GB2615566A - A building component assembly - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
- E04C2/44—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the purpose
- E04C2/52—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the purpose with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B5/00—Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
- E06B5/10—Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like action; for other protective purposes
- E06B5/16—Fireproof doors or similar closures; Adaptations of fixed constructions therefor
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Abstract
A building component assembly comprising a building component; and, a wirelessly accessible data storage device connected thereto. The data storage device may comprise a memory chip and a wireless communication chip configured to communicate by a near field communication protocol such as Bluetooth, Zigbee or a custom protocol. Alternatively, it may be configured to connect to a Wi-Fi network. The assembly may further comprise a GPS system or a motion sensor. The building component may be a fire door and may have a smart hinge or smart closer configured to provide a signal to the data storage device. The data storage device may be configured to store data relating to the door such as required location, door type, modifications, condition, inspection, use and service history and ID number. Alternatively, the component may be a cladding panel, timber component, steel beam or plasterboard panel. The assembly may further comprise a screw screwed to the building component and wherein a portion of the data storage device is arranged on the head of the screw. The screw may connect a hinge or door closer to the building component.
Description
A building component assembly.
The present invention relates to a building component assembly. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a building component assembly comprising a building component and a wirelessly accessible data storage device connected thereto.
Fire doors are of course well known. A fire door must fit tightly within its associated door frame in order to be effective. A fire door is often custom made for the frame into which it will fit. If the fire door is fitted in a different frame is effectiveness can be considerably reduced.
A problem can arise if a number of fire doors are made for the same site. Fire doors typically have identification numbers printed thereon which uniquely identify the associated fire door. The fire doors are often treated, for example by painting, off site before being provided to the site for fitting. The treatment can obscure the identification numbers making it difficult to identify the correct door for each frame. Often joiners on site will select a fire door which is an approximate fit for a frame and then fit the door to the frame. This reduces the effectiveness of the fire doors.
Such a problem is not limited only to fire doors. Analogous problems can arise for any building component which needs to be uniquely identified during its lifetime.
The present invention seeks to overcome the problems of the prior art.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a building component assembly comprising a building component; and, a wirelessly accessible data storage device connected thereto.
The building component assembly can, by means of a suitable wireless reader, be uniquely identified throughout its lifetime.
Preferably the wirelessly accessible data storage device comprises a memory chip.
Preferably the wirelessly accessible data storage device further comprises a wireless communication chip connected to said memory chip.
Preferably the wireless communication chip is configured to communicate by a near field communication protocol.
Preferably the near field communication protocol comprises at least one of Bluetooth, Zigbee or a custom communications protocol.
Alternatively, the wireless communication chip is configured to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Preferably the building component assembly further comprises a GPS system, the GPS system being configured the position of the building component to the data storage device.
Preferably the building component assembly further comprises a motion sensor, the motion sensor being configured to provide data relating to motion of the building component to the data storage device.
Preferably the building component is a fire door.
Preferably the building component assembly further comprises at least one smart hinge or smart door closer, the smart hinge or smart door closer being configured to provide a signal to the data storage device when used.
Preferably the data storage device is configured to store data relating to at least one of fire door location, required fire door location, fire door type, door closer type, whether the fire door is alarm activated, fire door modifications, fire door condition, fire door inspection history, fire door service history fire door ID number Alternatively, the building component is a cladding panel, a timber component, a steel beam or a plasterboard panel.
Preferably the data storage device is configured to store data relating to at least one of building component location, required building component location, building component type, building component modifications, building component condition, building component inspection history, building component service history and building component ID number.
Preferably the building component assembly further comprises at least one screw screwed to the building component, at least a portion of the wirelessly accessible data storage device being arranged on the head of the screw.
Preferably the memory chip is arranged on the head of the screw.
Alternatively, the wireless communication chip is arranged on the head of the screw.
Alternatively, the building component assembly further comprises at least one hinge or door closer, the screw connecting the hinge or door closer to the building component.
The present invention will now be described by way of example only and not in any!imitative sense with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows, in perspective view, a building component assembly according to the invention; Figure 2 shows a portion of a further embodiment of a building component assembly according to the invention; Figure 3 shows a portion of a further embodiment of a building component assembly according to the invention; and, Figure 4 shows a portion of a further embodiment of a building component assembly according to the invention.
Shown in figure 1 is a building component assembly 1 according to the invention in perspective view. The building component assembly 1 comprises a building component 2 which in this embodiment is a fire door 2. The fire door 2 comprises front and rear faces 3,4 and a side wall 5 extending therebetween. The building component assembly 1 further comprises a wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 attached to a top portion of the side wall 5. Typically, the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 is arranged in a recess such that the top face of the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 is flush with the side wall 5.
The wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 comprises a memory chip 7 for storing data and a wireless communication chip 8 connected thereto. These can be separate components. Alternatively, they can be integrated together in the same housing.
The wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 of this embodiment is read only wirelessly accessible. The memory chip 7 is pre-programmed with a fire door ID number which uniquely identifies the fire door 2. In use the data on the memory chip 7 is read by a reader employing a near field communications protocol. The reader, for example a Bluetooth reader or Zigbee reader is brought close to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 to read the data stored thereon. Once read the data can optionally be stored on a central database for central management.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention the near field communications protocol is an RFID type protocol wherein the reader transmits an excitation signal and the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 transmits back the stored data. In a further embodiment of the invention a custom wireless protocol is employed.
In a further embodiment of the invention the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 is configured to connect to a Wi-Fi network. With this embodiment it is not necessary to bring a reader close to the fire door 2 to read the data stored on the associated wirelessly accessible data storage device 6.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention the wirelessly accessible date storage device 6 is read-write wirelessly accessible. This increases the functionality of the assembly 1. The wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 can be configured to store additional or alternative data including the fire door location, the required fire door location, the fire door type, the door closer type used with the fire door, whether the fire door is alarm activated, any fire door modifications, the fire door condition, the fire door inspection history and fire door service history. In this embodiment the reader can be used to write the desired data to the memory chip when required, for example when the door is inspected. The data read from the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 can be stored in a central database allowing central management of the fire doors 2.
The reader can be a dedicated device. Alternatively, it can be another device with the required functionality such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop.
Shown in figure 2 is a portion of a further embodiment of a building component assembly 1 according to the invention. The building component 2 of the building component assembly 1 is again a fire door 2. This embodiment is similar to that of figure 1 comprising a wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 connected to the fire door 2. The assembly 1 of this embodiment further comprises a GPS system 9 connected to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6. The GPS system 9 periodically provides the position of the fire door 2 to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 where it is stored. This has a number of advantages. For example, one can determine if the fire door 2 is arranged in the correct door frame and has not, for example, been moved to a different door frame. If the GPS system 9 is sufficiently sensitive, then it can distinguish between the fire door 2 being in open and closed positions. A user can therefore determine from the data the degree of use of the fire door 2.
A problem can arise with fire doors 2 in multi-storey buildings. One fire door 2 may be arranged directly above the other. If the GPS system 9 only measures position of the fire door 2 in two dimensions, it will not be possible to distinguish between the two fire doors 2. Accordingly, a GPS system 9 which measures position in three dimensions it to be preferred. Alternatively, the GPS system 9 can be used in combination with an altimeter.
Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of a building component assembly 1 according to the invention. This embodiment is similar to that of figure 2 except the GPS system 9 is replaced by a motion sensor 10. The motion sensor 10 is connected to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 and provides data thereto where it is stored. Whilst the motion sensor 10 cannot provide data on the absolute position of the fire door 2 it can be used to determine if the fire door 2 has been moved to a different position. It can also be used to determine the number of times the fire door 2 has been opened and closed. This is useful as door hinges and door closing mechanisms only have a finite lifetime. Motion sensors 10 tend to be less expensive and more compact than GPS systems 9.
In a variant of figure 3 the building component assembly 1 comprises at least one smart hinge and/or smart door closer connected to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6. When the fire door 2 is opened the smart hinge/smart door closer provides a signal to the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 where it is stored. Again, this enables the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 to record usage of the fire door 2.
Shown in figure 4 is a portion of a further embodiment of a building component assembly 1 according to the invention. In this embodiment the building component 2 is a fire door 2. The assembly 1 further comprises a door hinge 11, preferably a smart door hinge 11, and at least one screw 12. The screw 12 is screwed through the door hinge 11 and into the fire door 2 as shown. A portion of the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6, preferably the memory chip 7 or the wireless communication chip 8, is arranged on the head of the screw 12. This arrangement has the advantage that one cannot detach the fire door 2 from the door hinge 11 without damaging the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6.
In a further embodiment of the invention, similar to that of figure 4, the screw 12 is screwed through a door closer, preferably a smart door closer into the fire door 2.
The present invention has been described with reference to a fire door 2. The invention however is not so limited. Alternative building components 2 include but are not limited to cladding panels, in particular external cladding panels, timber components such as window frames or roof beams, steel beams and plasterboard panels. In such cases the wirelessly accessible data storage device 6 is typically configured to store data comprising at least one of building component location, required building component location, building component type, building component modifications, building component condition, building component inspection history, and building component service history.
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- CLAIMS1. A building component assembly comprising a building component; and, a wirelessly accessible data storage device connected thereto.
- 2. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wirelessly accessible data storage device comprises a memory chip.
- 3. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the wirelessly accessible data storage device further comprises a wireless communication chip connected to said memory chip.
- 4. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the wireless communication chip is configured to communicate by a near field communication protocol.
- S. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the near field communication protocol comprises at least one of Bluetooth, Zigbee or a custom communications protocol.
- 6. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the wireless communication chip is configured to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- 7. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a GPS system, the GPS system being configured the position of the building component to the data storage device.
- 8. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a motion sensor, the motion sensor being configured to provide data relating to motion of the building component to the data storage device.
- 9. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the building component is a fire door.
- 10. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 9 further comprising at least one smart hinge or smart door closer, the smart hinge or smart door closer being configured to provide a signal to the data storage device when used.
- 11. A building component assembly as claimed in either of claims 9 or 10, wherein the data storage device is configured to store data relating to at least one of fire door location, required fire door location, fire door type, door closer type, whether the fire door is alarm activated, fire door modifications, fire door condition, fire door inspection history, fire door service history and fire door ID number.
- 12. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the building component is a cladding panel, a timber component, a steel beam or a plasterboard panel.
- 13. A building component as claimed in claim 12, wherein the data storage device is configured to store data relating to at least one of building component location, required building component location, building component type, building component modifications, building component condition, building component inspection history, building component service history and building component ID number.
- 14. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising at least one screw screwed to the building component, at least a portion of the wirelessly accessible data storage device being arranged on the head of the screw.
- 15. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 14, when dependent on claim 2, wherein the memory chip is arranged on the head of the screw.
- 16. A building component assembly as claimed in claim 14, when dependent on claim 3, wherein the wireless communication chip is arranged on the head of the screw.
- 17. A building component assembly as claimed in any one of claims 14 to 16, further comprising at least one hinge or door closer, the screw connecting the hinge or door closer to the building component.
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| CN108518169A (en) * | 2018-04-16 | 2018-09-11 | 合肥佳洋电子科技有限公司 | A kind of intelligent fire-proofing accelerator control system |
| GB2586535A (en) * | 2020-05-22 | 2021-02-24 | Sds Prot Limited | Door with identification device |
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| WO2009067736A1 (en) * | 2007-11-27 | 2009-06-04 | Fire & Security Hardware Pty Ltd | A system and method for conducting inspections of fire doors |
| CN108518169A (en) * | 2018-04-16 | 2018-09-11 | 合肥佳洋电子科技有限公司 | A kind of intelligent fire-proofing accelerator control system |
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