GB2265169A - Shock-absorbing partition wall - Google Patents

Abstract

A shock-absorbing partition wall has panels (10) separated by studs (21) with side members (16, 16a) which are resiliently mounted relative to each other, (Fig. 10, not shown), to absorb shock. Further framing members, extending horizontally, are similarly constructed. The panels (10) are faced with a slurry (15), (Fig. 9, not shown). <IMAGE>

Description

A SHOCK-ABSORPTION WALL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMATION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a wall structure and particularly to a shock-absorption wall and method of formation that is convenient and quick for construction to build a solid structure, which can absorb structural stress and confine crack(s) within the hidden portion(s).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general most ol: the wall structures formea according to conventional light-steel framing technique relates to pave plaster boards or cement boards on the light-steel skeleton structure to enable the partition wall to form a solid structure. However, they are involved in such defects as lacking in resilience to strain structural incompleteness and poor durability; in the event of earthquake or vibration from working, pressure on the main girder can not be eliminated fro the rigid Wáll top structure so the wall top is liable to get cracked, and what is more due to the direction of cracks not trackable, in case of big vibration force the wall top could get broken or collapsed to cause human injury.Thus, it has become a serious threat to the residents' safety.

Besides, it would not be economic for repairment or reconstruction in such case of structural failure.

In view of various defects found in conventional light-steel wall structure and construction method, the inventor thereby has been devoted himself to delicate research together with related experiences to building construction and manufacture of relevant goods for years, through persistent experiments and improvements, and eventually achieved the present invention successfully.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One object of the present invention is to provide a shock-absorption wall structure with resilient stress absorption and better safety design.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shock-absorption wall structure that limits cracks due to vibration within the cover plates around the wall top.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shock-absorption wall structure and method of formation of the structure with parallel catch sheets mounted on the base plates integrally molded, in order to overcome the defects such as to waste time, labor and money, poor durability, etc.

found in conventional construction method as well as to reduce construction cost.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shock-absorption wall structure and method of formation to provide a complete structure, high strength and better shock resistance.

These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the following detailed specification together with the accompanying drawings provided by way of example only.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of catch sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of rolling sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of hook sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of T-type sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of inclined sheets and rolling sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the base plate constructed of oblique and smaller discontinuous sheets according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing the base plate is assembled and Positioned on the light-steel frame (vertical and lateral beams) according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top view showing the base plate is fastened on the light-steel frame by bolts and additionally secured by long bolts according to the present invention.

PIG. 9 is a partially cross-sectional view of the base plate assembled together with the light-steel frame according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 ls an exploded view of the structure of the elastic beam according to the present invention.

FIG 11 is a side view showing the layout of elastic beams and cover plates according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing the application of the present.

FIG. 13 is a partially cross-sectional view of the base plate used in the corner portion.

FIG. 14 is a partially elevational and exploded view showing the relation of connection among the elastic beam, light-steel frame and the base plate.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMDBODIMENT Referring to the drawings, the shock-absorption wall structure of the invention comprises a number of metallic base plates 10 which resemble a rectangular shape, and at a proper distance from the base plates there is a perpendicular sheet 11 that is secured along the side end and erected on the base plate 10 whereby the parallel sheet can be provided as a datum height for pouring slurry 15. In convenience of to select a datum height for pouring slurry in a large area, when necessary, a greater number of parallel sheets 11 may be erected on the base plate, however at least one of parallel sheets has to be erected on the end by the side of the base plate.To economize materials, the said parallel sheet ld may be replaced by a number of smaller sheets at equal height but not arranged continuously. A number of catch sheets 12 are erected on the base plate 10 at intervals corresponding to the direction to which the said parallel sheet 11 extends. For the convenience of explanation, inclined sheets are taken as an example here: each inclined sheet 12 is erected obliquely on the base plates 10, less than the height of the parallel sheet 11, and the inclined sheets 12, rather than obliquely extending toward single side, are obliquely extending toward respective sides of base plate. What should be noted is that, the distance between two inclined sheets 12 must be kept appropriate to the requirement to.pour slurry in the foot portion of the inclined sheets 12.Besides, to increase the slurry adhesion force sone inclined sheets 12 may be used to match with rolling sheets 12a (refer to FIG. 5). The said inclined sheets 12 may also be replaced by the rolling sheets 12a as shown FIG. 2, or hook sheets 12b as shown on FIG. 3, or T-type sheets 12c as shown on FIG. 4, and they may be continuous or discontinuous to economize materials (refer to FIG. 6).

The base plate 10 is not oriented in use, that is to say the constructor may decide to erect the parallel sheets 11 in the upper/lower sides or left/right sides subject to the requirement of jobsite condition. During construction the base plate 10 is assembled and fastened with the bolts 13 or similar fasteners and secured by the sides of the wall skeleton (to be described on latter paragraph) and then pour finish slurry 15 on the base plate 10. At first pour slurry on respective catch sheets including inclined sheets 12 and rolling sheets 72a, then pour slurry in a large area by taking the parallel sheet 11 as the upper limit of height (thickness) whereby it is rather easy to reach the purpose of quick working and accurate pouring (refer to FIG. 6).

It shall lead a major breakthrough to the technique of construction by using the base plate 10 for pouring slurry, which is characterized in that.

1. The construction workers may figure the height (thickness) of panel in advance depending on the parallel sheet Ii so as to minimize working error and material waste whereby a better performance is accomplished.

2. The catch sheets 12 can provide optimal catch force and adhensive force to make easy for slurry 15 binding the base plates 10 firmly, which produces excellent shock-proof effect with respect to the structural strength for a whole building.

3. The base plate 10 is assembled and fastened by the sides of the elastic beams 14 to form appropriate spacing therebetween in convenience for indoor or floor-to-floor conduits encasing as well as to make easy for service and maintenance in the future.

4. To adopt slurry such as newly-developed blend plaster material other than cement to prevent from surface cracking, easily to maintain jobsice clan as well as to improve fire-proof, acoustic and adhensive functions 6. To strengthen the performance of construction material for the base plates to reduce the thickness of the wall, to expand indoor space and thereby reduce the weight of floor and increase shock-proof function.

The elastic beam generally includes a pair of framing members 7 and 16a, a number of long bolts 17, a number of screw springs 18, auxiliary springs 26, washers 27 and nuts 20 corresponding to the number of the bolts 17, wherein the long bolt 17 penetrates through the framing member 16, screw spring 18, framing member 16a, auxiliary spring 26 and washer 27, and then is fastened by the nut 20. Therefore the beam is allowed to develop the effect for shock absorption and dominating wall surface cracks, etc. by means of elastic compression engaged by the screw spring 18 and auxiliary spring 26. In general the elastic beams are erected vertically by the sides of the wall or another one added to be erected on the top of the wall.

Unless extra-durable springs are in use, the elastic beams shall be erected with exception to the bottom portion of the wall since such configuration is sufficient to develop satisfactory effect. The erection of elastic beams as effective to promote the resistance of the wall against earthquake and further the elastic beam laterally mounted on the top is effective to permit the main steer girder to have elastic effect and greatly to advance the safety of building.

The framing members 16 resemble a lons plate shape with U-type longitudinal channe) and are erected counterly with opening sides face to face, and there is a number of round holes 19 on the surface of the framing member 16 for the long bolts 17 to penetrate therethrough. The end of the long bolts 17 extends over the framing member ISa and screwed with a nut 20 whereby initial framing connection of framing members 16 and 16a is accomplished.

The screw spring 18 is mounted between the framing members 16 and ISa, the auxiliary spring 26 and washer 27 are mounted between the framing member isa and nut 20, and they all are cased on the stick body of the long bolt 17.

When the long bolt 17 and the nut 20 are screwed up adequately to compress the screw spring 18 and auxiliary spring 26, the framing members 18 and 16a on respective sides will be thrusted by the resilience of the screw spring 18 and auxiliary spring ZB to maintain them ln parallel and to enable each framing member to compress toward the screw spring 18 or auxiliary spring 26 (refer to FIG. 10).

~ A cover plate 21 resembles a rectangular shape and in length to fit the framing members 16 and is wider than the beam assembled (as FIG. 11); and the side of the cover plate 21 has secured a number of elastic strips 22 for extending into the spacings on the side of the framing members 18 and isa, and the cover plate is removably covering on the side of the elastic beam 14 by means of supporting up by the elastic strips 22. The cover plate 21 portion is not necessary for pouring slurry but to frame the wall structure (refer to FIG. 12).

When the elastic beams are assembled, to erect them to form a frame skeleton wherein each framing member 16 on the outer perimeter is secured to the main steel girder or RC structure, and then mount a common light-steel frame in each framing member 16a of the frame skeleton to form a wall top skeleton. The light-steel frame comprises a number of vertical beams 24 resembling an "I" or 'gU" shape together with a number of lateral beams 25 to fasten the base plate 10 on the external side of the wall skeleton (refer to FIGS. 12 and 14), and then slurry or cement is poured on the surface of the base plate t0 to form a wall top.Note that an appropriate spacing (refer to FIG. 12) must be reserved at the perpendicular junction between the lateral beam on the top and the vertical beams whereby the elastic beams can absorb longitudinal or lateral pressure.

Besides, for the door or window being used or vibrated very often, it can be mounted with elastic beams sidewise and laterally. When vibration occurs, if the interiors of wall top is loaded lateral pressure (or X axially) to form squeezed strain, stress shall be delivered to the vertical beams to force the springs 18 or auxiliary springs 26 within the elastic beams to produce compression and absorb stress hereof; on the contrary if stress is formed longitudinally (or Y axially) it will be absorbed by the lateral beam on the top. If vibration amplitude is greater due to a strong magnitude earthquake, stress will be increased sharply to result in cracking the slurry 15 on the wall top. However, when the base plate 10 and elastic beams of the invention are in use the cracks will be confined within the sides of wall top -- the junction between the elastic beams and slurry 15 to prevent the cracks from spreading irregularly, and more specifically the cracks are hidden within the cover plate 21 whereby the direction of cracks can be so dominated as estimated to minimize the possibility of wall getting broken or collapsed and therefore to advance the safety of building in case of vibration happened. Further the present invention also makes easy for wall top repairment in the future. Besides, the space inside the elastic beams may be filled in elastic paints or elastic fire-proof materials as well as reserved for encasing water and wire conduits.

For water or power facility repairment thereafter it is necessary to remove the cover plate 21 only so that it provides a considerable value of use. Moreover, the light-steel frame can be reduced partly or omitted in full if the thickness and strength of the base plate 10 were increased adequately.

rf for a smaller area or lower request of structural strength, in general elastic beams can be omitted and only the base plate together with the light-steel frame can be formed a solid, shock-proof composite wall. The method of construction is quite simple - to erect a number of vertical beams 24 on the jobsite first and then a number of lateral beams 25 to form a beam frame structure, and then fasten a number of base plates 10 by the sides of the beam framing structure to form a wall board (refer to FIGS. 7 and 8), finally spray slurry or plaster or the like on the surface of base plates 10 whereby a smooth, pretty and solid wall top (refer to FIG. i) is constructed quickly.Owing to the use of base plates 10, wall thickness can be so reasonably reduced as to decrease the weight of walls and floors and therefore to promote shock-proofing effect.

For practical operation, the weight of the base plates and slurry 15 is loaded by the light-steel frame constructed from elastic beams1 and with respect to the request of firmness and stability it can be accomplished by means of more screwing points or direct welding method, which concerns only the choice of method and by no means a structural problem. Further, the inclined sheets 12 have some inclination and are comparatively lower than the parallel sheet 11, which not only can increase the base plate 10 with catch force against slurry 15 to reach firmly binding effect but also makes no trouble for placins slurry so that it provides an improved construction method with convenience.

Besides, when the base plates 10 are positioned on the elastic beams, the junction between vertical and lateral base plates 10 has formed corner of the wall where it can be connected an angle 23 (refer to FIG.

13) by welding or smiliar method. The angle has an arrow-shaped section and arrow head faces outward, and the height is fitted the height of parallel sheet ii of the base plates 10 to provide a datum thickness for the construction workers to pour slurry, and further it makes more convenient for corner construction and angle finish.

Many changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications of the present invention will, however, become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the foregoing specification together With the accompanying drawings. All such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and the scope of the invention are deemed to be covered by the invention which is limited by only by the claims which follow.

Claims (25)

1. A shock absorption wall structure for a building, the shock absorption wall structure comprising a plurality of primary beams each primary beam comprising two elongate members interconnected by a plurality of resilient members permitting relative movement between the elongate members of a plurality of secondary beams attachable between pairs of parallel primary beams to form a skeleton framework and at least one face of the skeleton framework whereby One or more panels attachable to each panel and the stresses between skeleton framework are absorbed by the primary beams.

2. A structure according to claim 1 and 2, wherein each primary beam is resilient with respect to compressional and tensible forces in a direction perpendicular to its length.

3. A structure according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein each primary beam comprises two parallel elongate members and the resilient members hold the two elongate members in substantially parallel spacial relationship whilst allowing the spacial relationship to resiliently vary.

4. A structure for a building according to claims 1 4, wherein each elongate member is U shaped in crosssection.

5. A structure according to slaims 3 or 4 including one or more side cover plates which together with the elongate parallel members form a primary beam of box-like cross section.

6. A structure according to claim 5 including resilient spacing members disposed between confronting regions of the elongate parallel members and disposed adjacent the cover plates.

7. A structure according to claim 3 wherein each resilient members comprises a bolt having a coil spring supported on the bolt shank and disposed between the two parallel elongate members and a spring between the bolt head and an elongate member or between a nut and an elongate member or a spring in both of the latter positions.

8. A structure according to claim 1 wherein each secondary beam includes at least one resilient member.

9. A structure according to claim 8, wherein each secondary beam is resilient with respect to compressional and tensible forces in a direction parallel to the length thereof.

10. A structure according to claim 8 or 9 wherein each secondary beam comprises two elongate members, means for slidably interconnecting the elongate members so that their total length may vary, and resilient connecting means for resisting said movement.

11. A structure according to claim 1 wherein the skeletal framework comprises primary beams disposed in positions at right angles to each other.

12. A structure according tovclaim 1 wherein each panel comprises a plate attached to one or more secondary beams for quick pouring of slurry.

13. A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein each panel comprises a rectangular plate having at least two members extending from a face thereof for establishing a datum height for pouring slurry on to the panel, and a plurality of reinforcing elements extending from the said face a distance no greater than said two members and serving to reinforce the slurry when set.

14. A structure according to claim 13 wherein the said members are parallel to each other and wherein the elements extend across the face of the plate and are parallel to the said members.

15. A structure according to claim 13 wherein each element comprises a plurality of spaced apart rows of sub elements.

16. A structure according to any one of claims 13 to 15 wherein adjacent elements or sub-elements are inclined to the plate.

17. A structure acxcording to anyone of claims 13 to 15 wherein adjacent elements or adjacent rows or sub elements diverge towards the plate to constitute dovetail sectioned spaces for retaining set slurry on the plate,

18. A structure according to claim 1 and claims 12 - 17 wherein the interface between two adjacent panels, each of which is in a different plane to the other, is filled with slurry to form the corner portion of the wall.

19 A shock-absorption wall structure and related method of formation comprising: a number of elastic beams erected into a frame shape as the frame skeleton of the wall to be compressed elastically for absorbing the internal stress of the wall; a number of cover plates for sidewise covering the elastic beams, and the side having elastic strips for extending inside the elastic beams; a wall skeleton constructed of a number of vertical beams and lateral beams and erected in the frame skeleton formed by elastic beams; a number of base plates sidewise secured to the said wall skeleton for quick pouring slurry to form the wall top; and a number of angles mounted at the junction between the base plates on different plane, and the height of angle fitted the parallel sheets of the base plates to match the base plates for pouring slurry and to form the corner portion of the wall.

20. The shock-absorption wall structure as claimed in claim 19 wherein each of said elastic beams consisted of framing members resembling a pair of U-type longitudinal plates, a number of long bolts and nuts, a number of screw springs, auxiliary springs, washers and nuts, and each said long bolt having penetrated through the framing members, screw spring, auxiliary spring and washer to be fastened by the nut to leave the screw spring between the framing members, auxiliary spring and washer between the external side of framing members and nut, and each end of screw spring and auxiliary spring to maintain on thrusting the framing members or the nut so as to keep on the framing members in parallel each other.

21. The shock-absorption wall structure as claimed in claim wherein each of said cover plates resembling a slender type and having a length to fit the framing members of elastic beam and wider than the assembled beam; the internal side of cover plates having set with a number of elastic strips inserted the side faces of framing members of said elastic beam, and thrusted by the resilience of such elastic strips said cover plates removably covering by the sides of elastic beam to form the frame of the wall structure.

22. The shock-absorption wall structure as claimed in claim wherein each of said base plates resembling a rectangular shape and its external sides including: at least a row of parallel sheets in appropriate height, of which at least a row in parallel secured to the side end of base plate to provide a datum height for pouring slurry, and said parallel sheets possibly replaced by smaller discontinuous sheets of equal height; and a number of catch sheets in less height than the said parallel sheets and erected securely at intervals on the extensive plane of said base plate corresponding to the said parallel sheets1 and the spacing between the adjacent catch sheets adequately in convenience for pouring slurry therein so as to hold slurry in place effectively,

23. .The base plates as claimed in claim 22 wherein each of said catch sheets being continuous or discontinuous sheets and replaced by equivalent elements such as inclined sheets, rolling sheets, hook sheets or T-type sheets or the like.

24. . A method of formation for shock-absorption wall structure consisted of following procedures: a. to assemble framing members, long bolts, screw springs and cover plates into an elastic beam; b. to erect a number of assembled elastic beams into a frame skeleton subject to the requirement of jobsite; C. tO mount a light-steel frame within the frame skeleton for forming the wall skeleton; d. to fasten a number of base plates by the sides of elastic beams by means of bolts to form a wall structure in which a chamber formed for encasing necessary facilities such as water and electric conduits; e. a corner portion formed between the base plates on different planes for fastening a number of angles; f. to pour a proper volume of slurry on each of said base plates on which catch sheets provided to hold slurry on the base plates securely, and each of said parallel sheets provided as a datum height for pouring slurry to form a smooth wall top; a shock-absorption wall structure thus formed with better structural strength, safety and shock-proof function according to above-mentioned procedures.

25. A method of formation for a shock-absorption wall structure consisted of following procedures: a. to erect a number af vertical beams resembling "I" or "U" shape subject to the requirement of jobsite and to set up a number of lateral beams by the sides of vertical beams to form a beam frame skeleton; b. to fasten a number of base plates on the external sides of said lateral beams by means of long and short bolts to form a wall structure in which a chamber formed for encasing necessary facilities such as water and electric conduits; c. to pour a proper volume of slurry on each of said base plates on which catch sheets provided to hold slurry on the base plates securely, and each of said parallel sheets provided as a datum height for pouring slurry to form a smooth wall top; a composite and light-weight wall structure thus formed with ideal structural strength, shock-proofing function and beautiful appearance according to above-mentioned procedures.