NL2033552B1 - Method for constructing a building, construction assembly and building comprising such construction assembly - Google Patents
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The invention relates to a method for constructing a building, comprising: - providing interlockable construction panels, each comprising side edges, wherein the 5 side edges comprise indentations and/or projections configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of another construction panel; - forming a box-like structure comprising a floor, a ceiling and multiple two walls by: ~ connecting a floor subset of panels to each other to form a floor that extends in a 10 first and second direction; ~ providing at least two wall subsets of panels; ~ connecting the panels of each wall subset to each other and to the floor subset to form a wall; and ~ connecting a ceiling subset of panels to each other and to at least part of the panels 15 of the walls to form a ceiling. The invention also relates to a construction assembly and a building.
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METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY AND
BUILDING COMPRISING SUCH CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a method for constructing a building, a construction assembly and a building comprising such a construction assembly. The invention also relates to the use of an interlockable construction panel in the method, a construction assembly and a building according to the invention.
In practice, there is a demand for high-quality buildings with a small environmental footprint that can be manufactured and built in a relatively short time period. Timber frame construction allows a quick building and a relatively low environmental footprint, yet does not always provide the desired high quality buildings, especially with regard to the rigidity and strength of the construction. Concrete buildings provide a high quality, yet have a relatively high carbon footprint and a relatively long building time. Therefore, an improved method for constructing a building is required.
The present invention is aimed at obviating or at least reducing the aforementioned problems by providing a method for constructing a building, the method comprising: - providing a number of interlockable construction panels, wherein each construction panel comprises a number of side edges and wherein at least one of the number of side edges comprises one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel; - forming a box-like structure comprising a floor, a ceiling and at least two walls by: ~ connecting a floor subset of interlockable construction panels to each other to form a floor that extends in a first and second direction; ~ providing at least two wall subsets of interlockable construction panels; ~ connecting the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset to each other and to the floor subset to form a wall; and ~ connecting a ceiling subset of interlockable construction panels to each other and to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the walls to form a ceiling.
An advantage of the method for constructing a building according to the invention is that it provides a more rigid building compared to buildings of a traditional timber frame construction. This is mainly due to the fact that the panels within the wall, the ceiling or the floor are interlocking in many places and that the walls, ceiling and floor are similarly connected with an interlocking connection to form the box-like structure. Therewith, the box- like structure, or simply the box, allows for a seamless transition between the constructive elements both in terms of physical appearance and the transition of forces in the building.
A further advantage of the method according to the invention is that the individual interlockable construction panels can easily be connected to each other due to the ‘puzzle- like’ side edges thereof. This allows them to be coupled in a locking manner in a quick and efficient way that increases building speed.
An even further advantage is that, due to the interlocking connection between the {indentations and projections of the) side edges, no additional connection means, such as screws, nails and the like are required for connecting the interlockable construction panels with each other.
Yet another advantage is that the box-like structure can be provided in standardized form, yet may also easily be adapted to custom shapes, sizes and forms for specific buildings.
Therefore, an improved flexibility with regard to the shape of a (wooden) building is realized. it is noted that, in the method according to the invention, the number of interlockable construction panels comprises several subsets, which include a floor subset, a ceiling subset and at least two wall subsets in order to create a box-like structure. Preferably, the number of interlockable construction panels comprises at least two wall subsets, each of which is used for the construction of a wall of the building. it is noted that the interlockable construction panels of the various subsets may be similar to each other or may differ from each other with respect to size and/or the shape of the indentations and/or the shape of the projections provided on the side edges thereof. In addition, the number of side edges that is provided with indentations and/or projections may also vary for different interlockable wall panels.
It is noted that each of the one or more indentations of a side edge of an interlockable construction panel is configured to receive an associated projection of the one or more projections of a second or further interlockable construction panel in a mating and interlocking connection. Similarly, the one or more projections of a side edge of an interlockable construction panel is configured to be inserted into an associated indentation of the one or more projections of the second or further interlockable construction panel in a mating and interlocking connection. As such, the number and shape of projections and indentations of a first interlockable construction panel is adapted to the number of the indentations and projections of the interlockable construction panel to which the first panel is configured to be connected. it is further noted that the projections on a side edge of a interlockable construction panel may also be formed by providing indentations in the side edge thereof. Similarly, the indentations on a side edge of a interlockable construction panel may also be formed by providing projections in the side edge thereof.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the one or more indentations extend inwardly from the respective side edge and/or the one or more projections extend outwardly from the respective side edge.
An advantage of providing the projections and indentations in-plane with the planar surface of the interlockable construction panels is that, when viewed along the surface of the wall, ceiling or floor, the projections and indentations do not extend above the surface yet are line therewith. This provides for a relatively smooth surface. In addition, it allows the interlockable construction panel to be connected to by means of sliding, which preferably is performed by sliding the panels into each other in an out-of-plane direction.
In an embodiment according to the invention, one or more of the number of side edges of at least one interlockable construction panel is provided with an alternating pattern of indentations and projections, wherein the pattern of indentations and projections is adapted to match the pattern of indentations and projections on a side edge of an interlockable construction panel to which it is to be connected.
An advantage of an alternating pattern is that it provides a large connection surface between the interlockable construction panels that are connected to each other. In addition, the points of connection between the two interlockable construction panels can be spread along the entire length of the side edge.
A further advantage is that an alternating pattern can easily be manufactured in an automated environment, such as a prefabrication factory.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the method may further comprise the step of connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset io atleast part of the interlockable construction panels of at least one other wall subset.
The various wall subsets are preferably also interconnected with each other using the projections and indentations on the side edges thereof. This provides an increased rigidity and also a substantially seamless wall. it is preferred that the projections and indentations (and more preferably the pattern thereof) on the side edge of interlockable construction panels of the first wall subset that is to be connected to the interlockable construction panels of the second wall subset match the projections and indentations {and more preferably the pattern thereof) on the side edge of the interlockable construction panels of the second wall subset to provide the mating and locking connection.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels of different subsets is different from the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels within a subset. it is preferred that the edges of the interlockable construction panels on the edges of the subsets, i.e. the wall edge, the ceiling and the floor edge, are provided with a different type, Le. a different shape of projections and indentations. An advantage is that, by adapting the shape, the strength of the connection can be optimized. In addition, the direction in which the connection is made (for example in-plane or out-of-plane), can also be optimized by choosing a particular shape.
This also means that, in this embodiment, the shape of the projections and indentations on different side edges of the interlockable construction panel is different.
The different subsets {and the connections therebetween) are, in this application, the ceiling, the floor and each of the individual walls of the building. The latter may range from two walls upwards to any number of walls in a building. In a ‘usual’ configuration, the number of walls of a residential dwelling is three, four or five, although more walls is possible. in an embodiment according to the invention, the method may comprise one or more of the steps of: - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of at least one wall subset with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the floor subset and/or the ceiling subset under an angle a with a plane formed by the first or the second direction; and/or - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a first wall subset with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a second wall subset under an angle B.
An advantage of the method according to the invention is that it allows the walls to be positioned under angle with each other and/or with the floor and/or ceiling. As a result, the freedom of design of the building using the method according to the invention is very high and substantially higher than with traditional wooden buildings, such as timber frame constructions.
A further advantage of the method according to the invention is that, by adapting the shape of the projections and indentations, the interlockable construction panels of the different subsets can, even at an angle, seamlessly be connected with each other. in an embodiment according to the invention, the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels having an angle a and/or B with respect to each other is different from the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels that are in plane with each other.
An advantage of this embodiment is that the shape of the projections and indentations at a connection with an angle can be adapted to the specific need of the connection to provide a seamless and strong connection. This provides a high amount of flexibility in the design of the building. Simultaneously, the shape of projections and indentations of the in-plane connections are optimized to provide a strong and seamless connection therebetween. lt is noted that in this application the term ‘in-plane’ means a connection or location in a common plane.
in an embodiment according to the invention, the angle a is in the range of 60° ~ 120°, preferably in the range of 70° — 110°, even more preferably in the range of 80° — 100° and most preferably about 90°, and/or the angle B is in the range of 5° — 175°, preferably in the range of 45° 1359, more preferably in the range of 70° — 110°, even more preferably in the range of 5 80°-100° and most preferably about 90°.
An advantage of the method according to the invention is that a wide range of angles can be applied between the various construction elements (i.e. walls, ceiling and/or floor).
In an embodiment according to the invention, the method may further comprise the steps of: - providing one or more supports, wherein the one or more supports preferably are a support frame, more preferably are a timber support frame; and - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each of the at least two wall subsets to at least one of the one or more supports.
The box-like structure that is formed in the method according to the invention may be strengthened even further by applying one or more supports, which preferably are shaped as a timber frame. The supports, preferably the timber frame, allow interlockable construction panels with a relative low thickness to be used, while still providing a highly rigid and strong construction. Therewith, the use of a timber frame reduces the (overall) amount of material needed to construct the building.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the method may further comprise one or more of the steps of: - providing a door and/or windows to the box-like structure, wherein the step is optionally preceded by providing a door opening and/or window openings in one or more walls of the box-like structure; - insulating one or more of the walls, the ceiling and/or the floor of the box-like structure; and/or - building a second floor on the ceiling of the box-like structure, wherein the second floor preferably comprises a second box-like structure.
An advantage of the method according to the invention is that a number of box-like structures may be provided, which can easily be combined into a building. The method simultaneously allows door and/or windows to be placed in a relatively easy manner by removing part of the interlockable construction panels at the position of the door and/or windows without significantly reducing the rigidity and strength of the building.
In an embodiment according to the invention, each side edge of each construction panel may be provided with indentations and/or projections.
An advantage of providing all side edges with indentations and/or projections is that each side of the interlockable construction panels is interlocked with another one of the interlockable construction panels, thus providing a high strength and rigidity.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the one or more projections, when viewed from the side edge outwardly, have a T-shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape, and/or the one or more indentations, when viewed from the side edge inwardly, have a T-shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape.
An advantage of the abovementioned T-shape and the trapezoid (or dovetail) shape is that allows a seamless fit with a corresponding (but oppositely shaped) indentation of a second or further interlockable construction panel, resulting in a rigid connection that restricts in-plane movement. If also provides a high amount of out-of-plane stability.
Most notably, the T-shape and the trapezoid shape are highly resistant to disassociation of the connection, especially compared to square and rectangular shapes.
Square and rectangular shapes however are more easily connectable to each other, which increases building speed.
In an embodiment according to the invention, each construction panel has a length and a width that define a construction panel surface and a thickness.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the one or more connections having an angle a and/or B comprise T-shaped or trapezoid shaped, preferably isosceles trapezoid shaped, projections and indentations.
An advantage of these particular shapes is that are adaptable to the requirements of an angled connection.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the one or more connections of interlockable construction panels between different subsets comprise T-shaped, trapezoid shaped, preferably isosceles trapezoid shaped, or square-shaped projections and indentations, and the one or more connections between interlockable construction panels within subsets comprise trapezoid shaped projections and indentations.
An advantage of these particular shapes is that are adaptable to the requirements of an angled connection.
The invention further relates to a construction assembly for constructing a building, the assembly comprising: - a number of interlockable construction panels, wherein each construction panel comprises a number of side edges, and wherein at least one of the number of side edges comprises one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel;
wherein the number of interlockable construction panels comprises a floor subset, a ceiling subset and at least two wall subsets, and wherein: - the floor subset comprises one or more interlockable construction panels that are connectable to each other to build a floor; - at least two wall subsets each comprise one or more interlockable construction panels, wherein the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset are connectable to each other and to the floor subset to build a wall; and - the ceiling subset comprises one or more interlockable construction panels that are connectable to each other and to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the at least two wall subsets to build a ceiling, wherein the floor subset, the at least two wall subsets and the ceiling subset are configured to, when connected to each other, form a substantially box-like structure.
The construction assembly according to the invention has similar effects and advantages as the method according to the invention. In addition, the embodiments mentioned for the method according to the invention can also be used, either alone or in combination, in the construction assembly according to the invention.
An advantage of the construction assembly according to the invention is that it provides a more rigid building compared to buildings with traditional timber frame construction. This is mainly due to the box-like structure that is formed using the interlockable construction panels.
The fact that the panels within a wall, the ceiling or the floor are interlocking in many places and that the walls, ceiling and floor are similarly connected with an interlocking connection create a strong and rigid construction. Therewith, the box-like structure, or simply the box, allows for a seamless transition between the constructive elements both in terms of physical appearance and the transition of forces in the building.
A further advantage of the method according to the invention is that the individual interlockable construction panels can easily be connected to each other due to the ‘puzzle- like’ side edges thereof. This allows them to be coupled in a locking manner in a quick and efficient way that increases building speed. This is even further enhanced if the projections and indentations are adapted to the orientation and location of the connection to be formed.
For a connection between different subsets (i.e. a floor and a wall) another shape of projections and indentations may be used that for in-plane (i.e. in floor-floor) connections.
An even further advantage is that, due to the interlocking connection between the (indentations and projections of the) side edges, no additional connection means, such as screws, nails and the like are required for connecting the interlockable construction panels with each other.
Yet another advantage is that the box-like structure can be provided in standardized form, yet may also easily be adapted to custom shapes, sizes and forms for specific buildings.
Therefore, an improved flexibility with regard to the shape of a (wooden) building is realized.
It is noted that each of the one or more indentations of a side edge of an interlockable construction panel is configured to receive an associated projection of the one or more projections of a second or further interfockable construction panel in a mating and interlocking connection. Similarly, the one or more projections of a side edge of an interlockable construction panel is configured to be inserted into an associated indentation of the one or more projections of the second or further interlockable construction panel in a mating and interlocking connection. As such, the number and shape of projections and indentations of a first interlockable construction panel is adapted to the number and shape of the indentations and projections of the interlockable construction panel to which the first panel is configured to be connected. in an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset is connectable to one or more interlockable construction panels of at least one other wall subset.
The various wall subsets are preferably also interconnected with each other using the projections and indentations on the side edges thereof. This provides an increased rigidity and also a substantially seamless wall.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, the shape of the projections and indentations that are configured to form a connection between interlockable construction panels of different subsets is different than the shape of the projections and indentations that are configured to connect interlockable construction panels within a subset. it is preferred that the edges of the interlockable construction panels on the edges of the subsets, i.e. the wall edge, the ceiling and the floor edge, are provided with a different type, i.e. a different shape of projections and indentations.
An advantage is that, by adapting the shape, the strength of the connection can be optimized. In addition, the direction in which the connection is made (for example in-plane or out-of-plane}, can also be optimized by choosing a particular shape.
This also means that, in this embodiment, the shape of the projections and indentations on different side edges of the interlockable construction panel is different.
The different subsets {and the connections therebetween) are, in this application, the ceiling, the floor and each of the individual walls of the building. The latter may range from two walls upwards to any number of walls in a building. In a ‘usual’ configuration, the number of walls of a residential dwelling is three, four or five, although more walls is possible.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, the one or more projections, when viewed from the side edge outwardly, have one of: a T-shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape, and/or the one or more indentations, when viewed from the side edge inwardly, have one of: a T-shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape.
An advantage of the abovementioned T-shape and the trapezoid (or dovetail) shape is that allows a seamless fit with a corresponding (but oppositely shaped) indentation of a second or further interlockable construction panel, resulting in a rigid connection that restricts in-plane movement. lt also provides a high amount of out-of-plane stability.
Most notably, the T-shape and the trapezoid shape are highly resistant to disassociation of the connection, especially compared to square and rectangular shapes.
Square and rectangular shapes however are more easily connectable to each other, which increases building speed.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, the assembly further may comprise one or more supports, and the one or more supports preferably are a support frame, and more preferably are a timber support frame. Preferably the one or more supports are configured to be connected to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the at least two wall subsets.
The box-like structure of the construction assembly may be strengthened even further by applying one or more supports, which preferably are shaped as a timber frame. The supports, preferably the timber frame, allow interlockable construction panels with a relative low thickness to be used, while still providing a highly rigid and strong construction. Therewith, the use of a timber frame reduces the (overall) amount of material needed to construct the building.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, each side edge of each interlockable construction panel comprises projections and/or indentations, and preferably the projections and/or indentations are provided in an alternating pattern of indentations and projections.
An advantage of providing all side edges with indentations and/or projections is that each side of the interlockable construction panels is interlocked with another one of the interlockable construction panels, thus providing a high strength and rigidity.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, the interlockable construction panels of the floor subset are, in use, configured to extend in a plane defined by a first and a second direction, and the interlockable construction panels of at least two wall subsets are configured to be connected fo the floor subset and to at least part of the ceiling subset under an angle a with the plane; and/or at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a first wall subset are configured to be connected with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a second wall subset under an angle B.
An advantage of the method according to the invention is that it allows the walls to be positioned under angle with each other and/or with the floor and/or ceiling. As a result, the freedom of design of the building using the construction assembly according to the invention is very high and substantially higher than with traditional wooden buildings, such as timber frame constructions.
A further advantage is that, by adapting the shape of the projections and indentations, the interlockable construction panels of the different subsets can, even at an angle, seamlessly be connected with each other.
In an embodiment according to the invention, the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels having an angle a and/or B with respect to each other is different from the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels that are in plane with each other.
An advantage of this embodiment is that the shape of the projections and indentations at a connection with an angle can be adapted to the specific need of the connection to provide a seamless and strong connection. This provides a high amount of flexibility in the design of the building. Simultaneously, the shape of projections and indentations of the in-plane connections are optimized to provide a strong and seamless connection therebetween.
It is noted that in this application the term ‘in-plane’ means a connection or location in a common plane. fn an embodiment according to the invention, the angle a is in the range of 60° — 120°, preferably in the range of 70° ~ 110°, even more preferably in the range of 80° ~ 100° and most preferably about 90°, and/or the angle B is in the range of 5° — 175°, preferably in the range of 45° — 135° more preferably in the range of 70° — 110°, even more preferably in the range of 80° — 100° and most preferably about 90°.
An advantage is that a wide range of angles can be applied between the various construction elements (i.e. walls, ceiling and/or floor). in an embodiment of the construction assembly according to the invention, the connection may be a slidable connection.
By allowing a projection or indentation of an interlockable construction panel to be slidably inserted into an associated indentation or projection of a second or further interlockable construction panel.
An advantage of sliding the (projections/indentations of the) construction panels together is that it provides a snug fit of the projection in an indentation of a second or further wall panel (or conversely), while at the same time the projections and/or indentations are relatively easy to manufacture. in an embodiment of the construction assembly, a thickness of the interlockable construction panel may be in the range of 6 — 30 mm, preferably may be in the range 8 — 24 mm, and more preferably may be in the range of 12 — 18 mm. it has been found that panels, especially wood panels, having a thickness that is at any point in the range between 6 — 30 mm provides excellent properties when used in the construction assembly according to the invention. This provides an excellent trade-off between the required strength of the interlockable construction panel and the material costs associated with the building that is to be constructed. In addition, wood panels for building purposes are often manufactured in standard thicknesses, which include for example 12 mm and 18 mm.
In an embodiment of the construction assembly, the interlockable construction panel may be manufactured from wood, metal, plastic or a combination of one or more thereof, and preferably is manufactured from wood, wherein the wood preferably comprises multiplex, oriented strand board (OSB), cross-laminated timber {CLT) or glued laminated timber (GLT).
Even though many materials can be used, an advantage of wood is that it can easily be manufactured to the required specifications at a central location, such as a manufacturing plant. In addition, wooden interlockable construction panels can be manufactured with a high precision with regard to the specifications. Preferably, such manufacturing, especially the manufacturing of the indentations and projections, is performed using CNC techniques.
In an embodiment of the interlockable wall panel according to the invention, the one or more projections and/or one or more indentations extend over the entire thickness of the interlockable construction panel.
The invention also relates to a building comprising at least one construction assembly according to the invention.
The building according to the invention has similar effects and advantages as the method and the construction assembly according to the invention. In addition, the embodiments mentioned for the method and the construction assembly according to the invention can also be used, either alone or in combination, in the building according to the invention.
The invention also relates to the use of an interlockable construction panel in the method according to the invention, in the construction assembly according to the invention, or in a building according to the invention. The construction panel according to the invention comprises multiple side edges, wherein at least two side edges, and preferably all side edges, are provided with one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel, and wherein the indentations and/or projections on a first of the at least two side edges have shape that differs from the shape of the indentations and/or projections on a second of the at least two side edges.
The use according to the invention has similar effects and advantages as the method, the construction assembly and the building according to the invention. In addition, the embodiments mentioned for the method, the construction assembly and the building according to the invention can also be used, either alone or in combination, in the use according to the invention.
In an embodiment of the use of a construction panel according to the invention the shape on the first side edge of the at least two side edges is a T-shape, and the shape on the second side edge is of the at least two side edges is a trapezoid or dovetail shape.
Further advantages, features and details of the invention are elucidated on the basis of preferred embodiments thereof, wherein reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figures 1a — 1d show various embodiments of interlockable construction panels that are useable in the method and assembly according to the invention;
Figures 2a — 2c show detailed views of examples of projections and/or indentations of an interlockable construction panel of figures 1a — 1d;
Figures 3a, 3b show examples of a box-like structure manufactured with the method according to the invention;
Figures 3c, 3d show detailed views of a connection between a wall subset and a ceiling subset according to the invention.
In an example (see figures 1a — 1d), interlockable construction panel 2, 102 is a wood board, such as an OSB-board or a multiplex board, that extends in a plane defined by first direction x and second direction y. Directions x and y are for reference only, since they depend on the orientation of the construction panel when used. Each side edge 4, 6, 8, 10, 104, 106, 108, 110 of interlockable wall panel 2, 102 is provided with an alternating pattern P of projections 12, 112 and indentations 14, 114. lt is noted that the presence of either projections 12, 112 or indentations 14, 114 on side edge 4, 6, 8, 10, 104, 106, 108, 110 automatically incurs the presence of the other of projections 12, 112 and indentations 14, 114. it is noted that figure 1a shows trapezoid projections 12 and indentations 14, whereas in figure 1b the interlockable construction panel 2 is provided with T-shaped projections 12 and indentations 14. Both of these construction panels 2 have a similar shape of projections 12 and indentations 14 on all side edges of panel 2. Such panels 2 are preferably used centrally in the wall, ceiling or floor and are preferably not edge panels.
Figures 1c and 1d show panels 102 which are preferred for use on an edge of a subset to connect the interlockable construction panels of for example a wall and a floor to each other.
In figure 1c, three edges are provided with trapezoid projections 112 and indentations 114, whereas the fourth side edge is provided with T-shaped projections 112 and indentations 114, for example to connect to interlockable construction panel 102 at an edge of the subset.
In figure 1d, three edges are provided with T-shaped projections 112 and indentations 114, whereas the fourth side edge is provided with square-shaped projections 112 and indentations 114. This particular figure may, inter alia, be used as interlockable construction panel 102 in wall subset at which the square-shaped projections 112 and indentations 114 are connected to similarly shaped projections and indentations of an interlockable construction panel 102 of the ceiling.
In more detail (see figures 2a, 2b, 2¢), it is shown that projections 112, 212, 312 and indentations 114, 214, 314 can have different shapes to achieve the interlocking effect between interlockable construction panel 102 and second or further interlockable wall panels (not shown). In a first example, projection 112 has a T-shape, with bottom end 112b of the T being connected side edge 104 of interlockable construction panel 102 and upper end 112a projecting from side edge 104. Due to the shape of projection 112, indentation 114 is automatically provided with an inverted T-shape, in which bottom end 114b points upward in the second direction y and bottom end 114a is positioned at side edge 104. This alternating pattern allows interlockable construction panel 102 to be connected to a second or further interlockable construction panel in the third direction z {not shown) and locks the panel 102 in place against movement in the plane formed by first direction x and second direction y.
In a second example (see figure 2b), projection 212 has a trapezium shape in which small base 212b is located at side edge 204 and is connected therewith. Large or wide base 212a is located at some distance outwardly from side edge 204. Indentation 214 has a mirrored position compared to projection 212. This means that small base 214b in this example is located upwardly from side edge 204, whereas wide or large base 214a is formed at side edge 204.
In a third example {see figure 2c), projection 312 has a square shape in which base 312b is located at side edge 304 and is connected therewith. Top 312a is located at some distance outwardly from side edge 304. indentation 314 has a mirrored position compared to projection 312. This means that base 314b in this example is located upwardly from side edge 304, whereas low end 314a is formed at side edge 304.
In an example of construction assembly 250 (see figure 3a), box-like structure 254 comprises three side walls (of which only W1 and W2 are visible), ceiling C and floor F. Each of the walls W, the ceiling C and the floor F comprises a plurality of interlockable wall panels 2,102 that are interlocked with each other. In this particular example, interlockable wall panels 2 that are only connected to interlockable wall panels 2 in the same subset are all provided with projections 212 and indentations 214 in a trapezoid shape to form a dovetail connection.
In this example, interlockable wall panels 102 that are connected both to interlockable wall panels 2 in the same subset and interlockable wall panels 102 of a different subset are provided with projections 212 and indentations 214 in a trapezoid shape to form the connections in-plane. For the connection with an interlockable wall panel of a different subset, square-shaped projections 312 and indentations 314 are provided.
Figure 3b shows an example of a building 400 having door 460 and window 462 which are provided in side wall W1 of building 400. Building 400 in this example is constructed using to the method according to the invention from a plurality of interlockable construction panels.
Figures 3c and 3d show a detailed view of a T-shaped connection between interlockable construction panels 102 of different subsets to show that T-shaped connections can equally well be used to connected interlockable construction panels 102 of different subsets with each other.
The present invention is by no means limited to the above described preferred embodiments thereof. The rights sought are defined by the following claims (conclusies) within the scope of which many modifications can be envisaged.
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1. Method for constructing a building, the method comprising: - providing a number of interlockable construction panels, wherein each construction panel comprises a number of side edges and wherein at least one of the number of side edges comprises one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel; - forming a box-like structure comprising a floor, a ceiling and at least two walls by: ~ connecting a floor subset of interlockable construction panels to each other to form a floor that extends in a first and second direction; ~ providing at least two wall subsets of interlockable construction panels; ~ connecting the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset to each other and to the floor subset to form a wall; and ~ connecting a ceiling subset of interlockable construction panels to each other and to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the walls to form a ceiling. 2. Method according to clause 1, further comprising the step of: - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of at least one other wall subset. 3. Method according to clause 1 or 2, wherein the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels of different subsets is different from the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels within a subset. 4. Method according to any one of the clauses 1, 2 or 3, comprising one or more of the steps of: - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of at least one wall subset with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the floor subset and/or the ceiling subset under an angle a with a plane formed by the first and the second direction; and/or - connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a first wall subset with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a second wall subset under an angle B.
5. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, when dependent on clause 4, wherein the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels having an angle a and/or B with respect to each other is different from the shape of the projections and indentations forming a connection between interlockable construction panels that are in plane with each other.
6. Method according to clause 4 or 5, wherein angle a is in the range of 60° — 120°, preferably in the range of 70° — 110°, even more preferably in the range of 80° — 100° and most preferably about 90°, and/or wherein angle B is in the range of 5° — 175°, preferably in the range of 45° — 135° more preferably in the range of 70° — 110°, even more preferably in the range of 80° — 100° and most preferably about 90°.
7. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, further comprising the steps of:
- providing one or more supports, wherein the one or more supports preferably are a support frame, more preferably are a timber support frame; and
- connecting at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each of the at least two wall subsets to at least one of the one or more supports.
8. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, further comprising one or more of the steps of:
- providing a door and/or windows to the box-like structure, wherein the step is optionally preceded by providing a door opening and/or window openings in one or more walls of the box-like structure;
- isolating one or more of the walls, the ceiling and/or the floor of the box-like structure; and/or
- building a second floor on the ceiling of the box-like structure, wherein the second floor preferably comprises a second box-like structure.
9. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, wherein each side edge of each construction panel is provided with indentations and/or projections.
10. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, wherein the one or more projections, when viewed from the side edge outwardly, have a T-shape, a rectangular shape,
a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape, and/or wherein the one or more indentations, when viewed from the side edge inwardly, have a T-
shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape.
11. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, when dependent on clause 5,
wherein the one or more connections having an angle a and/or B comprise trapezoid shaped, preferably isosceles trapezoid shaped, projections and indentations.
12. Method according to any one of the preceding clauses, when dependent on clause 2,
wherein the one or more connections of interlockable construction panels between different subsets comprise T-shaped, trapezoid shaped, preferably isosceles trapezoid shaped, or square-shaped projections and indentations, and wherein the one or more connections between interlockable construction panels within subsets comprise trapezoid shaped projections and indentations.
13. A construction assembly for constructing a building, the assembly comprising:
- a number of interlockable construction panels, wherein each construction panel comprises a number of side edges, and wherein at least one of the number of side edges comprises one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel;
wherein the number of interlockable construction panels comprises a floor subset, a ceiling subset and at least two wall subsets, and wherein:
- the floor subset comprises one or more interlockable construction panels that are connectable to each other to build a floor;
- atleast two wall subsets each comprise one or more interlockable construction panels, wherein the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset are connectable to each other and to the floor subset to build a wall; and
- the ceiling subset comprises one or more interlockable construction panels that are connectable to each other and to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the at least two wall subsets to build a ceiling,
wherein the floor subset, the at least two wall subsets and the ceiling subset are configured to, when connected to each other, form a substantially box-like structure.
14. Construction assembly according to clause 13, wherein at least part of the interlockable construction panels of each wall subset is connectable to one or more interlockable construction panels of at least one other wall subset.
15. Construction assembly according to clause 13 or 14, wherein the shape of the projections and indentations that are configured to form a connection between interlockable construction panels of different subsets is different than the shape of the projections and indentations that are configured to connect interlockable construction panels within a subset.
16. Construction assembly according to any one of the preceding clauses 13 — 15, wherein the one or more projections, when viewed from the side edge outwardly, have one of: a T- shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape, and/or wherein the one or more indentations, when viewed from the side edge inwardly, have one of: a T-shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoid shape, preferably an (isosceles) trapezoid shape and/or a square shape. 17. Construction assembly according to any one of the preceding clauses 13 — 16, further comprising one or more supports, wherein the one or more supports preferably are a support frame, more preferably are a timber support frame, and preferably wherein the one or more supports are configured to be connected to at least part of the interlockable construction panels of the at least two wall subsets. 18. Construction assembly according to any one of the preceding clauses 13 — 17, wherein each side edge of each interlockable construction panel comprises projections and/or indentations, and preferably wherein the projections and/or indentations are provided in an alternating pattern of indentations and projections. 19. Construction assembly according to any one of the preceding clauses 13 ~ 18, wherein the interlockable construction panels of the floor subset are, in use, configured to extend in a plane defined by a first and a second direction, wherein the interlockable construction panels of at least two wall subsets are configured to be connected to the floor subset and to at least part of the ceiling subset under an angle a with the plane; and/or wherein at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a first wall subset are configured to be connected with at least part of the interlockable construction panels of a second wall subset under an angle B. 20. Building comprising at least one construction assembly according to any one of the preceding clauses 13 — 19.
21. Use of an interlockable construction panel in the method according to clause 1-12, a construction assembly according to clause 13 — 19, or a building according to clause 20,
wherein the construction panel comprises multiple sides edges, wherein at least two sides edges, and preferably all side edges, are provided with one or more indentations and/or projections that are configured to provide a mating and interlocking connection with respectively projections and/or indentations of a second or further construction panel, and wherein the indentations and/or projections on a first of the at least two side edges have shape that differs from the shape of the indentations and/or projections on a second of the at least two side edges.
22. Use of an interlockable construction panel according to clause 21, wherein the shape on the first side edge of the at least two side edges is a T-shape, and wherein the shape on the second side edge is of the at least two side edges is a trapezoid or dovetail shape.
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