SI20481A - Multi-web panel support module - Google Patents

Abstract

A framework which includes a plurality of interlinked support members (11) which members may be either of a fixed height, or be provided with means for adjustment of the member height (50), the arrangement being such that surface panels (20) may be attached to a side of the framework, said framework being attachable to or within a substrate.

Description

The present invention falls within the field of civil engineering, in particular to provide a supportive modular system for use in relation to buildings and ceiling and wall structures, the invention can also be applied to the automotive, shipbuilding and the like. Although the system of the invention can be used in many fields, it will be discussed below for convenience in the field of construction.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of construction, it is common practice to wire wires, pipelines and electrical and communication cables as well as heating pipelines to the required application, either in the floor or in the roof and walls.

This kind of wiring or cable installation is usually attached to the diameters or supports that carry the floor. Such a system shows problems in accessing, exploiting concrete slabs or prefabricated walls and floors, and also conditions the use of wooden crossbars and beams in the area of buildings, while wood is becoming an increasingly depleted natural resource.

It is an object of the present invention to minimize these problems by providing support formwork that can be mounted on a concrete or traditional brick wall structure, with formwork acting as spacers and support units for floor and walls. As a result, the resulting air gap creates a good circulation of air and thus insulation, whereby any required pipe or cable ducting may flow through said air gap.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a structure comprising a plurality of interconnected supporting elements which may be either fixed in height or provided with means for adjusting the height of the element, the arrangement being such that it is detectable to be attached to the side of the building, the said building being capable of being fixed on or into a sub-surface layer.

The structure preferably consists of modular bridges made of interconnected support elements, said elements preferably being designed as a truncated cone to carry maximum loads, although any design of the support element may be used.

It is also preferred that adaptive means for the support element arranged within the support element are provided as a screw device, rotating the screw device, thereby adjusting the height of its upper surface to which the surface formwork is attached.

Further, it is preferable that the support elements and connecting bridge elements are injection-molded from synthetic material such as e.g. recycled plastic, polypropylene copolymer or the like, but other materials, including cast aluminum, may be used.

The structure of the invention may also be constructed from one to the other gripping segments, where each segment includes a support element that is integral with the bridge element.

It is also preferred that individual support elements be added to the building for additional support as needed.

The building can be attached to the interior or exterior surfaces, such as eg. walls, floors and ceilings, preferably the way of fastening through the bridge element, the base of the support element or both, while wall, floor or ceiling paneling can be attached directly to the support elements. The method of attachment is preferred with electrically driven nailing devices, although conventional means may be used.

The invention is described below with reference to non-limiting embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A brief description of the sketches

In Figs. 1 is a perspective view of the formwork of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of various embodiments of the invention used in floors, walls and ceilings;

FIG. 3 is a molding according to FIG. Iv floor plan;

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the invention according to the invention;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the invention, consisting of gripping segments according to FIG. 4; FIG. 6 shows mutually gripping segments of FIG. 5 in plan view;

FIG. 7 supporting element with height adjusting means.

Detailed description of embodiments of the invention

Modularly designed paneling 10 can be installed on any type of concrete or traditional brick wall or any other surface. These formworks comprise the support members 11 associated with the bridge elements 12, the support elements 11 being preferably designed as truncated cones.

When the structure of the invention is used to support the floor 20 above the concrete slab, the bridge members 12 are aligned with the concrete, just like the bases 16 of the supporting elements, and can be attached to them by means of nails through the ears 15, designed around the bases of the supporting elements and / or by means of nails through the bridge elements. Any other suitable fastening means may be used.

The floor formwork may then be nailed to the supporting members 11, preferably through the upper surface 14 of each such element.

In another embodiment of the invention (Fig. 7), the supporting elements 11 are designed with height adjusting means to comprise an internal screw device 50 which can be rotated in a threaded section 51 of the supporting element 11, thereby adjusting the height of the upper surface 52 of the device 50 and adjusts the overall height of the support element 11. The surface formwork can then be attached to the upper surface 52 as in the embodiment of the support element 11 with a fixed height.

Such floor installation takes into account the location of wire interlaces, PVC fluid pipes, vacuum pipe installations and other similar building supplies in the air gap below the floor.

The air gap created by the invention minimizes the possibility of condensation beneath the floor, since free flow of air is provided there, and even if pipeline heating or cooling is installed there, there is no need to insulate the pipelines, since pipes made of heat-resistant material can be used, which They are excellent thermal insulators and can be easily attached or removed even after the building has been erected.

As shown in FIG. 2, in another embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the structure of the invention may be immersed in a concrete bed while still permitting the direct attachment of floor formwork to the upper surfaces 14 of the supporting members 11.

In the embodiment of the invention, the injection molded formwork is designed with dimensions of 940 mm * 1170 mm χ 74 mm, while the latter is preferably 37 mm when used on walls. Each such formwork is equivalent to 10 mutually gripping segments, as shown individually in FIG. 4, compiled in FIG. 5 and 6.

Each segment shown in FIG. 4, comprises a support element 11 that is integral with the bridge element 30, which can be connected to the ears 35. The use of these mutually gripping segments means that the formwork of any desired dimensions can be made.

In addition, additional individual support elements 11 may be designed on the bridge for additional support.

In FIG. 2 also illustrates embodiments of the invention as used in the ceiling. In both embodiments, the orientation of the formwork according to the invention is the opposite of that of the floor. As can be seen in one embodiment of the invention, the insulation is laid on the bridge while the surfaces of the 14 supporting elements are attached to the roof.

In the second embodiment of the invention used in connection with the roof, suspension elements 40 are provided for connection to the surface of the 14 supporting elements to allow the ceiling to be hung thereon. While for these two embodiments of the invention, it is preferable that the formwork be oriented as shown in FIG. 2, the orientation may be reversed for other applications.

The concept of the invention has many uses that are not exclusive to the construction industry, so that the bridge according to the invention can be used as a floating cushion on the surface of the tanks, since the bridge not only minimizes the surface area of water subjected to evaporation, but can allow any evaporation that occurs below the supporting elements, it re-condenses inside, thus reducing fluid loss.

In addition, the vertical wall of such formwork can be used for aeration of water.

While many of the applications for the building according to the invention have been described above, its advantages in the construction industry are obvious. The product is designed to reduce the use of wood, facilitate the construction of walls, floors and ceilings and to facilitate the flow of pipelines and cables and the like within such surfaces. It also provides ventilation and insulation between the outer surface of a wall, floor or ceiling and its supporting base. The invention further provides the possibility of easy access to the resulting cavities in the interior formed by the use of the invention.

While several specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein, it is intended that further embodiments of the invention will exhibit any characteristics and any combination of the described features, with the understanding that variations and modifications thereof may be made without away from the scope of protection.

Claims (10)

Patent claims 1. Surface-mounted multimodal formwork support module, characterized in that the structure includes a plurality of interconnected 5 supporting elements, which may be either fixed in height or provided with means for adjusting the height of the element, the arrangement being such that it can be attached to the side of the building, the said building being fixed to or in a sub-surface layer. Module according to claim 1, made of segments, characterized in that each segment includes a support element that is integral with the bridge element. 15 Module according to claim 2, characterized in that the additional individual support elements can be arranged on the bridge elements. Module according to claim 3, characterized in that adaptive adjusting means are provided as a screw device 20, the height of the support element, said adjusting means being arranged within the support element so that the rotation of the device adjusts the height of the support element. Module according to claim 3, characterized in that its formwork can be 25 is integral cast and includes a plurality of segments. A module according to claim 3, characterized in that its formwork can be formed of mutually gripping segments. 30 Module according to claim 3, characterized in that the supporting elements are designed as truncated cones. A module according to claim 3, characterized in that when it is attached to the surface on the first side of it and has a surface attached to the second side of it, it forms a cavity between said surfaces. Module according to claim 8, characterized in that the cables and piping can be located in the cavity. 10. The module as essentially described herein, with reference to the accompanying drawings.