EP2789783B1 - Dispositif d'articulation, système de construction modulaire et procédé - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a hinging device and to a modular building system in which the hinging device is utilised. More specifically but not exclusively, the hinging device is configured for fixing an article in at least two spaced positions and the hinging device pivotally moves to move the article between those at least two spaced positions.
- the hinging device finds beneficial application in modular building systems and more specifically, but not exclusively, in timber frame building systems. In such systems articles, for example windows and doors, can be pre-installed off-site within a wall module using the hinging device such that they are securely stowed for transportation to site and then, on-site, moved into an installation position using the hinging device.
- aspects of the invention relate to a hinging device, to a wall module, to a modular building and to a method.
- modular buildings It is known to construct modular buildings and to pre-fabricate the modular buildings off-site. Pre-fabricated modular parts are transported to site and assembled together on-site to form the modular buildings. Further construction is then carried out on-site to complete the building; such further construction may include, for example, laying an exterior skin of brick work and applying an interior wall finishing, for example plasterboard.
- the benefits of such modular constructed buildings include the speed of construction of the modular buildings, the consistency of the quality in the finished product and the cost savings associated with, for example, reduced labour costs and increased working efficiencies.
- modular buildings comprise wall modules, for example open and closed panel timber frames, structurally insulated panels (SIP), steel frames and cross-laminated timber constructions, that are craned into a vertical and final fit position on site.
- Fenestration products for example windows and doors, need to be installed within the wall modules. This is often done on-site.
- off-site installation involves a decrease in on-site labour, a decrease in on-site deliveries, more rapid completion time, no requirement for onsite storage of the fenestration products, an increase in security and a reduced fire risk due to the part-constructed building being secure straight away.
- off-site installation additionally benefits from avoiding or minimising the cost of rectifying a manufacturing mistake, which can otherwise increase the completion time of the modular building due to the delay involved in obtaining a correct fenestration product.
- the fenestration products typically do not stay entirely within the wall modules, but in their installation position, the windows and doors typically stand proud of an outer surface of a wall module in order to account for a cavity between the wall module and the exterior skin of brickwork.
- Transportation of wall modules with fenestration products in their final installation position leaves the entire module vulnerable to damage during transportation and reduces the number of wall modules that can be contained within a single payload. It is therefore advantageous to stow the windows or doors within the aperture in the wall module off-site.
- DE20220865U shows a hinging bracket with some features that are like certain features of the hinging bracket that is the subject of claim 1, however, the hinging bracket defined in claim 1 allows for a greater amount of movement than the devices of this prior device which simply allow the fenestration product to travel away from the frame and back to their starting position.
- An aim of the present invention is to at least mitigate the above mentioned problems and/or to provide an improvement in the field of modular building construction.
- aspects of the invention relate to a hinging device, to a wall module, to a modular building, and to a method as claimed in the appended claims.
- a hinging device comprising: a first fixing component for securely attaching the hinging device to a first article, the first fixing component comprising an inner plate and an outer plate and having a substantially "L"-shaped cross-section; a second fixing component for securely attaching the hinging device to a second article, the second fixing component comprising a main member that is substantially planar and which comprises at least one leg portion unitarily formed with the main member and disposed in a plane offset from the plane of the main member; a first moveable arm; a second moveable arm; at least one slot formed in at least one of: the main member of the second fixing component, the first moveable arm and the second moveable arm; and means for pivotally coupling the first and second moveable arms to one another, thereby providing a moveable connection between the first and second fixing components and being configured to partially cross over one another.
- the hinging device thereby being structured and arranged for securing the first article to the second article in a first position; for securing the first article to the second article in a second position linearly spaced from the first position; and for controlling the relative linear movement of the first and second articles between the first and second positions.
- two rigid arms, preferably formed from metal, are used to support the first article.
- the robust structure of the hinging device may be highly reliable and may enable greater cavity depths to be accommodated.
- the second fixing component comprises two leg portions, each unitarily formed with the main member and formed at opposite ends of the main member, wherein each of the two leg portions is disposed in a plane offset from the plane of the main member, and wherein the two leg portions are in the same plane as one another.
- each leg portion comprises a slot-shaped aperture through which fixing means can pass to securely attach the hinging device to a second article.
- each of the first and second moveable arms is substantially planar and at least a portion of the first moveable arm rests in a different plane to the plane in which the second moveable arm rests.
- first and second moveable arms are positionable between the inner plate of the first fixing component and the substantially planar main member of the second fixing component.
- the inner plate of the first fixing component is pivotally coupled to at least one of the first and second moveable arms and wherein the inner plate of the first fixing component and the main member of the second fixing component are disposed in parallel planes.
- a hinging device wherein, by virtue of the pivotal connection between the inner plate of the first fixing component and the first and/or second moveable arm, when the hinging device is in use and the inner plate of the first fixing component is securely attached to a first article and the second fixing component is attached to a second article, the outer plate of the first fixing component and the main member of the second fixing component are maintained substantially orthogonal relative to one other.
- the at least one slot comprises a single slot formed in the main member.
- the first moveable arm comprises a first aperture and a first rivet, which first rivet pivotally couples the first moveable arm to the second fixing component via said single slot formed in the main member; wherein the first moveable arm comprises a second aperture and a second rivet, which second rivet pivotally couples the first moveable arm to the second moveable arm; and wherein the first moveable arm comprises a third aperture and a third rivet, which third rivet pivotally couples the first moveable arm to the inner plate of the first fixing component.
- the second moveable arm comprises a fourth aperture and a fourth rivet, which fourth rivet pivotally couples to the second moveable arm to the main member of the second fixing component, and wherein the second moveable arm comprises a fifth aperture which receives said second rivet for pivotally coupling the first moveable arm to the second moveable arm.
- the second moveable arm has a length between the fourth and fifth apertures that is shorter than a length of the first moveable arm between the first aperture and the third aperture.
- the at least one slot comprises two slots, a first slot formed in the first movable arm and a second slot formed in the second moveable arm.
- the first moveable arm is pivotally mounted to the second fixing component; and the second moveable arm is pivotally mounted to the second fixing component, wherein the first and second moveable arms are pivotally coupled via said first and second slots to the first fixing component and to one another.
- a first rivet passing through an aperture in the first fixing component, passing through the first slot of the first moveable arm and passing through the second slot of the second moveable arm couples the first fixing component to each of the first and second moveable arms and couples the first and second moveable arms to one another.
- each of the first and second moveable arms is pivotally mounted to a leg portion of the second fixing component by further rivets and wherein the first fixing component, second moveable arm and first moveable arm are stacked on top of each other in the region of said first rivet.
- the first moveable arm, second moveable arm and first fixing component each comprise a first aperture and in said first position, the first apertures in each of the first moveable arm, second moveable arm and first fixing component overlap to a sufficient degree such that a single locking means can releasably secure the first article to the second article in said first position.
- the first moveable arm and second moveable arm each additionally comprise a second aperture and in said second position, the second apertures in each of the first moveable arm and second moveable arm and the first aperture in the first fixing component overlap to a sufficient degree such that a single locking means can secure the first article to the second article in said second position.
- the locking means comprises a lock-off screw that passes through each of the first moveable arm, the second moveable arm and the first fixing component and into the first article and releasably secures the first article to the second article in the first position and by virtue of the lock-off screw being unscrewable, permanently secures the first article to the second article in said second position.
- the first aperture in the first fixing component is slot-shaped; wherein the first aperture in the first moveable arm is substantially circular; wherein the first aperture in the second moveable arm is substantially circular; wherein the second aperture in the first moveable arm is slot-shaped and wherein the second aperture in the second moveable arm is slot-shaped.
- a notional central longitudinal axis of the first slot of the first moveable arm is disposed at between 30° and 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture in the first moveable arm and wherein a notional central longitudinal axis of the second slot of the second moveable arm is disposed at between 30° and 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture in the second moveable arm.
- a wall module comprises an aperture, a fenestration and one or more hinging devices according to any of the relevant preceding paragraphs, the one or more hinging devices for maintaining a secure attachment of the fenestration to the wall module; for releasably securing the fenestration to the wall module in a first position wherein the fenestration is stowed entirely within the aperture; for permanently securing the fenestration to the wall module in a second installation position wherein at least a portion of the fenestration stands proud of an outer surface of the wall module, the second installation position being linearly spaced from the first position by a distance; and for controlling the linear movement of the fenestration relative to the wall module from the first, stowed, position to the second, installation, position.
- a wall module wherein the first moveable arm, second moveable arm and first fixing component each comprise a first aperture and in said first stowed position, the first apertures in each of the first moveable arm, second moveable arm and first fixing component overlap to a sufficient degree such that a locking means passing through each of the first moveable arm, the second moveable arm and the first fixing component and into a reveal of the aperture in the wall module releasably secures the article to the wall module in said first stowed position.
- the first moveable arm and second moveable arm each additionally comprise a second aperture and in said second installation position, the second apertures in each of the first moveable arm and second moveable arm and the first aperture in the first fixing component overlap to a sufficient degree such that a locking means passing through each of the first moveable arm, the second moveable arm and the first fixing component and into the reveal of the aperture of the wall module permanently secures the article to the wall module in said second installation position.
- said locking means is a lock-off screw.
- the first aperture in the second fixing component is a slot; wherein the first aperture in the first moveable arm is substantially circular; wherein the first aperture in the second moveable arm is substantially circular; wherein the second aperture in the first moveable arm is slot-shaped and wherein the second aperture in the second moveable arm is slot-shaped.
- a notional central longitudinal axis of the slot of the first moveable arm is disposed at between 30° and 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture in the first moveable arm and wherein a notional central longitudinal axis of the slot of the second moveable arm is disposed at between 30° and 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture in the second moveable arm.
- the fenestration is four-sided
- the aperture is four-sided and at least one hinging device is affixed to each side of the fenestration and each side of the aperture.
- the wall module is an open timber frame, a closed panel timber frame, a structurally insulated panel (SIP), a steel frame or a cross-laminated timber construction.
- SIP structurally insulated panel
- the fenestration is any one of: a wooden, metal, plastics, glazed or un-glazed, fully-furnished, part-furnished or unfurnished, window or door.
- the wall module comprises more than one aperture, a fenestration for each aperture and one or more hinging devices for each fenestration, each of said fenestrations being attached to the wall module in the second installation position by said one or more hinging devices.
- a modular building construction comprises a plurality of wall modules assembled together, wherein the fenestrations of each wall module are permanently held by said one or more hinging devices in the second installation position.
- the modular building construction comprises a wall module and comprising an exterior skin, which exterior skin is spaced by a cavity from an outer surface of the wall module and wherein said distance between the second installation position and the first stowed position is proportional to the depth of said cavity.
- the distance is one of: 50mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm.
- the method additionally comprises:
- the term "hinging device” is used for the non-limiting purpose of referring to a device structured and arranged for securing a first article to a second article in a first position; for securing the first article to the second article in a second position; and for controlling the relative movement of the first and second articles from the first position to the second position whilst maintaining a secure attachment of the first and second articles.
- the hinging device to be described herein is a mounting means or mounting bracket that is described in the context of modular buildings.
- the second article may be a fenestration product and the first article may be a wall module.
- the fenestration product In the first position (which may also be referred to as a "pre-installation position” or a “stowed position”), the fenestration product may be attached to the wall module and held completely within an aperture of the wall module such that no portion of the fenestration product projects beyond an outer surface of the wall module. In this way, the wall module and fenestration product are hinged together and can be manipulated as a unitary item for safe transportation from a factory to a building site.
- the second position (which may also be referred to as "an installation position) at least a portion of the fenestration product stands proud of an outer surface of the wall module. The movement of the fenestration product relative to the wall module between the stowed position and the installation position is achieved by the pivotal hinging movement of the hinging device.
- hinging device or mounting means described and illustrated herein may have many and various applications outside the specific context of modular building construction. It is contemplated that the teachings of the present disclosure can be applied to various first and second articles where it is required to control the relative positioning of first and second articles and required to secure those first and second articles together.
- first article may be used for the non-limiting purpose of referring to a component of a modular building system, for example, but not limited to a wall module, roof module, panel or frame.
- wall module and “frame”, are used for the non-limiting purpose of referring to components of modular building systems, for example, but not limited to, open and closed panel timber frames, structurally insulated panels (SIP), steel frames and cross-laminated timber constructions.
- SIP structurally insulated panels
- article and “second article” may be used for the non-limiting purpose of referring to a component of a modular building system, for example, but not limited to: a fenestration, a window, a door (for example, a fire door, a patio door and a pair of French doors), a louvre, vent, skylight or roof light, any of which may be glazed or unglazed and any of which may be fully, partly or unfurnished (but preferably fully furnished) and any of which may be formed from plastics material (for example PVCu), metal (for example aluminium), timber (for example hardwood) or any other suitable material.
- plastics material for example PVCu
- metal for example aluminium
- timber for example hardwood
- FIG. 1 there is shown a perspective view of a timber frame panel 90.
- the timber frame panel 90 is shown with three apertures: a first window aperture 95, a door aperture 97 and a second window aperture 99.
- a first window 80a is shown being held by hinging devices 10 in a first, stowed position.
- the first window 80a has a maximum width that is less than the depth of the first window aperture 95 and is positioned, optionally, centrally within the first window aperture 95.
- the first window 80a is positioned such that the first window 80a is disposed fully within the first window aperture 95 such that no part of it, including the furniture provided for opening, closing and locking the window, projects beyond either outer surface 90a, 90b of the timber frame panel 90.
- a width of the first window 80a may be about 70mm, a depth of the first window aperture 95 may be about 140mm and the window 80a may be positioned such that about a 35mm space exists between each edge of the window 80a and each surface 90a, 90b of the timber frame panel 90.
- a second window 80b is shown.
- the second window 80b has been moved into a second, installed position 78 by hinging devices 10 that are disposed and affixed to either side of the second window 80b.
- the second window 80b is held in the second position by the hinging devices 10.
- the second window 80b In the installed position 78, at least a portion of the second window 80b stands proud of an outer surface 90b of the timber frame panel 90.
- the second window 80b is moved fully clear of the outer surface 90b of the timber frame panel 90 (as shown in Figures 1 and 8 ). This provides space for a building cavity. In accordance with building regulations and/or specifications, the depth of the cavity may vary.
- standard cavities are typically 50mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm.
- the hinging device 10 is structured and arranged to locate the second window 80b substantially centrally within the second window aperture 99 of the timber frame panel 90 and then to locate the second window 80b, 50mm from the outer surface 90b of the timber frame panel 90. Brickwork or other exterior finishing 'B' is then laid up to and about the window 80b (only partly shown in Figure 1 ).
- Hinging devices 10 may be provided on one or more or all sides of the profile or frame of the windows 80a, 80b.
- at least one hinging device 10 is provided on each side edge of each window product 80a, 80b fixed within the timber frame panel 90.
- the door aperture 97 is illustrated without a door being affixed therein in order to illustrate an aperture 97 within the timber frame panel 90 more clearly.
- a wall module 90 typically would comprise a factory-fitted fenestration product, stowed within or associated with each of its apertures 95, 97, 99. It will also be understood that the number, position and type of fenestration product will vary dependent upon the building design.
- the hinging device 10 is formed from a suitable material of sufficient strength and robustness for its application.
- the hinging device 10 is formed from austenitic grade stainless steel.
- suitable material includes all manner of suitable materials such as, but not limited to, metal (including steel, stainless steel, aluminium and metal alloys, any of which may be coated or galvanised), plastic and suitable combinations thereof and the like.
- Hinging device 10 comprises a second fixing component 25 (also referred to as a second article fixing plate 25) which is used to attach the hinging device 10 to a side of the article 80 (window, door etc.), which side is disposed adjacent to a reveal 90c of an aperture 95, 97, 99 of a wall module 90.
- the second fixing component 25 has a main member 20; integrally formed therewith are first and second leg portions 21, 23.
- the leg portions 21, 23 of the main member 20 are not in the same plane as the main member 20.
- Each leg portion 21, 23 comprises an aperture 62a, 62b.
- FIGs 2A and 4A views from above of the hinging device 10 are provided.
- Figure 3B an end view of the hinging device 10 is provided and in this Figure the shape of the second fixing component 25 can be more clearly seen.
- the main member 20 of the second fixing component 25 is dimensioned in correspondence with the dimension and shape of a portion of the side of the article 80 to which it is attached.
- the width and depth of the main member 20 may be selected so that the main member 20 fits within a channel shape of a PVCu profile forming the frame of a door or window 80.
- the length of the main member 20 may be determined in proportion to the distance between the first stowed position and the second installation position 78, which distance may be determined by the depth of cavity required.
- the second article fixing component 25 comprises fixing means 34, 36.
- the fixing means 34, 36 takes the form of substantially circular apertures, through which fixing members 33, for example, but not limited to screws, can be placed to affix the second fixing component 25 to the profile of the second article 80 (see Figure 3A ).
- the screws 33 extend into a metal reinforcement 53 (formed from, for example, aluminium or galvanised steel) within the profile of the window 80 (see Figures 3A and 4B ).
- the second fixing component 25 is securely attached to the second article (i.e., the window 80).
- the fixing means 34, 36 may take the form of slots to provide additional tolerance for the location of screws into the profile of the window 80.
- the hinging device 10 comprises a first fixing component 24/66 (also referred to as first article fixing plate 24/66) which is used to attach the hinging device 10 to the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90 (first article).
- the first fixing component 24/66 is preferably "L"-shaped in cross-section (see Figures 3A , 2B , 4B and 5 ).
- the first fixing component 24/66 comprises an outer plate 66 that is for affixing the hinging device 10 to the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90 and an inner plate 24 that is for affixing the hinging device 10 to the reveal 90c of the window aperture 95, 99 of the wall module 90.
- the inner plate 24 also comprises an aperture 56 (which may be formed as a circle or slot) that accommodates a lock-off screw 'L' that is used to lock the hinging device 10 in either the first stowed position or the second installation position.
- the outer plate 66 and inner plate 24 are integrally formed from the same sheet of steel material and a corner 26 interconnects the two. In other embodiments other affixing arrangements are envisaged.
- the first fixing component 24/66 being a unitary formed metal component provides strength and robustness to the hinging device 10. This, as is described below, is especially advantageous in applications where the cavity depth of the building construction requires the first article 80 to be extended 150mm or more beyond the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90 since the load imparted on the hinging device 10 may be significant and weaker hinge arrangements and/or weaker materials (such as plastic) may be of insufficient strength to support the window 80 in the second, installation, position 78.
- the hinging device 10 comprises two or more fixing means for affixing the outer and inner plates 66, 24 of the first fixing component 24/66 to the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90 and to the reveal 90c of the window aperture 95, 99.
- the fixing means optionally comprises an aperture 68 formed in the outer surface 66 of the first article fixing plate 24/66.
- a screw or other suitable affixing means 70 is used to securely attach the outer surface 66 of the first fixing component 24/66 to the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90.
- the fixing means comprises an aperture 56 formed in the inner surface 24 of the first fixing component 24/66.
- the hinging device 10 additionally comprises a first moveable arm 22a and a second moveable arm 22b.
- the first moveable arm 22a has a trailing end 45, a leading end 43 and an outer edge 40.
- the second moveable arm 22b has a trailing end 49, a leading end 47 and an outer edge 42.
- the leading end 43 of the first moveable arm 22a is coupled to the leg portion 21 of the second fixing component 25 by means of a fastener 32a which may, for example, be a rivet, such as a blind rivet, that passes through the aperture 62a formed in the leg portion 21 and through an aperture 64a formed in the first moveable arm 22a.
- first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b are not disposed in the same plane as one another.
- the first moveable arm 22a is at least partially disposed above, but substantially in face contacting relationship with, the second moveable arm 22b.
- Each trailing end 45, 49 of the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b respectively, comprises a slot 54, 52 (also referred to as first slot 54 and second slot 52).
- the slots 54, 52 are shaped, sized and configured to overlap one another and to overlap an aperture 50 formed in the inner plate 24 of the first fixing component 24/66.
- the slots 54, 52 permit the moveable arms 22a, 22b to move relative to the first fixing component 24/66.
- the first fixing component 24/66 is fixed in its position relative to the wall module 90 by virtue of its being screwed to the wall module 90 by screw 70 (see Figure 3A ). Movement of the moveable arms 22a, 22b translates into movement of the window 80 because the window 80 is screw-fixed to the main member 20 of the second fixing component 25.
- FIG. 2A A comparison of Figures 2A and 4A illustrates how the pivotal movement of the moveable arms 22a, 22b, at least in part due to the provision of first and second slots 54, 52, permits the second fixing component 25 to be moved relative to the first fixing component 24/66.
- the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b form a "V" shape.
- a force applied to the second fixing component 25 in a direction toward the first fixing component 24/66 causes the moveable arms 22a, 22b to pivot and travel about the rivet 51, and move over one other such that they overlap to a greater degree.
- the "V"-shaped previously formed by the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b is contracted and at a mid-way point in the hinging action of the pivotal hinge 10, the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b are substantially aligned in an overlaying relationship; this is illustrated in Figure 3B .
- the continuing application of force 'F' (which may for example by achieved by pushing against the window 80 from the inside of the wall module 90 (i.e. from inner surface 90a toward outer surface 90b)), causes the moveable arms 22a, 22b to further pivot and travel about the rivet 51, and move over one other such that together they form an inverted "V"-shape (see Figure 4A ).
- the second fixing component 25 has been moved over and beyond the first fixing component 24/66.
- the window 80 that is attached to the second fixing component 25 has also thereby been moved and the second, installation position 78 that is then adopted by the window 80 is illustrated in Figure 4B .
- a locking means such as a lock-off screw 'L', is optionally used to lock the hinging device 10 in the first, stowed position.
- a first aperture 56 in the first fixing component 24/66 is partially overlapped with first aperture 58b in the second moveable arm 22b and partially overlapped with first aperture 58a in the first moveable arm 22a such that the lock-off screw 'L' can be passed through the first apertures 56, 58b, 58a in each of the first fixing component 24/66, the second moveable arm 22b and the first moveable arm 22a and into the reveal 90c of the wall module 90.
- the first aperture 56 in the first fixing component 24/66 is preferably formed as a slot so that the first aperture 56 can accommodate the lock-off screw 'L' for locking the hinging device 10 in both the first, stowed, position and the second, installation, position.
- the first apertures 58a, 58b in the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b are circular.
- the locking means such as a lock-off screw 'L', is optionally used to lock the hinging device 10 in the second installation position 78.
- slot 56 (first aperture 56) of the first fixing component 24/66 is partially overlapped with a second aperture 46 in the second moveable arm 22b and partially overlapped with a second aperture 48 in the first moveable arm 22a such that the lock-off screw 'L' can be passed through the first aperture 56 of the second fixing component 24/66 and the second apertures 48, 46 in each of the second moveable arm 22b and the first moveable arm 22a and into the reveal 90c of the wall module 90.
- the second apertures 48, 46 in the first and second moveable arms 22a, 22b may be slotted to provide an additional tolerance in locating the lock-off screw 'L' once the window 80 has been moved into the second installation position 78.
- a notional central longitudinal axis of the slot 54 in the first moveable arm 22a is optionally disposed at between about 30° and about 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture 48 in the first moveable arm 22a.
- a notional central longitudinal axis of the slot 52 in the second moveable arm 22b is disposed at between about 30° and about 55° relative to a notional central longitudinal axis of the second aperture 46 in the second moveable arm 22b.
- FIG. 5 The perspective views of Figures 5 to 8 further illustrate how the hinging device 10 is used to move a window 80 relative to a wall module 90.
- a section of a window 80 is illustrated in the first, stowed, position relative to a section of a wall module 90.
- the window 80 is securely fixed and held entirely within an aperture of a wall module 90 by a hinging device 10.
- the window 80 is positioned substantially centrally of the window aperture 95, 99 formed in the wall module 90.
- the window aperture 95, 99 is illustrated having a depth 'D' (see Figure 5 ).
- leading edge of the window 80 is spaced inwardly of the outer surface 90b of the wall module 90 by a distance S1' and that the trailing edge of the window 80 is spaced inwardly of the other outer surface 90a of the wall module 90 by a distance 'S2'.
- S1' is about equal to 'S2'.
- the section of the window 80 is disposed in the second, installation position, relative to the timber panel 90, wherein the window 80 is securely fixed and held in an extended position by the hinging device 10.
- the window 80 projects beyond the outer surface 90b of the timber frame by a predetermined distance.
- the distance may be determined by: the length of the moveable arms 22a, 22b, the length of the slots 54, 52, and the end-to-end length of the first article fixing means 25 between legs 21 and 23.
- the working length of the first moveable arm 22a may be defined as the distance between the centre of rivet 32a and the centre of rivet 51.
- the working length of the second moveable arm 22b may be defined as the distance between the centre of rivet 32b and the centre of rivet 51.
- hinging devices 10 will be configured, as required, to provide the appropriate fixed distance of travel from the stowed position to the installation position taking account of the desired cavity, which may be about 50mm, about 100mm, about 150mm, about 200mm or more, or less as required.
- the general structure of the hinging device 110 is best viewed in Figures 9 and 13 . Movement of the hinging device 110 is shown in Figures 10 to 12 , wherein the hinging device 110 is illustrated moving from the first, stowed, position (which is shown in Figure 9 ) through a series of intermediate positions to the second installation position (which is shown in Figure 13 ).
- the hinging device 110 comprises a first fixing component 166/124 and a second fixing component 125.
- the first fixing component 166/124 is a formed single piece of steel, which is again for securely attaching the hinging device 110 to a second article 190 (such as a timber frame 190).
- the first fixing component 166/124 comprises an inner plate 124 and an outer plate 166 and again has a substantially "L"-shaped cross-section.
- the outer plate 166 is again provided with a single aperture 168, which is optionally slot-shaped.
- the inner plate 124 comprises only a single aperture which receives a rivet 132c for pivotally coupling the first fixing component 124/166 to the first moveable arm 122a.
- the second fixing component 125 is again provided for securely attaching the hinging device 110 to a second article, in this embodiment to a fenestration 180.
- the second fixing component comprises a main member 120 and a single slot 152 is formed in the main member 120.
- the main member 120 is substantially planar and comprises two leg portions 121, 123, each unitarily formed with the main member 120 and formed at opposite ends of the main member 120.
- Each of the two leg portions 121, 123 is disposed in a plane offset from the plane of the main member 120.
- the two leg portions 121, 123 are disposed in the same plane as one another.
- Each leg portion 121, 123 comprises a slot-shaped aperture 134, 136 through which a fixing means, such as a screw, can pass to securely attach the hinging device 110 to the second article 180.
- a fixing means such as a screw
- the width of the two leg portions 121, 123 and the width of the main member 120 are selected to ensure that the hinging device 110 can fit within a recess within a profile section of the fenestration 180.
- the width of the two leg portions 121, 123 and the width of the main member 120 are optionally the same; in other envisaged embodiments the widths are not the same.
- the leg portions and/or main member are differently shaped, non-rectangular and may include one or more recessed or castellated portions and/or tapered portions.
- the hinging device 110 comprises a first moveable arm 122a and a second moveable arm 122b.
- the inner plate 124 of the first fixing component 166/124 is pivotally coupled to the first moveable arm 122a.
- the inner plate 124 of the first fixing component 166/124 and the main member 120 of the second fixing component 125 are disposed in parallel planes.
- the outer plate 166 of the first fixing component 124/166 and the main member 120 of the second fixing component 125 are maintained in substantially orthogonal planes relative to one other.
- Each of the first and second moveable arms 122a, 122b is substantially planar and at least a portion of the first moveable arm 122a rests in a different plane to the plane in which the second moveable arm 122b rests.
- the first moveable arm 122a comprises a bend or kink 201 such that the first moveable arm 122a has two planar sections at slightly different elevations.
- the end of the first moveable arm 122a that is coupled to the first fixing component 166/124 is at a highest elevation and rests in a plane above (as viewed in Figure 9 ) the plane of the second moveable arm 122b.
- the end of the first moveable arm 122a that is coupled to the second fixing component 125 is at a lower elevation and rests in the same plane as the second moveable arm 122b (as viewed in Figure 9 ).
- the first and second moveable arms 122a, 122b are positionable between the inner plate 124 of the first fixing component 124/166 and the substantially planar main member 120 of the second fixing component 125 (see Figure 11 ).
- the first moveable arm 122a comprises a first aperture and a first rivet 132a, which first rivet 132a pivotally couples the first moveable arm 122a to the second fixing component 125 via said single slot 152 formed in the main member 120.
- the first moveable arm 122a can also move linearly, which movement is controlled in part by the first rivet 132a being guided within the (elongate, "race-track” shaped) slot 152.
- the first moveable arm 122a additionally comprises a second aperture and a second rivet 132b.
- the second rivet 132b provides a means for pivotally coupling the first moveable arm 122a to the second moveable arm 122b.
- the first moveable arm 122a also comprises a third aperture and a third rivet 132c.
- the third rivet 132c as discussed above, pivotally couples the first moveable arm 122a to the inner plate 124 of the first fixing component 124/166.
- the second moveable arm 122b has a length between the fourth and fifth apertures that is shorter than a length of the first moveable arm 122a between the first aperture and the third aperture.
- the second moveable arm 122b comprises a fourth aperture and a fourth rivet 132d.
- the fourth rivet 132d pivotally couples the second moveable arm 122b to the main member 120 of the second fixing component 125.
- the second moveable arm 122b comprises a fifth aperture which receives the second rivet 132b for pivotally coupling the first moveable arm 122a to the second moveable arm 122b.
- the first and second moveable arms 122a, 122b are pivotally coupled to one another and thereby provide a moveable connection between the first and second fixing components 124/166, 125. In this way, the first and second moveable arms 122a, 122b are configured to partially cross over one another.
- the slot 152 controls movement of the first and second moveable arms 122a, 122b and enables the second fixing component 125 to linearly move past the first fixing component 124/166.
- the hinging device 110 is thereby structured and arranged for attaching a fenestration 180 to a timber frame 190 and is able to move the fenestration 180 relative to the timber frame 190 from a first, stowed position (see Figures 9 and 14 ) to a second, installation, position (see Figures 13 and 17 ).
- the second installation position is linearly spaced from the first position by a distance. This distance can be determined in accordance with the application for the hinging device 110 as discussed above in relation to the first embodiment may change in dependence upon the cavity depth required by the build.
- the slot 152 assists with controlling the relative linear movement of the first and second articles 180, 190 between the first and second positions.
- the hinging device 110 is structured and arranged to provide a robust, strong and reliable mechanism for moving a window or other fenestration 180 relative to an aperture within a timber frame panel 190.
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- Dispositif d'articulation (10 ; 110) destiné à être utilisé dans une construction de bâtiment modulaire, le dispositif d'articulation comprenant :(i) un premier composant de fixation (24/66 ; 124/166) pour fixer de façon solide le dispositif d'articulation sur un premier article (90), le premier composant de fixation comprenant une plaque intérieure (24 ; 124) et une plaque extérieure (66 ; 166), la plaque extérieure comprenant une ouverture (68 ; 168) destinée à recevoir un élément de fixation servant à fixer de façon solide le premier composant de fixation sur un premier article et le premier composant de fixation étant de section substantiellement en forme de « L » ;(ii) un deuxième composant de fixation (25 ; 125) pour fixer de façon solide le dispositif d'articulation sur un deuxième article (80), le deuxième composant de fixation comprenant un élément principal (20 ; 120) qui est substantiellement plat et qui comprend au moins une partie de branche (21, 23 ; 121, 123) formée d'un seul tenant avec l'élément principal et disposée dans un plan décalé par rapport au plan de l'élément principal, ladite au moins une partie de branche comprenant une ouverture (62a, 64a ; 134, 136) destinée à recevoir un élément de fixation servant à fixer de façon solide le deuxième composant de fixation sur un deuxième article ;(iii) un premier bras mobile (22a ; 122a) couplé à pivotement à la plaque intérieure du premier composant de fixation ;(iv) un deuxième bras mobile (22b ; 122b) couplé à pivotement au deuxième composant de fixation (25 ; 125) ;(v) un moyen (50/54/52 ; 132b) permettant de coupler à pivotement les premier et deuxième bras mobiles l'un à l'autre de telle manière que les premier et deuxième bras mobiles relient de façon mobile les premier et deuxième composants de fixation l'un à l'autre et de telle manière que les premier et deuxième bras mobiles peuvent partiellement se croiser ; et(vi) au moins une fente (54, 52 ; 152) formée dans au moins un élément parmi : l'élément principal du deuxième composant de fixation, le premier bras mobile et le deuxième bras mobile, ladite au moins une fente commandant le déplacement relatif des premier et deuxième bras mobiles de telle manière que le deuxième composant de fixation peut se déplacer linéairement sur et au-delà du premier composant de fixation ;le dispositif d'articulation ayant ainsi une structure et un agencement qui lui permettent de fixer le premier article sur le deuxième article dans une première position ; de fixer le premier article sur le deuxième article dans une deuxième position linéairement espacée par rapport à la première position ; et de commander le déplacement linéaire relatif des premier et deuxième articles entre lesdites première et deuxième positions.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le deuxième composant de fixation comprend deux parties de branche, chacune formée d'un seul tenant avec l'élément principal et formées à des extrémités opposées de l'élément principal, dans lequel chacune des deux parties de branche est disposée dans un plan décalé par rapport au plan de l'élément principal, et dans lequel les deux parties de branche sont mutuellement dans le même plan.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 2, dans lequel chaque partie de branche comprend une ouverture en forme de fente (134, 136) à travers laquelle un moyen de fixation peut passer pour fixer de façon solide le dispositif d'articulation (10 ; 110) sur un deuxième article (80).
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 1, 2 ou 3, dans lequel chacun des premier et deuxième bras mobiles est substantiellement plat et au moins une partie du premier bras mobile se trouve dans un plan différent du plan dans lequel se trouve le deuxième bras mobile.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la plaque intérieure (24 ; 124) du premier composant de fixation est couplée à pivotement à au moins l'un des premier et deuxième bras mobiles et dans lequel la plaque intérieure du premier composant de fixation et l'élément principal du deuxième composant de fixation sont placés dans des plans parallèles.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 5, dans lequel, grâce à la connexion pivotante entre la plaque intérieure du premier composant de fixation et le premier et/ou le deuxième bras mobile, quand le dispositif d'articulation est en utilisation et que la plaque intérieure du premier composant de fixation est fixée de façon solide à un premier article et que le deuxième composant de fixation est fixé à un deuxième article, la plaque extérieure (66 ; 186) du premier composant de fixation et l'élément principal du deuxième composant de fixation sont maintenus dans des plans sensiblement orthogonaux l'un par rapport à l'autre.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite au moins une fente comprend une fente simple (152) formée dans l'élément principal (120).
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le premier bras mobile (122a) comprend une première ouverture et un premier rivet (132a), lequel premier rivet couple à pivotement le premier bras mobile au deuxième composant de fixation (125) via ladite fente simple (152) formée dans l'élément principal (120) ; dans lequel le premier bras mobile comprend une deuxième ouverture et un deuxième rivet (132b), lequel deuxième rivet couple à pivotement le premier bras mobile au deuxième bras mobile (122b) ; et dans lequel le premier bras mobile comprend une troisième ouverture et un troisième rivet (132c), lequel troisième rivet couple à pivotement le premier bras mobile à la plaque intérieure (124) du premier composant de fixation.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le deuxième bras mobile (122b) comprend une quatrième ouverture et un quatrième rivet (132d), lequel quatrième rivet couple à pivotement le deuxième bras mobile à l'élément principal (120) du deuxième composant de fixation (125), et dans lequel le deuxième bras mobile comprend une cinquième ouverture qui reçoit ledit deuxième rivet (132b) pour coupler à pivotement le premier bras mobile au deuxième bras mobile.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 9, dans lequel le deuxième bras mobile a une longueur entre les quatrième et cinquième ouvertures qui est plus petite qu'une longueur du premier bras mobile entre la première ouverture et la troisième ouverture.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel ladite au moins une fente comprend deux fentes (54, 52), une première fente (54) formée dans le premier bras mobile (22a) et une deuxième fente (52) formée dans le deuxième bras mobile (22b), et dans lequel le premier bras mobile est monté à pivotement sur le deuxième composant de fixation ; et le deuxième bras mobile est monté à pivotement sur le deuxième composant de fixation, dans lequel les premier et deuxième bras mobiles sont couplés à pivotement via lesdites première et deuxième fentes au premier composant de fixation (24/66) et l'un à l'autre et dans lequel un premier rivet (51) passant dans une ouverture (50) formée dans le premier composant de fixation, passant dans la première fente (54) du premier bras mobile (22a) et passant dans la deuxième fente (52) du deuxième bras mobile (22b) couple le premier composant de fixation (24/66) à chacun des premier et deuxième bras mobiles et couple les premier et deuxième bras mobiles l'un à l'autre.
- Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le premier bras mobile, le deuxième bras mobile et le premier composant de fixation comprennent chacun une première ouverture (56, 58a, 58b) et dans ladite première position, les premières ouvertures de chacun des premier bras mobile, deuxième bras mobile et premier composant de fixation se chevauchent à un degré suffisant pour qu'un seul moyen de blocage puisse fixer de manière détachable le premier article sur le deuxième article dans ladite première position.
- Module de mur (90) comprenant une ouverture, une fenestrage (80) et un ou plusieurs dispositif(s) d'articulation (10 ; 110) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, le ou lesdits dispositif(s) servant à maintenir une fixation solide du fenestrage au module de mur ; à fixer de manière détachable le fenestrage au module de mur dans une première position dans laquelle le fenestrage est rangé entièrement dans l'ouverture ; à fixer de façon permanente le fenestrage au module de mur dans une deuxième position d'installation dans laquelle au moins une partie du fenestrage dépasse d'une surface extérieure du module de mur, la deuxième position d'installation étant linéairement espacée d'une distance par rapport à la première position ; et à commander le déplacement linéaire du fenestrage par rapport au module de mur de la première position, ou position rangée, à la deuxième position, ou position d'installation.
- Construction de bâtiment modulaire comprenant une pluralité de modules de mur selon la revendication 13 assemblés entre eux, dans laquelle les fenestrages de chaque module de mur sont maintenus de façon permanente par le ou lesdits dispositif(s) d'articulation (10 ; 110) dans la deuxième position d'installation.
- Procédé de construction d'un bâtiment modulaire, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes :(i) utiliser un ou plusieurs dispositif(s) d'articulation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 pour fixer un article (80) sur un module de mur (90) dans une première position, ou position rangée, dans laquelle l'article est disposé entièrement dans une ouverture formée dans le module de mur ;(ii) transporter ledit module de mur sur un chantier de construction ;(iii) assembler ledit module de mur pour le mettre dans une position finale ; et(iv) appliquer une force à l'article pour faire pivoter les premier et deuxième bras mobiles du ou des dispositif(s) d'articulation et leur faire croiser le premier composant de fixation du ou de chaque dispositif d'articulation et mettre ainsi l'article dans une deuxième position, ou position d'installation, dans laquelle l'article dépasse d'une surface extérieure du module de mur.
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