GB2099879A - Jointing elongate building elements - Google Patents
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- GB2099879A GB2099879A GB8117749A GB8117749A GB2099879A GB 2099879 A GB2099879 A GB 2099879A GB 8117749 A GB8117749 A GB 8117749A GB 8117749 A GB8117749 A GB 8117749A GB 2099879 A GB2099879 A GB 2099879A
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Abstract
Elongate building elements 2 and 3 are connected one to the other, in an overlapping relationship. Holes 8 are provided in adjacent ends of the building elements 2 and 3 to be connected, and the holes 8 are aligned one with the other by the ends of the building elements overlapping and being secured in position by bolts or similar securing means passing through the substantially aligned holes. In one form of the invention the holes are formed at one end of a building element in a predetermined or desired form or pattern to provide for straight forward construction and variation in pitch and angle. In one form of the invention, a connecting plate 10, preferably of a triangular formation is provided and used in the connection together with the overlapping building elements 2 and 3. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Improvements in and relating to building elements
This invention relates to building construction generally and in particular to building elements and connections between adjacent building elements.
In so far as the invention relates generally to building construction and to the use of building elements as purlins, channels and the like, constructed of materials such as for example steel, metal and aluminium, it is appropriate to use one term throughout the specification and claims, to describe and define such building members or elements. Thus, and for the purposes of description and definition, the term "building element" will be used throughout the specification and claims. It should be appreciated from the foregoing however, that this term is used as a general term for the purposes of description and definition and is intended to cover, in use, the various building members and elements set out above, and those other building members or elements used in building construction.
Up until this time, various methods and means have been used to connect together adjacent building elements, and in particular to connect together adjacent building elements at corners or joins in building construction. For example jointing such as knee joints in a building construction.
The methods and means used up until this time have in a number of cases resulted in connections or joins which have not been as successful or strong as might have been desired. For example, joins have not been as stable as might be desired and in a number of cases, the method or manner of connection between adjacent building elements has resulted in localised stresses. In addition such joins or connections have not always been as load resistant as might have been desired.
It is an object of this invention to go someway towards overcoming these problems and to at least provide the public and industry with a useful choice.
According to one aspect of this invention there is provided a connection between at least two adjacent building elements, wherein at least adjacent ends of said elements are affixed or connected to each other in an overlapping relationship or manner.
According to a further aspect of this invention there is provided a connection between at least two building elements wherein at least adjacent ends of said elements are affixed or connected in an overlapping relationship or manner, relative to at least one connecting plate.
According to yet a further aspect of this invention, there is provided a building element of a substantially channel formation, having a web and outwardly extending side members defining said channel; a predetermined pattern or arrangement of holes being provided or formed adjacent at least one end of the web of said element.
The invention will now be described by way of
example only, with reference to the accompanying
drawings, wherein:
Figure 1: is an exploded view of a connection
between a plurality of building elements and a
connector plate according to one form of the
invention.
Figure 2: is a view of a connection between
adjacent building elements according to one form
of the invention.
In the form of the invention described, the
building elements are preferably, although not
essentially, constructed of a metal or steel
material, such as may be used in the construction
of a building, shed or the like. The building
elements are preferably, although not essentially
constructed in a channel or "C" formation. This is
by way of example only however.
Referring to Figure 1 of the accompanying
drawings, there is shown an exploded view of a
connection between adjacent building elements
which are to form a frame of a building
construction.
Upright side and angled building elements 2
and-3 are provided and as shown in the drawings
are provided in a substantially back to back
structure.
This is not however essential.
While in a number of cases it is desirable to
have channel sections connected back to back, to form sides and uprights to building construction,
single channels or building elements can be used
if desired.
Where (such as shown in the accompanying
drawings) the building elements are formed from
channels secured back to back, the channels are
so secured in a back to back relationship that the
ends of the building elements that are to be
connected one to the other, are substantially staggered in formation, (as at 4, 5 in Figure 2 of the drawings) in so far as the back to back connection is concerned, thus permitting the overlapping connection between adjacent building elements as shown in the accompanying drawings.
The building elements 2 and 3 are elongate members having a web or base 6 and outwardly extending side arms or members 7 which as indicated hereinbefore, form a substantially channel or "C" shaped section.
In order to permit connection to other building elements or rafters or the like, holes or bores are provided in the base 7 of each element.
The present invention provides for the building elements to be connected one to the other such as shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings, in what is essentially a substantially overlapping relationship, such that adjacent'ends 2a and 3a of the engaging building elements 2 and 3 overlap. Holes or bores 8 provided in the base of each element align substantially with eachl other and bolts or similar securing means are passed through and secured or fastened in position, so that the overlapping ends of the building elements are engaged securely relative to each other.
The overlapping ends 2a and 3a of the building elements 2 and 3, being secured together, have been found to provide a strong and particularly acceptable connection.
The overlapping connection provides for stability to the connection between the building elements and also allows for an increase in bending moment and loading.
The base 6 of at least one end of the upright building element (or at least one building element in each connection) such as the element 2, is formed or provided with a number of holes or bores 8 having a predetermined or desired pattern or form.
Thus, if a building is to be formed by a plurality of frame members each consisting of uprights and angled building elements, each upright will be formed with the same predetermined form or pattern of holes or bores adjacent its upper end.
The adjacent end of the connecting building element (in this case the angled building element 3) is also provided with a number of holes or bores 8 passing therethrough, which are able to align and substantially correspond with various of the holes or bores 8 in the predetermined or desired pattern adjacent the upper end 2a of the upright 2.
Once the desired angle and connection has been arrived at, suitable securing means, bolts and the like are passed through substantially aligned and corresponding holes or bores to securely engage the upright and angled building elements 2 and 3 relative to one another.
The provision of the predetermined or desired pattern or form of holes 8 in at least one of the building elements being. connected, has been found to provide for time saving in construction and has also been found to be particularly advantageous in so far as obtaining accuracy and variation in pitch and angle, during construction.
This is particularly so when being applied to the present invention, involving the overlapping ends of adjacent building elements.
In addition, it should be appreciated that by enabling the holes or bores for bolts to be spaced apart away from the actual ends of the building elements, over a length of the base of each element, and to then have the overlapping ends of building elements secured relative to each other and preferably the connecting plate 10, the connection between the building elements is
provided over a greater area and thus the stress and bending moments are spread over a greater area than has been known or possible up until this time.
The present invention also provides for the provision of one or more connecting plates 1 0, such as shown in the accompanying drawings.
The use of such connecting plate(s) is not however essential.
The connecting plate, 10, is provided if desired, in connection with the overlapping relationship and at the connection between adjacent ends 2a and 3a of building elements 2 and 3.
Thus, referring to the accompanying drawings, the overlapping relationship and connection between adjacent ends 2a and 3a of the building elements 2 and 3 also involves the connecting plate 10.
Thus, the adjacent ends 2a and 3a of the building elements 2 and 3 are connected in an overlapping relationship, and relative to at least one connecting plate 10 although this is not essential to the performance of the invention.
The connecting plate 10 can be of any desired shape and configuration although preferably the plate is of a substantially triangular shape and configuration.
This is particularly so when an angled join or pitch is involved (such as shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings).
The substantially triangular connecting plate 10 is provided with a plurality of holes or bores 12 passing through the body thereof and which holes or bores 1 2 align substantially with the holes or bores 8 in the overlapping ends 2a and 3a and adjacent areas of the overlapping building elements 2 and 3 so that bolts or similar securing means can be passed through holes or bores 8 in the building elements and holes or bores 12 in the connecting plate 10 so as to secure them together in a secure inter-engaging relationship.
It has been found in use that the provision of a triangular connecting plate 10 permits a longer length or greater area of bolting or securing pattern, or spread of bolting or securing pattern than has been known up until this time; the triangular connecting plate 10 also assisting in spreading the stress and load, such spread also resulting from the lapping jointing of the building elements 2 and 3. The overlapping connection between the building elements and the triangular connecting plate therefore serves to spread the load and stress over a greater area rather than localise it at the actual area of jointing or connection, in that there will be connection at a greater or increased distance away from the actual joint or intersection than has been known up until this time.
As indicated therefore, this will reduce stress and loading at localised areas and will make for a far more efficient, strong and load resistant connection.
It has also been found that the use of a triangular or substantially triangular connecting plate and the overlapping relationship between ends of the building elements, reduces the intrusion of building elements into the area within the building structure, thus saving space which can be utilised for other purposes within the structure concerned.
More than one connecting plate 10 can be provided if desired.
If desired, one or more reinforcing ribs 14 can be provided along one or more sides of the connecting plate, an example of such an elongate reinforcing rib 14 being provided as passing substantially medially along the long base 1 Oa side of the connecting plate shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
In addition, and by way of example only, one or more connecting tabs 1 5 can extend outwardly from the sides of the connecting plate 10 to facilitate the connection of additional rafters, connections purlins or the like.
It should be appreciated that the present invention, in providing an overlapping relationship and connection between ends of building elements, provides for a connection between building elements which is of increased strength and which serves to enable stresses and loads associated with such connections to be distributed over a greater area than has been known up until this time and which thus decreases the localised areas of stress and load. This then serves to generally increase the strength of such connections.
In addition, the provision of predetermined or desired bolting patterns or connection patterns adjacent ends of building elements contribute to greater efficiency and enables or permits variations in angle or pitch during construction.
Where utilised, the additional use of a substantially triangular connecting plate serves to permit the stresses and loads to be distributed over a greater area in that it enables the securing or bolting pattern to be distributed over a greater area, thus minimising or at least reducing localised stress and load areas which have been problems up until this time. It can be considered therefore that overall load bearing capacity is increased by the present invention.
It should be appreciated that improvements and modifications may be made to the invention, without departing from the scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (9)
1. A connection between at least two adjacent building elements, wherein at least adjacent ends of said elements are affixed or connected to each other in an overlapping relationship or manner.
2. A connection as claimed in claim 1, wherein said building elements are affixed or connected relative to a connecting plate.
3. A connection as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connecting plate is of a substantially triangular formation.
4. A connection as claimed in any one of the preceding claims and wherein at least one building element has a predetermined pattern or form of holes or bores adjacent at least one end thereof.
5. A connection as claimed in any one of the preceding claims and wherein at least one end of each building element has a predetermined pattern or form of holes or bores therein.
6. A connection as claimed in any one of the preceding claims 2 through 5 and wherein holes or bores are provided in said connecting plate.
7. A building element of a substantially channel formation having a base and outwardly extending side members defining said channel; a predetermined pattern or arrangement of holes being provided or formed adjacent at least one end of the base of said element.
8. A connection substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings.
9. A connection substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figure 2 of the accompanying drawings.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB8117749A GB2099879B (en) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-06-10 | Jointing elongate building elements |
| AU71496/81A AU7149681A (en) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-06-10 | Bracing connector |
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| GB8117749A GB2099879B (en) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-06-10 | Jointing elongate building elements |
| AU71496/81A AU7149681A (en) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-06-10 | Bracing connector |
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| GB2099879A true GB2099879A (en) | 1982-12-15 |
| GB2099879B GB2099879B (en) | 1985-07-10 |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2210073A (en) * | 1987-03-31 | 1989-06-01 | Andrew Joseph Sheehan | Corner guard exterior timber joint protectors |
| DE4112181A1 (en) * | 1991-04-13 | 1992-10-15 | Elram Wintergartentechnik Gmbh | Angular butt joint between channel sections - has tie bolts engaging with protruding stiffening members in undercut grooves |
| WO1998048124A1 (en) * | 1997-04-10 | 1998-10-29 | Mogens Danborg | Building system and components of this system for modular do-it yourself houses |
| EP2400239A1 (en) * | 2010-06-06 | 2011-12-28 | Montagebau Karl Göbel | Adjustment device and mounting system |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU700025B2 (en) * | 1993-07-08 | 1998-12-17 | I-Lok Multi-Structural Pty Ltd | Prefabricated building systems |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2210073A (en) * | 1987-03-31 | 1989-06-01 | Andrew Joseph Sheehan | Corner guard exterior timber joint protectors |
| GB2210073B (en) * | 1987-03-31 | 1991-02-13 | Andrew Joseph Sheehan | Corner guard exterior timber joint protectors |
| DE4112181A1 (en) * | 1991-04-13 | 1992-10-15 | Elram Wintergartentechnik Gmbh | Angular butt joint between channel sections - has tie bolts engaging with protruding stiffening members in undercut grooves |
| WO1998048124A1 (en) * | 1997-04-10 | 1998-10-29 | Mogens Danborg | Building system and components of this system for modular do-it yourself houses |
| EP2400239A1 (en) * | 2010-06-06 | 2011-12-28 | Montagebau Karl Göbel | Adjustment device and mounting system |
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| AU7149681A (en) | 1982-12-16 |
| GB2099879B (en) | 1985-07-10 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |