EP1751360A1 - Structure de batiment - Google Patents

Structure de batiment

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EP1751360A1
EP1751360A1 EP05722113A EP05722113A EP1751360A1 EP 1751360 A1 EP1751360 A1 EP 1751360A1 EP 05722113 A EP05722113 A EP 05722113A EP 05722113 A EP05722113 A EP 05722113A EP 1751360 A1 EP1751360 A1 EP 1751360A1
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Prior art keywords
building construction
roof
floor
main portion
disassembled state
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Rodney Mark Gibson
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Habode IP Ltd
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Habode IP Ltd
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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
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/343—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
    • E04B1/344—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
    • E04B1/3442—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts folding out from a core cell
    • E04B1/3444—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts folding out from a core cell with only lateral unfolding
    • 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
    • E04H1/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposes; General layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
    • E04H1/12—Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
    • E04H2001/1283—Small buildings of the ISO containers type

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a building construction.
  • a particularly preferred form of the invention relates to a building construction which is at least initially transportable and substantially in the shape of a freight container, and which can be assembled to provide a shelter, for example a dwelling.
  • a building construction having a main portion, a roof portion, and a floor portion, the roof portion and the floor portion each being attached to the main portion by way of a respective pivot connection or connections, the building construction being formed so that the main portion, the.
  • roof portion and the floor portion can be arranged with respect to one another such that the building construction is substantially in the shape of a box-like freight container in which the roof portion and/or the floor portion provide(s) structural integrity, the structural integrity being such that the building construction can be picked up by a crane, and/or arranged in/on a freight vehicle with a normally loaded freight container on top of it, in either case without causing structural damage to the building construction, and wherein the building construction can, after being freighted to a desired site, be assembled by swinging the roof portion out from the main portion, and by swinging the floor portion out from the main portion, not necessarily in that order, but in each case by way of the pivot connections, such that the roof and floor portions become at least part of the roof and floor of the building construction respectively when the building construction is installed on site.
  • a second roof portion and a second floor portion arranged and able to function in similar fashion to the first mentioned roof and floor portions but at an opposite side of the main portion to the first mentioned roof and floor portions.
  • the building construction has locking means for the floor and wall portions such that they can each be locked in a substantially vertical orientation when the building construction is in a disassembled state for freighting.
  • roof portion or portions can be outside of the respective floor portion or portions, as the case may be, when the building construction is in a disassembled state.
  • the floor portion or portions can be outside of the respective roof portion or portions, as the case may be, when the building construction is in a disassembled state.
  • the building construction is, when in a disassembled state, substantially in the shape of a standard freight container, for example an ISO container.
  • the ISO container is a 40 foot container.
  • the building construction has, when in a disassembled state, a removable corner protector arranged over at least part of an external edge of the disassembled construction to provide a measure of protection and/or strength to the construction when it is being transported.
  • the building construction has a plurality, eg four, removable corner protectors each arranged along a different external edge of the disassembled construction to provide a measure of protection to the construction when it is being transported.
  • the building construction includes framing and panels, and wherein the panels can be fitted between parts of the framing to create internal and/or external walls.
  • the structural integrity is such that the building construction can, when in a disassembled (eg un-erected state), be picked up by the crane at or adjacent four corners of the building construction without causing structural damage to the building construction.
  • the building construction is at least partially clad when in a disassembled (eg un-erected) state.
  • a building construction having a main portion, a roof portion, and a floor portion, the roof portion and the floor portion each being attached to the main portion by way of a respective pivot connection or connections, the building construction being formed such that the main portion, the roof portion and the floor portion can be arranged with respect to one another such that the building construction is substantially in a disassembled box-like shape which can be freighted to a desired site, the building construction being formed such that when it is on site it can be assembled by swinging the roof portion out from the main portion, and by swinging the floor portion out from the main portion, not necessarily in that order, but in each case by way of the respective pivot connections, such that the roof and floor portions become at least part of the roof and floor of the building construction respectively when the building construction is installed on site, the building construction being formed such that when the roof portion is swung out to an installed position by way of its pivot connection the position of contact between the roof portion and the main portion is inherently overhung on both sides of that position of contact
  • the building construction of any of the above mentioned aspects is certified as a shipping container for use on container ships.
  • references to a building construction and/or to a dwelling as used herein should not, without more, be taken as implying only an installed arrangement of the construction or dwelling.
  • the terms may refer to the building construction or dwelling when in an assembled or a disassembled state. Further, the terms should not be taken as limited to only a package of all of the parts normally used in a building construction or dwelling.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dwelling in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an alternative perspective view of the dwelling
  • Figure 3 is a skeletal perspective view of part of the dwelling when in a disassembled state
  • Figure 4 is a skeletal perspective view of part of the dwelling when in a partially assembled state
  • Figure 5 is also a skeletal perspective view of part of the dwelling when partially assembled, but at a more advanced stage of assembly than in figure 4,
  • Figure 6 is a conceptual end view of part of the dwelling when in a disassembled state
  • Figures 7 and 8 are end views detailing various stages in the assembly of the dwelling
  • Figures 9 and 10 are end views detailing more advanced stages in the assembly of the dwelling
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a 40 foot container loaded on a road vehicle to demonstrate the general dimensions of the dwelling when in a completely disassembled state.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 show a dwelling according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the disassembled (eg un-erected) dwelling is generally box like and is substantially in the dimensions of a standard 40 foot freight container.
  • the dwelling has a central framework 1 to which are attached two roof sections 2 and two floor sections 3 such that one roof and one floor section is either side of the central framework 1.
  • installation of the dwelling involves swinging the roof sections 2 outwards and upwards and swinging the floor sections 3 outwards and downwards. The swinging motion is in each case facilitated by pivot connections 4 between the central framework on the one hand and the roof and floor sections on the other.
  • each roof or wall section 2 and 3 has a plurality of the pivot connections 4 spaced between each end thereof.
  • FIG. 6 shows the dwelling in a disassembled state with the roof sections 2 in each case arranged outside their respective floor sections 3. While this is the preferred disassembled state, in alternative embodiments the floor sections may be outside their respective roof sections.
  • Figure 7 shows the roof sections 2 being swung towards an assembled (eg erected) position by way of the respective pivot connections 4. The movement of the roof sections 2 is demonstrated at 2a and 2b.
  • Figure 8 shows similar movement of the floor sections 3, but downward. The movement of the floor sections 3 is demonstrated at 3a and 3b.
  • Figure 9 shows a more advanced stage of assembly of the dwelling with vertical beams 5 secured at the extremities of the roof and floor sections. These beams provide support for the roof sections 2 and serve to fix these against movement with respect to the floor sections 3.
  • Figure 10 shows a further advanced stage of assembly, wherein exterior wall panels 6 and windows 7 are fitted to assist in weather proofing the interior of the dwelling. Internal wall panels or partitions may also be fitted to divide up the interior of the dwelling into rooms as desired. Referring to figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, the dwelling may have some permanent internal walls 8 which assist in providing structural integrity.
  • interior building components for example joinery, floor coverings, wall linings, windows, doors, and exterior claddings are contained within the central framework 1 when the dwelling is in a disassembled state.
  • internal walls, internal and external doors, and windows, etc can be positioned to suit the end user's requirements, for example to compliment services or to maximize exposure to natural light, etc.
  • a benefit of at least some embodiments of the invention is that the dwelling can be readily transported to a desired site, installed, and connected to services, all with minimal effort and relatively low cost.
  • the dwelling By manufacturing the dwelling such that it is substantially in the shape of a standard freight container, for example an ISO 40 foot container, the dwelling may be shipped as part of a standard stack of containers.
  • the disassembled dwelling By manufacturing the dwelling to match the size of a standard freight container the disassembled dwelling can be readily loaded and unloaded by way of lifting devices, for example cranes, designed for such containers.
  • a freight container for example an ISO 40 foot container as shown in figure 11
  • a freight container must be of sufficient structural integrity to withstand the weight of other containers stacked on top of it such as in a container ship.
  • the dwelling can take the weight of an ISO 40 foot container when loaded to the maximum allowable weight for such a container under international standards.
  • the container should have sufficient strength to withstand the loading inherent on its structure when it is picked up by a container crane. For example, if a container has insufficient strength then when it is picked up by its end parts, or at only a few contact points, it may buckle or incur other damage.
  • Freight containers typically have six sides, each formed from sheet steel or the like. These sides contribute significant strength to the overall structure and enable the container to withstand the forces on it when lifted or placed beneath one or more other containers in a stack.
  • the dwelling shown in the accompanying drawings is designed to facilitate open plan living and, referring to figure 5, it can be seen that the basic structure, when assembled, does not have permanent longitudinally running walls at the sides (ie at positions 9) of the central framework 1.
  • To enable the dwelling to withstand the normal forces on a container use is made of the two wall sections 2 and the two floor sections 3. When these are in a disassembled state, ie as per figures 3 and 6, they are in vertical alignment in the vicinity of position 9 and thus act as structural walls for the disassembled dwelling.
  • the wall and floor sections 2 and 3 can be locked at distil parts thereof in the vertical disposition for freighting.
  • the dwelling preferably has longitudinal corner castings 10 which can be fitted to the longitudinal sides of the disassembled dwelling. These provide a measure of protection and/or strength to the dwelling during freighting.
  • the dwelling is preferably formed such that when it is installed the angle between vertical corners of the central framework and the associated roof sections is approximately 110° in each case. This assists in the creation of a more spacious feel to the interior of the dwelling, and if the angle is greater then the feeling of spaciousness will be further enhanced.
  • the pivot connections between the roof sections 2 and the central framework 1 are positioned such that when the roof sections 2 are in an installed disposition they cover the points where the roof structures 2 meet the central framework 1. This assists in weather proofing the dwelling.
  • a deck area may be fitted in front of at least one of the floor sections.
  • decking may be fitted to both sides of the dwelling.
  • the central framework 1 and the wall and floor sections 2 and 3 are formed from a suitable metallic substance, for example steel, although alternative materials may be used provided that they impart sufficient overall strength.
  • a suitable metallic substance for example steel
  • the opposite side of the central framework may have a permanent longitudinal structural wall.

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  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
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  • Conveying And Assembling Of Building Elements In Situ (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une structure de bâtiment qui comprend une partie principale (1), une partie toit (2) et une partie plancher (3). Cette structure peut être fabriquée sous forme de conteneur de type caisse dans lequel la partie toit (2) et/ou la partie plancher (3) assure l'intégrité structurale. L'intégrité structurale est telle que la structure peut être soulevée par une grue, et/ou placée dans un véhicule de transport de marchandises et surmontée d'un conteneur de transport de marchandises normalement chargé, et ce sans endommager la structure. La structure de bâtiment peut être assemblée par pivotement de la partie toit (2), puis de la partie plancher (3), hors de la partie principale, dans cet ordre ou dans un autre ordre, mais à chaque fois au moyen de raccords de pivot (4), de sorte que les parties toit et plancher constituent chacune au moins une partie du toit et du plancher de la structure de bâtiment lorsque la structure de bâtiment est installée sur site.
EP05722113A 2004-04-28 2005-03-08 Structure de batiment Withdrawn EP1751360A1 (fr)

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NZ532620A NZ532620A (en) 2004-04-28 2004-04-28 A building construction
PCT/NZ2005/000039 WO2005106147A1 (fr) 2004-04-28 2005-03-08 Structure de batiment

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CN (1) CN1690323B (fr)
AU (1) AU2005220275B2 (fr)
NZ (1) NZ532620A (fr)
WO (1) WO2005106147A1 (fr)

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US20060201072A1 (en) 2006-09-14
AU2005220275B2 (en) 2007-02-15
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