EP3433438A2 - Raccord, procédé et système pour construction de bâtiments - Google Patents

Raccord, procédé et système pour construction de bâtiments

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EP3433438A2
EP3433438A2 EP17789991.1A EP17789991A EP3433438A2 EP 3433438 A2 EP3433438 A2 EP 3433438A2 EP 17789991 A EP17789991 A EP 17789991A EP 3433438 A2 EP3433438 A2 EP 3433438A2
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Prior art keywords
frame
connector
locking element
passage
frames
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EP3433438A4 (fr
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Gisle DYRSET
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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
    • E04B1/34384—Assembling details for foldable, separable, collapsible or retractable structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • E04B1/08—Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements the elements consisting of metal
    • 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
    • E04B1/34315—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts
    • 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
    • E04B1/34315—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts
    • E04B1/34321—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts mainly constituted by 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
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/24—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
    • E04B1/2403—Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts
    • E04B2001/2406—Connection nodes
    • 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
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/24—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
    • E04B1/2403—Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts
    • E04B2001/2433—Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts using a removable key
    • 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
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/24—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
    • E04B1/2403—Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts
    • E04B2001/2451—Connections between closed section profiles
    • 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
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/58—Connections for building structures in general of bar-shaped building elements
    • E04B2001/5887—Connections for building structures in general of bar-shaped building elements using connectors with sockets

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a system for constructing buildings, a method for connecting frames to a box, and boxes to a building, and a connector for connecting frames, according to the preamble of the independent claims.
  • Construction of buildings is very traditional, even modular houses are based on traditional thinking. Construction is time consuming, even when the modules are prefabricated. Further, constructing buildings often requires use of special tools and large cranes.
  • Patent publication US 8231185 discloses a multi-purpose assembly of frame boxes with the capability of assembling and disassembling.
  • the frame assembly does not have the same structural strength compared to a frame assembly comprising of rectangular prefabricated frames, which could be a critical factor in order to support loads in buildings.
  • the frame boxes don't have connectors at the corners which makes it possible to connect an unlimited number of additional frame boxes to each other.
  • Patent publication K 20110060612 discloses an assembly of hollow tubular components and corner connectors, assembled into a frame box structure, with the possibility of adding a ceiling frame. Still, the connectors at the corners do not have the possibility to connect to an unlimited number of additional frame boxes.
  • One object of the invention is to provide a system for constructing a building, which may be built rapidly, but still be stable and fulfill the expectations of a new and modern building. Further it is an object that it should be possible to expand, and even move the building. Yet another object is that the building should be constructed with as few different parts as possible.
  • the present invention is related to a system for constructing buildings, wherein the building is comprised of mounting a number of square frames to each other.
  • the frames may be mounted in any suitable manner, and constitute the framework of walls, floors and ceiling/roof of the building.
  • the arrangement of the frames in relation to each other will determine the shape of the building.
  • the building is made of a limited variety of different frames, and even more preferred, of identical frames, arranged as desired by the builder.
  • the building may be comprised of several floors by mounting frames on top of each other, keeping a constant height between the floor and ceiling.
  • Each frame to be used in relation to the invention has a planar, square, shape and four sides which are fastened to each other in a prefabricated process.
  • the sides are perpendicular to each other, and by "square” it is herein meant both rectangular and quadratic.
  • the fastening of the sides to each other must be sufficiently strong, as the assembled frames constitute the framework of the building, and may be performed in any way which will be obvious to a person skilled in the art.
  • Each side of the frame may be made of a balk, beam or tube whichever provides sufficient strength, but at least one of the ends of each tube must be hollow, and one hollow end must be exposed in each corner of the frame.
  • the frames When a number of frames are connected, the frames must be arranged such that exposed hollow ends must be perpendicular to each other in the common corner. If the frame is made of tubes having two hollow ends, two hollow ends will be exposed at each corner, and it may be easier to arrange the frames in relation to each other.
  • the sides may also be made of a balk, beam, tube or similar, the entire length of which is hollow.
  • the frame should be easy to produce, transport and store.
  • the frame is made of metal tubes, and even more preferred of metal tubes with a square cross section.
  • modules for floors, walls, including doors and windows or openings for doors and windows, and ceilings and/or roofs are added to the frames.
  • the modules may be made to reflect different rooms such as kitchen, bathroom etc.
  • the invention is further comprised of a connector for connecting the above stated square frames.
  • the connector has three members protruding perpendicular to each other from a common center, and each member has a through-passage to accommodate a locking element.
  • the locking element runs through a passage in the connector and into the hollow end of a tube of the frame.
  • Each protruding member has a transverse through-passage, wherein its longitudinal axis is running perpendicularly past each of the other two corresponding through-passages axes.
  • the hollow ends of the tubes constituting the frame, the passage through each member of the connector, the members of the connector, the center of the connector and the locking elements may all have square cross section.
  • the square cross section will prevent rotation between the connector and the locking element, and between the locking element and the tubes. It will also prevent rotation of the different frames connected to each other.
  • each member and preferably the center of the connector, may be equal or even identical to the outer cross section of the tubes constituting the frames. Having equal or corresponding cross section allows for more compact arrangement of connectors and frames, and minimal movement between the frames.
  • the inner cross section of each of the passages of the connector may be equal or identical to the inner cross section of the hollow ends of the tubes.
  • the locking element may have equal cross section along its length, and mounting will be easier.
  • the outer cross section of the locking element should be slightly smaller than the inner cross section of the passages in such a way that the fastening between the connector and the frames, and the fastening between the frames, will be compact, allowing little or no movement and/or rotation between the frames.
  • the invention also relates to a method for connecting three square frames of tubes, wherein at least one end of each tube is hollow and at least one hollow end is exposed in each corner of each frame. The method comprises the following steps:
  • the method further comprises steps for adding more frames, until six frames constitute a cube or rectangular box, having a connector in each corner.
  • a locking element to be used according to the invention must have an outer cross section corresponding to the inner cross section of the passage of the connector and the inner cross section of the hollow end of the tube being part of the frame, as discussed above.
  • the locking element must be sufficiently strong to prevent forces acting on the framework of the building, including vertical, horizontal and torsion forces.
  • the locking element may be compact or hollow, and of any suitable material which will be obvious to a person skilled in the art.
  • the locking element is hollow and made of metal, such as iron or steel.
  • the locking element When the locking element is inserted into the connector and the frame, the locking element should be locked to the frame, at the desired position.
  • the locking may be performed in many ways, which will be obvious to a person skilled in the art.
  • the connector When frames in three dimensions are connected to the connector, the connector is prevented from moving in relation to the locking element, and thus the frame, the connector and the locking element will be securely fixed to each other.
  • the hollow end of a tube of the frame and the locking element are provided with holes, and when the locking element is inserted at the desired position of the frame, the holes will be corresponding and a locking bolt may be inserted into the holes.
  • the locking element comprises knobs or similarly which will protrude outwards from the surface, wherein the knobs may be pressed into the locking element when the locking element is inserted into the frame, and which will protrude through the hole in the frame when the locking element is at the desired position. In such an embodiment, the knob must be pressed into the locking element again before the locking element may be released from the frame.
  • Such systems are well known to a person skilled in the art, and are thus not described further here.
  • the locking element may preferably comprise two, three or more holes or knobs, one first hole/knob for locking the element in the first position when three frames are fastened to the same connector and thus to each other.
  • the remaining holes/knobs should preferably be used when one locking element is inserted into two frames.
  • the invention relates to a system for constructing buildings of frames, by fastening six frames to a box by a method described above. Then further frames may be attached to the box, either as a preassembled box of six frames, or the frames of the next box are attached to the first box frame by frame.
  • a desired number of boxes are arranged in relation to each other, and the adjacent boxes are attached to each other.
  • the attachment is performed by locking elements protruding from inside a tube of a frame of the first box, through a first passage of a first connector, through a first passage of a second connector and into a hollow end of a tube of a frame of the second box.
  • the locking element inserted into one of the adjacent connectors is released and removed, and the locking element inserted in the other connector is released and replaced to extend from a tube of a frame of the first box to a tube of a frame of the second box.
  • a connector according to the invention may also be used to connect three tubes having hollow ends, perpendicular to each other.
  • a method for such connection will comprise the following steps:
  • a locking bolt should preferably also be arranged between the connector and the locking element, in order to prevent that the locking element may be withdrawn from the connector together with the tube.
  • a person skilled in the art would know how to arrange such a locking bolt.
  • Figure 1A and B show a connector according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows a locking element according to the invention
  • Figure 3 shows a frame as used by the present invention
  • Figure 4 shows a framework of a building constructed by a method according to the invention
  • Figures 5-8 illustrates a sequence of assembly.
  • Figure 1A and IB shows a connector 1 according to the invention, wherein the connectors are laterally reversed to each other.
  • Each connector 1 has three members 2, 3, 4 protruding perpendicular from each other from a common center 5, and each member has a through passage 6, 7, 8, to accommodate a locking element 9.
  • the shown locking element 9 is hollow and has an outer cross section slightly smaller than the cross section of the passages 6, 7, 8 and the exposed openings of the tubes of the frame 10.
  • the illustrated locking element has three through holes 11, 12, 13 for accommodating a locking bolt (reference numeral 15 in Fig. 8).
  • a locking bolt reference numeral 15 in Fig. 8
  • the shown frame 10 of Figure 3 is made of four hollow tubes, which are fixed perpendicular and planar to each other, for instance by welding. The hollow ends of each tube are exposed at the corners, and each end of each tube is provided with a through hole 14 for accommodating a locking bolt 15 (Fig. 8) to fastened the locking element to the frame.
  • FIG 4 the frames 10, locking elements 9 and connectors 1 are used to build a framework of a building.
  • the left hand side of the figure is shown in exploded view.
  • Two cubes each of six frames 10, are arranged adjacent to each other and fastened by connectors and fastening elements.
  • a similar cube is arranged on top of one of them, and these three cubes may constitute a building having first floor or level being double the size of the second floor.
  • a cube of smaller size may be added to the two cubes. The locking elements of the adjacent existing or smaller cube are removed, and the remaining locking element is released and inserted into both a frame of the smaller cube, and a frame of the existing cube. Thus expansion of an existing building is easy.
  • Figure 5-8 represents a mounting sequence showing a section of the corners of two adjacent cubes.
  • Figures 5 and 6 start by showing the corners of both cubes in an exploded view, where two connectors 1 each collect frames 10 to form the corners of each cube. Five locking elements 9 are positioned at both connectors 1.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne le raccordement de cadres carrés (10) constitués de tubes à l'aide d'un raccord (1) ayant trois éléments perpendiculaires (2,3,4) qui accueillent un élément de verrouillage (9) qui s'étend à travers un passage (6,7,8) de raccord dans un tube creux du cadre (10).L'invention concerne en outre un procédé pour raccorder de tels cadres (10) de la manière suivante : - l'agencement de trois cadres (10) perpendiculaires les uns aux autres et l'agencement du raccord (1) au niveau des coins d'intersection des cadres (10), - l'introduction les éléments de verrouillage (9) dans les passages (6,7,8) de raccord et dans des tubes des cadres (10). L'invention concerne également un système de construction de bâtiments, dans lequel six de tels cadres (10) sont raccordés pour former une boîte par le procédé de l'invention, et en outre, l'agencement, le raccordement et le verrouillage d'un nombre et d'une configuration souhaités de boîtes, entre elles, par un tel élément de verrouillage (9) joint dans chaque coin adjacent.
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NO20160700A NO342677B1 (en) 2016-04-27 2016-04-27 Connector, method and system for constructing buildings
PCT/NO2017/050103 WO2017188825A2 (fr) 2016-04-27 2017-04-26 Raccord, procédé et système pour construction de bâtiments

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