JPH08275353A - Multilayer floor formation for building structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of forming a separated work area on a building floor structure in a computer room or the like, and forming an enclosure of a cable mechanically isolated in the under space of the work area flow, and further air circulation space mechanically isolated from the cable enclosure. SOLUTION: A plurality of poles 52 are arranged in a lattice form on the floor of a building, and a beam 122 extending horizontally between adjacent poles is arranged so as to couple them, thus a pattern in the shape of a three- dimensional lattice including a plurality of panel housing frame unit is made. Floor panels 32 and 34 for forming a work floor 28 is arranged in a frame unit, and a floor panel 42 which forms at lest one cable support floor 40 is arranged under it. A cable enclosure is made by a wall panel 48, extending substantially vertically between one section of the work area floor and the cable support floor. An air passage is made between the cable support floor 40 and the floor 70 of the building.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001] With the advent background of the so-called computer revolution of the present invention, a number of business organizations are routinely use all kinds of computer. For example, manufacturers and distributors have all or most of their statistical material in their computers, including marketing information, inventory controls and salary data.

However, even with the high electrical and mechanical efficiency of modern converters, they still generate considerable heat. Because of their operating characteristics, they require a relatively high voltage, high power input current, and also include the use of very low currents, which are usually direct current (DC), low voltages.

Computers require a carefully controlled temperature and humidity environment. This has evolved into the presence of so-called computer rooms in large offices or similar facilities. A typical computer room is equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) capabilities to suit its needs, and by being wired to provide high power AC and DC electrical services, the special needs of the computer. A room or area that is distinguished from other rooms to suit.

[0004] The actual computer itself and its peripherals (drives, printers, etc.) are usually placed on a fake floor that looks like a fake ceiling. Here, the false ceiling and the false floor refer to the ceiling and the floor installed below and above them separately from the original ceiling and the original floor. False floors differ in that they can withstand much heavier weight than can be supported by false ceilings. False floors are created in computer rooms not only to support the computer itself, but also to make room under the computer work area floor to install and maintain the wires and connectors that are primarily used with the computer.

[0005] In many computer rooms, air-conditioned evaporators are also located on the floor. The present invention is not only compatible with these systems, but also provides alternative designs to these ideas, if desired. When the size or the number of computers increases due to an increase in capacity or replacement of parts, there is a need to constantly change wiring and environmental control ducts. Therefore, the proper computer room is
Sufficient space must be included for the computer itself, peripherals such as tape or disk drives, etc., as well as for printers and other types of equipment that have numerous mechanical components. The room must provide access to these machines by computer workers who need an unoccupied floor for computer work and maintenance. Thus electrical, mechanical and other connections are usually made through the floor.

The design of computer rooms is regulated by local fire protection and building codes. These regulations commonly require the separation of at least three different types of conductors. These include heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts that ensure that fresh air, return air, heating and cooling air, etc., are led to the computer room without being filtered or contaminated by uncontrolled ventilation sources. In. For the protection of building occupants and machinery, it is essential that the air circulation system is protected against smoke, toxic fumes or vapors, inhalation and circulation considerably better.

The Ordinance also states that the high voltage wiring is not only insulated by itself, but is also sheathed by its own electrical line or conduit and electrical grounding system,
Or it is protected, so it requires that the wiring not be mechanically damaged in its normal working environment.
Low voltage wiring must be protected as well. In other words, insulated wires, including protective rubber and plastic insulation layers, can cause a fire or short circuit if the protective covering is broken during operations unrelated to the computer.

An object therefore the present invention of the present invention forms a work area floor spaced above the building floor structure, a wire enclosure having at least one mechanically isolated space below the work area floor, further wherein An object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a multilayer floor for a building structure for forming an air circulation space mechanically isolated from an electric wire enclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a method of protectively housing an electrical conductor and forming a conditioned air duct for an enclosed environment including a building floor structure, the method comprising: Erecting a plurality of struts, arranging the struts in a regularly spaced relationship along a given lateral and longitudinal axis, and adjoining to form a three-dimensional lattice pattern including a plurality of panel-accommodating frame units. Interconnecting the struts by erecting a plurality of horizontally extending spar between the struts, wherein the frame units are arranged in coplanar groups on separate levels lying parallel to the building floor, one of the levels being The uppermost working floor support level, and the other level is spaced below, placing a floor panel in the frame unit, wherein the floor panel is A non-perforated panel for the industrial floor and a perforated panel, and an unperforated panel for the other level, and arranging a non-perforated wall panel extending vertically to the frame unit. , Thereby forming a plurality of passages that connect the floor and wall panels to each other and provide only separate and individually regulated air passages and electrical conductor passages, respectively, wherein the passages include the working floor. An upper opening extending through the work floor to allow a passage between the area above and the area containing the separation passage, whereby the system includes a load bearing and work area floor and the building floor. Multiple mechanically separated conductor passages and adjustments for each connection to the interior of a partially compartmented chamber To provide the method characterized by capable of providing a gas passage.

Embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent upon reference to the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is described by way of example and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 shows the installation in the use position and delimits the support of the work area floor, the protective isolation for the conduits and the air passages for the conditioned air guidance. FIG. 3 is a perspective view with some parts removed and some parts removed, illustrating a multi-layer floor forming apparatus for a building structure according to the present invention, which provides a means for doing so.

FIG. 2 shows an adjustable height support of the present invention, top and intermediate brace units as girder support means, and a first modularized floor panel and a second modularized structure. FIG. 2 illustrates a panel support girder spanned between struts, suitable for receiving and positioning both floor and wall panels;
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view with a part cut away.

FIG. 3 shows a portion of a single conductor support floor and a first modular floor panel supported on top, one lower or intermediate second modular floor panel and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the unit in an arrangement in which the unit is assembled with one wall panel attached.

FIG. 4 is a partially cut-away plan view showing a panel support unit including a column of the present invention, a brace as a member supporting means, and a beam.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a top support arm which is a member supporting means at the use position of the top of the column shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view of the panel support unit of FIG. 4 taken along the line 6-6.

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 4 and illustrating another side of the panel support unit of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 5 and illustrating a portion of the upper floor support unit in cross-section.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 5 and illustrating details of the top panel support unit.

FIG. 10 illustrates an air passage arrangement including a vertically extending passage for conditioned air;
FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view partially schematic in nature.

FIG. 11 shows the arrangement of the horizontal and vertical extending, protectively isolated passages, electrical enclosures, for electrical cables, which are conductors servicing the computer, fixed on the main support floor. FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view, partially schematic in nature, shown.

FIG. 12 shows the placement of horizontal and vertical aisles and floor supports for electrical conductors which are other conductors extending through horizontal and vertical aisles in a multi-story building floor according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view, which is partially schematic in nature.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a modification of the support structure manufactured according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates a mechanical down-fixation / electrical grounding system that places a first modularized floor panel on top of the brace, which is the girder support means.
FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a mode in which a part of the wall panel is rotated between a folded position and an extended position to facilitate installation.

It will be understood that the present invention is applicable to a large number of installations and that the structural details thereof may vary, but that the top layer machine extends horizontally over the building floor structure. A work area floor for support and work, and an underlying conductor support floor and aisle;
And a preferred form of the invention will be described, with an intermediate structure suitable for supporting a cable or other set of similar conductors within its own isolated passage, the wire enclosure. Thus, while the drawings illustrate the top, bottom, and intermediate support floors located above the floor of a building, configurations that include a single intermediate conductor support floor and conduit, or form isolated passageways It is also within the scope of the present invention to provide two or more such intermediate conductor support floors.

Similarly, although a preferred form of the multi-layer floor forming apparatus for a building structure of the present invention is described, for manufacturing or assembly reasons, the form of the described structure may be modified to some extent, and such. It will be appreciated that modifications are within the scope of the invention.

Referring to the drawings, FIG.
And a modular support floor and conduit assembly shown to be installed in a partitioned chamber area 22 partially bounded by a vertically extending chamber wall 24 having one or more HVAC inlet openings 26. And generally 28
A work area floor indicated by is provided to support the computer 30.

In accordance with the present invention, the upper floor or work area floor, generally designated 28, includes a plurality of perforated panels 32, 32a, etc., and one or more perforated panels 34, 34.
a (first modularized floor panel).
The panel 34 is shown to have a plurality of small circular holes 36, the panel 34 is shown to have a peripheral louver or vent 38, some perforated panels typically contributing to the supply air and others. Contribute to the return air.

The present invention is also shown generally at 40 and is shown to include an intermediate conductor support floor including a plurality of isomorphic intermediate floor panels 42 (second modular floor panels), as well as generally 44. The lower supported floor, shown at, is shown to consist of a plurality of floor panels 46, which may be of the same shape as the panels 42, for example.

A variety of vertically extending modular wall panels 48 are provided and extend, for example, between the intermediate conductor support floor 40 and the work area floor 28, and the lower conductor support floor 44 and the intermediate conductor support floor. 40 is shown. FIG. 1 illustrates that a vertically extending panel, such as panel 50, extends between two floor levels and can be made in one piece, but in accordance with the present invention, all wall panels have such a structure. Single floor or single height is preferred for economics of panel manufacturing and installation.

Another major device of the present invention is a column 52 unit and each of its associated floor and wall supports 54.
And a series of corner brace or spar support means, shown generally at 56 in FIG. 1 and described in detail below.

A detailed description of the operation of the floor system of the present invention will be described later, but from FIG. 1 which is shown schematically in part, the arrangement of each vertically separated floor and individual walls is as follows: A high voltage electrical conductor 58 is routed on the lower conductor support floor 44 and can extend through the wire enclosure, which is a space or isolated passage generally indicated at 60 terminating below the computer. The intermediate conductor support floor 40 supports a plurality of conductors 62 extending through its own space or isolated passage 64 from a power source (not shown) to a location below a portion of the computer. . Under the computer, these conductors pass through perforated floor panels, shown at 66,68. By extending through its own space or isolated passageway (wire enclosure), as shown, the cables or similar conductors 58, 62 are protected from mechanical stacking with each other and the external environment. Protected from. Building floor structure 70 and lower floor 40
The space between it and the lower surface also forms a space, generally indicated at 72, for the passage of air that can enter and exit the chamber, for example, through the grill 38 or through the openings 36 in the panel 34.

For this purpose, as indicated by the arrows, the louvers 38 can be considered to provide an inlet air passage and the openings 36 provide a return air passage. According to the invention, these passages do not have to be arranged as shown, but provide mechanical isolation between cables of different nature,
And they are for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVA
C) It is only necessary to be isolated from the duct for the reasons stated.

Referring to FIG. 2, several elements of the structure of the present invention are illustrated in detail. Thus, with particular reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, a selected mechanical component of the present invention includes a vertically extending post 100 having a collar 102 at its bottom, and a threaded height adjustment stud 10.
It is shown that 4 extends axially outward from the bottom of the column 100. The strut 100 comprises a girder member support means described later to form a floor support unit. Stud 1
04 is a lower fixed plate 10 having a threaded central opening 108 and a plurality of reinforcing recesses 110 for increased strength.
6 suitable for being housed within. Studs 104 that provide height adjustment may be provided at the upper ends of the struts 100 if desired. Also, these parts may be positioned and welded in place at the factory.

Referring to the upper end 112 of the strut 100, there is a cross-shaped work area floor brace 114 with four outwardly extending legs 116 which are girder support means, each leg having a perforated fastener receiving opening 118. It is shown to have. As shown, the legs 11 on the top armor 114
6 is a plurality of floor panel supports, preferably having an inverted U-shaped cross-section having a flat top portion 124 and opposed legs or flanges 126, 128 that are vertically or tapered to form a slope. Suitable to be housed within one open end 120 of a body or spar member 122.

The ends 120 of the respective beam members 122 are formed by the arms 11
Fastener 13 suitable for being housed in opening 118 in
2 has an opening 130 for receiving therein.
As will be appreciated, the top arms 114 are attached to the top 12 of the stanchion 100.
0, and attach each girder member 122 to opening 130,
When the 118 is positioned to coincide, a fastener 132 can be inserted to secure the structure. Thereafter, the corners 134 and panels 32,3 of the rigid floor panel are formed to form the complete floor (FIG. 1).
Many such opponents as 2a are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows a member 122 having a panel 136.
And the top 112 of the stanchion is the arm 1
3 shows the assembled form of the exploded element of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown the structure of the intermediate support brace, which is the girder support means, and its associated components. These parts include a mid-section brace 140 that is square in cross section and adapted to be housed outside the square post 100 and that has a central section that includes four outwardly extending substantially identical legs 142. .
Each leg includes a pair of girder support fingers 144 between which a girder member 15 for supporting a combined floor and wall.
An upturned positioning stud 146 suitable for receiving in an opening 148 on the second end 150 is sandwiched. Intermediate brace 140 has a plurality of laterally extending openings 15 for receiving locating pins 156 for its vertical positioning.
4 is included. Referring to the floor members 152 for supporting floors and walls, each of them being substantially homogenous units is generally H-shaped in cross section, but preferably in addition to the central section 158 to facilitate panel assembly operations. It has a slanted leg 160.

Another element of the intermediate floor and wall system is a floor panel 162 having a peripheral flange 164 extending downward and a notched corner portion 166.
Is. In a preferred form, the flange 164 extending downward from the floor panel 162 has the same angle of inclination as the angled wall 160 of the spar 152. An additional important element of the floor and wall support units is generally 170
It is the panel clamp shown in. It includes a central opening 172 through which the post 100 can extend, a pair of positioning ears 174, and an opening 176 for receiving a positioning pin therein.

Each clamp also has an oppositely angled downwardly curved flange 180 having a slope generally parallel to the slope forming flange 160 on spar 152 and flange 164 on panel 162. Has four substantially identical radially outwardly extending panel locks. Clamp 17 like this
0 is a central portion where the various portions are divided into four isomorphic panel locking sections each having an opposing blank from which a downwardly extending flange is created, and from which an opposing upwardly extending flange is formed. With a generally flat surface 182 having a. Obviously, when a beam member or floor and wall panel support unit is installed with respect to the arm 140, the panel 1
62 are positioned in the structure and clamps 170 position the panel units in their desired assembled position and are pinned.

FIG. 3 illustrates another element of the present invention, a wall panel 184, which generally corresponds to the vertical wall panel 48 shown in FIG. This panel is not perforated and in use it and its counterpart are in the upward opening formed between the flange 160 of the spar 152 and the central section 158, and of the spar 122 supporting the upper floor. Leg or flange 126,1
Will lie in 28.

As shown in FIG. 3 which illustrates the assembled form of the unit of FIG. 2, the floor is formed by a panel 162 whose peripheral edge extends downwards along a flange on the beam member 152 to provide the beam member. The inner end 150 of 152 is adjacent to the stanchion 100 and is secured in place by the desired locking system.

For illustrative purposes, FIGS. 2 and 3 show only a single floor lying below the upper floor, but any number of braces can be provided, and the floors and walls described immediately before each one It will be appreciated that the desired support for the panel will be located.

Referring to FIG. 4, some of the assemblies are shown in detail, partially broken away.
That is, the brace 140 surrounds the stanchion 100 and is positioned by the pin 156, the stud 146 extends through the opening 148 to position the girder member 152, and the clamp 170 is the panel 16 in place.
It provides security for the second corner structure and prevents its separation and secures the floor panels in their desired use position. The clamp also serves to ensure that the panel is a relatively impermeable corner connection that intersects the stanchions.

According to the present invention, the brace 140 and the clamp 170 can be positioned by a pre-drilled opening in the post 100, or such an opening can be formed at a building site. 6 and 7 show a clamp member 170 secured by a pin 178 that also extends through the stanchion 100 and opening 154.
Is illustrated. Clamping action provided by clamp flanges 180 and their panel flanges 1
The inflection relationship with respect to 64 and the location of studs 146 formed in the arms 142 are shown.

FIG. 5 illustrates the positioning of the spar 122, which supports the work area floor, the upper floor, with the fasteners 132 in place, and the corners where the square element fits firmly. FIG. 8 and 9 show the column 1
00 shows a cross section of the girder member 122 at a position on the upper part 112 of 00.

Referring to FIG. 10, a plurality of struts 100 supporting a brace 140 and forming an intermediate brace, and a top brace 114 for floor panels 32, 32a.
Is shown. A perforated or louvered top panel with openings 36 for venting air is illustrated as forming an air outlet to the chamber above the floor. In addition, there is a non-perforated lower floor panel 46 in place positioned by the stanchions 100, except for the spaces or openings provided in a portion of the isolated passageway bounded by the building floor 70. A plurality of vertically extending panels 48, arranged one after the other, form the sidewalls of the vertically extending air passages.

Thus, with such a space including portions extending horizontally and vertically by a combination of floor and wall panels, an isolated space 72 is formed for air passage. It will be appreciated that the airflow may be outward from the opening 36 or the airflow may be reversed and the duct may serve as a return air duct. Importantly, it is possible to provide supply and return air in the same structure, for example, by positioning the floor panels 46 or 42, and with only matching positioning of the wall panels 48 and selected floor panels.

FIG. 11 shows a plurality of struts 100 and their associated arms 140 supporting the lower floor panel 46.
A similar structure having a vertical wall panel 48 is shown to form a space generally indicated at 60 for the passage of cables. This space is lower floor panel 4
The space is defined by an intermediate floor panel 42 lying between and extending horizontally there between, and a vertical wall panel 48 in which the space is provided. Such a panel 4
8 acts as a side wall for both the horizontal and vertical extending portions of the space or passage 60. Conductor cables 58 are physically supported by floor panels 46 to comply with ordinance requirements, and they are isolated from other conductive cables as previously noted. FIG. 11 illustrates that the other spaces, shown generally at 64 and 72, exist in the same structure, but do not form a space in communication with space 60, and are in fact isolated from it by the present invention. To do.

FIG. 12 shows a plurality of floor panels 4 entering from both sides of the structure and forming a floor assembly 44.
Space 64 for the conductor 62 being supported on
The structure of is illustrated. Vertically extending wall panels 48 define a portion of this space that is not defined by the floor and the lower surface of floor panel 32. The panel 66 forming part of the floor unit includes openings allowing the passage of cables therethrough, so that the space 64 has outlets for these cables. The lower floor element again provides a space isolated from the space just described according to the invention.

Referring to additional structural details and particularly to FIGS. 2-9, the floor panel 136 includes a sheet metal cladding layer 200 and a central core 202, for example, made of particle board, and if desired. It can be covered with a carpet (not shown). These parts may have lightweight concrete cores, or other types of fillers may be used. A modular floor structure is preferred, but is not absolutely necessary in the present invention. The vertical struts 100 are preferably made of structural grade steel, and the girder members 122, 152 supporting the walls and floor are preferably made of extruded aluminum or formed steel elements. The arms 114,140 and clamp unit 170, as well as the pins 156,178 are preferably made of steel although other materials may be suitable. Floor panel 162 and wall panel 184 are preferably made of steel or other roughened material that provides resistance to mice and provides a surface that is substantially impervious to circulating air and the like. Most or all of the components preferably include a corrosion resistant coating, such as galvanized or the like, as regulations usually require metal-to-metal electrical grounding. The various components illustrated can include conventional types of gasket materials such as foam or adhesive tape if an airtight air seal is desired. If acoustic and vibration isolation is important, rubber or other processing materials can be used. The wall panels 48 may be single sheets as shown or may be connected or hinged along their horizontal centerline as shown in FIG. Although various pins, screws, and the like are shown as the preferred fixtures, the various struts and braces may be pre-drilled for this purpose or assembled by drilling at the construction site. They may be welded and soldered if appropriate. Adjustment screws, such as studs 104, may be provided for height adjustment or level adjustment in a conventional manner, and the adjustment may be performed at the top or bottom of the stanchion, or both if desired.

Referring to FIGS. 13-15, another form of apparatus embodying the present invention is illustrated. Thirteenth
15 to 15 are preferred to meet certain regulations, and are necessary or preferred in certain applications,
Or, the preferred form of construction is illustrated for ease of manufacture.

The structure shown in FIGS. 13-15 is generally similar to that shown, for example, in FIGS. 2-9, except that the floor support generally indicated at 200 in FIG. It includes a floor support strut unit, such as a strut 202 having a lower portion 204 supported on a plate 206 that may include holes or slots 210 to facilitate bolting to a floor or the like. The strut 202 includes a collar 212 at its upper end that helps locate a threaded top extension 214 that terminates in a floor tile locating plate attached to its top. This floor tile positioning plate is a screw screw 21
It is suitable for vertical positioning by the operation of 4 and is intended to fixedly position a floor tile such as the illustrated tile 218 housed thereon thereafter. The tiles 218 have edges 22 suitable for engaging the upwardly bent alignment tabs 222 on the plate 216.
I have 0.

As shown, the core of the floor panel 218 is made of a lightweight concrete material 224 surrounded by a metal plate or other skin 226. Since some ordinances require grounding for electrical safety, the means described herein are provided to ensure continuous conductivity between the floor tile surface and a suitable ground.

Referring again to the plate 216, it can be seen to include a number of vertically extending contoured locating pins 228, each having an enlarged head 230 and a stem 232 attached to the plate 216. Referring to FIG. 13, a plurality of girders, generally indicated at 240, are provided and extend in four directions from a central portion 242 of the post 202 and are supported by a brace assembly, generally indicated at 244. The structural features of this brace and girder structure are similar to those shown in the previous drawings, but there are some structural differences, which are provided for ease of manufacture and the like.
For this reason, each girder member 240 includes an upper portion 246 and a lower portion 248 of a cross-section with the same contour and is preferably made of aluminum alloy or rolled steel. As shown at 250, these grooves are spaced at two points along their entire length to form a composite groove of generally H-shaped cross-section.
Intermediate portion 25 spot welded together at 50
2,254 but is contoured to have sloping sidewalls to facilitate insertion of the vertical wall portion intended to accommodate it.

Referring to the structure and other differences and similarities shown in FIGS. 2-9, means in the form of individual panels 256 are provided to establish the conductor support floor, and these panels are then mounted on the struts 202. A cut is made at the corner area 258 where the central section 242 meets. In these post corner areas, the brace 244 penetrates the open end of the groove so that the plane has a cruciform section, secures the groove or girder against vertical movement, and aligns it properly with the post 202. Part 25
A plurality of outwardly extending legs 260, 26 engaging the underside of
Includes 2.

Some electrical codes require that the electrical lines formed by the floor panel 256 and the girder members 246 be free of sharp or upward edges, so that a contoured floor panel lower fastening unit 264 is provided, and It is shown to include a set screw 266 to secure the unit 264 in place. Due to the cross-sectional shape of the beam member 246, the lower fixing unit 264
Generally have a keystone or trapezoidal square shape when viewed in cross section. These elements replace their counterpart arm and clamp assemblies shown in FIGS. 2-9, but serve the same functional purpose.

Referring to other different features of the construction, the vertical wall, generally designated 270, is shown to include an innermost fixed vertical wall section 272 and an outermost folding partition wall section 274. A wall panel such as panel 272 has an axial length corresponding to the length of lower fixture 264 and, for example, lower fixture 26
4 top surface and lower part 2 of the beam member placed on the panel
48 and extend downwardly.

The inner wall element 272 has a vertical end surface 278.
Along with, and in use, this surface 278 contacts the mating end surface 280 of the folding vertical partition wall 274.

Referring to FIG. 13, such a hinged partition wall is shown to be divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, indicated at 282 and 284, respectively, with each portion having an enlarged width foot 288. In the meantime, panel 2
A pair of spaced side walls 29 that mate the rim 294 of the 96 itself
It includes an outwardly stiffening section 286 having 0,292. Female portion 30 of the hinge assembly, generally indicated at 302, along lower edge 298 of panel 296
0 and the upper edge 306 of the lower wall 284 is shown with an enlarged overhang cylindrical end 304 formed. In the form of a piano hinge or similar continuous hinge, the two cooperating sections 304, 300 provide these parts with a flexible folding movement of an arc of about 80 to 90 degrees. The stiffening member 308 for the lower section 306 includes the side wall 3 that embraces the edge 314 of the main panel.
Includes 10,312. The foot portion 316, etc., form the lower end of the panel and are suitable for being housed in the groove 320, for example.

As can be seen, the vertically extending wall is simply a fold of one such wall forming assembly along its horizontal centerline, locating it between adjacent beam members,
And the foot portions 288 and 316 are, for example, grooves 246 and 32
It can be formed by pivoting the two wall sections at their central pivot point to move into a suitable opening of the groove, such as zero. Simply pivoting the hinge to the open position locks the panel in place and forms a suitable vertical wall. Referring again to the strut 202,
The various formed sections are shaped to ensure a tight bond in this area, and it is only necessary to provide means for the releasable placement of the floor panel and other supporting members.

Referring to FIG. 14, an enlarged vertical cross section of a fixture for a floor tile is shown. In this area, a hat section, generally indicated at 330, is provided and includes an outer shell 332 containing a capture coil spring 334 therein. The radial flange 336 of the hat section is located on the lower metal surface 338 of the panel 338.
Mechanically, for example by crimping or spot welding.

Accordingly, when assembling floor tile 218, the corners of the tile, such as floor tile 218, are aligned with the openings therein, generally indicated at 340, and are positioned to overlap pin unit 228, and Only by pressing the head 230 into the coil spring 33
4 and outer shell 332 and serve to make electrical and mechanical contacts. Therefore, a good electrical ground is formed in this area, as required by some regulations.

The exact structural details of the arms and beam members can be further modified and are within the scope of the invention. However, preferred forms have been illustrated that provide relatively accurate positioning, ease of assembly, interchangeability of parts while maintaining modularity, and ease of assembly.
However, safety and protection are not compromised, as much material as possible is bumpy, and self-supporting, and with the strength needed to support a computer or other heavy floor load when standing. It is extremely rigid and also has the rigidity needed to carry dead loads such as cables and provide the necessary mechanical isolation.

Referring again to FIG. 14, instead of using a mounting system having a fixed locating pin on the post structure and a spring connection forming part of the panel, the panel is provided with a socket for a screw fastener and the fixed It is possible to secure the outer spring to the panel by means of a tool, so that the spring, which makes contact with the struts for the purpose of rounding, extends outside the panel instead of lying inside the panel, and in some cases It will be appreciated that it is preferred.

When the floor panel is rigid, as in the embodiment of FIG. 13, there is no need for a girder or groove to support the panel. In such a case, a non-load bearing member may be provided below the floor panel simply to position the vertical side wall panel.

Panel 218 is shown to have a concrete core and a metallic exterior, but it will be understood that any panel meeting the appropriate regulations is acceptable.

With reference to the assembly of a typical modular floor support and conduit protection assembly, the preferred sequence is to place the stanchions in their desired positions after surveying and layout, and place the bottom set of support arms in place. Includes fitting over struts and positioning them at the desired level height.

Thereafter, the bottom floor portion is constructed by installing appropriate panels, leaving the vertical duct portion.
After the floor panel is inserted, the clamp is placed and locked in place. At this point, a self-supporting rigid structure consisting of vertical columns and floor panels is completed.
The vertical wall and the next level of brace are then placed, and the vertical wall is placed in place with the cooperation of the ears 146 and openings 148, and the locked groove or similar spar 1
It is fixed by the installation of 52.

Next, the second level of the floor is installed, leaving the desired suitable openings, and the floor panel is re-clamped in the indicated position. If no more floor panels are planned, then the vertical or side wall panels are fixed in place, and the top brace 114 is placed on top of the post, after which the wall is mounted on top brace 122
The support is secured to the arm 114 by fasteners 132. At this point the separation passage or space is complete, then the perforated panel is placed in the indicated position and the top floor panel is installed as desired.

During construction, after an arbitrary floor is placed,
The cable can be pulled into place prior to the next construction stage. Thereafter, all necessary cables are drawn to and through the floor level for proper machine installation. For work purposes, various floor panels may be temporarily removed and relocated after wiring or other physical hookup is completed. Although the invention has been illustrated with respect to electrical connectors, water cooling, plumbing, or other lines or conductors of various kinds can also be supported by the floor of the invention or positioned by the columns of this modular construction. May be supported by a building floor that underlies a plurality of spaced apart conductor support floors.

Although the invention has been described as preferably comprising a series of overlapping floors and vertical walls defining a passage extending vertically through the upper area of such floors, in some cases the floor area may be Need only be provided below the area on which electrical or other conductors are located, the effective conduits for these conductors are the floor panels below them and the in-floor area thus formed. It will be appreciated that the can be formed in combination with a wall panel along the other side. In this way, the lower or intermediate floors do not need to extend completely identical to each other or to the top or working area floor.

[0074] By isolating effect wire such present invention from adjusting the air space, the present invention protects the building occupants and machinery smoke from electric fire, the circulation to the room, such as toxic gas is prevented In addition, energy loss can be reduced by avoiding the installation of a large number of electric wires in an air duct space obstructing the air flow.
Furthermore, a very important feature of the present invention is that sometimes it is necessary to make a part of the computer-supported floor, wait for the completion of the intermediate electrical work by the electrician, and then complete the mechanical work on the floor. By forming a wire enclosure that is mechanically isolated by wall means consisting of a plurality of modularized wall panels,
Eliminates the need for large diameter conduits for wires
In other words, there is no need for the electrician to install and bend such conduits, reducing the installation cost and stopping the progress of construction work during carpentry work or floor construction and before starting electric installation. Thus, the construction of the computer room can be performed in a single operation without causing the problem.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of columns, arms, and various panels.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the part of FIG. 2 at the time of assembly.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the part of FIG. 2 at the time of assembly.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a top support arm tree.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 4;

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG.

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view of an air passage.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a passage for an electric cable.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a passage for an electric cable.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view similar to FIG. 2 according to another embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view of a part of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a part of the wall panel.

[Explanation of symbols]

 28: Work area floor 30: Computer 40: Intermediate floor 44: Lower floor 100: Prop 114: Arm bar 152: Girder

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A method of forming a conditioned air duct for an enclosed environment including a floor structure of a building, wherein the method comprises erecting a plurality of struts. The struts are arranged in regularly spaced relation along a given lateral and longitudinal axis, and a plurality of horizontal struts between adjacent struts are formed to form a three-dimensional grid pattern including a plurality of panel receiving frame units. Interconnecting the struts by erecting a girder extending into the building unit, wherein the frame units are arranged in coplanar groups on separate levels lying parallel to the building floor, one of the levels being a top working floor support level. And the other level is spaced below it and places a floor panel in the frame unit, the floor panel having a hole for the working floor. An unperforated panel perforated panel and perforated panel for the other level, and an unperforated wall panel extending vertically to the frame unit, whereby the floor and the perforated panel are arranged. The wall panels are joined to form a plurality of passages separated from each other and provided only to individually regulated air passages and electrical conductor passages, said passages being provided with said area on said work floor and said passages. Includes an upper opening extending through the work floor to allow passage to and from the area containing the isolation passage, whereby the system includes a load support and work area floor and a room partially defined by the building floor Providing a plurality of mechanically separated conductor passages and a regulated air passage for respective connections to the interior of the housing. Said method characterized by can.