EP1554449A1 - Structure modulaire destinee a contenir des objets, des fluides ou des personnes au repos ou en mouvement - Google Patents

Structure modulaire destinee a contenir des objets, des fluides ou des personnes au repos ou en mouvement

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EP1554449A1
EP1554449A1 EP03808678A EP03808678A EP1554449A1 EP 1554449 A1 EP1554449 A1 EP 1554449A1 EP 03808678 A EP03808678 A EP 03808678A EP 03808678 A EP03808678 A EP 03808678A EP 1554449 A1 EP1554449 A1 EP 1554449A1
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coupled
fluid seal
seal means
flanges
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Dario Terzi
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BI LIVE Srl
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Terzi Stampi Di Terzi Dario & C Snc
Terzi Stampi Di Terzi Dario &
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/0018—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools
    • E04H4/0043—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools mainly made of panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/02—Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements
    • E04B1/12—Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements the elements consisting of other material
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/0018—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools
    • E04H4/0031—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools with shell type elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H7/00—Construction or assembling of bulk storage containers employing civil engineering techniques in situ or off the site
    • E04H7/02—Containers for fluids or gases; Supports therefor

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a modular structure for containing articles, fluids or persons, in accordance with the introduction to the main claim.
  • Modular structures of the aforesaid type have been known for some time. They are generally arranged to contain liquids (for example water), in which case they define tanks, pools or the like; or are arranged to contain articles (such as mechanical products or products resulting from mechanical machining or from civil or industrial construction activities), in which case they define containing bins of the most varied dimensions; or are arranged to contain persons, in which case they define dwelling units.
  • liquids for example water
  • articles such as mechanical products or products resulting from mechanical machining or from civil or industrial construction activities
  • These modular structures in particular those required to contain liquids or persons, must be constructed in such a manner as not to allow leakage of said liquids or the infiltration of fluids (liquids such as water or aeriforms such as environmental air) into the structure.
  • Known modular structures of the stated type generally comprise flat polygonal panels of plastic material (for example polyethylene) or composite material (for example plastic material containing glass fibres), which are joined together along their end edges by mechanical fixing members cooperating with end flanges present at said edges and projecting from a face of each panel on the outside of the interior compartment of the modular structure.
  • seal elements such as rubber gaskets or layers of silicone or polyurethane adhesive are inserted along and between facing edges of two adjacent panels.
  • the formed structures are of cubic or parallelepiped shape, so considerably limiting their use: for example a water tank cannot be formed on a roof if the roof is not completely free of chimney caps or dormer windows, i.e. if the roof does not comprise a completely flat surface without projections. Consequently the shape of the panels used to construct such modular structures considerably limits the scope for forming structures with shapes enabling them to be adapted to uses on surfaces not perfectly free from projecting objects.
  • the modular structure obtained in accordance with the teachings of the known art is of difficult and laborious assembly in that, during assembly, each joint between adjacent panels requires the previous positioning of the seal element therebetween. Moreover if any fitting problem arises during the assembly of the modular structure, such that those panels already joined together have to be separated, this separation can be problematic or indeed impossible because of the seal element interposed between them, this seal element then being at least difficult to later reuse.
  • the known modular structures comprise mechanical coupling and connecting elements which are laborious to use, resulting in considerable time and cost in assembling the modular structure.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a modular structure which offers considerable versatility in its use, which is easy to assembly, and which is simple to transport when in its non-assembled state. Another object is to provide a structure of the stated type which can also be assembled in uncomfortable environments.
  • a further object is to provide a structure of the stated type which can contain fluids or articles in a state of rest or movement.
  • Another object is to provide a modular structure, the fluid tightness of which can be obtained after the structure has been mechanically assembled, hence enabling this tightness to be obtained independently of the assembly operations, hence achieving considerable assembly flexibility and a greater reliability in the use of the assembled structure.
  • Another object is to provide a modular structure of the stated type, the interior compartment of which, once emptied, can be completely and reliably cleaned, including along the regions at the joint between its walls, hence offering a high level of hygiene in the subsequent use of the structure which, for this reason, can for example be safely used as a tank for drinking water.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first structure according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second structure according to the invention
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an incomplete third structure according to the invention
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of an incomplete fourth structure according to the invention
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of an incomplete fifth structure according to the invention
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a sixth structure according to the invention.
  • Figure 6A is a section on the line 6A-6A of Figure 6;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of an incomplete seventh structure according to the invention
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of the complete seventh structure according to the invention
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of an eighth structure according to the invention.
  • Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the part indicated by A in Figure 8;
  • Figure 11 is a section on the line 11-11 of Figure 7.
  • a structure of the stated type can define a tank ( Figures 1 , 2, 5), a conduit (usable as a pipe for the passage of solid bodies or fluids or as a passageway between dwelling units ( Figures 3 and 4), an open-top tank or bin for containing fluids or solid bodies ( Figure 6), or a pool ( Figures 7 and 8).
  • All these structures comprise at least one element 1 having a curved surface of single curvature, his term (single curvature) meaning a surface the generators of which lie on the lateral surface of a cylinder of circular base, i.e. a surface generated by the rotation of a segment about a fixed axis.
  • This element 1 is coupled to similar or different elements.
  • Figure 1 shows a first tank 10 substantially of parallelepiped shape and presenting various "faces" 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • FIG. 2 shows a second tank 20 of shape different from the first.
  • the tank of Figure 5 has another shape different from that of the tank of Figures 1 and 2 and presents elements with curved surfaces which are exposed, i.e. not covered by corresponding external closure panels visible in Figures 1 and 2; these closure panels have an aesthetic function and are used to cover the "bare" structure (such as that of Figure 5) after its various elements have been joined together. Bare (or "incomplete") structures are also shown in Figures 3, 4 and 7.
  • the elements 1 are positioned along the edges of the relative structures and are coupled to polygonal elements 13 (for example, in Figures 3 and 7) or are coupled directly together ( Figures 4 and 5).
  • "corner” element 15 are also present comprising two adjacent curved surfaces connected together and with different centres of curvature 16 and 17 which enable each corner element 15 to define a "corner" of the structure to which it pertains.
  • a plurality of elements 1 can be joined together to define a channel, for example a discharge channel.
  • the closure elements are indicated by the same reference numerals as the corresponding "bare" (i.e. uncovered) elements but with the addition of the letter A. This is because these closure elements have the same shape as the elements which they cover and are hence similar to them from the descriptive viewpoint.
  • the elements 1 and the adjacent elements (flat, angular or corner) to be coupled to them are joined together by fixing means comprising U-pieces 24 to be positioned over and along projecting flanges 25 provided in correspondence with free end edges 26 of each coupled element 1, 13 or 15, on that side 31 thereof which lies opposite the side 32 facing the cavity or interior compartment 28 of the respective structure.
  • Flanges 25 of two adjacent and at least partly coplanar elements are coupled together and over them are fitted the U-pieces 24, which are fixed by mechanical fixing members such as bolts, nails or screws 34 passing through holes 35 provided in the flanges 25 and holes 36 provided in the U-pieces 24.
  • the coupled elements 1, 13 or 15 define the inner wall of the modular structure bounding the interior compartment 28 thereof.
  • seats 40 for containing means for sealing against fluids i.e. against a liquid (for example water) contained in the compartment 28 or against environmental air external to this compartment if the structure is used as a dwelling unit.
  • the seal means can be a deformable body, for example of silicone rubber, such as that shown in Figures 10 and 11 and indicated therein by 43, or can comprise bodies 43 associated with silicone, or simply suitable layers of silicone or polyurethane adhesives of known type.
  • each joint element 46 comprises a plurality of arms 47, partly hollow at 48 and receiving the ends 45 of the bodies 43. These arms have a slightly tapered section and are flat on one of their faces 50. When inserted into a region 51, they deform and remain fixed within the region, with their flat face lying substantially coplanar with the inner wail of the modular structure.
  • each joint element 46 has a through hole 460 in correspondence with the connection region 461 of the arms 47. This hole is connected to the cavities 48 of said arms. It is arranged to receive a fluid sealing and securing element (silicone type) that by penetrating into said cavities reaches the ends 45 of the bodies 43. When this element sets, it secures these ends to said joint element 46 and also closes all spaces within the cavities 48.
  • a fluid sealing and securing element silicone type
  • each body 43 is made rigid with the corresponding joint element 46 and there is no risk of it separating with time, for example because of ageing of the material defining said bodies 43 and elements 46; this also enables take-up of the slack between said bodies and the arms 47 of said elements 46 deriving from imperfect coupling or installation of the parts.
  • each flange 25 comprises a plurality of recesses 55 distributed along its length.
  • the closure panels 1A, 13A and 15A have, as stated, a shape substantially identical to the shape of the corresponding coupled elements 1, 13 and 15, these closure panels also present flanges 25A shaped as the flanges 25 of said elements.
  • said flanges 25A When coupled to the corresponding coupled elements, said flanges 25A lie coplanar to the flanges 25 of these latter elements and the recesses 55 thereof lie in front of those of the corresponding flanges 25A to hence define apertures 58 between the elements 1, 13 and 15 and the superposed panels 1A, 13A and 15A. Tubes, conduits for electrical connections or other similar members can be passed through these apertures.
  • closure panels 1A, 13A and 15A are connected to the corresponding coupled elements 1, 13 and 15 by a similar method to the connection between these latter. This method is not described for simplicity, neither are the relative fixing members shown.
  • Insulation elements 60 such as panels of polystyrene or glass wool, are advantageously positioned in the space between the coupled elements and the corresponding panels.
  • the modular structure of the invention can comprise a flat element 13 provided with an aperture giving access to the interior compartment 28 of the structure. This aperture is closed by a door 65 associated with the corresponding closure panel 13A; this door rotates about a lateral hinge 66 and can be locked, by a locking member 67 (for example a padlock as shown in Figure 2), onto a retaining element 68 associated with the door.
  • a locking member 67 for example a padlock as shown in Figure 2
  • Both the coupled elements 1, 13 and 15 and the corresponding closure panels 1A, 13A and 15A are of plastic material (for example high density polyethylene) or of composite material (for example polyester impregnated with carbon fibres or "SMC", resulting in elements and panels which are lightweight, hence facilitating their transport, while at the same time of high mechanical strength.
  • plastic material for example high density polyethylene
  • composite material for example polyester impregnated with carbon fibres or "SMC"
  • SMC carbon fibres
  • the structure of the invention can be use as a dwelling unit with its interior compartment well insulated from the outside (by the insulation elements 60) and heated (for example by pipes through which hot or refrigerated water passes, disposed within the apertures 58 and supported by the elements 1, 13, 15 and panels 1A, 13A, 15A fixed together).
  • a movable cover in the interspace between the panels 1A and 13A and the corresponding elements 1 and 13 which define one side of the structure, a movable cover can be positioned (for example reliable about a support roller rotated by one or more electric actuators also carried within said interspace), in order to cover the structure when not in use, to prevent leaves, insects or the like from entering the water and to maintain the water as clean as possible with time.
  • This cover (and its structure means and electric actuator) can also coexist with an insulation element 60 located in the same interspace.
  • the illustrated structures have a substantially regular shape when used as tanks for containing water ( Figures 1 , 2, 5 and 6); however because of the modularity of their constituent components they can be of any other shape, for example annular shape, L-shape or other shapes.
  • the modular structure can be easily and quickly assembled. This is achieved by firstly connecting the elements 1, 13 and 15 (and superposing on them any required panels 1A, 13A and 15A) together mechanically, then providing the necessary fluid tightness along the connecting regions of these elements. This latter operation is effected from the inside of the structure after it has been assembled. Assembly does not require welding, but only the tightening of screws or bolts against U-pieces which sandwich together the flanges of two coupled elements 1, 13 and 15 (and of the closure panels).

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Residential Or Office Buildings (AREA)
  • Hooks, Suction Cups, And Attachment By Adhesive Means (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention a trait à une structure modulaire (10, 20) destinée à contenir des objets, des fluides ou des personnes. Ladite structure comprend une pluralité d'éléments (1, 13, 15) faits de plastique ou d'un matériau composite, couplés ensemble le long de leurs extrémités (26), des moyens de fixation mécaniques (23) et des moyens joints d'étanchéité (43) étant placés le long desdites extrémités (26). Les éléments couplés (1, 13, 15) comportent au moins un élément (1) possédant une surface incurvée, les moyens joints d'étanchéité (43) étant placés sur l'intérieur de la structure modulaire (10, 20), dans des sièges de réception (40) placés à l'intérieur de la paroi interne de ladite structure.
EP03808678A 2002-10-18 2003-06-10 Structure modulaire destinee a contenir des objets, des fluides ou des personnes au repos ou en mouvement Withdrawn EP1554449A1 (fr)

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ITMI20020222 2002-10-18
IT002225A ITMI20022225A1 (it) 2002-10-18 2002-10-18 Struttura modulare per il contenimento di oggetti fluidi o persone in stato di quiete o movimento
PCT/EP2003/006064 WO2004035965A1 (fr) 2002-10-18 2003-06-10 Structure modulaire destinee a contenir des objets, des fluides ou des personnes au repos ou en mouvement

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EP1554449A1 true EP1554449A1 (fr) 2005-07-20

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