PREFABRICATED TECHNICAL MODULE AND MANUFACTURER

Description

BE2024 / 5937 2 The technical module allows all technical provisions to be pre-installed in or on one or more frames, in a workshop where necessary fittings and materials can easily be provided. This ensures that the majority of the work can take place in a well-equipped, possibly heated, environment, which ensures that the installer can work in a safe and healthy environment and that quality can be better guaranteed. 5 Overview of the figures Fig. 1A shows a frame as used in a design of the present invention. Fig. 1B shows a set of three frames mounted on top of each other in the vertical direction, as used in a design of the present invention. Fig. 1C shows different technical subsets. 10 Fig. 2 illustrates the construction of a technical module according to the present invention,in which in each step (from left to right) additional technical subsets are attached to two frames mounted on top of each other. Fig. 3 shows a front view of a technical module according to the current invention. Fig. 4 shows a perspective view from the rear of the same technical module.15 Figures 5-7 illustrate how a technical module can be placed in a building tube in accordance with the current invention. Fig. 8 illustrates a building tube in which a technical module can be placed in accordance with the current invention. Detailed description of the invention20 The present invention concerns a technical module (1A-1F) for placement in a building tube. The module comprises one or more frames (2A-2C) and one or more technical subsets (3A-3D) attached to the one or more frames. A technical subset here is a set of one or more interconnected or mounted technical components which are preferably made of the same material,e.g. a plastic. The technical subsets can be pre-assembled. A technical subset preferably consists of one of the following materials: - a plastic, e.g. polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), etc. - a metal or an alloy, e.g. iron, steel or copper, etc. -a ceramic material, e.g. porcelain, brick, tiles, etc.30 -a natural material, e.g. wood In some forms of execution, one or more technical subsets comprise different types of materials, e.g. a multilayer pipe system, or a combination of plastic and metal. By way of example, a subset can consist of different materials, where piping of different material 2024 / 5937 BE2024 / 5937 3 can be than e.g. the shut-off valves or the bends and T-pieces. The latter can be made of plastic or metal, while the pipes can consist of a multilayer pipe system. Preferably, two or more technical subsets are attached to the one or more frames. Preferably, and in particular in the case where the module comprises two or more frames that preferably correspond to as many floors in the building,Multiple technical subsets of the same type can be attached to the frames. This is, for example, the case for subsets (3A-3C) in Figs. 2-4. A technical subset can also be attached to multiple frames, e.g. subset (3D) in Figs. 2-4. Each frame of the module contains an open structure that defines a beam-shaped volume with a height (H), a width (B), and a depth (D). The dimensions are pre-limited by the dimensions of the building's box section. Preferably, the height of a frame is at least 2m, preferably at least 3m, and even more preferably at least 3.5m. Also preferably, the height of a frame is a maximum of 6m, preferably at most 5m, and even more preferably at most 4.5m. Preferably, the height of a frame is 2m, 2.5m, 3.0m, 3.5m, 4m, 4.5m, 5m, 5.5m, 6m and a value in between.15 Preferably, the width of a frame is at least 0.5m, preferably at least 1m, and even more preferably at least 1.5m. Also preferably, the width of a frame is a maximum of 5m, preferably at most 4.5m, and even more preferably at most 4m. Preferably, the width of a frame0.5m,1.0m,1.5m,2.0m,2.5m,3m,3.5m,4m,4.5m,5mo or value in between. Preferably, the depth of a frame is at least 0.2m, more preferably at least 0.3m, even more preferably at least 0.4m. Also preferably, the depth of a frame is a maximum of 2m, more preferably a maximum of 1.5m, even more preferably a maximum of 1m. Preferably, the depth of a frame is 0.2m, 0.3m, 0.4m, 0.5m, 0.6m, 0.7m, 0.8m, 0.9m, 1m, 1.1m, 1.2m, 1.3m, 1.4m, 1.5m, 1.6m, 1.7m, 1.8m, 1.9m, 2mo or value in between. In some configurations, all technical subsets are attached to the frame within the beam-shaped volume; in other configurations, the module comprises technical subsets attached to the outside of the beam-shaped volume defined by the frame. The open structure comprises a front side (4) and an opposite rear side (5), which front and rear sides define the said width and height, whereby the front side and / or the rear side is configured to provide access to technical subsets attached to the frame within the beam-shaped volume. This ensures that,once the module is installed in the building, a technician can still gain access to the interior of the beam-shaped volume. Note that for this purpose, the building's shaft preferably has an opening at a corresponding position to the access opening after installation of the module in the shaft. This opening can preferably be closed with a door or a removable panel. 2024 / 5937 BE2024 / 5937 4 The open structure also ensures that connections of the technical subsets to facilities installed in the building can be easily made. In a preferred design form, at least one of the technical subsets comprises one or more connections, e.g. a supply connection and / or a drain connection,on the position of an opening in the open structures and / or on a predefined position corresponding to a connection5 of a facility installed in the building when the technical module is placed in the building. Preferably, the front and / or rear of each frame includes a reinforcing bar(6) that extends across the width and preferably defines a lower edge of the access opening(7). This reinforcing bar provides some reinforcement of the frame but is preferably positioned so that an installer does not accidentally bump into a subset after gaining access to the interior of the beam-shaped volume. By way of example, a technical subset with a manifold for underfloor heating is shown in the right drawing of Fig. 2(3C), which is attached just behind the reinforcing bar. Preferably, the module comprises two or more frames and the module is configured to extend over multiple floors in the shaft of the building. Preferably, one frame is provided per floor,where the frame encompasses a height corresponding to the height of the floor. Multiple frames can be pre-assembled in the vertical direction. Preferably, two or three frames are assembled on top of each other, where the total height is preferably at most 12, so that the technical module can be transported to the building with a regular truck or semi-trailer. When installed in a building of 4 or more floors, various technical modules are preferably provided in accordance with the current invention, each technical module comprising 1, 2 or 3 frames, and the various technical modules are placed on top of each other in the casing and optionally assembled on top of each other. Thus, for a building of 4 floors, a technical module with 1 frame and a technical module with 3 frames are preferably provided that can be assembled on site. Preferably, each frame is made of steel,preferably made of hollow steel bars and / or steel box profiles. This ensures a sturdy structure that is stable for high-rise buildings. Preferably, the frame consists of one or more hollow bars with an internal U-shaped profile, preferably where the edges defining the opening of the U-shaped profile in the longitudinal direction are provided with a set of serrations, even more preferably where the serrations form a regular pattern. The U-shaped profile allows the attachment of the technical subsets to a frame to be incorporated partly into the bars of the frame, and a regular serration pattern ensures easy and uniform positioning of the technical subsets relative to the frame. Preferably comprising technical subsets one or a combination of the following subsets: 2024 / 5937 BE2024 / 5937 5 - water supply lines (3A), preferably for cold water and / or hot water, such as a water supply line with inner circulation line for hot water, - fecal drainage line (3D) and / or wastewater drainage line, - one or more cisterns (3B) for a toilet, - central heating lines (3C),preferably for underfloor heating,5 -HVAC supply ducts and / or HVAC exhaust ducts, -rainwater drain pipe, -duct for electrical conduits and / or ICT wiring, optionally with electrical conduits and / or ICT wiring, preferably a wire tray, -fire water supply and / or sprinkler,10 -an enclosed cabinet suitable for an electrical panel / or with an electrical panel, optionally where the electrical panel is installed and / or connected after installation of the module in the building, -thermal insulation, e.g. thermal insulation around pipes, such as around a hot water supply pipe.15 The present invention also concerns a method for manufacturing a technical module in accordance with the present invention, which comprises the following steps: a) the provision of one or more frames where each frame contains an open structure that defines a beam-shaped volume with a height (H), a width (B) and a depth (D)which are limited in advance by the dimensions of the building's shell,20 where the open structure comprises a front (4) and an opposite rear (5),which front and rear side define the said width and said height, whereby the front and / or the rear side comprise at least one access opening(7) that is configured to provide access to technical subsets25 in the beam-shaped volume, b) optionally attaching two or more frames together in a height direction, c) providing one or more technical subsets, preferably two or more technical subsets,30 d) attaching the one or more technical subsets to the one or more frames, thereby producing the technical module. In a preferred version, the method includes the step of performing a quality control, preferably after d) and before the module leaves the prefab department,and / or preferably by performing pressure tests on various system components within the technical module. The procedure preferably includes the following further steps: 2024 / 5937 BE2024 / 5937 6 e) transporting the technical module to a building, installing the technical module in a duct of the building, preferably by placing a bottom support at the bottom of the building duct, or more preferably by fastening the bottom support to two opposing walls of the duct, on which bottom support the technical module can be placed and optionally fastened, and f) connecting the technical subsets to technical facilities in the building. The bottom support can preferably comprise two L-shaped brackets. Preferably, before and during the installation of the technical module in the duct, a support is mounted on the top of the technical module,which chair can be removed after installation. Such a chair preferably includes a protective frame designed to protect any upward-protruding parts of the technical subset during installation of the module in the duct. In one form of execution the tube (40) of tape) comprises a front wall, a back wall (31), a left side wall and a right side wall, where at least one of the walls is made of concrete15 or reinforced concrete and is provided with one or more concrete-ended openings (21A-21D;22A-22D;23A,23B,24A,24B;25A-25D) which are preferably made of formwork, and are configured to connect one or more technical subsets of the technical module to technical facilities in the building; and where the connection of tape) is done via one or more openings.20 The present invention also concerns a system comprising a technical module such as in present inventions and a building tube, where the tube a front wall (30), a back wall (31), includes a left sidewall(33)and a right sidewall(32),preferably made of concrete or reinforced concrete, where at least one of the walls, e.g. the front wall(30), is provided with one or more passage openings(15) configured to connect one or more technical subsets of the 25 technical module to technical facilities in the building. Figures 5-8 illustrate a design of the current invention in which a technical module (1F) is placed in a duct (40) which is defined in essence by a front wall (30), a back wall (31), a left side wall (33) and a right side wall (32). An access opening (15) is made in the front wall, and can optionally be closed with, for example, a door, providing good access for a technician to the technical subsets (3B, 3D) attached to the frames (2B). Figures 5-7 show a design in which certain parts of the sanitary fixtures are already installed and connected to the technical subsets of the module: e.g. a toilet (13, 53) connected (16A, 16D) to a fecal drain pipe (3D), a washbasin tap (14, 54) connected (16B,16C)connected to a water supply line a shower(55,56)connected(16E,16F)35 on a water supply pipe. Note that Fig. 5 gives a perspective view, Fig. 6 gives a top view and Fig. 7 gives a side view of the installed module. Note also that, as shown in Fig. 7, the module extends over several floors(60,61). 2024 / 5937 BE2024 / 5937 7,