WO2024050593A1 - Tapis de vide pour arrêter des espaces autour de pénétrations de sol - Google Patents

Tapis de vide pour arrêter des espaces autour de pénétrations de sol Download PDF

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WO2024050593A1
WO2024050593A1 PCT/AU2023/050806 AU2023050806W WO2024050593A1 WO 2024050593 A1 WO2024050593 A1 WO 2024050593A1 AU 2023050806 W AU2023050806 W AU 2023050806W WO 2024050593 A1 WO2024050593 A1 WO 2024050593A1
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mat
strips
sleeve
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David Salisbury
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Gripps Global Pty Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L5/00—Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
    • F16L5/02—Sealing
    • F16L5/10—Sealing by using sealing rings or sleeves only
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/24—Safety or protective measures preventing damage to building parts or finishing work during construction
    • E04G21/30—Safety or protective measures preventing damage to building parts or finishing work during construction against mechanical damage or dirt, e.g. guard covers of stairs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings

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  • This invention relates generally to building fit out apparatus. More particularly, this invention relates to void mat which is temporally installed during building fit out for stopping gaps around floor penetrations for dropped object prevention.
  • Gaps around service penetrations, such as pipes, electrical conduits, and similar structures on construction sites can lead to unintended consequences, particularly in environments where safety is a paramount concern, wherein there is potential for dropped objects to fall through these gaps which poses a risk the individuals working on the site below.
  • the force generated by objects falling from heights can result in serious accidents or damage to property.
  • the mat consists of two main components: a sleeve and a base that interfaces with the sleeve.
  • the base is generally planar and features a central aperture to connect with the sleeve's edges.
  • the sleeve extends from one side of the base and can be made by stitching together separate material sheets.
  • the mat is designed to address gaps around penetrations, like pipes or conduits, on construction sites.
  • the mat's functionality involves a side closure to accommodate the penetration into the sleeve and a distal closure to securely enclose the penetration.
  • the side closure is opened, the penetration is inserted sideways into the sleeve, and then the side closure is closed. Subsequently, the distal closure is also closed around the penetration, sealing the gap effectively.
  • the mat may have a pair of distal strips on the sleeve, which can fasten together to accommodate different penetration diameters. These strips may have hook and loop fasteners, allowing them to fit snugly around penetrations of varying sizes. The distal strips are designed to close around the penetration, ensuring a secure fit. The pair of distal strips with hook and loop fasteners may allow the mat to securely fit around different sizes of penetrations, providing a versatile solution that can be used for various types of service penetrations.
  • the edges of the side closure may have base strips that fasten together, along with side strips on the sleeve that continue from the base strips.
  • the side strips may have an outer strip that folds around an inner strip, allowing for secure closure.
  • the base of the mat may contain fastener apertures that allow the mat to be secured to the floor using nails or similar fasteners. Reinforcing edge strips with fastener apertures may add further stability and support.
  • the mat may be constructed with mesh material between the strips which is partially transparent for visibility, enables workers to see that a gap is covered. This visual cue helps prevent workers from inadvertently stepping on the mat, ensuring its functionality is maintained and reducing the risk of damage or accidents.
  • the mesh material may also be fire rated, ensuring safety in hazardous environments.
  • the strips may be coloured with high- contrast, visible red.
  • the base strips may additionally feature silkscreen printing, warning workers not to stand on the mat.
  • the void mat's design simplifies the process of sealing gaps.
  • the side closure allows for easy insertion of the penetration into the sleeve, followed by closure of the side and distal closures. This straightforward process reduces installation time and effort compared to traditional methods.
  • the void mat By effectively sealing gaps around penetrations, the void mat contributes to a safer work environment. It prevents objects from falling through gaps, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries to workers on lower levels of the construction site.
  • the void mat's advantages include streamlined installation, adaptability to different penetration sizes, improved safety measures, secure closure mechanisms, and overall reliability. These features collectively make the mat a valuable tool for enhancing safety and efficiency on construction sites.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a gap around a floor penetration
  • Figure 2 shows a void mat for stopping gaps around floor penetrations
  • Figure 3 shows a further perspective view of the void mat
  • Figure 4 shows a top plan view of the void mat
  • Figure 5 shows the void mat enclosing around a large diameter pipe
  • Figure 6 shows the void mat enclosing around a smaller diameter pipe
  • Figure 7 shows the void mat in an open configuration.
  • a void mat 100 shown in Figure 2 is designed for stopping gaps 101 around a penetration 102 a floor 103.
  • the mat 100 comprises a sleeve 104 and a base 105 interfacing the sleeve 104.
  • the base 105 may be generally planar and may define a central aperture therethrough which interfaces adjacent edges of the sleeve 104.
  • the sleeve 104 may extend from one side of the base 105.
  • the base 105 and the sleeve 104 may comprise separate material sheets which are stitched together at interfacing edges therebetween.
  • the mat 100 has a side closure 106 configured for receipt of the penetration 102 into the sleeve 104.
  • the sleeve 104 has a distal closure 107 configured for closing around the penetration 102.
  • using the void mat 101 to fill the gap 101 around the penetration 102 through the floor 103 comprises opening the side closure 106 as is shown in Figure 7 and inserting the penetration 102 sideways through the side closure 106 into the sleeve 104.
  • the side closure 106 can then be closed.
  • the distal closure 107 is closed around the penetration 102 in the manner shown in Figure 2.
  • distal portions of the sleeve 104 are configured to fasten together around penetrations 102 of different diameters.
  • Figure 5 shows the distal closure 107 closing around a 325 mm diameter pipe
  • Figure 6 shows the distal closure 107 closing around a 40 mm diameter pipe.
  • the sleeve 104 comprises a pair of distal strips 108 which are configured to fasten together.
  • the distal strips 108 may define a closed end 109 away from the side closure
  • the distal strips 108 may be configured so that respective distal ends thereof fasten together either side of the penetration 102.
  • the distal strips 108 have fasteners which allow the distal strips 108 to fasten together anywhere along facing surfaces 1 1 1 thereof so that the distal strips 108 can tightly fit around the penetration 102 or even fit around two or more spaced apart penetrations 102.
  • facing surfaces 1 1 1 of the distal strips 108 comprise hook and loop fasteners.
  • the distal strips 108 have sufficient length to fasten around penetrations having a diameter of up to approximately 325 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the distal strips 108 have a length of greater than approximately 500 mm. In the particular embodiments shown, the base 105 may be approximately 750 mm 2 . Furthermore, the sleeve 104 may have a height of approximately 500 mm.
  • the side closure 106 is configurable in an open configuration as is shown in Figure 7 to receive the penetration 102 therethrough into the sleeve 104 and a closed configuration as shown in Figure 2.
  • edges of the side closure 106 may be configured to fasten together.
  • the edges of the side closure 106 may have base strips 1 12 that fasten together and the sleeve 104 having side strips 1 13 which fasten together.
  • the side strips 1 13 may continue from the base strips 1 12 and may be continuous or made of separate portions.
  • the base strips 1 12 may overlap flat.
  • the base strips 1 12 may comprise respective interfacing hook and loop fasteners.
  • the side strips 1 13 may similarly have respective interfacing comprise hook and loop fasteners.
  • the side strips 1 13 may have an outer strip 1 13B and an inner strip 1 13A.
  • the outer strip 1 13B is configured to fold around the inner strip 1 13A as is illustrated in Figure 4.
  • the inner strip 1 13A may comprise loop fasteners on both surfaces thereof whereas the outer strip 1 13B comprises loop fasteners across an inner surface thereof, the inner surface being twice the width of the inner strip 1 13A.
  • the base 105 may comprise fastener apertures 1 15. Nails or the like may secure the base 105 to the floor 103 through the fastener apertures 1 15. Where the base 105 is square, the base 105 preferably comprises fastener apertures 1 15 at corners thereof. However, in the embodiment shown, the base 105 comprises further fasteners 1 15 along straight edges thereof. It should be noted that the base 105 may comprises a pair of fasteners 1 15 either side of the side closure 106. In alternative embodiments, the base 105 may be circular.
  • the base 105 may comprise reinforcing edge strips 1 14.
  • the edge strips 140 may comprise the fastener apertures 1 15 therethrough.
  • the mat 101 may comprise mesh material between the strips 108, 1 12 , 1 13 and 1 14.
  • the mesh material may be partially transparent so that workers can see that the mat 100 is covering a gap 101 and therefore that the mat 101 should not be stood upon or the like.
  • the mesh material may be fire rated.
  • the strips 108, 1 12, 1 13 and/or 1 14 preferably have high visibility contrasting colouring.
  • the strips 108, 1 12, 1 13 and/or 1 14 are visibly coloured red.
  • the base strips 1 14 may comprise silkscreen printing thereon warning workers not to stand on the mat 100.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un tapis de vide spécialisé qui est conçu pour sceller efficacement des espaces autour de pénétrations de service à l'intérieur de planchers. Le tapis se compose de deux composants principaux : un manchon et une base qui présente une interface avec le manchon. La base est généralement plane et présente une ouverture centrale destinée à être reliée aux bords du manchon. Le manchon s'étend depuis un côté de la base et peut être fabriqué par assemblage de feuilles de matériau séparées. Le tapis est conçu pour agir sur des espaces autour de pénétrations, tels que des tuyaux ou des conduits, sur des sites de construction. La fonctionnalité du tapis comprend une fermeture latérale pour recevoir la pénétration dans le manchon et une fermeture distale pour enfermer de manière sûre la pénétration. Pour utiliser le tapis, la fermeture latérale est ouverte, la pénétration est insérée latéralement dans le manchon et, ensuite, la fermeture latérale est fermée. Par la suite, la fermeture distale est également fermée autour de la pénétration, scellant efficacement l'espace.
PCT/AU2023/050806 2022-09-07 2023-08-23 Tapis de vide pour arrêter des espaces autour de pénétrations de sol WO2024050593A1 (fr)

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AU2022902581A AU2022902581A0 (en) 2022-09-07 A void mat for stopping gaps around floor penetrations
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EP1614824A2 (fr) * 2004-07-09 2006-01-11 Knauf Insulation GmbH Manchon d'étanchéité à l'air
US20080290611A1 (en) * 2007-05-22 2008-11-27 Panduit Corp. Sealing assembly
US20190100922A1 (en) * 2005-10-27 2019-04-04 Lake Products Limited Peripheral sealing gland for elongate objects passing through a surface or beyond a pipe end
US20210285574A1 (en) * 2018-07-23 2021-09-16 Solmax International Inc. Adjustable polymeric pipe flashing system for impermeable geotechnical applications

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP1614824A2 (fr) * 2004-07-09 2006-01-11 Knauf Insulation GmbH Manchon d'étanchéité à l'air
US20190100922A1 (en) * 2005-10-27 2019-04-04 Lake Products Limited Peripheral sealing gland for elongate objects passing through a surface or beyond a pipe end
US20080290611A1 (en) * 2007-05-22 2008-11-27 Panduit Corp. Sealing assembly
US20210285574A1 (en) * 2018-07-23 2021-09-16 Solmax International Inc. Adjustable polymeric pipe flashing system for impermeable geotechnical applications

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