perforations with repetition along the wings of the characteristics of the basic modular length.
  • the user can, from a set of modular elements thus produced, perform a practically unlimited number of combinations in order to obtain the desired architectural arrangement, for example for the layout of offices.
  • the wings of the U-sections constituting this element have widths equal to a multiple of a basic modular width in which at least one perforation is made, and the fractions of the width of the wings corresponding at the basic modular width, holes are drilled repetitively and identical to that (or those) made in the basic modular wing.
  • the assembly includes wall panels 1, 2, 3 between which shelves 4 can be reserved, panels 5, 6 fixed to the ceiling, partitions 7, 8 separating two offices, and office furniture 9 , 11, 12.
  • FIG. 6 shows two possible embodiments of the modular element according to the invention.
  • the first element designated as a whole by the general reference 13 consists of a U-shaped profile comprising two wings 14 perpendicular to an intermediate connecting branch 10.
  • a set of holes or perforations 15 are formed along the wings 14, to allow the assembly of the profile with at least one other modular element of appropriate dimensions.
  • the perforations 15 are executed in a repetitive series identical to the series of perforations 15 of the basic modular element of length 1.
  • perforations 15 are performed on the base length 1, namely two in the vicinity of each end, and two other perforations 15 in the middle of the length 1, at equal distance from the other pairs of perforations 15.
  • This distribution perforations is repeated on the second half of length 1 of each wing 14. It is thus possible, from a determined basic pattern of perforations 15 on length 1, to repeat this arrangement over the entire length of the wings 14, so to reproduce it as many times as there are fractions of length 1 in the wing considered.
  • FIG. 6 also shows another embodiment consisting of a modular element 16, the intermediate branch 17 and the wings 18 of which have a length 1, therefore equal to the length of the basic element, but the wings 18 of which have a width only equal to half the width of the wings 14. Under these conditions, each wing 18 is only pierced with three holes 19 , one in the vicinity of each end, and a central hole 19 equidistant from the other two holes.
  • FIG. 2 shows three series of modular elements capable of being produced according to the invention.
  • the successive profiles 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 have wings 26 all having an equal width 11, pierced in width with a single hole symbolized by the broken lines 27.
  • the intermediate branches connecting the wings 26 of successive elements 21, 22 ... 25 have decreasing widths L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 from element 21 to element 25.
  • the basic width of the branches of connection between the wings 26 being L5, it can be seen that the other branches have widths equal to multiples of the basic width L5.
  • the intermediate branches of the elements have the same widths L1 ... L5 as in series A, but on the other hand the lateral wings 33, all identical to each other, have a width 12 equal to twice the base width 11.
  • each wing 33 is pierced, in the direction of its width, with two perforations symbolized by the broken lines 34.
  • the widths of the intermediate branches vary according to the same sequence L1 ?? L5 as previously, but the wings 41 have a width 13 equal to the triple the basic width 11. In correlation, the wings 41 are drilled, across the width of each of the three perforations 42.
  • a modular element 43 can be seen comprising an intermediate branch 44 and two lateral wings 45 perpendicular to the branch 44, only one of the wings 45 being visible.
  • Each wing 45 has a length K1 equal to five times the length K5 of the basic modular element corresponding to this example.
  • the basic element of length K5 is pierced with nine perforations symbolized by the crosses 46, arranged in three parallel rows of three perforations, two of these rows being formed near the ends of the basic element, and the third row being placed in the middle of it.
  • FIG. 8 we can see a rivet 48 formed by the combination of a screw 49 and a complementary member 51, provided with a threaded sleeve 52 intended to pass through a perforation such as 15 or 19, and which can receive the screw 49.
  • This rivet 48 is shown assembled in FIG. 7, and passing through two perforations opposite two flanges 53 contiguous with two identical modular elements 54.
  • FIG. 9 two modular elements 55, 56 different by the width of their intermediate branches and that of their respective lateral wings 57, 58, are assembled by an angle 59 pierced with holes 61 coming to be placed opposite corresponding perforations of the wings adjacent perpendicular 57, 58.
  • the fixing of the angle 59 to the wings 57 and 58 can be ensured for example by rivets such as 48.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show an exemplary embodiment of an interior architecture assembly for the arrangement of a room delimited externally between two walls 62, 63, this room possibly being a work room equipped with 'a table 64.
  • the walls 62, 63 are covered with panels constituted by the assembly of modular elements of appropriate dimensions, marked 65 to 75.
  • the complementary partitions are similarly, constituted by the assembly of a series d 'modular elements judiciously chosen 76 to 83.
  • the element 79 is arranged so as to present a recess facing the interior of the room, in which one can have a stack of storage shelves 84.
  • element 76 is placed an element 77 fixed along a vertical wing of element 76, and in which are arranged storage shelves 85, themselves fixed as well as the shelves 84 to the corresponding wings elements by any suitable means known per se .
  • FIG. 10 shows a set of interior architecture comprising an assembly of modular U-shaped elements, formed of vertical elements 100, 200, 300, 400, assembled together by angles such as 50.
  • This set also includes a pair of vertical modular elements, generally designated by the reference 60, the two U-shaped elements being nested one inside the other and assembled by means of plates 70 each pierced with two holes receiving screws or bolts not shown.
  • a pair of horizontal modular elements 80 whose vertical wings are nested one inside the other and which are secured together as well as to the modular elements contiguous by parts not shown.
  • the vertical wings of the elements 100, 300, 400 are each pierced with two vertical rows of perforations 90, the modular element 100 being provided with two horizontal shelves 110.
  • a horizontal shelf 120 is also disposed between one of the vertical wings of the element 200 and a vertical wing of element 300, the latter being housed between the two vertical wings of element 200 and fixed to one of said wings.
  • the shelves 110 and 120 are held by screws or bolts, not shown, engaged in the holes 90 under the shelves 110, 120.
  • the modular element 300 is provided with several shelves 130, 140, 150, each provided with a front edge 160 bent upwards.
  • the shelves 130, 140, 150 extend over the interval between the vertical wings 30a of the element 300, the upper shelf 130 being arranged vertically, while the lower shelves 140 and 150 are inclined.
  • each of these is equipped with two lateral edges 170 to its ends, projecting downward at right angles to the plane of the corresponding shelf.
  • each folded edge 170 are arranged notches 180, four in number at a rate of two at each end in the example shown.
  • Each of these notches 180 is adapted to receive an assembly piece for the wing 30a, such as a screw or bolt not shown, passing through a hole 90 corresponding to the notch 180.
  • the vertical wings 30a By engaging two screws in two notches 180 and in two corresponding perforations 90, and for each of the folded edges 170 of a shelf, it can be assembled with the vertical wings 30a, either horizontally as illustrated for the shelf 150, or in an angular position intermediate between the horizontal and vertical, as shown for the shelf 140.
  • the intervals between the perforations 90 and between the notches 180 are determined to allow such positioning of the shelves.
  • the rear edges of the shelves 140, 150 are provided with folded projections or edges 201 similar to the folded edges 160, but folded in the opposite direction.
  • the tablet 130 can be held vertically in the same way, by choosing the two notches 180 which are separated by a distance equal to the interval between two contiguous perforations 90 and located one above the other.
  • the screws or bolts pinch the bent edges 170 against the wings 30a which hold the shelf 130 in place, this vertical positioning obviously being able to also be achieved for any of the other shelves 14, 15.
  • FIG. 12 shows an alternative embodiment of the shelves and the corresponding vertical wings 30b, which are provided with three vertical rows of perforations 90.
  • each shelf 190 has two lateral edges 210 folded down, and each provided with a series of notches 220 suitably distributed between the ends of the folded edge 210.
  • these notches 220 are four in number, their positioning being determined in correspondence with the horizontal and vertical spacings between two perforations 90 consecutive to allow placing a shelf 190 in any angular position, between the vertical and the horizontal.
  • Figure 12 we thus see three possible angular positions of the shelf 190 between the horizontal and 45 °.
  • middle notches 220 have a V-shaped section, while the terminal notches 220a have a different, flat-bottomed section, 230.
  • each shelf 190 is provided with a front edge folded upwards 240 and a rear edge folded downwards 250.
  • the shelves 130, 140, 150,. 190 can receive various objects when they are placed horizontally or in an inclined position, for example books, shoes, or serve as information carriers when they are arranged vertically.
  • FIG. 11 shows a flat plate 260 of square shape, pierced in the vicinity of each of its vertices with a hole 270 for receiving screws or bolts or rivets, not shown.
  • This plate is applied to four wings 280 of four modular elements, arranged in the same plane, and the ends of which are partially covered by the plate 260. After introduction of fixing members such as screws, bolts, etc. in the holes 270, and in corresponding perforations of the wings 280, these four wings 280, arranged in the same plane, for example vertical, can be easily assembled using the plate 260.
  • fasteners can be used in the architectural assembly according to the invention, such as flat plates with two holes or three holes, or angles not shown, each consisting of three plates located in three perpendicular planes. and each drilled with one or more holes.
  • the modular U-shaped elements constitute containers arranged in contiguous parallel rows such as the rows (470, 490; 480, 510; 551, 552).
  • Each row is made up of a series of elements placed end to end and the ends of which can be joined by rigid internal frames such as 210 and 550.
  • the latter are themselves fixed to said modular elements, and the ends of the rows d 'elements are supported on a support frame comprising horizontal beams such as 440, 430, 323 ( Figure 15) supported by vertical uprights such as 324.
  • the elements are oriented so that their U-profile is open up or down.
  • FIG. 14 it can be seen that the elements or tanks of the contiguous rows (420, 710, 540) are open upwards, and in FIG. 15 of tanks 499 are open downwards.
  • the floor of FIG. 14 has several frames 380, the projecting parts 380a of which support the corresponding rows 390, 410, 420 on the beams 430, 440.
  • FIG. 15 we see a terminal element 345 whose end is supported on the beam 323.
  • the rows (470, 490; 480, 510) are supported on the beams 430, 440 by the free ends of their terminal elements. It is the same for the ends of the rows (520, 530) placed on the beam 440.
  • certain frames such as 541 (FIG. 14) can be arranged astride a horizontal beam while ensuring a rigid connection between the elements of a row which extends on either side of this support beam.
  • a panel 329 rests on the bottom of the element 345 by its face having small grooves 580, through which wires 365 can pass.
  • the longitudinal cell 357 of the panel 329 (of trapezoidal section in this example), is filled with concrete which it also facilitates anchoring on the rows of elements.
  • reinforcements 366 (FIG. 1) are embedded in the concrete slab.
  • the floor can of course be made so as to reserve voids of all appropriate dimensions such as 690, 700, 710 (FIG. 14) for chimneys, hoppers, elevator shafts, or staircases, etc. adopting modular elements of the desired size in each case.
  • FIG. 15 we can see a modular tray 390 secured to the beam 391 by a frame 338 bolted to the latter, but without direct support of the tray 390 on the beam 391.
  • FIG. 16 shows three series of elements in U, A, B, C: series A comprises four elements 410, 520, 530, 540 whose wings 555 are inclined at an angle K equal to 60 ° on the plane P of the respective intermediate branches 600, 570, 480, 900 of these elements.
  • the wings 555 are spaced from one another, or in other words diverge, and all have the same width.
  • Series B is made up of three elements 411, 412, 413, the intermediate branches of which also have decreasing widths and smaller than the widths of the corresponding branches 600, 570, 480 of elements 410, 520, 530 of series A.
  • the wings 414 of series B have widths greater than the width of wings of series A, but equal to each other and they are also inclined by an angle K on the plane P 'of the intermediate branches, by diverging from each other in each element.
  • the C series consists of three elements 415, 416, 417 whose intermediate branches have decreasing widths and less than the widths of the corresponding branches of the B series, while their wings 418, 419, 421 have widths greater than those wings' 414, 415, 416, being also inclined by 60 ° on the plane of their central branch.
  • the wings are spaced from each other and inclined by 60 ° on the plane of the intermediate branches, instead of being perpendicular to them, as in the previous embodiments.
  • an arrangement of partitions has been made along a wall 422 by means of a set of U-shaped elements 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 439 reserving a certain volume between the wall 422 and this assembly of elements.
  • These have different widths as well as wings of different widths.
  • this arrangement comprises two elements 425, the wings of which have a greater width than the others, a door 431 which can be mounted between the element 425 and the neighboring element 426.
  • the latter has its wings open towards the outside of the volume between the wall 422 and the assembly of elements, which makes it possible to fix an element 449 receiving a planter 432 for decorative purposes.
  • the element 427 contiguous to the element 432, assembled to the latter by their adjacent wings is open towards the outside, which makes it possible to mount a podium 433 made up of a U-shaped element for the exhibition of various objects.
  • the terminal elements 429 and 423 are fixed one to the element 439 which is applied against the wall 422 and the other directly to the wall 422.
  • the panel of FIG. 18 is of triangular section and constituted by the combination of three U-shaped elements 450 whose wings 450a are fixed to the central branches 450b of the adjoining elements 450.
  • To each tray or element 450 can be attached an element 610 with wider wings, capable of supporting shelves for presenting material or information.
  • elements thus modified can be easily stored by stacking on top of each other, therefore with a small footprint, which is impossible with tubs or U-shaped elements whose wings are folded at 90 °.
  • the invention makes it possible to produce an infinite number of combinations of modular elements of heights, widths and depths which vary according to need, also with a number of fixing holes adapted to the particular applications envisaged in each case. All these modular elements can be easily fixed to each other by fixing members known per se such as rivets, screws, bolts, etc., without the need for any particular tool.
  • the elements according to the invention can be made as indicated above by any suitable material, capable of bending while retaining the necessary robustness, such as for example polyethylene plates coated with aluminum surfaces.
  • suitable material capable of bending while retaining the necessary robustness
  • the possible applications of the modular element and of the architectural or interior arrangement assembly according to the invention are extremely numerous: offices, living and working rooms, stores, exhibition halls, shopping centers, floors, podiums , furniture, etc.
  • the invention is not limited to the examples described and may include numerous variant embodiments.

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1. Modular elements to be assembled together for an interior or exterior structural system, each element comprising at least one U-section member (13, 16, 100, 200, 300), the length (L) of which is a multiple of that (I) of a basic modular element, said U-section member being provided with perforations (15, 19, 90) formed along its flanges (30a, 30b) in order to permit coupling of said member with at least one other modular element by attachment means engaged in the corresponding perforations and sectional members, the perforations being made in each modular element in a repetitive and identical series, the widths and lengths of the flanges of the sectional members of each modular element being variable from one modular element to the next, characterized in that provision is made in combination with these elements for support panels (140, 150, 160) which are intended to be carried by the flanges (30a, 30b) of certain modular elements placed vertically for this purpose and which have side-pieces (170, 210) forming downward projections and provided with notches (180, 220) adapted to receive members for coupling with the vertical flanges of the corresponding modular elements, the width of these support panels being equal to the distance between the two vertical flanges of each modular element whilst the notches (180, 220, 220a) of their side-pieces (170, 210) are located at intervals between the ends of these latter in such a manner as to ensure that, since three vertical rows of perforations (90) are preferably provided in the vertical flanges (30a, 30b) of the modular elements, the support panels (130, 140, 150, 190) can be joined to these vertical flanges (30a, 30b) while being set at variable angles of inclination between the horizontal and the vertical.

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La présente invention a pour objet un élément modulaire pour l'architecture d'intérieur ainsi qu'un ensemble d'architecture, d'intérieur ou d'extérieur, réalisé au moyen d'un assemblage de ces éléments.The present invention relates to a modular element for interior architecture as well as a set of architecture, interior or exterior, produced by means of an assembly of these elements.

Dans le domaine d'application de l'architecture d'intérieur et de la décoration, l'élément modulaire peut être utilisé à la fabrication de panneaux muraux, de plafonds, de rangements, d'étagères, d'agencements de bureaux et de magasins d'exposition, cette énumération n'étant pas limitative.In the field of application of interior architecture and decoration, the modular element can be used in the manufacture of wall panels, ceilings, storage, shelves, office and store fixtures this list is not exhaustive.

Conformément à l'invention, l'élément modulaire est constitué d'un profilé en U dont la longueur est un multiple de celle d'un élément modulaire de base, et des perforations sont ménagées le long des ailes de ce profilé afin de permettre l'assemblage de ce dernier avec au moins un autre élément modulaire de dimensions appropriées par des moyens de fixation adéquats traversant les perforations des ailes contiguës des deux éléments, et le long des ailes dudit élément, les perforations sont exécutées suivant une série répétitive et identique à la série des perforations de l'élément modulaire de base. La disposition des perforations prévues sur l'élément de base est répétée de manière identique sur les fractions de longueur successives de l'élément considéré, de sorte qu'on réalise une série de perforations modulaires juxtaposées les unes aux autres, et toutes identiques à la disposition des perforations de l'élément modulaire de base.According to the invention, the modular element consists of a U-shaped profile whose length is a multiple of that of a basic modular element, and perforations are provided along the wings of this profile in order to allow the '' assembly of the latter with at least one other modular element of appropriate dimensions by suitable fixing means passing through the perforations of the adjoining wings of the two elements, and along the wings of said element, the perforations are performed in a repetitive series identical to the series of perforations of the basic modular element. The arrangement of the perforations provided on the base element is repeated identically on the successive fractions of length of the element considered, so that a series of modular perforations juxtaposed with each other, and all identical to the arrangement of the perforations of the basic modular element.

Les moyens de fixation des profilés les uns aux autres peuvent être quelconques, par exemple rivets, cornières de fixation du profilé à un plancher ou une paroi, etc...The means for fixing the profiles to each other can be any, for example rivets, angles for fixing the profile to a floor or a wall, etc ...

De tels éléments modulaires peuvent être par exemple formés à partir d'une plaque elle-même constituée par un matelas de matière plastique appropriée telle que le polyéthylène, dont les deux faces sont revêtues de feuilles d'aluminium. Mais bien entendu cet exemple n'est donné qu'à titre indicatif, d'autres matériaux pouvant être envisagés. Ces plaques découpées aux dimensions voulues, sont repliées pour obtenir un profilé en U, et leurs ailes sont percées de trous ou perforations avec répétition tout le long des ailes des caractéristiques de la longueur modulaire de base.Such modular elements can for example be formed from a plate itself constituted by a mattress of suitable plastic material such as polyethylene, the two faces of which are coated with aluminum sheets. But of course this example is given only as an indication, other materials can be envisaged. These plates cut to the desired dimensions, are folded to obtain a U-shaped profile, and their wings are pierced with holes or perforations with repetition along the wings of the characteristics of the basic modular length.

L'utilisateur peut, à partir d'un ensemble d'éléments modulaires ainsi réalisés, effectuer un nombre pratiquement illimité de combinaisons afin d'obtenir l'agencement architectural voulu, par exemple pour l'aménagement de bureaux.The user can, from a set of modular elements thus produced, perform a practically unlimited number of combinations in order to obtain the desired architectural arrangement, for example for the layout of offices.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les ailes des profilés en U constituant cet élément ont des largeurs égales à un multiple d'une largeur modulaire de base dans laquelle est pratiquée au moins une perforation, et les fractions de la largeur des ailes correspondant à la largeur modulaire de base sont percées de trous de manière répétitive et identique à celui (ou ceux) pratiqué (s) dans l'aile modulaire de base.According to another characteristic of the invention, the wings of the U-sections constituting this element have widths equal to a multiple of a basic modular width in which at least one perforation is made, and the fractions of the width of the wings corresponding at the basic modular width, holes are drilled repetitively and identical to that (or those) made in the basic modular wing.

On comprend que le nombre des combinaisons possibles à partir d'une série d'éléments ainsi formés est pratiquement infini. Il convient en outre de noter la facilité avec laquelle les divers éléments modulaires prévus peuvent être fixés les uns aux autres, au moyen d'organes d'assemblage appropriés connus en soi, traversant les ailes desdits éléments.It is understood that the number of possible combinations from a series of elements thus formed is practically infinite. It should also be noted the ease with which the various modular elements provided can be fixed to each other, by means of suitable assembly members known per se, crossing the wings of said elements.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre, faite en référence aux dessins annexés qui en représentent plusieurs formes d'exécution non limitatives.

  • - La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble architectural d'intérieur réalisé par l'assemblage d'un certain nombre d'éléments modulaires conformes à l'invention.
  • - La figure 2 est une vue en élévation en bout d'une série d'éléments modulaires en U selon l'invention, dont les ailes ainsi que la branche de liaison entre ces ailes ont des largeurs multiples d'une largeur de base.
  • - La figure 3 est une vue en élévation latérale d'un élément modulaire selon l'invention, dont les ailes ont une longueur multiple d'une longueur de base et sont percées d'un ensemble de trous réalisés suivant un modèle répétitif du modèle prévu sur la longueur de base.
  • - La figure 4 est une vue de dessus en plan d'une pièce d'habitation dont les cloisons et revêtements de murs sont constitués par des assemblages d'éléments modulaires selon l'invention.
  • - La figure 5 est une vue en coupe partielle et élévation suivant V-V de la figure 4.
  • - La figure 6 est une vue en perspective de deux formes de réalisation possibles de l'élément modulaire selon l'invention.
  • - La figure 7 est une vue de dessus en plan montrant l'assemblage de deux éléments modulaires par leurs ailes contiguës.
  • - La figure 8 est une vue en élévation d'un moyen d'assemblage des ailes contiguës de deux éléments modulaires.
  • - La figure 9 est une vue de dessus en plan analogue à la figure 7, illustrant un second mode d'assemblage possible de deux éléments modulaires.
  • - La figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'un ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur comprenant des éléments modulaires dont l'un est muni de plusieurs tablettes.
  • - La figure 11 est une vue en élévation partielle avec arrachements montrant une plaque assurant l'assemblage des quatre ailes de quatre éléments dans un même plan vertical.
  • - La figure 12 est une vue en élévation partielle avec arrachement d'une aile d'un élément en U, pourvue de plusieurs tablettes.
  • - La figure 13 est une vue analogue à la figure 12, montrant une variante de réalisation de l'aile verticale et des tablettes.
  • - La figure 14 est une vue de dessus en plan d'un plancher selon l'addition.
  • - La figure 15 est une vue en perspective partielle du plancher montrant en particulier des modes de réalisation des appuis des éléments terminaux sur les poutres horizontales de l'ossature de support.
  • - La figure 16 est une vue en élévation en bout d'un ensemble d'éléments modulaires dont les ailes sont inclinées de 60° sur le plan de la branche intermédiaire.
  • - La figure 17 est une vue schématique en plan d'un assemblage d'éléments en U similaires à ceux de la figure 1, constituant un agencement de cloisons dans un local de bureaux ou d'une exposition.
  • - La figure 18 est une vue en plan d'une combinaison de trois éléments susceptibles de constituer un îlot d'informations dans une exposition ou un hall.
  • - La figure 19 est une vue en perspective schématique de l'assemblage de la figure 17.
Other features and advantages of the invention tion will appear during the following description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings which show several non-limiting embodiments.
  • - Figure 1 is a perspective view of an interior architectural assembly produced by the assembly of a number of modular elements according to the invention.
  • - Figure 2 is an end elevational view of a series of U-shaped modular elements according to the invention, the wings and the connecting branch between these wings have widths multiple of a base width.
  • - Figure 3 is a side elevational view of a modular element according to the invention, the wings of which have a length multiple of a base length and are pierced with a set of holes made according to a repetitive model of the planned model on the base length.
  • - Figure 4 is a top plan view of a living room whose partitions and wall coverings are formed by assemblies of modular elements according to the invention.
  • - Figure 5 is a partial sectional view and elevation along VV of Figure 4.
  • - Figure 6 is a perspective view of two possible embodiments of the modular element according to the invention.
  • - Figure 7 is a top plan view showing the assembly of two modular elements by their adjoining wings.
  • - Figure 8 is an elevational view of a means of assembly of the adjoining wings of two modular elements.
  • - Figure 9 is a top plan view similar to Figure 7, illustrating a second possible method of assembly of two modular elements.
  • - Figure 10 is a perspective view of an interior architecture set comprising modular elements, one of which is provided with several shelves.
  • - Figure 11 is a partial elevational view with cutaway showing a plate ensuring the assembly of the four wings of four elements in the same vertical plane.
  • - Figure 12 is a partial elevational view with cutaway of a wing of a U-shaped element, provided with several shelves.
  • - Figure 13 is a view similar to Figure 12 showing an alternative embodiment of the vertical wing and shelves.
  • - Figure 14 is a top plan view of a floor according to the addition.
  • - Figure 15 is a partial perspective view of the floor showing in particular embodiments of the supports of the terminal elements on the horizontal beams of the support frame.
  • - Figure 16 is an end elevational view of a set of modular elements whose wings are inclined by 60 ° on the plane of the intermediate branch.
  • - Figure 17 is a schematic plan view of an assembly of U-shaped elements similar to those of Figure 1, constituting an arrangement of partitions in an office or exhibition space.
  • - Figure 18 is a plan view of a combination of three elements capable of constituting an information island in an exhibition or hall.
  • - Figure 19 is a schematic perspective view of the assembly of Figure 17.

En se reportant à la figure 1, on voit un exemple de réalisation d'un ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur pouvant être réalisé par un assemblage d'éléments modulaires selon l'invention.Referring to Figure 1, we see an embodiment of a set of interior architecture that can be achieved by an assembly of modular elements according to the invention.

Dans cet exemple, l'ensemble comporte des panneaux muraux 1, 2, 3 entre lesquels peuvent être réservées des étagères 4, des panneaux 5, 6 fixés au plafond, des cloisons 7, 8 séparatives entre deux bureaux, et des meubles de bureaux 9, 11, 12.In this example, the assembly includes wall panels 1, 2, 3 between which shelves 4 can be reserved, panels 5, 6 fixed to the ceiling, partitions 7, 8 separating two offices, and office furniture 9 , 11, 12.

On a représenté à la figure 6 deux formes de réalisation possibles de l'élément modulaire selon l'invention.FIG. 6 shows two possible embodiments of the modular element according to the invention.

Le premier élément désigné dans son ensemble par la référence générale 13 est constitué d'un profilé en U comportant deux ailes 14 perpendiculaires à une branche intermédiaire de liaison 10.The first element designated as a whole by the general reference 13 consists of a U-shaped profile comprising two wings 14 perpendicular to an intermediate connecting branch 10.

La longueur L de chaque aile 14 est un multiple de la longueur 1 d'un élément modulaire de base, chaque aile 14 ayant dans cet exemple une longueur L = 21. Un ensemble de trous ou perforations 15 sont ménagés le long des ailes 14, afin de permettre l'assemblage du profilé avec au moins un autre élément modulaire de dimensions appropriées. Le long des ailes 14, les perforations 15 sont exécutées suivant une série répétitive et identique à la série des perforations 15 de l'élément modulaire de base de longueur 1.The length L of each wing 14 is a multiple of the length 1 of a basic modular element, each wing 14 having in this example a length L = 21. A set of holes or perforations 15 are formed along the wings 14, to allow the assembly of the profile with at least one other modular element of appropriate dimensions. Along the wings 14, the perforations 15 are executed in a repetitive series identical to the series of perforations 15 of the basic modular element of length 1.

Ainsi dans cet exemple, six perforations 15 sont exécutées sur la longueur de base 1,à savoir deux au voisinage de chaque extrémité, et deux autres perforations 15 au milieu de la longueur 1, à distance égale des autres paires de perforations 15. Cette distribution des perforations est répétée sur la deuxième moitié de longueur 1 de chaque aile 14. On peut ainsi, à partir d'un motif de base déterminé des perforations 15 sur la longueur 1, répéter cet agencement sur toute la longueur des ailes 14, de façon à le reproduire autant de fois qu'il y a de fractions de longueur 1 dans l'aile considérée.Thus in this example, six perforations 15 are performed on the base length 1, namely two in the vicinity of each end, and two other perforations 15 in the middle of the length 1, at equal distance from the other pairs of perforations 15. This distribution perforations is repeated on the second half of length 1 of each wing 14. It is thus possible, from a determined basic pattern of perforations 15 on length 1, to repeat this arrangement over the entire length of the wings 14, so to reproduce it as many times as there are fractions of length 1 in the wing considered.

On voit également sur la figure 6 une autre forme d'exécution constituée par un élément modulaire 16, dont la branche intermédiaire 17 et les ailes 18 ont une longueur 1, donc égale à la longueur de l'élément de base, mais dont les ailes 18 ont une largeur seulement égale à la moitié de la largeur des ailes 14. Dans ces conditions, chaque aile 18 n'est percée que de trois trous 19, un au voisinage de chaque extrémité, et un trou central 19 à égale distance des deux autres trous.FIG. 6 also shows another embodiment consisting of a modular element 16, the intermediate branch 17 and the wings 18 of which have a length 1, therefore equal to the length of the basic element, but the wings 18 of which have a width only equal to half the width of the wings 14. Under these conditions, each wing 18 is only pierced with three holes 19 , one in the vicinity of each end, and a central hole 19 equidistant from the other two holes.

On a représenté sur la figure 2, trois séries d'éléments modulaires susceptibles d'être réalisés selon l'invention. Dans la première série A, les profilés successifs 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 ont des ailes 26 ayant toutes une largeur 11 égale, percée en largeur d'un seul trou symbolisé par les traits interrompus 27. Par contre, les branches intermédiaires de liaison entre les ailes 26 des éléments successifs 21, 22...25 ont des largeurs décroissantes L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 à partir de l'élément 21 jusqu'à l'élément 25. La largeur de base des branches de liaison entre les ailes 26 étant L5, on voit que les autres branches ont des largeurs égales à des multiples de la largeur de base L5. Ainsi on a L4 = 2 L5 pour l'élément 24, L3 = 3 L1 pour l'élément 23, L2 = 4 L5 pour l'élément 22, et L1 = 5 L5 pour l'élément 21.FIG. 2 shows three series of modular elements capable of being produced according to the invention. In the first series A, the successive profiles 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 have wings 26 all having an equal width 11, pierced in width with a single hole symbolized by the broken lines 27. On the other hand, the intermediate branches connecting the wings 26 of successive elements 21, 22 ... 25 have decreasing widths L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 from element 21 to element 25. The basic width of the branches of connection between the wings 26 being L5, it can be seen that the other branches have widths equal to multiples of the basic width L5. Thus we have L4 = 2 L5 for element 24, L3 = 3 L1 for element 23, L2 = 4 L5 for element 22, and L1 = 5 L5 for element 21.

Dans la seconde série d'éléments modulaires B, constituée par cinq éléments 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, les branches intermédiaires des éléments ont les mêmes largeurs L1...L5 que dans la série A, mais en revanche les ailes latérales 33, toutes identiques entre elles, ont une largeur 12 égale au double de la largeur de base 11. Corrélativement, chaque aile 33 est percée, dans le sens de sa largeur, de deux perforations symbolisées par les traits interrompus 34.In the second series of modular elements B, consisting of five elements 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, the intermediate branches of the elements have the same widths L1 ... L5 as in series A, but on the other hand the lateral wings 33, all identical to each other, have a width 12 equal to twice the base width 11. Correspondingly, each wing 33 is pierced, in the direction of its width, with two perforations symbolized by the broken lines 34.

Enfin, dans la série C d'éléments modulaires 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, les largeurs des branches intermédiaires varient suivant la même séquence L1.....L5 que précédemment, mais les ailes 41 ont une largeur 13 égale au triple de la largeur de base 11. En corrélation, les ailes 41 sont percées, dans le sens de la largeur chacune des trois perforations 42.Finally, in the series C of modular elements 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, the widths of the intermediate branches vary according to the same sequence L1 ..... L5 as previously, but the wings 41 have a width 13 equal to the triple the basic width 11. In correlation, the wings 41 are drilled, across the width of each of the three perforations 42.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 3, on voit un élément modulaire 43 comportant une branche intermédiaire 44 et deux ailes latérales 45 perpendiculaires à la branche 44, l'une seulement des ailes 45 étant visible. Chaque aile 45 a une longueur K1 égale à cinq fois la longueur K5 de l'élément modulaire de base correspondant à cet exemple. D'autre part, l'élément de base de longueur K5 est percé de neuf perforations symbolisées par les croix 46, disposées en trois rangées parallèles de trois perforations, deux de ces rangées'étant formées près des extrémités de l'élément de base, et la troisième rangée étant placée au milieu de celui-ci.In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, a modular element 43 can be seen comprising an intermediate branch 44 and two lateral wings 45 perpendicular to the branch 44, only one of the wings 45 being visible. Each wing 45 has a length K1 equal to five times the length K5 of the basic modular element corresponding to this example. On the other hand, the basic element of length K5 is pierced with nine perforations symbolized by the crosses 46, arranged in three parallel rows of three perforations, two of these rows being formed near the ends of the basic element, and the third row being placed in the middle of it.

Cette distribution est répétée de manière identique en fractions successives de longueur K5 sur toute la longueur K1 de chaque aile 45.This distribution is repeated identically in successive fractions of length K5 over the entire length K1 of each wing 45.

Par conséquent, en faisant varier soit séparément, soit simultanément la longueur des ailes latérales, la largeur de celles-ci et la largeur de la branche de liaison entre lesdites ailes, en perçant le nombre choisi de trous dans l'élément modulaire de base retenu, on peut réaliser une infinité d'éléments modulaires selon l'invention.Consequently, by varying either separately or simultaneously the length of the lateral wings, the width of these and the width of the connecting branch between said wings, by drilling the chosen number of holes in the basic modular element retained , an infinite number of modular elements can be produced according to the invention.

Ces éléments peuvent être assemblés entre eux le long de leurs ailes perforées par tout moyen de fixation approprié, tel que ceux qui ont été donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif aux figures 6 à 9.These elements can be assembled together along their perforated wings by any suitable fixing means, such as those which have been given by way of nonlimiting example in FIGS. 6 to 9.

On voit sur la figure 6 une cornière 46 traversée par deux vis 47 dont l'une est engagée dans une perforation 15 située à la base de l'élément 13, tandis que l'autre vis 47, vissée par exemple dans un plancher ou sur une paroi, a pour fonction de contribuer à la fixation de l'élément 13 audit plancher ou à ladite paroi (non représentée).We see in Figure 6 an angle 46 crossed by two screws 47, one of which is engaged in a perforation 15 located at the base of the element 13, while the other screw 47, screwed for example in a floor or on a wall, has the function of contributing to the fixing of the element 13 to said floor or to said wall (not shown).

A la figure 8, on voit un rivet 48 formé par la combinaison d'une vis 49 et d'un organe complémentaire 51, muni d'un manchon taraudé 52 destiné à traverser une perforation telle que 15 ou 19, et qui pourra recevoir la vis 49. Ce rivet 48 est représenté assemblé à la figure 7, et traversant deux perforations en regard de deux ailes 53 contiguës de deux éléments modulaires identiques 54.In FIG. 8, we can see a rivet 48 formed by the combination of a screw 49 and a complementary member 51, provided with a threaded sleeve 52 intended to pass through a perforation such as 15 or 19, and which can receive the screw 49. This rivet 48 is shown assembled in FIG. 7, and passing through two perforations opposite two flanges 53 contiguous with two identical modular elements 54.

A la figure 9, deux éléments modulaires 55, 56 différents par la largeur de leurs branches intermédiaires et celle de leurs ailes latérales respectives 57, 58, sont assemblés par une cornière 59 percée de trous 61 venant se placer en regard de perforations correspondantes des ailes adjacentes perpendiculaires 57, 58. La fixation de la cornière 59 aux ailes 57 et 58 peut être assurée par exemple par des rivets tels que 48.In FIG. 9, two modular elements 55, 56 different by the width of their intermediate branches and that of their respective lateral wings 57, 58, are assembled by an angle 59 pierced with holes 61 coming to be placed opposite corresponding perforations of the wings adjacent perpendicular 57, 58. The fixing of the angle 59 to the wings 57 and 58 can be ensured for example by rivets such as 48.

On a représenté aux figures 4 et 5 un exemple d'exécution d'un ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur pour l'agencement d'une pièce délimitée extérieurement entre deux murs 62, 63, cette pièce pouvant être une salle de travail équipée d'une table 64. Les murs 62, 63 sont revêtus de panneaux constitués par l'assemblage d'éléments modulaires de dimensions appropriées, repérés 65 à 75. Les cloisons complémentaires sont de manière similaire, constituées par l'assemblage d'une série d'éléments modulaires judicieusement choisis 76 à 83. Ainsi, on voit que l'élément 79 est disposé de façon à présenter un creux tourné vers l'intérieur de la pièce, dans lequel on peut disposer un empilement d'étagères de rangement 84. De même, dans l'élément 76, est placé un élément 77 fixé le long d'une aile verticale de l'élément 76, et dans lequel sont disposées des étagères de rangement 85, elles-mêmes fixées ainsi que les étagères 84 aux ailes correspondantes des éléments par tout moyen approprié connu en soi.FIGS. 4 and 5 show an exemplary embodiment of an interior architecture assembly for the arrangement of a room delimited externally between two walls 62, 63, this room possibly being a work room equipped with 'a table 64. The walls 62, 63 are covered with panels constituted by the assembly of modular elements of appropriate dimensions, marked 65 to 75. The complementary partitions are similarly, constituted by the assembly of a series d 'modular elements judiciously chosen 76 to 83. Thus, we see that the element 79 is arranged so as to present a recess facing the interior of the room, in which one can have a stack of storage shelves 84. even, in element 76, is placed an element 77 fixed along a vertical wing of element 76, and in which are arranged storage shelves 85, themselves fixed as well as the shelves 84 to the corresponding wings elements by any suitable means known per se .

On a représenté à la figure 10 un ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur comprenant un assemblage d'éléments modulaires profilés en U, formé d'éléments verticaux 100, 200, 300, 400, assemblés entre eux par des cornières telles que 50. Cet ensemble comprend également une paire d'éléments modulaires verticaux, désignés dans son ensemble par la référence 60, les deux éléments en U étant emboîtés l'un dans l'autre et assemblés au moyen de plaquettes 70 percées chacune de deux trous recevant des vis ou boulons non représentés. On voit également sur la figure 10 une paire d'éléments modulaires horizontaux 80 dont les ailes verticales sont emboîtées l'une dans l'autre et qui sont assujetties ensemble ainsi qu'aux éléments modulaires contigus par des pièces non représentées.FIG. 10 shows a set of interior architecture comprising an assembly of modular U-shaped elements, formed of vertical elements 100, 200, 300, 400, assembled together by angles such as 50. This set also includes a pair of vertical modular elements, generally designated by the reference 60, the two U-shaped elements being nested one inside the other and assembled by means of plates 70 each pierced with two holes receiving screws or bolts not shown. We also see in Figure 10 a pair of horizontal modular elements 80 whose vertical wings are nested one inside the other and which are secured together as well as to the modular elements contiguous by parts not shown.

Les ailes verticales des éléments 100, 300, 400 sont percées chacune de deux rangées verticales de perforations 90, l'élément modulaire 100 étant pourvu de deux étagères horizontales 110. Une étagère horizontale 120 est également disposée entre l'une des ailes verticales de l'élément 200 et une aile verticale de l'élément 300, ce dernier étant logé entre les deux ailes verticales de l'élément 200 et fixé à l'une desdites ailes. Les étagères 110 et 120 sont maintenues par des vis ou boulons non représentés, engagés dans les trous 90 sous les tablettes 110, 120.The vertical wings of the elements 100, 300, 400 are each pierced with two vertical rows of perforations 90, the modular element 100 being provided with two horizontal shelves 110. A horizontal shelf 120 is also disposed between one of the vertical wings of the element 200 and a vertical wing of element 300, the latter being housed between the two vertical wings of element 200 and fixed to one of said wings. The shelves 110 and 120 are held by screws or bolts, not shown, engaged in the holes 90 under the shelves 110, 120.

L'élément modulaire 300 est pourvu de plusieurs tablettes 130, 140, 150, pourvues chacune d'un bord frontal 160 coudé vers le haut. Les tablettes 130, 140, 150 s'étendent sur l'intervalle compris entre les ailes verticales 30a de l'élément 300, la tablette supérieure 130 étant disposée verticalement, tandis que les.tablettes inférieures 140 et 150 sont inclinées.The modular element 300 is provided with several shelves 130, 140, 150, each provided with a front edge 160 bent upwards. The shelves 130, 140, 150 extend over the interval between the vertical wings 30a of the element 300, the upper shelf 130 being arranged vertically, while the lower shelves 140 and 150 are inclined.

On voit sur la figure 13, sur laquelle deux tablettes 140, 150 seulement ont été représentées, que chacune de celles-ci est équipée de deux bords latéraux 170 à ses extrémités, faisant saillie vers le bas à angle droit par rapport au plan de la tablette correspondante. Dans chaque bord replié 170 sont agencées des encoches 180, au nombre de quatre à raison de deux à chaque extrémité dans l'exemple représenté. Chacune de ces encoches 180 est adaptée pour recevoir une pièce d'assemblage à l'aile 30a, telle qu'une vis ou boulon non représentée, traversant un trou 90 correspondant à l'encoche 180. En engageant deux vis dans deux encoches 180 et dans deux perforations correspondantes 90, et ce pour chacun des bords repliés 170 d'une tablette, on peut assembler celle-ci aux ailes verticales 30a, soit horizontalement comme illustré pour la tablette 150, soit dans une position angulaire intermédiaire entre l'horizontale et la verticale, comme représenté pour la tablette 140. Bien entendu, les intervalles entre les perforations 90 et entre les encoches 180 sont déterminés pour permettre de tels positionnements des tablettes. On remarquera que les bords arrière des tablettes 140, 150 sont pourvus de ressauts ou rebords pliés 201 analogues aux rebords pliés 160, mais repliés dans le sens opposé.It can be seen in FIG. 13, on which only two shelves 140, 150 have been shown, that each of these is equipped with two lateral edges 170 to its ends, projecting downward at right angles to the plane of the corresponding shelf. In each folded edge 170 are arranged notches 180, four in number at a rate of two at each end in the example shown. Each of these notches 180 is adapted to receive an assembly piece for the wing 30a, such as a screw or bolt not shown, passing through a hole 90 corresponding to the notch 180. By engaging two screws in two notches 180 and in two corresponding perforations 90, and for each of the folded edges 170 of a shelf, it can be assembled with the vertical wings 30a, either horizontally as illustrated for the shelf 150, or in an angular position intermediate between the horizontal and vertical, as shown for the shelf 140. Of course, the intervals between the perforations 90 and between the notches 180 are determined to allow such positioning of the shelves. It will be noted that the rear edges of the shelves 140, 150 are provided with folded projections or edges 201 similar to the folded edges 160, but folded in the opposite direction.

La tablette 130 peut être maintenue verticalement de la même manière, en choisissant les deux encoches 180 qui sont séparées par une distance égale à l'intervalle entre deux perforations 90 contiguës et situées l'une au-dessus de l'autre. Les vis ou boulons assurent un pincement des bords coudés 170 contre les ailes 30a qui maintient en place la tablette 130, ce positionnement vertical pouvant évidemment être également réalisé pour l'une quelconque des autres tablettes 14, 15.The tablet 130 can be held vertically in the same way, by choosing the two notches 180 which are separated by a distance equal to the interval between two contiguous perforations 90 and located one above the other. The screws or bolts pinch the bent edges 170 against the wings 30a which hold the shelf 130 in place, this vertical positioning obviously being able to also be achieved for any of the other shelves 14, 15.

On a représenté à la figure 12 une variante de réalisation des tablettes et des ailes verticales correspondantes 30b, lesquelles sont pourvues de trois rangées verticales de perforations 90. Corrélativement, chaque tablette 190 comporte deux bords latéraux 210 repliés vers le bas, et pourvus chacun d'une série d'encoches 220 convenablement réparties entre les extrémités du bord plié 210. Dans l'exemple décrit, ces encoches 220 sont au nombre de quatre, leur positionnement étant déterminé en correspondance avec les écartements horizontaux et verticaux entre deux perforations consécutives 90 pour permettre de placer une étagère 190 dans une position angulaire quelconque, entre la verticale et l'horizontale. Sur la figure 12 on voit ainsi trois positions angulaires possibles de l'étagère 190 entre l'horizontale et 45°. A l'horizontale (étagère 190 du bas), trois encoches 220 sont utilisées, dans la position intermédiaire entre l'horizontale et 45°, seules les deux encoches terminales 220a sont utilisées, tandis que dans la position inclinée à 45°, seules une encoche médiane 220 et l'encoche supérieure sont utilisées.FIG. 12 shows an alternative embodiment of the shelves and the corresponding vertical wings 30b, which are provided with three vertical rows of perforations 90. Correspondingly, each shelf 190 has two lateral edges 210 folded down, and each provided with a series of notches 220 suitably distributed between the ends of the folded edge 210. In the example described, these notches 220 are four in number, their positioning being determined in correspondence with the horizontal and vertical spacings between two perforations 90 consecutive to allow placing a shelf 190 in any angular position, between the vertical and the horizontal. In Figure 12 we thus see three possible angular positions of the shelf 190 between the horizontal and 45 °. In the horizontal (shelf 190 at the bottom), three notches 220 are used, in the intermediate position between the horizontal and 45 °, only the two terminal notches 220a are used, while in the position inclined at 45 °, only one middle notch 220 and upper notch are used.

On remarque que les encoches médianes 220 ont-une section en V, tandis que les encoches terminales 220a ont une section différente, à fond plat, 230.Note that the middle notches 220 have a V-shaped section, while the terminal notches 220a have a different, flat-bottomed section, 230.

Comme dans la forme de réalisation précédente, chaque tablette 190 est pourvue d'un bord frontal replié vers le haut 240 et d'un bord arrière replié vers le bas 250.As in the previous embodiment, each shelf 190 is provided with a front edge folded upwards 240 and a rear edge folded downwards 250.

Les étagères 130, 140, 150,. 190 peuvent recevoir divers objets lorsqu'elles sont placées horizontalement ou en position inclinée, par exemple des livres, des chaussures, ou servir de supports d'informations lorsqu'elles sont disposées verticalement.The shelves 130, 140, 150,. 190 can receive various objects when they are placed horizontally or in an inclined position, for example books, shoes, or serve as information carriers when they are arranged vertically.

On a représenté à la figure 11 une plaque plane 260 de forme carrée, percée au voisinage de chacun de ses sommets d'un trou 270 de réception de vis ou boulon ou rivet non représenté. Cette plaque est appliquée sur quatre ailes 280 de quatre éléments modulaires, disposées dans un même plan, et dont les extrémités sont partiellement recouvertes par la plaque 260. Après introduction d'organes de fixation tels que vis, boulons, etc.. dans les trous 270, et dans des perforations correspondantes des ailes 280, ces quatre ailes 280, disposées dans un même plan, par exemple vertical, peuvent être assemblées aisément grâce à la plaque 260.FIG. 11 shows a flat plate 260 of square shape, pierced in the vicinity of each of its vertices with a hole 270 for receiving screws or bolts or rivets, not shown. This plate is applied to four wings 280 of four modular elements, arranged in the same plane, and the ends of which are partially covered by the plate 260. After introduction of fixing members such as screws, bolts, etc. in the holes 270, and in corresponding perforations of the wings 280, these four wings 280, arranged in the same plane, for example vertical, can be easily assembled using the plate 260.

D'autres pièces de fixation peuvent être utilisées dans l'ensemble d'architecture selon l'invention, telles que des plaquettes planes à deux trous ou trois trous, ou encore des cornières non représentées, constituées chacune de trois plaquettes situées dans trois plans perpendiculaires et percées chacune d'un ou plusieurs trous.Other fasteners can be used in the architectural assembly according to the invention, such as flat plates with two holes or three holes, or angles not shown, each consisting of three plates located in three perpendicular planes. and each drilled with one or more holes.

Dans la réalisation illustrée à la figure 14, les éléments modulaires en U constituent des bacs disposés en rangées parallèles contiguës telles que les rangées (470, 490 ; 480, 510 ; 551, 552). Chaque rangée est constituée d'une série d'éléments placés bout à bout et dont les extrémités peuvent être solidarisées par des cadres rigides intérieurs tels que 210 et 550. Ces derniers sont eux-mêmes fixés auxdits élements modulaires, et les extrémités des rangées d'éléments sont en appui sur une ossature de support comportant des poutres horizontales telles que 440, 430, 323 (figure 15) soutenues par des montants verticaux tels que 324.In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14, the modular U-shaped elements constitute containers arranged in contiguous parallel rows such as the rows (470, 490; 480, 510; 551, 552). Each row is made up of a series of elements placed end to end and the ends of which can be joined by rigid internal frames such as 210 and 550. The latter are themselves fixed to said modular elements, and the ends of the rows d 'elements are supported on a support frame comprising horizontal beams such as 440, 430, 323 (Figure 15) supported by vertical uprights such as 324.

Les éléments sont orientés de façon que leur profil en U soit ouvert vers le haut ou vers le bas. Ainsi sur la figure 14 on voit que les éléments ou bacs des rangées contiguës (420, 710, 540) sont ouverts vers le haut, et sur la figure 15 des bacs 499 sont ouverts vers le bas.The elements are oriented so that their U-profile is open up or down. Thus in FIG. 14 it can be seen that the elements or tanks of the contiguous rows (420, 710, 540) are open upwards, and in FIG. 15 of tanks 499 are open downwards.

Les cadres rectangulaires métalliques (210, 380) ont deux fonctions :

  • a) Comme illustré à la figure 14, un cadre 210 peut être encastré à l'intérieur des extrémités placées bout à bout de deux éléments modulaires (540, 541) et assurer ainsi leur solidarisation rigide au moyen par exemple de boulons et d'écrous non représentés, traversant les côtés du cadre 210 et les ailes des éléments (540, 541). Le cadre 210 s'étend à l'intérieur de ces derniers de part et d'autre de leur plan de jonction.
  • b) Ces cadres peuvent également servir d'appui sur les poutres horizontales telles que 230 ou 430 pour les éléments modulaires terminaux de différentes rangées. Ainsi on voit sur la figure 15 un cadre 338 identique au cadre 210, encastré à l'intérieur d'un élément terminal 390 en faisant saillie légèrement à l'extérieur de l'élément 390 sur une longueur k. Cette partie saillante 380a vient en appui sur la partie supérieure de la poutre 230, de sorte que, le cadre 380 étant fixé aux ailes de l'élément terminal 390 par tout moyen approprié non représenté, tel que boulons, la rangée d'éléments dont 390 est l'élément terminal prend appui sur la poutre 230 par le cadre 380.
The rectangular metal frames (210, 380) have two functions:
  • a) As illustrated in FIG. 14, a frame 210 can be embedded inside the ends placed end to end of two modular elements (540, 541) and thus ensure their rigid connection by means, for example, of bolts and nuts not shown, passing through the sides of the frame 210 and the wings of the elements (540, 541). The frame 210 extends inside the latter on either side of their junction plane.
  • b) These frames can also serve as support on horizontal beams such as 230 or 430 for the modular terminal elements of different rows. Thus we see in Figure 15 a frame 338 identical to the frame 210, embedded inside a terminal element 390 by projecting slightly outside of the element 390 over a length k. This projecting part 380a comes to bear on the upper part of the beam 230, so that, the frame 380 being fixed to the wings of the terminal element 390 by any suitable means not shown, such as bolts, the row of elements whose 390 is the terminal element supported on the beam 230 by the frame 380.

De même le plancher de la figure 14 comporte plusieurs cadres 380 dont les parties saillantes 380a assurent l'appui des rangées correspondantes 390, 410, 420 sur les poutres 430, 440.Similarly, the floor of FIG. 14 has several frames 380, the projecting parts 380a of which support the corresponding rows 390, 410, 420 on the beams 430, 440.

Il est également possible de réaliser l'appui des éléments modulaires terminaux de différentes rangées par positionnement direct des bords libres des éléments terminaux sur les poutres de support. Ainsi à la figure 15 on voit un élément terminal 345 dont l'extrémité est en appui sur la poutre 323. A la figure 14, les rangées (470, 490 ; 480, 510) sont en appui sur les poutres 430, 440 par les extrémités libres de leurs éléments terminaux. Il en est de même pour les extrémités des rangées (520, 530) placées sur la poutre 440.It is also possible to support the terminal modular elements of different rows by direct positioning of the free edges of the terminal elements on the support beams. Thus in FIG. 15 we see a terminal element 345 whose end is supported on the beam 323. In FIG. 14, the rows (470, 490; 480, 510) are supported on the beams 430, 440 by the free ends of their terminal elements. It is the same for the ends of the rows (520, 530) placed on the beam 440.

Enfin, certains cadres tels que 541 (figure 14) peuvent être disposés à cheval sur une poutre horizontale en assurant une liaison rigide entre les éléments d'une rangée qui s'étend de part et d'autre de cette poutre de support.Finally, certain frames such as 541 (FIG. 14) can be arranged astride a horizontal beam while ensuring a rigid connection between the elements of a row which extends on either side of this support beam.

Comme illustré à la figure 15, un panneau 329 repose sur le fond de l'élément 345 par sa face présentant de petites rainures 580, dans lesquelles peuvent passer des fils 365. Dans ce cas, l'alvéole longitudinale 357 du panneau 329(de section trapézoïdale dans cet exemple), est remplie de béton dont elle facilite également l'ancrage sur les rangées d'éléments. De façon connue en soi, des ferraillages 366, (figure 1) sont noyés dans la dalle de béton.As illustrated in FIG. 15, a panel 329 rests on the bottom of the element 345 by its face having small grooves 580, through which wires 365 can pass. In this case, the longitudinal cell 357 of the panel 329 (of trapezoidal section in this example), is filled with concrete which it also facilitates anchoring on the rows of elements. In a manner known per se, reinforcements 366 (FIG. 1) are embedded in the concrete slab.

Le plancher peut être bien entendu réalisé de façon à réserver des vides de toutes dimensions appropriées tels que 690, 700, 710 (figure 14) pour des cheminées, des trémies, des cages d'ascenseurs, ou d'escaliers etc, et ce en adoptant des éléments modulaires de la dimension voulue dans chaque cas.The floor can of course be made so as to reserve voids of all appropriate dimensions such as 690, 700, 710 (FIG. 14) for chimneys, hoppers, elevator shafts, or staircases, etc. adopting modular elements of the desired size in each case.

On notera que, à la figure 15, on voit un bac modulaire 390 solidarisé avec la poutre 391 par un cadre 338 boulonné sur cette dernière, mais sans appui direct du bac 390 sur la poutre 391.It will be noted that, in FIG. 15, we can see a modular tray 390 secured to the beam 391 by a frame 338 bolted to the latter, but without direct support of the tray 390 on the beam 391.

On a représenté à la figure 16 trois séries d'éléments en U, A, B, C : la série A comprend quatre éléments 410, 520, 530, 540 dont les ailes 555 sont inclinées d'un angle K égal à 60° sur le plan P des branches intermédiaires respectives 600, 570, 480, 900 de ces éléments.FIG. 16 shows three series of elements in U, A, B, C: series A comprises four elements 410, 520, 530, 540 whose wings 555 are inclined at an angle K equal to 60 ° on the plane P of the respective intermediate branches 600, 570, 480, 900 of these elements.

Par ailleurs, les ailes 555 sont écartées l'une de l'autre, ou en d'autres termes divergent, et ont toutes la même largeur.Furthermore, the wings 555 are spaced from one another, or in other words diverge, and all have the same width.

Enfin, dans cette série A les branches intermédiaires 600, 570, 480, 900 ont des largeurs décroissantes.Finally, in this series A the intermediate branches 600, 570, 480, 900 have decreasing widths.

La série B est constituée de trois éléments 411, 412, 413 dont les branches intermédiaires ont également des largeurs décroissantes et inférieures aux largeurs des branches correspondantes 600, 570, 480 des éléments 410, 520, 530 de la série A. Par contre, les ailes 414 de la série B ont des largeurs supérieures à la largeur des ailes de la série A, mais égales entre elles et elles sont aussi inclinées d'un angle K sur le plan P' des branches intermédiaires, en divergeant l'une par rapport à l'autre dans chaque élément.Series B is made up of three elements 411, 412, 413, the intermediate branches of which also have decreasing widths and smaller than the widths of the corresponding branches 600, 570, 480 of elements 410, 520, 530 of series A. On the other hand, the wings 414 of series B have widths greater than the width of wings of series A, but equal to each other and they are also inclined by an angle K on the plane P 'of the intermediate branches, by diverging from each other in each element.

Enfin, la série C est constituée de trois éléments 415, 416, 417 dont les branches intermédiaires ont des largeurs décroissantes et inférieures aux largeurs des branches correspondantes de la série B, tandis que leurs ailes 418, 419, 421 ont des largeurs supérieures à celles des ailes '414, 415, 416, en étant également inclinées de 60° sur le plan de leur branche centrale.Finally, the C series consists of three elements 415, 416, 417 whose intermediate branches have decreasing widths and less than the widths of the corresponding branches of the B series, while their wings 418, 419, 421 have widths greater than those wings' 414, 415, 416, being also inclined by 60 ° on the plane of their central branch.

Les ailes sont écartées l'une de l'autre et inclinées de 60° sur le plan des branches intermédiaires, au lieu d'être perpendiculaires à celles-ci, comme dans les réalisations précédentes.The wings are spaced from each other and inclined by 60 ° on the plane of the intermediate branches, instead of being perpendicular to them, as in the previous embodiments.

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 17 et 19, on a réalisé un agencement de cloisons le long d'un mur 422 au moyen d'un ensemble d'éléments en U 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 439 réservant un certain volume entre le mur 422 et cet assemblage d'éléments. Ceux-ci ont des largeurs différentes ainsi que des ailes de largeurs différentes. On voit ainsi que cet agencement comporte deux éléments 425 dont les ailes ont une largeur plus grande que les autres, une porte 431 pouvant être montée entre l'élément 425 et l'élément 426 voisin. Ce dernier a ses ailes ouvertes en direction de l'extérieur du volume compris entre le mur 422 et l'assemblage d'éléments, ce qui permet d'y fixer un élément 449 recevant une jardinière 432 à des fins décoratives. De même l'élément 427 contigu à l'élément 432, assemblé à celui-ci par leurs ailes adjacentes, est ouvert vers l'extérieur, ce qui permet d'y monter un podium 433 constitué d'un élément en U pour l'exposition d'objets divers.In the example illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 19, an arrangement of partitions has been made along a wall 422 by means of a set of U-shaped elements 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 439 reserving a certain volume between the wall 422 and this assembly of elements. These have different widths as well as wings of different widths. It can thus be seen that this arrangement comprises two elements 425, the wings of which have a greater width than the others, a door 431 which can be mounted between the element 425 and the neighboring element 426. The latter has its wings open towards the outside of the volume between the wall 422 and the assembly of elements, which makes it possible to fix an element 449 receiving a planter 432 for decorative purposes. Similarly, the element 427 contiguous to the element 432, assembled to the latter by their adjacent wings, is open towards the outside, which makes it possible to mount a podium 433 made up of a U-shaped element for the exhibition of various objects.

Les éléments terminaux 429 et 423 sont fixés l'un à l'élément 439 qui est appliqué contre le mur 422 et l'autre directement au mur 422.The terminal elements 429 and 423 are fixed one to the element 439 which is applied against the wall 422 and the other directly to the wall 422.

Lorsqu'un, élément a ses branches ouvertes vers l'extérieur comme c'est le cas des éléments 426 et 427, on peut fixer à la partie supérieure de ceux-ci et plus précisément à leurs ailes, des bandeaux décoratifs 434, 435 formés d'éléments en U.When an element has its branches open towards the outside, as is the case of elements 426 and 427, decorative strips 434, 435 formed can be attached to the upper part of these and more precisely to their wings. U-shaped elements.

Dans cet assemblage ainsi que dans tous ceux réalisés avec des éléments dont les ailes ont une inclinaison de 60° sur le plan des branches centrales, celles-ci s'étendent dans des plans symbolisés par les lignes quadrillées ou plus exactement en losanges portées sur la figure 17.In this assembly as in all those made with elements whose wings have an inclination of 60 ° on the plane of the central branches, these extend in planes symbolized by the grid lines or more exactly in diamonds carried on the figure 17.

On comprend qu'avec des éléments dont les ailes latérales sont ainsi inclinées de 60°, on peut réaliser de très nombreuses combinaisons présentant des contours polygonaux, par exemple hexagonaux avec six éléments consécutifs.It is understood that with elements whose lateral wings are thus inclined by 60 °, it is possible to produce very many combinations having polygonal contours, for example hexagonal with six consecutive elements.

Le panneau de la figure 18 est de section triangulaire et constitué par la combinaison de trois éléments 450 en U dont les ailes 450a sont fixées aux branches centrales 450b des éléments 450 contigus. A chaque bac ou élément 450 peut être fixé un élément 610 à ailes plus larges, susceptible de supporter des tablettes pour présenter du matériel ou des informations.The panel of FIG. 18 is of triangular section and constituted by the combination of three U-shaped elements 450 whose wings 450a are fixed to the central branches 450b of the adjoining elements 450. To each tray or element 450 can be attached an element 610 with wider wings, capable of supporting shelves for presenting material or information.

Il est également possible de réaliser des assemblages à contours octogonaux en inclinant les ailes des éléments non plus de 60°, mais de 45° environ sur le plan des branches intermédiaires.It is also possible to make assemblies with octagonal contours by tilting the wings of the elements not more than 60 °, but by 45 ° approximately on the plane of the intermediate branches.

Les éléments en U à ailes latérales inclinées selon les figures 16 à 18 présentent plusieurs avantages :

  • En premier lieu, cela évite de rainurer les plaques pour exécuter des pliages à 90°, rainurage qui provoque une diminution de la solidité des plaques. Par conséquent, l'inclinaison à 60 ou à 45° renforce la solidité des éléments et des assemblages constitués par ceux-ci.
The U-shaped elements with inclined lateral wings according to FIGS. 16 to 18 have several advantages:
  • Firstly, this avoids grooving the plates in order to execute bends at 90 °, grooving which causes a reduction in the solidity of the plates. Consequently, the inclination at 60 or 45 ° strengthens the solidity of the elements and the assemblies formed by them.

En second lieu, des éléments ainsi modifiés peuvent être aisément stockés par empilement les uns sur les autres, donc avec un faible encombrement, ce qui est impossible avec des bacs ou éléments en U dont les ailes sont pliées à 90°.Secondly, elements thus modified can be easily stored by stacking on top of each other, therefore with a small footprint, which is impossible with tubs or U-shaped elements whose wings are folded at 90 °.

Enfin, on peut réaliser des effets décoratifs supplémentaires en combinant les éléments en U suivant des lignes ou contours généraux incurvés, ou polygonaux, au lieu d'avoir des assemblages à angles vifs.Finally, additional decorative effects can be achieved by combining the U-shaped elements along general curved or polygonal lines or contours, instead of having sharp-angle assemblies.

L'invention permet de réaliser une infinité de combinaisons d'éléments modulaires de hauteurs, de largeurs et de profondeurs variables en fonction des besoins, avec également un nombre de trous de fixation adapté aux applications particulières prévues dans chaque cas. Tous ces éléments modulaires peuvent être aisément fixés les uns aux autres par des organes de fixation connus en soi tels que des rivets, des vis, boulons etc... sans que l'on ait besoin d'un outillage particulier.The invention makes it possible to produce an infinite number of combinations of modular elements of heights, widths and depths which vary according to need, also with a number of fixing holes adapted to the particular applications envisaged in each case. All these modular elements can be easily fixed to each other by fixing members known per se such as rivets, screws, bolts, etc., without the need for any particular tool.

Les éléments selon l'invention peuvent être constitués comme indiqué plus haut par tous matériaux appropriés, susceptibles de se plier tout en conservant la robustesse nécessaire, tels que par exemple des plaques de polyéthylène revêtues de surfaces d'aluminium. Les applications possibles de l'élément modulaire et de l'ensemble architectural ou d'agencement intérieur selon l'invention sont extrêmement nombreuses : bureaux, pièces d'habitation et de travail, magasins, halls d'exposition, centres commerciaux, planchers, podiums, mobilier etc... L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et peut comporter de nombreuses variantes d'exécution.The elements according to the invention can be made as indicated above by any suitable material, capable of bending while retaining the necessary robustness, such as for example polyethylene plates coated with aluminum surfaces. The possible applications of the modular element and of the architectural or interior arrangement assembly according to the invention are extremely numerous: offices, living and working rooms, stores, exhibition halls, shopping centers, floors, podiums , furniture, etc. The invention is not limited to the examples described and may include numerous variant embodiments.

Claims (14)

1 - Elément modulaire pour l'architecture d'intérieur et d'extérieur, notamment la réalisation de meubles et l'agencement de pièces telles que bureaux, magasins, pièces d'habitation par assemblage entre eux d'une série d'élements modulaires, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un profilé en U (13, 16) dont la longueur (L) est un multiple de celle (1) d'un élément modulaire de base, et des perforations (15, 19) sont ménagées le long des ailes (14, 18) de ce profilé (13, 16) afin de permettre l'assemblage de ce dernier avec au moins un autre élément modulaire de dimensions appropriées par des moyens de fixation adéquats (48) traversant les perforations (15, 19) des ailes (14, 18) contiguës des deux éléments (13, 16), et, le long des ailes (14, 18) dudit élément, les perforations (15, 19) sont exécutées suivant une série répétitive et identique à la série des perforations (15, 19) de l'élément modulaire de base.1 - Modular element for interior and exterior architecture, in particular the production of furniture and the arrangement of rooms such as offices, shops, living rooms by assembling together a series of modular elements, characterized in that it consists of a U-shaped profile (13, 16) whose length (L) is a multiple of that (1) of a basic modular element, and perforations (15, 19) are formed along the wings (14, 18) of this profile (13, 16) in order to allow the assembly of the latter with at least one other modular element of appropriate dimensions by suitable fixing means (48) passing through the perforations ( 15, 19) of the adjacent wings (14, 18) of the two elements (13, 16), and, along the wings (14, 18) of said element, the perforations (15, 19) are carried out in a repetitive and identical series to the series of perforations (15, 19) of the basic modular element. 2 - Elément modulaire selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les ailes (14, 18) du profilé en U constituant cet élément ont des largeurs égales à un multiple d'une largeur modulaire de base dans laquelle est pratiquée au moins une perforation, et les fractions de la largeur des ailes (33, 41, 45) correspondant à la largeur modulaire de base sont percées de trous (34, 42, 46) de manière répétitive et identique à celui (ou ceux) pratiqué (s) dans l'aile modulaire de base.2 - modular element according to claim 1, characterized in that the wings (14, 18) of the U-profile constituting this element have widths equal to a multiple of a modular base width in which at least one perforation is made, and the fractions of the width of the wings (33, 41, 45) corresponding to the basic modular width are drilled with holes (34, 42, 46) repeatedly and identical to that (or those) practiced in the basic modular wing. 3 - Elément modulaire selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que les ailes (26, 33, 41) du profilé formant cet élément (21-24) sont reliées par une branche dont la largeur (L1 - L4) est un multiple d'une largeur de base (L5).3 - modular element according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the wings (26, 33, 41) of the profile forming this element (21-24) are connected by a branch whose width (L1 - L4) is a multiple of a base width (L5). 4 - Ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur ou d'extérieur, tel que panneaux muraux, plafonds, rangements, étagères, agencement de bureaux, de pièces d'habitation et de magasins d'exposition, planchers, podiums, mobilier, caractérisé en ce qu'il est formé par l'assemblage d'une série d'éléments modulaires (13, 16, 43) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dont les longueurs et les largeurs des ailes (14, 18, 45) sont variables, cet assemblage étant pourvu de moyens de fixation des éléments modulaires les uns aux autres par leurs ailes (14, 18, 45), par exemple vis (47), rivets (48) ou cornières (59).4 - Set of interior or exterior architecture, such as wall panels, ceilings, storage, shelves, arrangement of offices, living rooms and exhibition stores, floors, podiums, furniture, characterized in that that it is formed by the assembly of a series of modular elements (13, 16, 43) according to one of claims 1 to 3, the lengths and widths of the wings (14, 18, 45) are variable, this assembly being provided with means for fixing the modular elements to each other by their wings (14, 18, 45), for example screws (47), rivets (48) or angles (59). 5 - Ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur ou d'extérieur, selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que, les ailes (280) de certains éléments modulaires étant juxtaposées bout à bout dans le même plan, les moyens de fixation comprennent des plaques planes (260) disposées sur au moins deux ailes placées dans le même plan et percées de trous (270) de réception de vis ou rivets d'assemblage de la plaque (260) aux ailes (280) des éléments (figure 11).5 - assembly of interior or exterior architecture, according to claim 4, characterized in that, the wings (280) of certain modular elements being juxtaposed end to end in the same plane, the fixing means comprise plates planes (260) arranged on at least two wings placed in the same plane and pierced with holes (270) for receiving screws or rivets for assembling the plate (260) to the wings (280) of the elements (FIG. 11). 6 - Ensemble d'architecture selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que des éléments modulaires en U (100, 200, 300, 400) présentent des ailes verticales dans chacune desquelles sont formées au moins deux rangées verticales de perforations (90) et ces éléments sont équipés de tablettes (130, 140, 150, 190) à bords latéraux (170, 210) en saillie vers le bas et dans lesquels sont agencées des encoches (180, 220) adaptées pour recevoir des pièces d'assemblage aux ailes (30a, 30b) des éléments, telles que des boulons ou vis venant s'engager dans les perforations (90) des ailes (30a, 30b), les tablettes (130, 190) s'étendant sur une longueur égale à l'intervalle entre les deux ailes verticales (30a, 30b) de chaque élément.6 - architectural assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that modular U-shaped elements (100, 200, 300, 400) have vertical wings in each of which are formed at least two vertical rows of perforations (90) and these elements are equipped with shelves (130, 140, 150, 190) with lateral edges (170, 210) projecting downward and in which are arranged notches (180, 220) adapted to receive assembly parts to the wings ( 30a, 30b) elements, such as bolts or screws coming to engage in the perforations (90) of the wings (30a, 30b), the shelves (130, 190) extending over a length equal to the interval between the two vertical wings (30a, 30b) of each element. 7 - Ensemble selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les encoches (180, 220, 220a) des bords latéraux (170, 210) sont réparties entre les extrémités de ceux-ci de telle sorte que, de préférence trois rangées verticales de perforations (90) étant prévues dans les ailes(30b) des éléments (300), les tablettes (130, 140, 150, 190) puissent être assemblées aux ailes (30a, 30b) en prenant des inclinaisons étagées entre l'horizontale et la verticale et ces tablettes (130, 140, 150, 190) sont munies de rebords coudés longitudinaux (160, 240) de retenue d'objets placés sur les tablettes disposées en position inclinée.7 - assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the notches (180, 220, 220a) of the side edges (170, 210) are distributed between the ends thereof so that, preferably three vertical rows of perforations (90) being provided in the wings (30b) of the elements (300), the shelves (130, 140, 150, 190) can be assembled to the wings (30a, 30b) by taking steep inclinations between the horizontal and the vertical and these shelves (130, 140, 150, 190) are provided with longitudinal bent edges (160, 240) for retaining objects placed on the shelves arranged in the inclined position. 8 - Ensemble d'architecture d'intérieur ou d'extérieur, selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les éléments modulaires en U sont disposés en rangées parallèles contiguës, (470, 480, 540) constituées chacune d'une série d'éléments placés bout à bout et dont les extrémités sont solidarisées par des cadres rigides intérieurs (210, 550) eux-mêmes fixés auxdits éléments, et les extrémités des rangées d'éléments (470, 480, 540) sont en appui sur une ossature de support (430, 440), les éléments étant orientés de façon que leur profil en U soit ouvert vers le haut ou vers le bas et une dalle de béton (335) recouvrant lesdits éléments.8 - assembly of interior or exterior architecture, according to claim 4, characterized in that the modular U-shaped elements are arranged in contiguous parallel rows, (470, 480, 540) each consisting of a series of elements placed end to end and whose ends are secured by rigid internal frames (210, 550) themselves fixed to said elements, and the ends of the rows of elements (470, 480, 540) are supported on a framework of support (430, 440), the elements being oriented so that their U-shaped profile is open upwards or downwards and a concrete slab (335) covering said elements. 9 - Ensemble d'architecture selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que certains des éléments (345) terminaux des rangées sont en appui par leurs bords libres sur des poutres horizontales (323) de l'ossature.9 - architectural assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that some of the elements (345) terminal rows are supported by their free edges on horizontal beams (323) of the frame. 10- Ensemble d'architecture selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce qu'une partie des éléments terminaux (390) des rangées (410, 420) sont en appui sur des poutres horizontales (430, 323) de l'ossature de support par des cadres (380) fixés auxdits éléments.10- architectural assembly according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a portion of the terminal elements (390) of the rows (410, 420) are supported on horizontal beams (430, 323) of l support frame by frames (380) fixed to said elements. 11- Ensemble d'architecture selon l'une des revendications 8 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'une partie au moins des éléments en U ouverts vers le haut contient des panneaux isolants (329), nervurés sur leurs deux faces pour permettre de loger des câbles divers (365) dans les alvéoles (357) ménagés entre les nervures de la face inférieure, et pour améliorer l'ancrage de la dalle de béton (335) entre les nervures des faces supérieures de ces panneaux, qui sont modulaires en correspondance avec les dimensions des éléments modulaires dans lesquels ils sont placés.11- architectural assembly according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that at least part of the U-shaped elements open upwards contains insulating panels (329), ribbed on their two faces to allow housing various cables (365) in the cells (357) formed between the ribs of the lower face, and to improve the anchoring of the concrete slab (335) between the ribs of the upper faces of these panels, which are modular in correspondence with the dimensions of the modular elements in which they are placed. 12 - Ensemble d'architecture selon l'une des revendications 8 à 11, caractérisé en ce que les rangées d'éléments modulaires constituant ce plancher sont dimensionnées de façon à réserver des vides (690, 700, 710) pour le passage notamment de cheminées, de cages d'escaliers et d'ascenseurs.12 - architectural assembly according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the rows of modular elements constituting this floor are dimensioned so as to reserve voids (690, 700, 710) for the passage in particular of chimneys , stairwells and elevators. 13 - Elément modulaire selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les ailes (555, 415, 419) de cet élément (410, 520, 530, 417) sont inclinées sur le plan (P) de la branche (600, 570....) de liaison entre lesdites ailes afin de permettre des assemblages suivant des contours polygonaux.13 - modular element according to claim 1, characterized in that the wings (555, 415, 419) of this element (410, 520, 530, 417) are inclined on the plane (P) of the branch (600, 570. ...) of connection between said wings in order to allow assemblies according to polygonal contours. 14 - Elément selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que les ailes (555, 414, 421, 419) sont inclinées, soit d'un angle de 60 degrés environ sur le plan de la branche intermédiaire pour la réalisation d'assemblages suivant des contours hexagonaux, soit de 45 degrés environ pour la réalisation d'assemblages à contours octogonaux.14 - Element according to claim 13, characterized in that the wings (555, 414, 421, 419) are inclined, or by an angle of about 60 degrees on the plane of the intermediate branch for the production of assemblies according to hexagonal contours, or about 45 degrees for the production of octagonal contours.
EP19820401363 1981-08-31 1982-07-22 Modular unit for use in interior and exterior architecture and structure made up of this unit Expired EP0073691B1 (en)

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