WO2013128245A1

WO2013128245A1 - Loftitech, a loft-type modular construction system that is quickly assembled/disassembled without tools

Info

Publication number: WO2013128245A1
Application number: PCT/IB2012/053830
Authority: WO
Inventors: Guillaume PATROIS
Original assignee: Patrois Guillaume
Priority date: 2012-03-02
Filing date: 2012-07-26
Publication date: 2013-09-06

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for the ultra-quick assembly/disassembly, without using tools, of spacious, high-standard, well-designed and sturdy dwellings which have high-performance insulation and are durable, easily transported, and inexpensive. The basic device consists of a nestable, fillable structural unit (fig. 32), a beam unit (fig. 33), a roof plate, a window plate having an opening (fig. 31), a snap-fitting instantaneous insulation system (fig. 5, 2 and fig. 19), and a locking bar (fig. 26, 1; fig. 28, 1 and fig. 31, 1). All of said elements can be assembled easily, very quickly and without tools, and form a solid, well-insulated structure, which is ready to be installed on level ground (fig. 28). The device optionally consists of all of the aforementioned elements and: linoleum flooring (fig. 28, 2) or plank flooring on adjustable, screwable studs (fig. 18); cables for support on the ground (fig. 23); a functional KBC (kitchen, bathroom, closet) module (figs. 13, 14 and 30); customized multipurpose units (example: figs. 7 and 25); units provided with vise flaps (fig. 22); a multilayer "blob" joint (fig. 5, 2 and fig. 19); risers for increasing the height of the ceiling; a system for attaching the units to the ground (fig. 21); caps for masking notches; and interior separation plates. The "Lofthitech" device according to the invention is intended, in particular, for inexpensive dwellings for personal or professional use in any livable area across the globe (residential, office, worksite, tourist, agricultural, recreational, humanitarian, military, and commercial locations, etc.) By modifying the dimensions of the device, it can be used for an extremely wide array of purposes, from the most modest of shelters to the most complex architectural designs.

Description

LOFTHITECH. MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM WITH FAST DISASSEMBLY AND NO TOOLS, OF LOFT TYPE

The present invention relates to a device for mounting ultra fast, simple, and without tools of modular type of loft, exceptional insulation quality, strength, aesthetics and accessibility.

The traditional construction as well as the current modular construction concepts do not allow for quick installation times, require a team of construction professionals, are made up of very many elements, require the equipment of many tools for the fixation of these elements , are heavy and require many round trips for their transport, do not allow rapid reinstallation in case of damage or partial destruction, have insulation qualities often low, aesthetic qualities weak or nonexistent, and remain inaccessible to a huge part of the world's population.

Here are examples of patent filings (cf: ompi / inpi database) whose characteristics more or less correspond to one or more of the expectations listed above, but never reach a level of sophistication that makes it possible to answer them globally. :

The devices (FR 2878168 (A1) & FR 2878168 (A1)), all 2 intended for easy disassembly assembly of simple modular structure intended for child play are close to the present device: they meet the need for simplicity of speed of assembly and disassembly of modular construction requiring no tools or expertise.

Modular construction devices (FR 2602808 (A1), FR 2584461 (A1), EP 0103501 (A2), WO 2007074132 (A1), WO 2012076811 (A1), WO 9902234 (A1), WO 9419552 (A1), FR 2890403 (A1), FR 2944301 (A1)) have similarities to the present device in that they attempt to provide solutions to the problems of isolation, portability, nestability (inter alia of the bad-female part), fixing of the elements, disassembly, speed of disassembly assembly, joining system incorporated in the elements (example: assembly lip), element self-supporting by filling or ballasting in their hollow part, clipping system, d Hidden part layout for the passage of any connection water, electricity, computer or any other element to mask. The present device according to the invention overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks. It comprises in fact according to a first characteristic, structure-blocks (fig4 & 5) containing notches equipped with insulating joints (fig4 -1 -), allowing the embedding of roof-plates and plate-bays (glazed or not) ( Fig. 1). These blocks are hollow to facilitate their transport, and fillable or attacked to make real walls of support for the construction ("block structure"). The device also contains another category of block called "beam block" (FIG 6) also insertable and refillable for embedding plates, supporting these plates and providing an opening for the creation of large volume (f16).

These 2 building blocks are also equipped with a plate locking system: the locking bars (fig12-1 - & fig.26 & fig 31 -1 -). These insertable-fillable building blocks, constructed of molded plastic, or stamped metal sheets with polyurethane foam filling, or of wood or other composite materials with lacquer finish (such as the manufacture of car body parts), are the basis of the invention that it is possible to set up small or large floor area of good standing, very quickly, knowing that a loft of 100 square meters is transported in a single container (Fig 10 & 11), and mounts or dismounts in 2h maximum.

The device called "lofthitech" basic consists of 5 main elements: the structure blocks (fig2-1 -), the beam blocks (fig2-2-), the roof plates (fig2-3-), the plates- bays (fig2-4-), the locking bars (fig12-1 - & fig 31 -1 -). The dimensions of the lofthitech are variable, and can be modified at will for "tailor-made", however standard dimensions for a standardized production of blocks and plates have been calculated according to the functional needs of the living space "lofthitech" The blocks have a length of 5 meters, a thickness of 50 cm and a height of 2 meters. These dimensions allow the transport of a lofthitech of 100 m2 in a single 40 'HC container (fig. 1 fig. 1).

Roof slabs and bay plates (glazed or unglazed) may be designed in any material, knowing that one of the most suitable materials and satisfying all the criteria of the lofthitech device is multi-layer foam polycarbonate of very good quality. insulation and resistant to wide temperature (-40 ¾ 120 °) and weather (rain, snow, hail ...). Roof plates and bays are also designed for custom, but the standard dimensions for a standardized production have been set as follows:

Roof plate: thickness: 32mm length: 5.2m width: 4.70 m The roof plates are foldable (5 shutters per plate fig.26) or several separate rooms for a loft of 25 m2 for example.

The roof plates are reinforced by embedded aluminum bars, the ends of which are provided with a ring allowing insertion of the locking bars, maintained by simple gravity (fig.26).

The bay-plates can be sliding bay window type or include a simple door opening (fig3-1 -) or windows.

One of the aesthetic components of the loft is the fact that the blocks are rounded (8 cm in the standard version, fig 4 fig 8 fig9) which brings an aesthetic quality to the whole structure and plays a certain role in this which concerns the well being brought by the loft, the angles being "softened". This rounding also improves the aerodynamics of the loft, giving it a better wind resistance.

It should be noted that the notches of the blocks may be internal to the block or external to the blocks. The foldable plates can also be placed on block edges (square shape) with "blob" joints and locking bar (fig.26). The device has been described in its simplest version and contains many options. Its concept is based on the architecture called "clips &blob": clips to signify that the various elements of the construction are embedded and have a system of fixing (blocking) of this embedding, and blob to indicate that parts similar to organic bodies (joints, soft plastics ...) are incorporated in the constituent elements of lofthitech and allow immediate and durable effective insulation.

The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of non-limiting examples, will make it possible to understand how the invention can be put into practice:

Figure 1 shows the lofthitech in its disassembled state (exploded view) and assembled. Figure 2 shows another exploded view. Figure 3 shows another view of assembled assembled loft. Figure 4 shows a fillable insertable block. Figure 5 shows a variant of insertable fillable block. Figure 6 shows a beam block. Figure 7 shows a customized block: recovery of rainwater, water tank and sanitary (shower toilet washbasin). Figure 8 shows a concrete embodiment of a lofthitech installation. Figure 9 shows another concrete embodiment of a lofthitech installation. Figures 10 & 11 show an accurate view of standard lofthitech stored in a 40'HC container. Figure 12 shows another view of the lofthitech exploded with the apparent locking bars. Figure 13 shows the KSP (kitchen bathroom cabinet) module under 2 different angles. Figure 14 shows the KSP (kitchen bathroom cabinet) module under 2 other angles. Figure 15 shows an overview of the standard mounted lofthitech.

Figure 16 shows an interior view of the lofthitech. Figure 17 shows a multi-loft complex built around a swimming pool. Figure 18 shows a floor lofthitech fixed on adjustable pads. Figure 19 shows an example of

joint "blob" 3 layers to connect the elements ensuring thermal, hydraulic and sound insulation. FIG. 20 represents a block weighted by water cans, FIG. 21 represents an example of fixing a block to the ground, FIG. 22 represents blocks equipped with vice clamp flaps with an internal locking lever, FIG. wiring for extreme atmospheric conditions. . FIG. 24 represents a multilayer structural construction dedicated to the laying of lofthitech, FIG. 25 represents a conserved block: cupboard, energy, and bar, FIG. 26 represents a foldable plate placed on a simple "square" edge, with Support bars incorporated in the roof plates with locking bar insertion rings Figure 27 shows a "technical drawing" view of the basic lofthitech: side, front, top, and zoom on a refillable block. Figure 28 shows a "technical drawing" view of the basic lofthitech exploded: roof plates, bay plates with built-in door, blocking bars, structure blocks, beam block, KSP module, linoleum floor with marking of the block location. Figure 29 shows another "technical drawing" view of basic lofthitech from all angles.

Figure 30 shows a "technical drawing" view of the KSP module: kitchen, powder room, cupboard.

Figure 31 shows a "technical drawing" view of a connected roof plate and bay plate of the basic lofthitech.

Figure 32 shows a "technical drawing" view of a structure block of basic lofthitech.

Figure 33 shows a "technical drawing" view of a beam block of basic lofthitech.

Figure 34 shows a "technical drawing" view of a water tank (kitchen and bathroom) of the KSP module

The concept of lofthitech also includes the following features:

It is removable quickly (time equivalent to assembly) and easily transportable when it is in its unladen state (blocks not filled) by trailer, truck, container, small crane and heli-trillable. Its empty weight in the standard version is between 1400 kg and 2000 kg (depending on materials) for a surface of 100m2. Lofthitech is self stabilized by natural gravity: its blocks are able to be removed by any weight (water, sand, earth, stones, gravel, water cans (fig.20), sandbags, food bags, weight in metal...). The minimum required for good stability of the blocks is a continuous filling of 200 kg per block to withstand the prevailing winds. The blocking bars are also stabilized by the gravity so that they are held in a vertical position (Fig.26) in the slot provided for their insertion at the top of the blocks, keeping the roof plates embedded in the blocks. The berry plates bring a complementary stabilization to the structure by minimizing the oscillation movements of the blocks in their width. Finally, the number of interconnections between several loft (loft to loft) several plates (flat to plate (fig.19) several blocks (block to block) and between plates and blocks (pate to block) makes the set of a multi-loft structure of advantage resistant to any form of unsolicited displacement (bad weather, ground movement, collision with any external element).

The simplest block model has an aperture at the top to fill the block (up to 70 cm in height) with sand, water, gravel ... any pourable material, non-hazardous, non-harmful , to play the role of block stabilizer. A variant block model has openings (fig 5 -3-) for depositing bags, cans, or any weight elements for stabilizing the blocks. This block variant allows ballasting and shedding more convenient, easier. The blocks have a "u" reinforcement in their base to support the weight of any type and shape. The notches allow the connection of the plates to the block. The b2b connector and b2p connector allow block to block connection, plate plates, and block plates. This is a 3-layer "clips &blob" seal as depicted in Figure 19. An alternative to the process of fixing the plates in the blocks: it is the clamp-vice flaps integrated in the blocks as described in Figure 22. This system makes the dismounting of the lofthitech extremely simple: position of the shutters open the editors n ' have more than to put the plates against the blocks, then to close the shutters with the integrated clamping lever. This system can be coupled to the locking bars. It avoids the difficulties of embedding the plates in the notches and applies a pressure on the joints located between the notches and the plates guaranteeing an optimized sealing. The standard basic Lofthitech with its priorities of cost optimization to promote accessibility to the greatest number (Concept LOWCOST) offers as standard the installation system initially described without clamp vice flaps. As standard, a lubricant bag is provided to facilitate the installation of the plates in the blocks.

The measurements defining the final shape of the lofthitech are modifiable without limit (measures of any element of the lofthitech: thickness, length, width, rounded, height, angle of the notches, angle of the walls, inclinations, dimensions of the doors, windows, or sliding bay, number of members forming a block, number of elements forming a roof plate or baffle plate in length or in thickness, diameter of the locking bars, dimensions of the vane clamp flaps, dimension of the bevels of the plates and notches , dimensions of the joints b2b connector and b2p connector, size of the internal opening doors of the blocks ... measurements of any option or variant element).

The standard version of lofthitech allows the design of living space of 25 m2 in 25 m2. The smallest version of the basic standard lofthitech with an area of 25 m2 expandable in 50, 75, 100, 200, 500, 1000 m2 ...)

Depending on the country and climate, the number of insulating plates can be doubled and also the blocks can contain 1 or more insulating plates (16mm 32 mm 55 mm ...).

Lofthitech is a so-called "design" product for the following reasons: it is designed in high definition, ie its different elements are pre-machined and manufactured as car body parts are manufactured. luxury. It is compact, minimalist and has roundings typical of the 70's design (rounded size in relation to the dimensions of the elements), it is designed in molded plastics and / or pressed metal or any other material with a high precision and finish lacquering or any other finishing mode. Smooth to the touch, shining at sight, without crevice or irregularity, without interrupted line, it looks like a work of art high definition, modern, reassuring, and in which one would like to settle down. It is available in several colors both in the plates and blocks. Its plates can be transparent, translucent or opaque and have anti-infrared, anti-UV and anti-heat properties. Lofthitech is "design" also by its playful side; simple shapes that each element is nestable to form a homogeneous and safe to handle, like a breeze. Also the low slope of the roof, compromised between the need for flow, the need for ceiling height and the fact of being transportable in a single container (per 100m2) gives a modern character to the structure. The designer has yielded to the slope requirement at the roof level for the flow but kept blocks-"square" structure imposing on unshakable character, who have not followed this obligation, it's a compromise.

It is reassuring to know that each element of lofthitech can be controlled separately in case of destruction or partial damage of the structure (accident, natural disaster or conflict ...). The standard Lofthitech has 50% of block partitions and 50% of plate partitions, which allows a rapid evacuation of 20 meters on 40 meters of partition in total (example on the loft of 100 m2): half of the walls are exits of help. Fire resistance: the elements are classified M1 / M2. Blocks filled with water can be a reserve of water nearby.

Options / Variants:

The blocks thanks to their large dimensions can be stored, transformed for various uses:

storage / cupboard block, energy block (containing batteries rechargeable by wind turbine, solar panels, vehicle, generator ...) offering various 12v or 220v connection sockets (fig.25 -1 -), refrigerator block, toilet block (fig .7), water tank block and rainwater recovery (fig.7), chimney / stove block, air conditioning unit, office block, kitchen block, bar block (fig.25) ... The thickness of the blocks makes it possible to host many useful applications (personal or professional) without using the available space of the loft.

The lofthitech blocks are designed to be dismountable quickly without tools, but it goes without saying that the user can also choose to fix them on the ground (fig.21)

The lowcost standard version of the lofthitech does not provide any floor and leaves the user the choice to install lofthitech on any type of soil: groomed earth, pelouze, concrete slab, floor, raised floor, concrete slab and gravel, roof of building, polyester carpet, tiling ...

A lofthitech version with supplied floor provides 2 types of soil: 1 / lino giant high strength simply laid on prepared, leveled, tamped and stable ground, with grooves and marking perfectly adapted to the grooves provided under the blocks (fig 5 -3-) as indicated figure 3 -2- and fig 12 -2-.

21 Stamped metal floor system with polyurethane foam insulation, or plastic reinforced with internal structure, on high, with adjustable screw-in studs (Fig. 1 8): 2 meter plates 50 by 5 m 50 " clips & blob "(triple p2p connector) (fig.19) with grooves and marking for the location of the blocks.

A lofthitech version provides for the addition of a multi-purpose module: the Kitchen Bathroom Bathroom Closet module (KSP fig.13 & 14). This module can be connected to the electricity grid or operate completely autonomously. It consists of: drinking water tank, wastewater collection tank, cupboards, shelves, diode lighting, multiple outlets 12v / 220v, 1 extension 12v and 1 extension 220v, toilet bowl block, trash waterproof, floor-shower, sink-sink, water inlet-outlet connections.

The lofthitech is based on a concept of beautiful volume (loft) and distance (distance between 2 dwellings) and does not provide floor-level accommodation. On the other hand, the lofthitech can be installed on the roofs of a building or terrace or in multi-storey structural construction specially adapted to lofthitech reception as indicated in figure 24. The lofthitech is the search for calm, tranquility, no harm. This is why a minimum distance must separate one lofthitech space from another. Lofthitech is anti ghetto in its concept. options / various

In case of a big storm, wiring or ground rope blocks is facilitated by the locking bars whose upper part has a ring / see Figure 23.

Anti-notch "plugs" are available to hide the standard notches that are not used. Boosters can be attached under the blocks to increase the ceiling height of the lofthitech.

Movable (movable) or immobile (movable) separation plates are easily posable to create intimate spaces within the lofthitech.

Lofthitech are marked, signed and have a unique manufacturing number for each block. The device according to the invention lofthitech is particularly intended for lowcost housing for personal or professional use in any habitable zone of the world (housing, offices, building sites, tourism, agriculture, leisure, humanitarian, military, trade ...). It can in reduced or modified dimensions be used as: shelters for pets, vehicle or storage box, removable playable game hut for children, pool cover ...

Claims

claims

1. Device to allow the installation or uninstallation without tools, of spacious living space, good stan- ding, robust, design, with high performance insulation, durable, high definition, easily transportable, lowcost, consisting of a number of restricted element in its basic version and with multiple options in its enriched version (evolutionary concept), characterized in that it includes customizable drop-in stackable fillable structure blocks (fig 32), customizable fillable fillable block blocks (fig. 33), roof plates and bay plates (fig 31), "blob" joints incorporated in the elements (fig5 -2- & fig 19), locking bars (fig 26 -1 - & 28 - 1 - & fig 31 -1 -), and optionally the following: Lino floor with grooves and installation marking (fig 28 -2-), insulating floor mounted on adjustable screw-in studs (fig 18), "blob" joints block block, plate plate and block plate (fi g5 -2- & fig 19), floor fixing (fig 21), block equipped with vice clamp flaps with internal locking lever (fig 22), ground support wiring (fig 23), booster to increase the height under the ceiling, customized blocks (fig 7 & 25), Kitchen Unit Bathroom Closet (KSP) (fig 13, 14 & 30), slot masking plugs, interior partition plates, and characterized what all these elements are assembled, fit together, assemble, fix themselves very quickly, simply, without tools and without competence.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow blocks, thus facilitating their transport, made of molded plastic material or any other material with similar or equivalent qualities, serve as a structure (FIG 2 -1 -) and can be fixed to the ground (Fig. 21) or filled or ballasted by any weight element: sand, gravel, water, earth, bags or cans (Fig. 20) containing these materials or materials with equivalent qualities, thus being self stabilized and ensuring stability to the structure of the whole building.

3. Device according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the structure blocks (fig32) and beam block (fig 33) are provided with notches (fig 5 -2-), flanges at right angles (fig 26 -1 - ) or locking flaps "clamp vice" (fig 22) to allow the interlocking or the installation of the roof plates and bay plates (fig 28 -3-).

4. Device according to claim 1 and 3, characterized in that the roof plates and bay plates (fig 31), multi-layered polycarbonate reinforced with aluminum support bars incorporated (fig 26) or any other material with characteristics and equivalent benefits , are fixed to the structure blocks and beam blocks by locking bars provided with rings (fig12-1 - & fig.26 & fig 31 -1 -), maintained in vertical position or close to verticality, by the simple gravity in the perforation locations provided for their insertion, guaranteeing the entire structure reliability at the fastening system of the 4 main elements: structure blocks, beam block, roof plates, bay plates.

5. Device according to any one of claims, characterized in that the blocks are provided with insulating seals located in their notches (fig4 -1 - & fig 5 -2-), flanges or flaps

"Clamp vice" (fig 22), and that the blocks or plates may be provided with additional mal-female seals: block block, plate plate or plate block (fig 19) ensuring optimum insulation and sealing at the structure whatever its layout: in the form of standard loft or with additional partitions.

6. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the structure blocks are provided with female grooves in their outer bottom (fig 5 -3-) to be fixed perfectly on the floors equipped with male grooves and marking installation.

7. Device according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the entire standard loft structure of an area of 100 m2 is transportable in its disassembled state in a single container 40 'HC (Figs 10 & 11). ), towable or helplifiable.

8. Device according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the blocks have in their upper and lateral corners rounded corners (FIG. 26) calculated according to their dimensions, bringing the overall aesthetic structure to a lesser extent. wind resistance.

9. Device according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the bay plates represent 50% of the walls of the overall structure and are also emergency exits (fig 15 -1 -), and in that, fire resistance: the elements of the set are classified M1 / M2.

10. Device according to any one of claims, characterized in that the roof plates and plates bays may contain incorporated opening elements: doors, windows, French windows, portholes, sliding windows (Fig 3 -1 -).

11. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that:

the roof plates and bay plates (fig 31) have anti-infrared, anti-UV and anti-heat quality,

the roof plates and bay plates can be doubled to further increase the level of insulation and / or to allow the addition of an airlock,

roof plates and baking plates have a wide choice of colors

roof plates and bays are transparent, translucent or opaque

the roof plates and bay plates are foldable or in several parts depending on the dimensions of the overall structure, the installation and transport mode.

12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structure and beam block blocks are customizable and make it possible to host many useful applications without using the available space of the loft such as: storage / cupboard block ( fig.25), an energy unit with various 12v or 220v connection sockets (fig.25 -1 -), refrigerator block, toilet block (fig.7), water tank block and rainwater recovery (fig. 7), chimney block / stove, air conditioner block, office block, kitchen block, bar block (fig.25) ...

13. Device according to any one of claims, characterized in that all the elements of the construction are manufactured in standard and in high definition and are controllable in spare parts (like parts of a vehicle) in case of damage partial of the overall structure.

14. Device according to any one of claims, characterized in that the elements of the loft can be placed: on a lino floor placed on a prepared floor, groomed and stable, to the dimensions of the overall structure, provided with grooves maies and laying marking facilitates the laying of the blocks (fig 12 -2-), on a floor formed of interlocking plates on adjustable screw-in studs (fig 18), provided with grooves maies and laying marking facilitating the laying of the blocks, on any other type of leveled and stable ground.

15. Device according to claims 1 and 4, characterized in that a cabling or rope can be added (fig 23) to the standard attachment mode in case of extreme atmospheric condition, such that these cables or ropes go through the rings of the bars pre-claimed blocking and are connected to the ground by means of heavy ground fasteners.

16. Device according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the entire structure called "lofthitech" can accommodate in its interior space removable separators with thermal and sound insulation, to allow the creation of closed spaces in his breast.

17. Device according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the overall structure "lofthitech" has as standard option a so-called "KSP" module (kitchen, shower room, cupboard Figs 13 & 14), providing in connected or autonomous mode, the minimum water and electricity requirements include: drinking water tank, wastewater extraction tank, cupboards, shelves, diode and multi-outlet lighting 12v / 220v, toilet bowl block, watertight toilet, floor-shower, sink-sink.

18. Apparatus according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the overall structure "lofthitech" is modifiable and manufacturable to any extent and in any matter as long as it meets all of the following criteria, which together, define the device: loft type structure (fig 15 & 16), mountable and dismountable in record time: less than 3 hours for a surface of 100 m2 (fig 12), architecture "clips & blob" without tools and without competence , guaranteeing good insulation: multilayer elements with embedded joints: U = 1 .14 W / m2k with plates of 32mm or 0.83 thickness with 55mm plates, transportable by container, by simple trailer or with a helmet: 100m2 fits in 1 single 40'HC container (fig 10 & 11), weighing less than 2000 kg empty, each element of which is produced in high definition design quality, with replaceable elements: spare parts ordered separately, weather-resistant, customizable, customizable, with unlimited options, fire-safe: M1 M2 fire resistance and 180 ° emergency exits, whose production costs allow for their acquisition between 7 and 20 times less expensive than the other modes of construction for the same surface and the same level of comfort.