Construction system

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-01
TIMBERFIX
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[0021] In use, the coupling between the brace part and the elongate part is largely concealed and thus may resemble a conventional mortise and tenon joint. A dowel or the like may even be employed to pin the tenon in the mortise. However, by forming the tenon with a separate body (e.g. one of metal instead of wood) it is possible for the brace to withstand much higher forces than if constructed in the traditional wa

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However, a large number of different components are seemingly required to complete even one building, and a

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[0047]FIG. 1 shows the superstructure of a timber-framed building (10) which comprises a plurality of vertical posts (12) supporting horizontal beams (14). Braces (16) are fitted between beams (14) and posts (12) to increase stiffness and lend architectural interest. The posts (12) are fixed to the ground (18), in some cases using base plates (20) which are bolted to the foundations. The posts (12) and beams (14) are coupled together by coupling parts (30,50) connected by locking pins (70) concealed from view by the posts and beams themselves.

[0048]FIG. 2 shows in detail how a beam (14) is coupled to a post (12) in accordance with the present invention. A first coupling part (30) is attached to one end of a beam (14), and a second coupling part (50) is attached to the post (12). The coupling parts (30,50) have end profiles (32,52) with apertures (34,54) which are registrable. Once registered, the apertures are slidably engaged by a locking pin (70), coupling the beam to the post. T...

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A kit of components for constructing a building comprises a first coupling part (30) embedded in one end of a beam (14), and a second coupling part (50) embedded in one end of a post (12). The coupling parts (30,50) have end profiles (32,52) with apertures (34,54) which are registrable when the beam (14) abuts the post (12). Once registered with beam (14) resting on ledge (64) the apertures are slidably engaged by a locking pin (70), coupling the beam (14) to the post (12).

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a system for constructing a building, particularly but not exclusively timber-framed constructions. BACKGROUND ART [0002] There is considerable interest in traditional-looking timber-framed buildings, for use as garages, or more complex garden outbuildings, or even as extensions to existing houses. In recent time, a modular system of construction has been adopted for buildings of this kind in order to introduce cost savings associated with a manufactured item as opposed to a bespoke one. In the modular system the framework components are standardized to a degree so that they may be put together in different permutations to provide a variety of different building designs. However, a large number of different components are seemingly required to complete even one building, and alternative components need to be provided if a full range of different types of buildings are to be offered. [0003] The present applicant has appreciated ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04C3/02E04B1/26
CPCE04B1/2604E04B2001/2696
Inventor ABBOT-WILCOX, PHILIPPE ANDRE
Owner TIMBERFIX
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