GB2618063A - A modular format structure - Google Patents

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GB2618063A
GB2618063A GB2205534.7A GB202205534A GB2618063A GB 2618063 A GB2618063 A GB 2618063A GB 202205534 A GB202205534 A GB 202205534A GB 2618063 A GB2618063 A GB 2618063A
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Abstract

A modular format structure 99, in particular for forming a structure comprising a plurality of modules each having a wall, roof and floor (31, figure 6); the modules consisting of an entrance module 2, a photovoltaic array; a waste or grey water container; a fresh water container, a water circuit; and a battery module; The modules arranged to be connected via a reversible connection mechanism (80, figures 8 and 10a). The wall and roof are preferably formed from a curvature and may include a vinyl wrap. The reversible connection method preferably comprises a clip mechanism (80, figures 8 and 10a).

Description

A MODULAR FORMAT STRUCTURE
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to apparatus for a modular format structure, in particular for forming a structure suitable for a plurality of locations and easy to assemble and diassemble.
Background
Many societies are increasingly enjoying temporary events or festivals, in a plurality of locations.
Often such events are far from mains utilities, and/or have an environmental focus or 15 concern.
Prior Art
CN 111 622 355 (ZHANG et al) discloses an off-grid modular structure building comprises building unit bodies which have internal and external building layouts and are connected in a system corresponding mode through preset connection units; the method is characterized in that: the independent system matched with the corresponding building unit body comprises: one or both of an.electric treatment system and a water treatment system; the electrical processing system includes one or more solar energy receiving components formed in association with exterior wall surfaces on the building unit based on a circuit layout disposed on the building unit.
EP.3 656 939 (IZQUIERDO) discloses a carriable and modular cabin that, formed out of a body having a rectangular parallelepipedal configuration, made of composite or other suitable more thermally insulated material, creating a diaphanous space in which different distributions, and different design can be made, as for several doors, windows or glazing.
GB 2009 01 880 (WILSON) discloses a modular assembly shelter apparatus, comprising: a base element, a roof element, a plurality of corner elements, a plurality of wall elements, a photovoltaic solar collector, an electricity storage device, electrical circuit componentry, and a utility panel; said apparatus manually configurable from a portable unit configuration into an assembled configuration providing a rigid shelter comprising a solar powered electricity supply circuit.
The present invention arose in order to overcome problems suffered by existing devices.
Summary of the Invention
According to the present invention there is provided a modular format structure comprising a plurality of modules each comprising a roof and a floor; an entrance module; a photovoltaic array; a waste water container; a fresh water container; a water movement circuit; and a battery; the modules arranged to connect with a reversible connection mechanism.
It may be envisaged that the modules may comprise an integral floor, and may have curved walls formed into roofs, wherein the modules connect to make a continuous outer form.
In this way the structure of the present invention provides a modular structure that can be used and customised to suit a range of different events and situations, and which may be easily assembled and disassembled so as to provide a structure in a plurality of environmental situations.
In some embodiments the structure or modules may comprise legs or feet so as to accommodate rough terrain.
It may be envisaged that the structure may be used at large sporting events for ticket 30 control, as a games room for teenagers, to watch sporting events, as temporary structures where aid is needed including military and medical emergencies.
It may be further envisaged that in order to provide branding, information or styling purposes, the structure may be wrapped to suit different scenarios.
In some embodiments therefore the structure may include a vinyl wrap.
In some embodiments at least one module of the structure has water storage in the floor, which may comprise waste or grey water storage, and may be accessible from within or without the device, for use or disposal.
One or more module of the structure may further comprise pumping means, for use of the container in relation to the module or another module. For example the modules may comprise water tight connection valves for clip fitting connection.
In some embodiments the structure is arranged to collect rainwater. For example one or more modules may comprise a collection and drain. It may be further envisaged that the in some such embodiments the structure comprises one or more filters for collected rainwater.
In some embodiments the structure may include one or more photovoltaic cells. These may be disposed according to preference or integrated on the roof or upper parts of modules.
In some embodiments the structure includes a battery, which may be envisaged to 20 be recharged by an energy harvesting means, or connected to a mains electrical supply.
In some embodiments the structure comprises a climate control module or system, thereby advantageously allowing an internal space to be kept cool in hot countries 25 and hot in cold countries.
In some embodiments the structure comprises an infrared heating or system.
In some embodiments the structure comprises a bathroom module, for example 30 having a toilet and sink. It may be envisaged that the structure may comprise a waste water collection tank, which may be emptied when facilities are available.
In some embodiments the structure comprises a kitchen module. For example such module may include a sink and cooking facilities and may be electrically powered, 35 connected to a water filtration system and/or storage container, and/or may comprise gas storage and cooking facilities.
In some embodiments the structure comprises a lounge module. For example such a module may include seating, gaming and/or eating apparatus, and may be envisaged to be connected to a power system such as the photovoltaic array or cell.
In some embodiments the structure may comprise a door module that comprises an entrance ramp for access purposes to allow wheelchair access to the structure.
In some embodiments the structure may comprise a door module that comprises a 10 RFID (radio frequency identification device) controlled entrance.
In some embodiments the structure comprises internal wall dividers. Such dividers may be envisaged to be free-standing and/or secured to the roof or floor.
In some embodiments the structure comprises a plant module, equipped with electronic devices and systems for the structure, including, one or more batteries, servers, for example wireless internet and/or telephony network servers and/or routers, and climate control systems.
In some embodiments the structure comprises an energy harvesting means. For example such energy harvesting means may comprise one or more turbines that harvest energy from collected rainwater. In other embodiments the energy harvesting means may comprise a wind energy harvesting means.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which:
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Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of a structure according to the present invention; Figure 2 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment of the structure shown in 35 Figure 1; Figure 3 shows an exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the structure shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a reverse exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the structure 5 shown in Figure 1; Figure 5 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of a module shown in the embodiment of the structure shown in Figure 1; Figure 6 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment of the module shown in Figure 5; Figures 7 show isometric views of an embodiment of a module shown in the embodiment of the structure shown in Figure 1; Figure 8 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of a clip for use with the embodiment of the structure shown in Figure 1; * Figures 9 show a plan and a side view of the embodiment of the structure shown in 20 Figure 1; and Figures 10 show sketches of an embodiment of a connection mechanism in use between two modules for a structure according to the present invention.
Detailed Description of Figures
With reference to the figures there is shown an embodiment of a modular format structure 99 generally comprising: a plurality of modules including a wall, roof, and a floor 31, and the structure having a photovoltaic array 1 comprising a plurality of 30 photovoltaic panels.
The embodiment further comprises a waste water container and a fresh water container, both within the floor of modules such as a bathroom module 3 and kitchen module 16, a water movement circuit, a battery and conduits. None of which are shown. * The modules are arranged to connect with a reversible connection mechanism, comprised by overcentre clips 80, and an electrical and/or fluid circuit may be envisaged to be adapted to extend between modules.
As shown in Figures 10 the clips 80 are rebated into indentations 62. Such indentations and clips are subsequently capped with plastic caps 61 so as to prevent tampering or damage.
In particular reference to the embodiment shown in the Figures the structure 10 comprises rounded corners and outer form, whereby each of the modules have a curved walls and continuous roof, and the clips clip the modules together side by side and over the top of the structure.
The structure is thereby easily constructed in situ by the plurality of modules, which 15 each connect to one another using the clip connection mechanism.
The clip connection mechanism comprises twoS clips to either side of a module, spaced vertically and indented into rebates and the clips comprise overcentre clips which are arranged to pull the modules together as the clips are closed.
The modules comprise double skinned walls, with intermediate insulation, and the floor of each overlaps a subsequent module's floor.
In the pictured embodiment a flooring 14 is envisaged. This flooring may be 25 envisaged to be plywood constructed and/or cut to size, or may be a rolled material such as carpet or vinyl.
The structure may be envisaged to further comprise service lines (not shown) in use, which may extend between the modules, so as to allow for passage of wiring and/or liquid. The pictured embodiment includes strip lights 12, which may be envisaged to be connected to a single module, as shown in the Figures, and/or may be coaxially telescopic to allow collapsing thereof for transport.
It may be envisaged that the electrical or electronic service lines may comprise male and female connectors so as to allow for easy connection between modules. It may* be envisaged that liquid service lines may be installed separately and/or in use. In other embodiments liquid tight and/or sealable connectors may be envisaged.
Between the modules there is a sealing gasket 13 formed in rubber or silicone. This 5 is depressed by the clip mechanism and causes a secure seal.
The modules comprise: An entrance module 2, with an entrance porch 10, double doors 27, with an RFID entrance controller or scanner 26, and ramp 11; An endmost bathroom module 3 with a rainwater collection trough 7; An endmost plant Module 4 with a dividing wall 21; Wall module 22 with infrared heater panels 18; End corner lounge module 25 with internal fitted curved audiovisual screen 19; End corner lounge module 24; Mid module 6 with rainwater collection trough 7.
The structure further comprises a kitchen unit and cooker portion 16 and seating 17 in a lounge module, and an air conditioning unit 8 extending from the plant module 4.
Some embodiments of the modules may comprise windows, transparent or translucent areas or panels, or roof light pipes.
The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated 25 that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of protection as defined by the claims.

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  1. Claims 1. A modular format structure comprising a plurality of modules each comprising a wall, a roof and a floor; an entrance module; a photovoltaic array; a waste water container; a fresh water container; a water movement circuit; and a battery; the modules arranged to connect with a reversible connection mechanism.
  2. 2. A structure according to claim 1 wherein the wall and roof are formed as a curvature.
  3. 3. A structure according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the connection mechanism comprises a clip mechanism.
  4. 4. A structure according to claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the structure includes a vinyl wrap.
  5. 5. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein a module of the structure has water storage in the floor 20.
  6. 6. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure is arranged to collect rainwater.
  7. 7. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure comprises a climate control system.
  8. 8. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes an infrared heating system.
  9. 9. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a bathroom module.
  10. 10. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a kitchen module.
  11. 11. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a lounge module.
  12. 12. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a door module that comprises an entrance ramp for access purposes to allow wheelchair access to the structure.
  13. 13. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a door module that comprises an RFID entrance control.
  14. 14. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes a plant module, equipped with electronic devices and systems for the structure, including, one or more batteries, servers, for example wireless intemet and/or telephony network servers and/or routers, and climate control systems.
  15. 15. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure includes an energy harvesting means.
  16. 16. A structure according to claim 15 wherein the energy harvesting means comprises turbines connected to rainwater collection.
  17. 17. A structure according to any preceding claim wherein the structure comprises displaceable storage compartments
  18. 18. A module for a structure according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a clip mechanism for connection to a subsequent module.
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CN111622355A (en) * 2020-06-02 2020-09-04 中交振华绿建科技有限公司 Off-grid modular structure building
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EP3656939A1 (en) * 2017-10-05 2020-05-27 Alejandro Izquierdo Jaen Transportable, modular cabin
CN111622355A (en) * 2020-06-02 2020-09-04 中交振华绿建科技有限公司 Off-grid modular structure building
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