FI128809B - Module for constructing building and method of use thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a module (100, 400) for constructing a building (200, 500), the module comprising a structural part (102, 402), a functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B); and an actuating arrangement (106, 406, 510) movably coupling the functional part with the structural part, the actuating arrangement comprising a first connector (108, 408) coupled to the structural part; a second connector (110, 410) coupled to the functional part; and an actuating mechanism (112, 412) arranged between the first connector and the second connector, the actuating mechanism being configured to allow the functional part to move in an adjusting state; and be fixed upon attaining an adjusted position.

Description

MODULE FOR CONSTRUCTING BUILDING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to construction of buildings; and more specifically, to modules for constructing the building. Furthermore, the present disclosure also relates to a method for constructing the building using such modules.

BACKGROUND In the past few decades, there has been a rapid increase in population of the world. In order to sustain such an increasing population there is a significant demand for amenities such as food, clothing and buildings. Notably, buildings are considered to be one of the most expensive amenities since, substantial time, money and effort is required to construct them. As an example, construction of a building requires many time intensive and high precision works (such as plumbing, electrical wiring, laying of ventilation ducts, fitting of air conditioning and so forth) to be implemented. Notably, a given building could be a residential building (such as an individual villa, a residential apartment and the like), a commercial building N (such as a hotel, a school, an office, a shopping mall and the like), an A 20 industrial building (such as a factory, a warehouse and the like) and so forth. ? Generally, buildings are integrated structures that are constructed entirely 2 on-site. Therefore, construction of such buildings is time intensive, effort a intensive, reguires presence of different specialists and vendors on-site, is 5 impacted by on-site weather and generates a lot of waste. = 25 Nowadays, modular buildings are increasingly being constructed throughout the world. Such modular buildings are made up of multiple modular blocks

(or multiple portions) which are manufactured at a specialized manufacturing facility, and then transported to a construction site, and subsequently assembled at the construction site to construct the building structure.

Although the modular buildings overcome or at least reduce some of the aforesaid problems associated with the integrated buildings, there continues to exist a number of limitations associated with the modular buildings and construction methods therefor.

Firstly, the assembly and alignment of different modular blocks like piping unit, rooms, stairways, air conditioning units, corridors, parking facilities and the like require high precision.

Consequently, such high precision works are either performed manually or corresponding specialized equipment are required to be available at the construction site.

Therefore, a substantial workforce and equipment may be required at the construction site for performing such tasks.

Secondly, correct alignment of modular units in different modular blocks is essential for proper functioning of the complete building.

Notably, misaligned modular blocks, for example for gas connections, water supply systems and the like, may lead to damage of the modular blocks.

Document DE 20104648 U1 discloses a device for mounting articulated pipe 5 20 clamps on mounting rails, which can be used while piping in conditions, O where walls and ceilings have uneven surface.

S Document JP 3205991 U discloses a piping module, which can be used for > constructing a building from modules. = Document DE 102017125870 A1 discloses a method for assembling several 3 25 room modules for constructing a multi-storey building, where functional > modules are arranged on one another.

Document EP 3133327 Al discloses a fastening device for rigidly fastening a pipe and discloses an actuating mechanism, which is configured to allow the functional part to move in an adjusting state and be fixed, when the adjusted position is attained. Therefore, movement in adjusting state is limited. Document JP 2014237927 A discloses a module for constructing a building, comprising movable actuating arrangements for functional and structural part of the module and the adjustment of the parts is done by guiding elements. The document also discloses a method for constructing a building using at least two different modules with functional parts and actuating arrangements. However, the functional part is not able to move rotationally or tilt with respect to the structural part. Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, there exists a need to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks associated with buildings and construction technigues thereof.

SUMMARY The present disclosure seeks to provide a module for constructing a building. The present disclosure also seeks to provide a method for constructing a o building. The present disclosure seeks to provide a solution to the existing O 20 problem of reguirement of precise alignment between functional parts s associated with modular units of conventional buildings. An aim of the = present disclosure is to provide a solution that overcomes at least partially E the problems encountered in prior art, and provides a modular unit - comprising adjustable assembly of functional parts with respect to modules D 25 in the building.

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In an aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a module for constructing a building, according to claim 1. In another aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for constructing a building according to claim 10.

Embodiments of the present disclosure substantially eliminate or at least partially address the aforementioned problems in the prior-art, and enables efficient and convenient construction of a building that includes precisely aligned functional parts, such as piping system, electrical wirings, and the like.

Additional aspects, advantages, features and objects of the present disclosure would be made apparent from the drawings and the detailed description of the illustrative embodiments construed in conjunction with the appended claims that follow.

It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure are susceptible to being combined in various combinations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS o The summary above, as well as the following detailed description of

N < illustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction e 20 with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present 0 disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the E drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specific methods co and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in the art will D understand that the drawings are not to scale. Wherever possible, like > 25 elements have been indicated by identical numbers.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein: FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a module for constructing a building, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 5 FIGs. 2A and 2B are perspective views of different stages during construction of a building, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIGs. 3A, 3B and 3C are schematic illustrations of various stages of placing a second module over a first module to construct a building, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration of a module for constructing a building, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; FIGs. 5A, 5B, and 5C are schematic illustrations of various stages of adjusting a functional part of a horizontal part to a functional part of a connecting part of a building, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 6 is a flowchart listing steps of a method for constructing a building, in o accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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O - 20 represent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or an item 0 - to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined number jami > relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to 00 s the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an > associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general & Co item at which the arrow is pointing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of the present disclosure and ways in which they can be implemented.

Although some modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed, those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments for carrying out or practicing the present disclosure are also possible.

In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a module for constructing a building according to claim 1. In another aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for constructing a building according to claim 10. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a module for constructing a building.

Notably, the modules can be manufactured away from a construction site of the building and can be simply assembled at the construction site to form the building.

Furthermore, such modules can be arranged at a desired location and could be aligned precisely to avoid breakages and leakages of or from the functional part such as pipes, trays, conduits, ventilation ducts, and the like.

Moreover, the actuating arrangement allows precise alignment of neighbouring functional parts. o Therefore, a desired adjustment is achieved which may further be regulated O 20 asperreguirement. 00 ? Throughout the present disclosure, the term "module" refers to a temporary 2 or a permanent structure, a part of a building, having a floor, a roof and a walls, functional components (such as ducts or pipes for air and water = passage), and the like.

The module has certain pre-defined dimensions such 3 25 as height, length, and width, and further pre-defined thickness for the N corresponding floor, the roof and the walls.

It may be appreciated that construction of a module may include placing of bricks, along with concrete; for example, to construct the roof, the floor, and the walls, as required.

In an example, the module may also include glass sheets, woods, stones, clay, and the like.

In an instance, the module may be part of a living room, store room, bathroom, elevator, or any other structure of the building.

The modules may have specific shape, size and features, based upon its purpose.

In one or more examples, the module may include supporting elements to provide functional and/or structural support thereof.

Such supporting elements may include ventilation structures (such as ventilation apertures, chimneys etc.), doors, windows, inlets, outlets, and the like.

The modules are utilized to construct the building.

Notably, modules may be arranged horizontally and/or vertically as required, to construct the building.

It may be appreciated that the modules may be arranged to form a single storey building (namely, a single-level building or a single-floor building) or a multi-storey building (namely, a multi-level building or a multi-floor building). Examples of the building include, but are not limited to, a house (for example, such as a bungalow, a villa and the like), a housing complex (for example, a multi-storey structure having multiple apartments), a holiday cottage, an animal shelter, a fort, a tower, a hotel, a conference centre, a place of worship (for example, such as a temple, a S church and the like), a place of recreation (for example, such as a N gymnasium, a community hall, a clubhouse and the like), a hospital and S other health care facilities, a commercial establishment (for example, such 2 as a shop, a shopping mall, an office premises and the like), energy power E 25 plants, water treatment facilities and an industrial establishment (for = example, such as a factory, a warehouse and the like) as well as any other 3 buildings.

Particularly, aforementioned type of constructions may be carried NN out partially on site of the construction and may partially be assembled away from the site of the construction. Furthermore, such constructions are modular in nature, and may be completed by utilizing various parts separately and/or in a combined way, and assembling the same at a defined area (such as a land or a semi-finished building). Herein, multiple modules may be arranged sequentially with respect to each other. In such an arrangement, in proximity of each of the modules, a neighbouring module is placed. In such a case, the neighbouring modules may share similar kind of characteristics such as, at least one of dimensions, strength, material of manufacture, and the like. Such a building has been described in detail in Finnish patent application FI20185670, titled "A BUILDING” and filed on August 03, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference. The module comprises a structural part. The term "structural part" used herein, refers to a solid framework that provides a rigid support to the module. The structural part includes components extending vertically (for example to a predefined length or width) and horizontally (for example to a predefined height). The structural part is formed by assembling together the vertical and horizontal components. In an instance, the vertical components may form the walls, and the horizontal components may form the roof and the floor of the structural part (or a room). Furthermore, the structural part defines a space, but is not limited to, area for storing, living, sheltering, S residing, performing day to day activities, and the like. Moreover, the N structural part includes various supporting elements such as doors, S windows, vents, and the like.

O = Notably, each of the module comprises at least one structural part. In an N 25 example, a set of modules may be intended for living space, then the 3 structural part may include components required for a living room. In Oo another example, a set of modules may be intended for storage space, then - the structural part may include components required for a storage room.

Each of the modules may be constructed based on an intended purpose, and dimensions may also be defined based on the same intended purpose.

For example, the modules intended for living rooms may include a different dimension (such as length, width, and height) as compared to the modules intended for storage space.

Optionally, the structural part is one of a horizontal part, a vertical part or a connecting part of the building.

The term "horizontal part" refers to at least one structural element of the building that extends horizontally in the building.

In simpler terms, the horizontal part can be understood to extend horizontally in the building.

The term "vertical part" refers to at least one structural element of the building that extends vertically in the building.

In simpler terms, the vertical part can be understood to rise vertically in the building.

The term "connecting part" refers to at least one structural element of the building that extends from the vertical part to the horizontal part, thereby connecting the vertical part and the horizontal part.

In simpler terms, the connecting part can be understood to extend horizontally or diagonally between the vertical part and the horizontal part.

Notably, the connecting part connects the horizontal part and the vertical part in each floor of the constructed building.

S 20 Optionally, the horizontal part comprises at least one room module.

The O room module may include doors, windows and the like.

Furthermore, s multiple room modules may be arranged with respect to each other to define 5 a floor of the building.

In an example, a combination of four rooms arranged = side by side may define a floor of the building.

Moreover, the multiple room N 25 modules may be arranged adjacent to each other connecting at least one of 3 the sides (walls) of the four sides (walls). &

Optionally, the vertical part comprises at least one vertical module, wherein the at least one vertical module comprises an elevator module, an escalator module, a stairs module, a heat-ventilation-air conditioning module, a water system module, an electrical supply module, an illumination module.

It will be appreciated that the vertical part is a core part of the building, providing a base support to the horizontal part.

In order to support the horizontal part, the vertical part is associated with each of the horizontal part.

For example, the elevator module, the escalator module, the stairs module connects each floor of the building, and thereby provides a way to establish connection between each of the room modules of the building.

In an instance, an indoor climate system of the building involves the heat-ventilation-air conditioning module, to regulate a desired temperature therein.

In another instance, the water system module includes a water storage to provide water supply to each of the room modules of the building.

In yet another instance, the illumination module may provide a lighting system to illuminate each of the room modules of the building.

The electrical supply module may provide electricity to the room modules, and may also comprise communication modules (wireless and/or wired), television equipment, fire and/or burglary alarm.

Furthermore, the vertical module may be equipped with automated fire extinction module(s). S Optionally, the connecting part further comprises a hallway module.

N Furthermore, the connecting part provides linkage between the vertical part S and the horizontal part, in each floor of the building.

Moreover, the 2 connecting part also provides a connectivity to each of the room modules.

E 25 It will be appreciated that the hallway module refers to a corridor, a passage, = and the like, connecting the room modules with the vertical modules.

In an 3 instance, dimension of the hallway module, such as height of the hallway N module may be generally egual to the room module, and the vertical module.

In the same instance, dimensions such as length and width of the hallway module may be smaller than the room module, based on the requirement of construction of the building.

The height of the hallway module may also be smaller than the height of the room module, for example if some technical equipment is arranged at the ceiling of the hallway module.

The module comprises a functional part.

The term "functional part" used herein, refers to connecting elements that in operation, act as a medium to convey the operations associated with the various vertical modules, such as the elevator module, the escalator module, the heat-ventilation-air conditioning module, the water system module, the illumination module, and the like.

The functional part includes piping system, conduits, cable trays, air and smoke passages, and the like.

Moreover, such functional parts carry wires, air, gases, smoke, water, and the like.

In an instance, the functional part connects the heat-ventilation-air conditioning module to the exhausts or return air outlets, and the fresh air or supply air inlets to the room modules.

In another example, the functional part carries water from the water system module to the water outlets in the room modules.

Optionally, each of the structural parts such as the horizontal part, the S 20 vertical part, and the connecting part is provided with at least one functional O part.

For example, the room modules, vertical modules, and the hallway s modules may be provided with different functional parts associated 5 therewith.

It may be appreciated that multiple sets of modules arranged in = a row or in a column may require multiple functional parts connected o 25 sequentially with respect to each of the modules. 3 Optionally, the functional part further comprises at least one of a pipe, a S duct or a tray.

The at least one pipe, duct or tray refers to hollow cylindrical tubes, used to transfer liquids, gases, and the like.

Furthermore, the pipes used herein may be manufactured using materials such as metals, polyvinyl, and the like.

In an example, the at least one pipe connects the water system module to the water outlets in the room module.

In another example, the at least one pipe connects the vent outlets to exhausts of the room modules.

In yet another example, the at least one duct connects the cool or hot air inlets inside the room modules.

In an instance, the at least one tray may carry the wires connecting an electric power station to the room modules.

Additionally, such trays may also carry wires or wire cables connecting the elevator module, the escalator modules, and the like.

The module comprises an actuating arrangement movably coupling the functional part with the structural part.

The term "actuating arrangement" refers to mechanical components that provide a relative movement between two connecting surfaces (herein, the functional part and the structural part). The actuating arrangement may include, but is not limited to, rollers, sliders, and the like.

It will be appreciated that the actuating arrangement refers to a mechanism to provide a reciprocating motion to the connecting surfaces.

The actuating arrangement may include sliders arranged between two surfaces, for providing a linear motion to any one of the two connecting S 20 surfaces, with respect to the other.

Moreover, the actuating arrangement O may include wheels, ball bearings, and the like, to provide a sliding s movement between the connecting surfaces.

It may be understood that the 5 wheels, ball bearings may be mechanically coupled to both the connecting = surfaces.

Notably, the actuating arrangement allows a movement to the N 25 functional part while the structural part is fixed.

Therefore, the actuating s arrangement provides a sliding movement or a rolling movement to the = functional part with respect to the structural part.

It may be understood - that, for uninterrupted functioning of various operations such as water supply, electricity supply, and the like to each of the modules, there needs to be a proper configuration of the functional part with respect to the structural part.

In an example, in an arrangement of four modules, there needs to be precise alignment of functional parts of the each of the four modules with respect to each other.

To achieve such an alignment of the functional part with respect to the structural part, the functional part is moved with respect to the structural part.

That is, the structural part is fixed and the functional part is moved to obtain a desired configuration and/or alignment of the module.

The actuating arrangement may be arranged at an edge of the module.

Notably, to obtain proper alignment of the functional parts, the actuating arrangements of the neighbouring modules are arranged symmetrically opposite to each other.

Beneficially, an alignment of the functional part of one module with respect to a functional part of the adjacent module, may provide a smooth functioning of the various operations such as water supply, electricity supply, and the like.

In an example, a continuous pipe (carrying water therein) connecting two or more room modules in a row, may reguire a proper alignment of pipe junctions falling at junctions of the two room modules.

In such an example, the pipes in one of the two modules should circumferentially align with the neighbouring module for smooth functioning S of the various operations such as water supply, electricity supply, and the N like.

Additionally, a proper alignment of the pipes may avoid leakage or S breakage of the pipes provided therein.

In such an instance, the pipe of the & neighbouring module may have a diameter relatively larger or smaller with E: 25 respect to pipe of the aligned module therewith. 00 s The actuating arrangement comprises a first connector coupled to the = structural part.

Herein, the first connector refers to wooden planks, metal - components, and the like.

Furthermore, the first connector is firmly attached with the structural part to be static when the relative movement is provided to the functional part.

Moreover, the first connector may be coupled to the structural part using bolts, screws, adhesives, and the like.

The actuating arrangement comprises a second connector coupled to the functional part.

It may be appreciated that the second connector refers to wooden planks, metal components, and the like.

Furthermore, the second connector is firmly attached with the functional part to provide relative movement with respect to the first connector (i.e. fixed and attached to the structural part). The second connector may be coupled to the functional part using bolts, screws, adhesives, and the like.

Notably, the second connector firmly holds the functional part, thereby providing strong coupling of the functional part to the actuating arrangement.

The actuating arrangement comprises an actuating mechanism arranged between the first connector and the second connector.

The term "actuating mechanism" used herein, refers to mechanical components, that in operation provide rolling or sliding movement to the first connector and the second connector.

Notably, a spacing or a gap is provided between the first connector and the second connector to accommodate the actuating arrangement therein.

Furthermore, the actuating mechanism may include S 20 wheels, ball bearings, and the like, that are coupled to the first connector O and the second connector, to provide rolling and sliding movement to the s functional part with respect to the structural part.

Moreover, the actuating 5 mechanism is mechanically coupled to the first connector and the second = connector to provide a relative movement to the second connector with N 25 respect to the first connector.

For example, the ball bearings and wheels s may be arranged, such that the bearings or wheels may roll between the 2 first connector and the second connector.

In such an instance, a diameter of the wheels or bearings may be accommodated between the spacing or the gap provided between the first connector and the second connector.

The actuating mechanism is configured to allow the functional part to move in an adjusting state.

The term "adjusting state" refers to a condition when the functional part is in movable position and being adjusted, with respect to the structural part which is fixed.

Furthermore, in the adjusting state, the functional part combined with the second connector, is moved to acquire a desired orientation of the functional part with respect to the structural part.

In particular, the desired orientation of the functional part with respect to the structural part, refers to a position when the functional part dimensionally aligns with the neighbouring functional part of the neighbouring module.

In such an instance, a predefined movement is provided to the functional part to achieve the desired orientation, resulting in smooth functioning of the corresponding functional parts such as, pipes of the water supply system, trays, and the like.

The actuating mechanism allows the second connector to move at least horizontally, vertically or laterally relative to the first connector.

Furthermore, the actuating mechanism enables the second connector to move linearly with respect to a three-dimensional plane.

For example, a pipe S 20 (functional part) of a module may be reguired to adjust to a desired extent O in a forward direction, or in a backward direction, to align with a s neighbouring pipe of a same or a different diameter.

However, the same 5 pipe may be reguired to be adjusted in an upward or downward direction to = align with the neighbouring pipe.

Similarly, the same pipe may be required N 25 to be lateral adjusted, such as closer to or away from the room module to s be attached therewith.

Optionally, the actuating mechanism comprises at least one rail-and-rollers mechanism.

The term "rail-and-rollers mechanism" used herein, refers to a mechanical arrangement having wheels, and a shaft or an axle arranged between the wheels.

Furthermore, the shaft or axle may be coupled to any one of the first connector and the second connector, such that at least one rail-and-rollers mechanism may roll therebetween.

In an example, when the at least one rail-and-rollers mechanism is coupled to the first connector, then the second connector houses the wheels such that a proper engagement is achieved between the at least one rail-and-rollers mechanism and the wheels, and thereby the first connector and the second connector.

The actuating mechanism is further configured to allow the second connector to rotate and/or tilt relative to the first connector.

That is, the actuating mechanism allows the second connector to move in each of the three planes in the three-dimensional space.

In order to align the functional part of a module with respect to the neighbouring functional part of the neighbouring module, it may be required to rotate and/or tilt the functional part.

Therefore, the actuating mechanism allows the second connector to, rotate and/or tilt, with respect to the first connector, based on the required alignment.

S The actuating mechanism further comprises a pivoting arm.

The term s "pivoting arm" refers, to a pivot joint arranged therein, to provide rotational, 5 circular or polar movement to connected members.

Furthermore, the = pivoting arm may be pivoted at the second connector to allow the functional N 25 part to rotate and/or tilt with respect to the structural part.

Moreover, the s pivoting arm may allow an alignment of the functional part with respect to 2 the neighbouring functional part.

In an example, the actuating mechanism may comprise ball and socket joints to provide various movements such flexion, adduction, abduction, circumduction, and the like. The actuating mechanism is configured to allow the functional part to be fixed upon attaining an adjusted position. The term "adjusted position" refers to a condition when the functional part is dimensionally aligned with respect to the neighbouring functional parts that are adjacently placed with respect to each other. For example, a functional part (such as a pipe) of a room module may be diametrically aligned with respect to a functional part (such as a pipe) of another room module. Particularly, the diametrically aligned position of the functional part with respect to its neighbouring functional part, defines the adjusted position. Optionally, the module further comprises a guiding element associated with the functional part for aligning the functional part to attain the adjusted position. Notably, the guiding element enables in precise alignment of functional part of the module with the functional part of the neighboring module. It will be appreciated that in an assembly of two adjacent modules the guiding element may be implemented in its entirety on either of the two adjacent modules or may be partially implemented on each of the two adjacent modules. In an instance, when the guiding element is implemented S 20 in its entirety on the functional part of a given module, the guiding element O assists in alignment with the functional part of the module adjacent to the s given module. In another instance, when the guiding element is 5 implemented partially on each of the functional parts of the two adjacent = modules, each of the guiding elements assist in alignment of the functional N 25 parts. Moreover, the guiding element may function in conjunction with the s actuating arrangement to enable the functional part achieve the adjusted = position.

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Optionally, the actuating arrangement further comprises a locking mechanism.

The term "locking mechanism" as used herein refers to a mechanical arrangement, that when in operation, allows or restricts the movement of the functional part with respect to the structural part.

Furthermore, the locking mechanism is provided with two states, that is a locked state and an unlocked state.

The locking mechanism allows the functional part to move in the unlocked state and restricts the movement of the functional part in the locked state.

In an instance, the locking mechanism may include screws, bolts, welding, and the like.

In an example, the locking mechanism may be operated manually or may be automated.

Optionally in this regard, the locking mechanism is operable to attain an unlocked state for allowing the functional part to move in the adjusting state.

As mentioned herein earlier, the actuating arrangement allows a movement of the functional part to align with the neighbouring functional part in the unlocked state of the locking mechanism.

In an instance, the actuating mechanism may allow the locking mechanism to attain the unlocked state, when the alignment of the functional part is required.

Furthermore, optionally in this regard, the locking mechanism is further operable to attain a locked state, for allowing the functional part to be fixed, S 20 upon attaining the adjusted position.

As stated herein above, the module O attains the adjusted position, when the functional part is dimensionally s aligned with respect to the neighbouring functional part of the neighbouring 5 module.

Subsequently, the locking mechanism is locked to fix the adjusted = position of the functional part with respect to the structural part.

Herein, the o 25 locked state restricts any further movement of the functional part. 3 The method for constructing a building using at least one first module and N one second module, each of the first and second modules comprising a structural part, a functional part, and an actuating arrangement movably coupling the functional part with the structural part is provided.

The method comprises placing the first module on a predefined location.

In the process of constructing the building, a predefined location is selected where the construction process may be carried out to obtain the desired building.

The term "predefined location" refers to a pre-owned property (such as land or an unfinished floor of a building), a rental property (such as land or an unfinished floor of a building), and the like.

It may be apparent that a pre- obtained module i.e. the first module is placed on the ground of the predefined land with the help of a specialized equipment or the like.

For instance, the placement of the first module on the predefined land may be achieved by means of cranes, hydraulic lifts, and the like.

The method further comprises arranging the second module with respect to the first module.

The second module is placed with respect to the first module, either above or by the side of the first module.

For instance, the placement of the second module by the side of the first module may be obtained by the use of cranes, hydraulic lifts, and the like.

It may be appreciated, that the first module and the second module may be identical or dissimilar in dimensions, as required.

For example, in one instance, both the first module and the second module may be room modules; and, in other S instance, the first module may be a room module and the second module N may be a storage room.

Generally, in such second instance, the room S module and the storage room may have egual height, and could have same > or different width and length, with respect to each other. = N 25 The method further comprises moving the functional parts, using the s actuating arrangements of the first module and the second module to align = the two with respect to each other.

It may be appreciated, that a uniform - side surface is obtained by aligning the second module with respect to the first module. Herein, the uniform side surface may be at least two of the corresponding sides of each of the first and the second module. The method further comprises coupling the aligned functional parts. It will be appreciated that, when the adjusted state is established, then the functional part is coupled to the neighbouring functional part. In an example, the coupling of the functional part may be achieved using sealing the cross sections of the neighbouring functional parts.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Referring to FIG. 1, illustrated is a schematic illustration of a module 100 for constructing a building (not shown), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The module 100 for constructing a building comprises a structural part 102, a functional part 104, and an actuating arrangement 106 movably coupling the functional part 104 with the structural part 102. The actuating arrangement 106 comprises a first connector 108 coupled to the structural part 102, a second connector 110 coupled to the functional part 104 and an actuating mechanism 112 arranged between the first connector 108 and the second connector 110. Referring to FIGs. 2A and 2B, illustrated are perspective views of different o stages during construction of a building 200, in accordance with an O 20 embodiment of the present disclosure. It may be understood by a person s skilled in the art that FIGs. 2A and 2B depict simplified views of the building = 200 for sake of clarity only, which should not unduly limit the scope of the E claims herein. The person skilled in the art will recognize many variations, - alternatives, and modifications of embodiments of the present disclosure. S= 3 25 As shown in FIGs. 2A and 2B, the building 200 is a six-floor building N comprising a vertical part 202, a horizontal part 204, and a connecting part

206 arranged to connect the vertical part 202 with the horizontal part 204. The vertical part 202 comprises at least one vertical module, the at least one vertical module being one of: an elevator module, an escalator module, a stairs module, a heat-ventilation-air conditioning module, a water system module and an illumination module. The horizontal part 204 comprises at least one room module. Herein, two exemplary room modules, among the plurality of room modules, are depicted as a room module 204A and a room module 204B. In the building 200, the room module 204A is arranged at a lowermost floor of the building 200 and the room module 204B is arranged at a floor of the building 200 that lies above the lowermost floor. The connecting part 206 comprises at least one hallway module. Herein, two exemplary hallway modules, among the plurality of hallway modules, are depicted as a hallway module 206A and a hallway module 206B. The at least one hallway module is arranged in connection with an upper edge of the at least one room module and the vertical part 202. Notably, the at least one hallway module is arranged in connection with an upper edge of the at least one room module and the at least one vertical module of the vertical part 202. In FIG. 2A, there is shown an intermediate stage during construction of the building 200. As shown, the at least one vertical module of the vertical part S 202 comprises a plurality of vertical-sub modules (depicted, for example, N as a vertical sub-module 208, a vertical sub-module 210, a vertical sub- S module 212 and a vertical sub-module 214) that are arranged in a vertically 2 stacked manner to form the at least one vertical module. It may be E 25 appreciated that the vertical sub-modules 208 and 212 may form part of = one vertical module, whereas the vertical sub-modules 210 and 214 may 3 form part of another vertical module.

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In FIG. 2B, there is shown a last but one stage of completion of the construction of the building 200. As shown, the completed building 200 has six floors including multiple vertical sub-modules (not visible), room modules 204A and 204B and hallway modules 206. The remaining stage of completion of the construction is the construction of the roof of the building. Referring to FIGs. 3A, 3B and 3C, illustrated are schematic illustrations of various stages of placing a second module 302A over a first module 302B to construct a building, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The first module 302B and the second module 302A comprise the functional part 304B and 304A respectively. The first module 302B and the second module 302A also include the actuating arrangement 306B and 306A respectively. A crane 308 is utilised to carry and place, first the first module 302B and subsequently the second module 302A over the first module 302B. The first module 302B further includes a sewage system 310 connected thereto. As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the first module 302B is placed on a predefined location. Subsequently, the second module 302A is arranged at a distance over the top of the first module 302B using the crane 308. Furthermore, S 20 the functional part 304B is arranged in an upward position.

QA N As illustrated in FIG. 3B, the second module 302A is aligned and placed at 2 an upper surface of the first module 302B using the crane 308.

O E As illustrated in FIG. 3C, the functional part 304A is moved in a downward 0 position towards the functional part 304B. Furthermore, the functional part 3 25 304A is aligned with respect to the functional part 304B. Thereafter, the > functional part 304A is coupled to the functional part 304B.

Referring to FIG. 4, illustrated is a schematic illustration of a module 400, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the module 400 comprises a structural part 402, a functional part 404 and an actuating arrangement 406. The actuating arrangement 406 comprises a first connector 408 coupled to the structural part 402, a second connector 410 coupled to the functional part 404 and an actuating mechanism 412 arranged between the first connector 408 and the second connector 410. The actuating mechanism 412 is a pivoting arm to provide rotational and tilting movement to the functional part 404.

Referring to FIGs. 5A, 5B, and 5C, illustrated are schematic illustrations of various stages of adjusting a pipe of a functional part 508B of a connecting part 506 to a functional part 508A of a horizontal part 502 of a building 500, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIGs. 5A, 5B, and 5C, there is shown the horizontal part (such as a room module) 502, the vertical part (such as an elevator module) 504, and the connecting part (such as a hallway module) 506. The horizontal part 502 comprises the functional part 508A such as water inlet. The connecting part 504 comprises an actuating arrangement 510 and a functional part 508B such as water supply pipes. The functional part 508B of the connecting part 504 further includes a plurality pipes 512A, 512B, 512C, 512D.

S In FIG. 5A, the functional part 508B of the connecting part 504 is arranged s at an upward position. The functional part 508B includes the pipe 512D in 5 a proximity of the functional part 508B of the horizontal part 502.

E In FIG. 5B, the functional part 508B of the connecting part 504 is moved = 25 to a downward position to be in level with the functional part SO8A of the 3 horizontal part 502. As shown, the pipe 512D is aligned to be in level with N the functional part 508A of the horizontal part 502.

In FIG. 5C, the functional part 508B of the connecting part 504 is moved to a forward position and in a direction towards the functional part 508A of the horizontal part 502. The pipe 512D is further coupled to the horizontal part 502.

Referring to FIG. 6, illustrated are steps of a method 600 for constructing a building using at least one first module and second module, each of the first and second modules comprising a structural part, a functional part, and an actuating arrangement movably coupling the functional part with the structural part, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

At a step 602, the first module is placed on a predefined location. At a step 604, the second module is arranged with respect to the first module. At a step 606, the functional parts are moved using the actuating arrangements of the first module and the second module, to align with each other. At a step 608, the aligned functional parts are coupled.

The steps 602, 604, 606 and 608 are only illustrative and other alternatives can also be provided where one or more steps are added, one or more steps are removed, or one or more steps are provided in a different sequence without departing from the scope of the claims herein. Modifications to embodiments of the present disclosure described in the N 20 foregoing are possible without departing from the scope of the present N disclosure as defined by the accompanying claims. Expressions such as S “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “have”, “is” used to describe and > claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive E manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly = 25 described also to be present. Expressions such as "may" and "can" are used 3 to indicate optional features, unless indicated otherwise in the foregoing. S Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.

Claims (9)

1. A module (100, 400) for constructing a building (200, 500), the module comprising: - a structural part (102, 402); - a functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B); and - an actuating arrangement (106, 406, 510) movably coupling the functional part with the structural part, the actuating arrangement comprising: - a first connector (108, 408) coupled to the structural part; - a second connector (110, 410) coupled to the functional part; and - an actuating mechanism (112, 412) arranged between the first connector and the second connector, characterised in that the actuating mechanism comprises a pivoting arm and the actuating mechanism is configured to allow - the functional part to - move in an adjusting state; and - be fixed upon attaining an adjusted position, - the second connector (110, 410) to - move at least horizontally, vertically or laterally relative to the first connector (108, 408), and S - rotate and/or tilt relative to the first connector (108, 408).

O & 2. A module (100, 400) according to any of the preceding claims, further O comprising a guiding element associated with the functional part (104, 404, E 508A, 508B) for aligning the functional part to attain the adjusted position. = 25 3. A module (100, 400) according to any of the preceding claims, 3 wherein the actuating arrangement (106, 406, 510) further comprises a S locking mechanism operable to attain:

- an unlocked state for allowing the functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B) to move in the adjusting state, and - a locked state for allowing the functional part to be fixed upon attaining the adjusted position.

4. A module (100, 400) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the structural part (102, 402) is one of a horizontal part (204, 502), a vertical part (202, 504) or a connecting part (206, 506) of the building (200, 500).

5. A module (100, 400) according to claim 4, wherein the structural part is a horizontal part (204, 502) comprising at least one room module (204A, 204B).

6. A module (100, 400) according to claim 4, wherein the structural part is a vertical part (202, 504) comprising at least one vertical module, wherein the at least one vertical module comprises at least one of an elevator module, an escalator module, a stairs module, a heat-ventilation-air conditioning module, a water system module, an illumination module.

7. A module (100, 400) according to claim 4, wherein the structural part is a connecting part (206, 506) further comprising a hallway module (206A, o 206B).

S N 20 8. A module (100, 400) according to any of the preceding claims, 7 wherein the functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B) further comprises at - least one of a pipe (512A-D), a duct or a tray. jami co

9. A method for constructing a building (200, 500) using at least one first D module (302A) and one second module (302B), each of the first and second > 25 modules comprising a structural part (102, 402), a functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B, 304A, 304B), and an actuating arrangement (106, 406,

510, 306A, 306B) movably coupling the functional part with the structural part, the actuating arrangement (106, 406, 510, 306A, 306B) comprising: - a first connector (108, 408) coupled to the structural part (102, 402); - a second connector (110, 410) coupled to the functional part (104, 404, 508A, 508B, 304A, 304B); and - an actuating mechanism (112, 412) arranged between the first connector and the second connector and comprising a pivoting arm, the actuating mechanism allowing - the functional part to: - move in an adjusting state; and - be fixed upon attaining an adjusted position, - the second connector (110, 410) to - move at least horizontally, vertically or laterally relative to the first connector (108, 408), and - rotate and/or tilt relative to the first connector (108, 408), the method comprising: - placing the first module on a predefined location; - arranging the second module with respect to the first module; - moving the functional parts, using the actuating arrangements of the first and the second module, to align with each other; and - coupling the aligned functional parts.

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