TW202022204A - Balcony system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

Systems and methods for balconies and false balconies are described.

Description

Balcony system and method

The present invention relates to a balcony system, a false balcony system and a method for manufacturing and installation thereof.

The construction industry is increasingly using modular construction technology to improve efficiency. However, certain aspects of construction, such as traditional balcony construction, may still have challenges to improve construction efficiency.

Workplace safety regulations, other rules or industry practices may require all personnel in buildings with balcony openings but no balcony guardrails (or in the area of buildings under construction) to wear safety belts, which may increase labor Cost (labor cost), and reduce time efficiency. In addition, the installation of traditional balcony components can be time consuming and requires skilled artisans and specialized equipment.

Some embodiments may include balcony systems, false balcony systems, and methods for both their manufacture and installation. Some embodiments may include a balcony system having a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end is configured to be attached to a corresponding structural frame member of a building. The balcony system may further include a passage balcony frame; and a passage balcony frame attachment member that is attached to the balcony beam and has one or more apertures.

The balcony system may further include one or more reinforcement bars (reinforcement bars) disposed in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame, wherein the one or more reinforcement bars extend through one or more of the passage balcony frame attachment members Aperture, and wherein the steel bar and the passage balcony frame attachment member are held in position in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame by the floor formed in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame, so that After the floor is formed, the balcony beams, the passage balcony frame and the concrete floor form an integral unit.

The balcony system may also include one or more guardrail support brackets, which are attached to the passage balcony frame via one or more fasteners, and the one or more fasteners pass through the one or more guardrail support brackets and enter the passage balcony In the internal space defined by the frame, one or more guardrail support brackets are fixed in position by the floor formed in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame. The balcony system may also include one or more strut guardrail supports, each of which is attached to a corresponding one of the one or more guardrail support brackets, and is fixed in position by a corresponding closing plate .

In some embodiments, the balcony system may also include a guardrail attached to one or more pole guardrail supports; one or more horizontal guardrail members attached to one or more pole guardrail supports ; And one or more guardrail panels, which are attached to one or more horizontal guardrail members.

In some embodiments, each of the first end and the second end may include a corresponding plate for coupling the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame member of the building. The passage balcony frame may have a rectangular shape.

In some embodiments, the passage balcony frame may include one or more pole guard rail support apertures, each of which is configured to enable a corresponding pole guard rail support to pass through the corresponding pole guard rail support aperture. The passage balcony frame can be formed of stainless steel, and the balcony floor can be formed of concrete.

The balcony system may also include a light element that is coupled to one or more pole guardrail supports. In some embodiments, the one or more guardrail panels include one or more of tempered glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, photovoltaic panels, or resin panels.

Some embodiments may include a false balcony system having a balcony beam including a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end is configured to be attached to a corresponding structural frame member of the building And a balcony beam attachment member, which is attached to the balcony beam so that the balcony beam attachment member and the balcony beam form an integral unit, wherein the balcony beam attachment member includes one or more apertures. The false balcony system may also include one or more guardrail support brackets that are attached to the balcony beam attachment member via one or more fasteners, one or more fasteners through the one or more guardrail support brackets and through The balcony beam is attached to the corresponding hole in the member.

The false balcony system may also include one or more strut guardrail supports, each of which is attached to a corresponding one of the one or more guardrail support brackets, and is fixed to the corresponding closing plate Positioning; and guardrails, which are attached to one or more strut guardrail supports. The false balcony system may also include one or more horizontal guardrail members attached to one or more pole guardrail supports; and one or more guardrail panels attached to one or more horizontal guardrail members.

In some embodiments, each of the first end and the second end may include a corresponding plate for coupling the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame member of the building. The false balcony system may also include light elements that are coupled to one or more pole guardrail supports. The guardrail panel may include one or more of reinforced glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel.

Some embodiments may include a method including forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end; and forming a passage balcony frame. The method may further include forming a balcony beam attachment member; and attaching the balcony beam attachment member to the balcony beam. The method may further include attaching a guardrail support bracket to the passage balcony frame; and forming a balcony floor in a space defined by the passage balcony frame to form an integral balcony unit, the integral balcony unit including a balcony beam, a passage balcony frame, and a balcony floor .

The method may further include providing the integral balcony unit and the guardrail component to the construction site of the building, wherein the guardrail component includes a guardrail and one or more strut guardrail supports; and attaching the integral balcony unit to the structural frame of the building . The method may also include attaching the guardrail component to the integral balcony unit; and attaching one or more guardrail panels to the guardrail.

The method may also include attaching a corresponding panel to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. Forming the passage balcony frame may include forming the passage balcony frame into a rectangular shape.

The passage balcony frame may include one or more strut guardrail support apertures, each of which is configured to enable a corresponding strut guardrail support member to pass through the corresponding strut guardrail support aperture. Forming the passage balcony frame may include forming the passage balcony frame in stainless steel. The guardrail panel may include one or more of reinforced glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel.

Some embodiments may include a method including forming a balcony beam having a first end and a second end; and forming a balcony beam attachment member. The method may further include attaching the balcony beam attachment member to the balcony beam to form an integral balcony unit; and providing the integral balcony unit and guardrail component to the construction site of the building, wherein the guardrail component includes a guardrail and one or more braces Pole guardrail support. The method may also include attaching the integral balcony unit to the structural frame of the building; and attaching the guardrail component to the integral balcony unit. The method may also include attaching one or more guardrail panels to the guardrail.

The method may also include attaching a corresponding panel to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural frame of the building. The guardrail panel may include one or more of reinforced glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel.

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof. In the drawings, unless the context dictates otherwise, similar symbols generally identify similar components. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and scope of patent application are not meant to be limiting. Without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein, other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made. The various aspects of this specification as roughly described herein and illustrated in the drawings can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated and designed in a variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated herein.

This specification particularly relates to methods, systems, products, devices, and/or equipment for balconies including full balconies and false balconies (also called balconettes or French balconies). As used herein, unless the context indicates otherwise, "balcony" may refer to both the balcony and/or the false balcony as disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the building may have one or more balconies. In some embodiments, when the building is being constructed, a prefabricated balcony may be installed. Prefabricated balconies can provide part of the exterior surface of the building. In some embodiments, the prefabricated balcony may be coupled to one or more structural frame members of the building. In some embodiments, the balcony may be attached to the structural frame member to help align the structural frame member before installing the exterior or interior wall panels. In some embodiments, the balcony is coupled to the load-bearing structure of the building. For example, the load-bearing structure may be an external structural steel frame.

In some embodiments, one or more of the balconies may have pre-installed lights or other equipment. Equipment may include electrical equipment, sanitary equipment, heating and air conditioning equipment, telecommunications equipment, and/or other equipment. The installation of lights or equipment during the manufacturing of the balcony before shipping to the building construction site may allow faster assembly of the building, and in some embodiments may reduce the number of skilled artisans required to install the balcony in the building .

In some embodiments, the balcony may include two types of balcony-full balcony and false balcony. In some embodiments, one or more of the balconies may be configured to provide at least a portion of the exterior surface of the building.

In some embodiments, the material composition of the balcony may include steel. In some embodiments, the material composition may include aluminum. In still other embodiments, the components of the balcony system can be made of a variety of suitable building materials. Suitable building materials range from metals and/or metal alloys, wood and wood polymer composites (wood polymer composites) (WPC ), wood products (lignin), other organic building materials (bamboo), organic polymers (plastics), mixed materials, earthen materials such as ceramics, etc. In some embodiments, cement or other castable or moldable building materials may also be used. In other embodiments, by using one building material for some parts of the balcony and another building material for other parts of the balcony, any combination of suitable building materials may be combined. Any material selection can be made with reference to material options (for example, the options provided in the International Building Code), or based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art when determining the load-bearing requirements of the structure to be built . Compared to smaller and/or shorter buildings, larger and/or taller structures may have greater physical strength requirements. The adjustment of building materials used to adapt to the size of the structure and/or load and environmental stress can determine the best economical choice of building materials for all components in the balcony described in this article. The availability of various building materials in different parts of the world may also affect the choice of materials used to build the system described in this article. The adoption of international building codes or similar codes may also affect the choice of materials.

Any reference to "metal" in this document includes any construction grade metal or metal alloy that may be suitable for use in the manufacture and/or construction of the balconies and components described herein. Any reference to "wood" in this article includes wood, wood laminated products, wood pressed products, wood polymer composites (WPC), bamboo or bamboo-related products, wood products, and any plant-derived products, whether chemically Processing, refining, and processing are simply harvested from plants. Any reference to "concrete" in this document includes curable composite materials of any build grade, including cement, water, and granular aggregates. Granular aggregates may include sand, gravel, polymers, ash, and/or other minerals.

Generally speaking, in some embodiments, the balcony system or false balcony system can be manufactured and installed in a method, which includes manufacturing and assembling parts of the balcony or false balcony outside the construction site, and partially constructed balconies and complete sets The components are transported to the construction site to complete the installation and assembly on the construction site. For example, a steel manufacturer can manufacture balcony beams and weld channel members to the beams. The channel member may include a lightweight "c" section and holes perforated at a given interval (for example, 12 inches), where the reinforcement ribs (rebars) to be inserted are perforated during the balcony floor manufacturing process. The balcony frame can be manufactured from rolled stainless steel.

Balcony beams and frames can be transported to concrete precast shop (concrete precast shop). In the 預鑄workshop, reinforcing ribs (or steel bars) are inserted into the holes that are welded to the balcony beams. The balcony beams and balcony frame can be placed in a form, which holds the beam and frame and allows the reinforcement ribs to be inserted into the holes of the channel member. Likewise, the guardrail support member can be installed and fixed to the balcony frame. The form can then be poured with concrete (or other materials suitable for casting). Once the concrete is cured, it fixes the balcony beams to the balcony frame and builds the overall balcony assembly. Likewise, the guardrail support member is fixed in position by the cured concrete.

Some embodiments may include guardrails with horizontal members, and glazing for balcony guardrails may be attached to the horizontal members. By providing horizontal members for attaching glass, the balcony systems and false balcony systems described herein allow the glass pieces to be standardized, and are not limited to attaching them to guardrail brace supports (for example, vertical pillars). Since the glass is not directly fixed to the strut supports, this provides the advantage of allowing the spacing of the guardrail strut supports to be standardized.

Now looking at the drawings, FIGS. 1 to 3 are diagrams of an exemplary balcony system 100 according to some embodiments. The balcony system 100 is attached to two structural frame members (eg, wide-rim columns) 102 and 104.

The balcony system 100 includes two sets of components. The first set of components may be manufactured and assembled off-site (for example, not at the building construction site where the balcony system 100 is to be installed). The second set of components (including guardrail components) can be installed on the balcony system 100 at the construction site.

The first group of components includes the balcony beam 112, the passage balcony frame 114, one or more steel bars 116, the concrete balcony floor 118, the balcony beam attachment member 120, and one or more guardrail support brackets 122. In an exemplary embodiment, the metal components (eg, 112, 114, 116, 120, and 122) may be manufactured and assembled (or partially assembled) at a metal manufacturing facility. The assembled or partially assembled metal parts can then be sent to a concrete casting facility, which casts and casts the concrete balcony floor 118. Once the concrete balcony floor 118 is cured, the metal and concrete components are fixed together to form an integral balcony unit, which can be transported to a construction site for use in a building.

Along with the integral balcony unit, the second set of components can be transported to the construction site for use in the final assembly of the balcony. The second set of components may include a guardrail 106, which may be a one-piece or a multi-piece guardrail. The second group of components may also include one or more strut guardrail supports 108, one or more guardrail panels 110, and one or more sets of hardware. The hardware includes one or more closed panels 124 for connecting one Or a plurality of pole guardrail supports 108 are attached to the corresponding guardrail support bracket 122.

At the construction site, the integral balcony unit can be installed on the building structure. For example, the balcony system 100 includes a balcony beam 112 having a first end and a second end. The first end of the balcony beam 112 is attached to the corresponding first structural frame member 102 and the second end of the balcony beam is attached to the corresponding second structural frame member 104. The attachment can be done at each of the first and second ends of the balcony beam 112 through a plate, which can be bolted to or otherwise attached to the structural frame members 102 and 104.

Once the overall balcony unit is installed, a second set of balcony components can be installed for the final assembly of the balcony system. Once the balcony guardrail 106 is positioned, the risk of falling from the balcony opening is greatly reduced. Therefore, the need or requirement to use safety belts in the spaces or areas of buildings with balcony systems can be removed, and there is no need to perform such tasks as internal wall construction, electrical connection, mechanical connection and decoration, etc. Wearing a safety belt, workers can work in a space or area with greater safety and efficiency.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second set of components (eg, guardrail components) may include a horizontal member 302 that is attached to the pole guardrail support 108. The guardrail 110 may be attached to the horizontal member 302.

The balcony beam 112 and the passage balcony frame 114 may be formed of stainless steel in one embodiment. The guardrail support bracket 122 may include an angle bracket, which is attached to the passage balcony frame 114 via a bolt system (eg, 5-inch bolts) that extends into the interior space defined by the passage balcony frame 114 And it is kept in position by the concrete balcony floor 118.

4 to 6 are diagrams respectively showing a side cross-sectional view, a top plan view, and a front view of a guardrail connection point according to some embodiments. The connection points include bolts 402 and 404 (e.g., five-inch bolts), which attach the guardrail support bracket 122 (which may be a corner guardrail support bracket) to the passage balcony frame 114, and which are provided by hardware (e.g., screws). Caps, gaskets, etc.) and the cured concrete balcony floor 118 are fixed in position. The corner guardrail support bracket 122 is used to support and attach the pole guardrail support 108 to the passage balcony frame 114.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a false balcony system 700 according to some embodiments. The false balcony system 700 includes a guardrail 702, one or more pole guardrail supports 704, one or more guardrail panels 706, a horizontal guardrail member 708, optional lights 710 (for example, a continuous LED light bar), "Z" break The surface-shaped balcony beam attachment member 712, one or more guardrail support brackets 714, and the balcony beam 716.

The “Z” section shaped balcony beam attachment member 712 is attached (eg, welded or otherwise fastened or coupled) to the balcony beam 716. The guardrail support bracket 714 is attached to the “Z” section-shaped balcony beam attachment member 712.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a balcony system 800 according to some embodiments. The balcony system 800 includes a guardrail 802, one or more pole guardrail supports 804, one or more guardrail panels 806, a horizontal guardrail member 808, optional lights 810 (e.g., continuous LED light bars), a passage balcony frame 812, One or more guardrail support brackets 814, one or more bolts 816 (attach the guardrail support bracket 814 to the passage balcony frame 812), cast concrete balcony floor 818, balcony beam attachment member 820 (connected to Reinforcement member and cast into concrete balcony floor), balcony beam 822 (attached to balcony beam attachment member 820), and one or more passage balcony frame attachment bolts 824 (fix passage balcony frame 812 to concrete balcony floor 818 in). A thermal interruption is provided between the cast concrete balcony floor 818 and the building.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an exemplary building with a fake balcony 700 and a balcony 800 according to some embodiments. The building may include zero or more false balconies 700 and zero or more balconies 800.

Figure 10 is a flowchart of an exemplary method for manufacturing and installing a balcony system according to some embodiments. The various operations of the methods described herein do not necessarily have to be performed in the exact order shown. In addition, some operations can be added, removed, modified, and/or combined. The method starts at 1002, where balcony beams are formed. In some embodiments, the balcony beam may be formed of tube steel and pre-modified (eg, modified at the time of manufacture and before installation in a building). In some embodiments, the balcony beam can be a fascinating element that is formed with a concrete deck and cast as a single piece, which will eliminate the need for tube steel balcony beams. The method continues to 1004.

At 1004, a passage balcony frame is formed. For example, the passage balcony frame may be formed of rolled stainless steel. The method continues to 1006.

At 1006, the passage balcony frame is attached to the balcony beam. For example, a balcony beam attachment member (eg, 820) is attached to the balcony beam (eg, by welding or other attachment means), and one or more steel bars or reinforcement members may be connected to the balcony beam attachment member. The method continues to 1008.

At 1008, one or more guardrail support brackets are attached to the passage balcony frame. For example, bolts (eg, 816) are used to attach the guardrail support bracket to the passage balcony frame, where the bolts extend into the interior space defined by the passage balcony frame. The method continues to 1010.

At 1010, a concrete balcony floor was cast in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame. Once cured, the concrete balcony floor helps to fix the passage balcony frame, guardrail support brackets, strengthening members, balcony beam attachment members and balcony beams, making it an integral balcony unit (or balcony platform). The method continues to 1012.

At 1012, the balcony platform and railing components are provided to the construction site. The method continues to 1014.

At 1014, the balcony platform or integral balcony unit is attached to the building. For example, balcony beams are attached to corresponding structural frame members (eg, wide-rim metal columns) at each end. Attaching the integral balcony unit can be used to attach the integral balcony unit to the structure, and can also help align structural members (eg, wide-sided columns). The method continues to 1016.

At 1016, the guardrail is attached to the integral balcony unit. For example, the pole guardrail support can be attached to the guardrail support bracket. The guardrail can be attached to the pole guardrail support. The horizontal guardrail member can be attached to the pole guardrail support. The method continues to 1018.

At 1018, the guardrail panel can be attached to the horizontal guardrail member.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an exemplary method for manufacturing and installing a false balcony system according to some embodiments. The method starts at 1102, where balcony beams are formed. In some embodiments, the balcony beams may be formed of tube steel and pre-modified (for example, modified before being installed in a building). The method continues to 1104.

At 1104, a "Z" section shaped member (or balcony beam attachment member) is formed. For example, the "Z" section shaped member may be formed of rolled stainless steel. The method continues to 1106.

At 1106, the "Z" section shaped member is attached to the balcony frame. For example, a balcony beam attachment member (eg, 712) is attached to a balcony beam (eg, by welding or other attachment means), and one or more steel bars or reinforcement members may be connected to the balcony beam attachment member. The method continues to 1108.

At 1108, one or more guardrail support brackets are attached to the balcony beam attachment member. The method continues to 1110.

At 1110, the balcony beams and guardrail components were provided to the construction site. The method continues to 1112.

At 1112, the balcony beam is attached to the building. For example, balcony beams are attached to corresponding structural frame members (eg, wide-rim metal columns) at each end. Attaching balcony beams can be used to attach false balcony units to the structure, and can also help align structural members (e.g., wide-rim columns). The method continues to 1114.

At 1114, the guardrail is attached to the integral balcony unit. For example, the pole guardrail support can be attached to the guardrail support bracket. The guardrail can be attached to the pole guardrail support. The horizontal guardrail member can be attached to the pole guardrail support. The method continues to 1116.

At 1116, the guardrail panel can be attached to the horizontal guardrail member.

The balcony can be attached to the frame of the building, for example, to an external structural frame, via one or more panels bolted to the wide-sided column. For example, floors and ceilings can be attached to external steel structures, which can provide structural support for the building. In general, any mechanism can be used to attach a balcony to the frame of a building, for example, an external steel structure. Generally, any type of fastener can be used. In some embodiments, the balcony may be coupled to vertical beams or horizontal beams contained in the frame of the building.

Concrete can be poured on the floor and ceiling. Pouring concrete can form the floor of the balcony. In some embodiments, the balcony may transfer lateral load to the lateral load system of the building. In this way, after the floor and ceiling have been positioned on the desired floor, concrete can be poured at the completed height of the floor of the building, thereby forming the floor of the unit within this floor. In some embodiments, after the concrete has cured on the floor and ceiling, the balcony is installed.

The embodiment of the balcony and false balcony system can provide a floor and ceiling system, which can be used in middle or high-rise residential projects and the like. Panels with or without installed enclosures and tracks can be configured to meet one or more of the following building codes: fire protection, energy, disability, life safety, and acoustics (impact and environmental noise transmission). In some embodiments, pre-assembled floors and ceilings with or without closures and tracks can be considered as fully integrated sub-components that comply with fire, sound impact, energy, and life/safety regulations. In some embodiments, the floor and ceiling can be fully integrated with electrical, fireproof, energy insulation, and sound insulation capabilities. The floor and ceiling can be designed to achieve the fire rating set by the applicable building code, for example, a 2-hour fire rating.

The balcony described in this article can be manufactured in a factory or shop off-site and transported to a construction site (construction site) for attachment to a structural frame of a building, for example, a structural exoskeleton ). At construction sites, balconies can be attached to structural frame members, floors and ceilings, end walls, partition walls, equipment walls, construction facilities, or any combination thereof. The structural frame members can provide support to the balcony, which can include a concrete plate, which is cast in a casting facility off-site or cast on-site. In some embodiments, the balcony transfers the load to the structural frame member. In some embodiments, the balcony directly transfers the load to the steel structure of the building, and the balcony does not transfer the load from the floor and ceiling to the structure. In some embodiments, the balcony may be non-load bearing (eg, in the case of a fake balcony).

The examples provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limiting the scope of this specification. For specific environments (eg, urban mixed-use developments, low-rise residential units, and/or remote communities), each of the illustrative embodiments may be practical. Without departing from the scope of the principles of this specification, the materials and dimensions of each element can be configured to meet one or more of the following building codes: fire protection, energy, physical and mental disabilities, life safety, and acoustics (impact and environmental Noise transmission). According to needs, components and/or systems can also be configured to comply with social and/or religious norms. For example, materials, systems, methods, and/or equipment can be configured to comply with international building codes that have been adopted under jurisdiction.

This specification is not limited to the specific embodiments described in this application, and is intended as an illustration of various aspects. Many modifications and embodiments can be made without departing from its spirit and scope. In addition to those exemplified in this article, based on the foregoing description, methods and devices with equivalent functions within the scope of this specification are possible. These modifications and embodiments are intended to fall within the scope of the attached patent application. This specification is only limited by the scope of the attached patent applications and the full scope of equivalents conferred by these patent scopes. This description is not limited to a specific method, which can of course be changed. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only, and is not intended as a limitation.

Regarding the use of basically any plural and/or singular terms in this article, these terms can be converted from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural if appropriate to the context and/or application. For the sake of clarity, various singular/plural permutations can be clearly stated in this article.

Generally speaking, the terms used herein, and especially the terms used in the scope of the appended patent application (e.g., the subject of the scope of the appended patent application) are generally intended as "open-ended" terms (e.g., the term Including should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", the term "having" should be interpreted as "at least having", the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", etc.).

If it is intended to introduce a specific number in the description of the scope of the patent application, this intent will be clearly described in the scope of the patent application, and without such a description, there is no such intention. For example, as an aid for understanding, the scope of patent application attached below may include the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce the description of the scope of patent application. However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted as implying that the introduction of the description of the scope of patent application by the indefinite article "一 (a)" or "一 (an)" shall include such imported patent application scope The scope of any particular application for the description of the description is limited to only one embodiment of such description, even when the same application scope includes the introductory phrase "at least one" or "one or more" and such as "one ( a)" or "one (an)" indefinite articles (for example, "一 (a)" and/or "一 (an)" should be interpreted as meaning "at least one" or "one or more"); The same situation applies to the use of definite articles used to introduce the scope of the patent application. In addition, even if a specific number in the description of the introduced patent application is clearly stated, such description should be interpreted as meaning at least the number stated (for example, only "two descriptions" are stated and no other modifiers mean At least two records, or two or more records).

In addition, in these examples using conventions similar to "at least one of A, B, C, etc.", generally speaking, this configuration is a convention that will be understood by those skilled in the art in a sense (for example, "A system having at least one of A, B, and C" shall include but not limited to having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B at the same time, A and C at the same time, B and C at the same time, And/or systems with A, B and C at the same time, etc.). In these examples using conventions similar to "at least one of A, B, C, etc.", generally speaking, this construction is in a sense a convention that will be understood by those skilled in the art (for example, "has A system of at least one of A, B, or C" will include, but is not limited to, having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B at the same time, A and C at the same time, B and C at the same time, and/ Or a system with A, B and C at the same time). Regardless of in the specification, the scope of the patent application, or the drawings, any transition words and/or phrases representing two or more replacement terms shall be construed as including one of these terms and any of these terms , Or the possibility of both of these terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

In addition, when the features or aspects of this specification are described according to the Markush group, the specification is therefore also described according to any independent component or subgroup of components of the Markush group.

For any purpose, for example, in terms of providing written instructions, all ranges disclosed herein also cover any and all possible subranges and combinations of subranges. Any range listed can be easily identified as fully describing and dividing the same range into at least equal one-half, one-third, one-quarter, one-fifth, one-tenth, etc. Wait. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed in this article can be easily divided into lower third, middle third, upper third, etc. Languages such as "at most", "at least", "greater than", "less than", etc. include the recited numbers and refer to ranges that can then be divided into sub-ranges as discussed above. The scope includes each individual component. Therefore, for example, a group with 1 to 3 objects refers to a group with 1, 2, or 3 objects. Similarly, a group with 1 to 5 objects refers to a group with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 objects, and so on.

The subject matter described herein sometimes describes different parts contained in or connected to different other parts. The described architecture is only an example, and in fact many other architectures that achieve the same function can be implemented. From a conceptual point of view, any arrangement of components used to achieve the same function is effectively "associated" so that the desired function is achieved. Therefore, any two components that are combined to achieve a specific function in this document can be regarded as being "associated" with each other, so that the required function is realized, regardless of the architecture or intermediate components. Similarly, any two components so associated can also be regarded as being “operably connected” or “operably coupled” to each other to achieve the required function, and any two components that can be so associated It can also be regarded as "capable of being operatively coupled" with each other to achieve the required functions. Specific embodiments that can be operatively coupled include, but are not limited to, physically matable and/or physically interacting components.

Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments are also possible. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be limiting.

100: balcony system 102: Structural frame member 104: Structural frame member 106: Guardrail 108: Pole guardrail support 110: Guardrail 112: balcony beam 114: Passage balcony frame 116: Rebar 118: Concrete balcony floor 120: balcony beam attachment component 122: Guardrail support bracket 124: closed board 302: Horizontal member 402: Bolt 404: Bolt 700: fake balcony (system) 702: Guardrail 704: Pole guardrail support 706: Guardrail 708: Horizontal guardrail component 710: optional light 712: "Z" section shaped balcony beam attachment member 714: Guardrail Support Bracket 716: balcony beam 800: balcony (system) 802: Guardrail 804: Pole guardrail support 806: Guardrail 808: Horizontal guardrail component 810: optional light 812: Passage balcony frame 814: Guardrail Support Bracket 816: Bolt 818: Concrete balcony floor 820: balcony beam attachment member 822: balcony beam 824: Aisle balcony frame attachment bolt

[Figure 1] is a diagram showing a perspective view of an exemplary balcony system from a lower vantage point according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 2] is a diagram showing a side perspective view of an exemplary balcony system according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 3] is a diagram showing a rear perspective view of an exemplary balcony system according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 4] is a diagram showing a side cross-sectional view of a guardrail connection point according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 5] is a diagram showing a top plan view of a guardrail connection point according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 6] is a diagram showing a front view of a guardrail connection point according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 7] is a diagram showing a fake balcony system according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 8] is a diagram showing a balcony according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 9] is a diagram showing an exemplary building with false balconies and balconies according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 10] is a flowchart of an exemplary method for manufacturing and installing a balcony system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 11] is a flowchart of an exemplary method for manufacturing and installing a false balcony system according to some embodiments.

800: balcony (system)

802: Guardrail

804: Pole guardrail support

806: Guardrail

808: Horizontal guardrail component

810: optional light

812: Passage balcony frame

814: Guardrail Support Bracket

816: Bolt

818: Concrete balcony floor

820: balcony beam attachment member

822: balcony beam

824: Aisle balcony frame attachment bolt

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A balcony system includes: The balcony beam includes a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end is configured to be attached to a corresponding structural frame member of the building; Passage balcony frame; The passage balcony frame attachment member is attached to the balcony beam and has one or more apertures; One or more steel bars are provided in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame, wherein the one or more steel bars extend through the one or more openings in the passage balcony frame attachment member, and wherein , The steel bar and the passage balcony frame attachment member are held in position in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame by the floor formed in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame, so that After forming the floor, the balcony beam, the passage balcony frame and the concrete floor form an integral unit; One or more guardrail support brackets are attached to the passage balcony frame via one or more fasteners, and the one or more fasteners pass through the one or more guardrail support brackets and enter the passage balcony frame. In the internal space defined, wherein the one or more guardrail support brackets are fixed in position by the floor formed in the internal space defined by the passage balcony frame; One or more strut guardrail supports, each of which is attached to a corresponding one of the one or more guardrail support brackets, and is fixed in position by a corresponding closing plate; Guardrail, attached to the one or more strut guardrail supports; One or more horizontal guardrail members attached to the one or more strut guardrail supports; and One or more guardrail panels are attached to the one or more horizontal guardrail members. The balcony system of claim 1, wherein each of the first end and the second end includes a corresponding plate for coupling the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame member of the building. Such as the balcony system of claim 1, wherein the passage balcony frame has a rectangular shape. The balcony system of claim 1, wherein the passage balcony frame includes one or more pole guardrail support holes, each of which is configured to enable a corresponding pole guardrail support member to pass through the corresponding pole guardrail support hole . Such as the balcony system of claim 1, wherein the passage balcony frame is formed of stainless steel, and the balcony floor is formed of concrete. Such as the balcony system of claim 1, further comprising a light element which is coupled to the one or more pole guardrail supports. Such as the balcony system of claim 1, wherein the one or more guardrail panels include one or more of strengthened glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panels, or resin panels. A fake balcony system, including: The balcony beam includes a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end is configured to be attached to a corresponding structural frame member of the building; A balcony beam attachment member attached to the balcony beam such that the balcony beam attachment member and the balcony beam form an integral unit, wherein the balcony beam attachment member includes one or more apertures; One or more guardrail support brackets are attached to the balcony beam attachment member via one or more fasteners, and the one or more fasteners are attached by the one or more guardrail support brackets and by the balcony beam Corresponding holes in the connecting member; One or more strut guardrail supports, each of which is attached to a corresponding one of the one or more guardrail support brackets, and is fixed in position by a corresponding closing plate; Guardrail, attached to the one or more strut guardrail supports; One or more horizontal guardrail members attached to the one or more strut guardrail supports; and One or more guardrail panels are attached to the one or more horizontal guardrail members. Such as the fake balcony system of claim 8, wherein each of the first end and the second end includes a corresponding plate for coupling the balcony beam to the corresponding structural frame member of the building . Such as the false balcony system of claim 8, further comprising a light element coupled to the one or more pole guardrail supports. For example, the fake balcony system of claim 8, wherein the guardrail panel includes one or more of reinforced glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel. One method includes: Forming a balcony beam with a first end and a second end; Form a passage balcony frame; Form the balcony beam attachment member; Attaching the balcony beam attachment member to the balcony beam; Attach the guardrail support bracket to the passage balcony frame; Forming a balcony floor in the space defined by the passage balcony frame to form an integral balcony unit, the integral balcony unit including the balcony beam, the passage balcony frame, and the balcony floor; Provide the integral balcony unit and guardrail components to the construction site of the building, wherein the guardrail components include a guardrail and one or more strut guardrail supports; Attach the integral balcony unit to the structural frame of the building; Attach the guardrail components to the integral balcony unit; and Attach one or more guardrail panels to the guardrail. Such as the method of claim 12, further comprising attaching a corresponding panel to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural structure of the building frame. The method of claim 12, wherein forming the passage balcony frame includes forming the passage balcony frame into a rectangular shape. The method of claim 12, wherein the passage balcony frame includes one or more pole guardrail support apertures, each of which is configured to enable a corresponding pole guardrail support member to pass through the corresponding pole guardrail support aperture. The method of claim 12, wherein forming the passage balcony frame includes forming the passage balcony frame with stainless steel. According to the method of claim 12, wherein the guardrail panel includes one or more of strengthened glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel. One method includes: Forming a balcony beam with a first end and a second end; Form the balcony beam attachment member; Attaching the balcony beam attachment member to the balcony beam to form an integral balcony unit; Provide the integral balcony unit and guardrail components to the construction site of the building, wherein the guardrail components include a guardrail and one or more strut guardrail supports; Attach the integral balcony unit to the structural frame of the building; Attach the guardrail components to the integral balcony unit; and Attach one or more guardrail panels to the guardrail. The method of claim 18, further comprising attaching a corresponding panel to each of the first end and the second end of the balcony beam to couple the balcony beam to the structural structure of the building frame. According to the method of claim 18, wherein the guardrail panel includes one or more of reinforced glass, metal mesh, polycarbonate, solar photovoltaic panel, or resin panel.

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