Wall module for installation in an exterior wall of a building

Abstract

Wall module designed for installation in an exterior wall of a building, wherein the wall module has a frame, the frame having two opposing lateral frame elements, the lateral frame elements being connected to each other by an upper and a lower frame element, the frame extending over a depth, the wall module having a thermally insulating window element, the wall module having a second window element, the thermally insulating window element and the second window element being spaced apart from each other over the depth of the frame and arranged opposite each other on the frame.

Description

State of the art

[0001] Low-energy or zero-energy houses are well-known. It is also known that low-energy or zero-energy houses can be constructed using modular building methods. Modules for zero-energy houses include wall elements, floor slabs, and ceiling panels.

[0002] These modules are conventionally manufactured in series production and transported to the site of the zero-energy house, where they are connected to each other. The modules are available in various configurations, based on a modular system.

[0003] A disadvantage of a zero-energy house is that the interior must be electronically controlled for ventilation to prevent mold growth. This results in comparatively dry air inside a zero-energy house. The electronic climate control also ensures a relatively constant room temperature.

[0004] Due to the airtight construction required to improve the thermal insulation of the low-energy house, and the resulting need for controlled ventilation, the indoor air is comparatively dry. This is detrimental to the storage of food and plants. Food, in particular, needs to be stored in a dedicated space, such as a refrigerator, to keep it fresh for a relatively long time in a low-energy house. However, refrigeration is not always suitable or even possible, for example, for plants. Purpose and advantages of the invention

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of proposing an alternative way to store or keep food and plants in a comparatively advantageous manner in a low-energy house or in a zero-energy house.

[0006] This problem is solved by a wall module according to claim 1.

[0007] The dependent claims specify exemplary and suitable embodiments of the invention.

[0008] According to the invention, a wall module is proposed which is designed for installation in an exterior wall of a building. The wall module comprises a frame, wherein the frame has two opposing lateral frame elements, the lateral frame elements being connected to each other by an upper and a lower frame element. The frame extends over a depth of the wall module. The wall module includes a thermally insulating window element and a second window element, wherein the thermally insulating window element and the second window element are spaced apart from each other over the depth of the frame and are arranged opposite each other on the frame. This provides an alternative storage option for food or plants in a house. It can also be used to expand the living space of a residential building.

[0009] For example, the wall module is designed as an element of an exterior wall of a prefabricated house, e.g., as a wall element. For example, the wall module is designed as a wall block, wall insert, or wall unit and can be used as a component similar to a window in the wall, e.g., a prefabricated wall. For example, the wall module is designed in the form of a bay window, e.g., as a bay window of a building. For example, the wall module is present in the form of a room element of a house, e.g., as a climate-controlled box, in which a different room climate prevails than in the rest of the house. This allows for the modular construction of a building wall.

[0010] It is conceivable that the wall module is prefabricated and provided for installation in a wall, particularly an exterior wall. For example, the wall module is manufactured using modular timber construction. Alternatively, the wall module could be a prefabricated building module. This allows for a comparatively cost-effective production of the wall module.

[0011] It is proposed that the wall module, e.g., the frame and / or frame elements, be designed with thermal insulation so that the energy efficiency requirements of the building into which the wall module can be installed are met. For example, the wall module is designed and can be installed in a building wall in such a way that, when the thermally insulating window element is closed, the frame together with the thermally insulating window element meets the energy efficiency requirements of the building.

[0012] For example, the wall module extends in depth, width, and height. For example, the side frame elements extend along the depth and height of the wall module. Additionally, the side frame elements extend across the width of the frame elements. For example, the lower and upper frame elements extend along the depth and width of the wall module. Additionally, the upper and lower frame elements extend across the height of the upper and lower frame elements, respectively. For example, the thermally insulated window element and / or the second window element extend along the width and height of the wall module.

[0013] For example, the wall module is designed such that the second window element forms an external boundary or a boundary to the surrounding area of ​​the house to which the wall module is attached. For example, the second window element forms an external window of the wall module or of the building. It is also conceivable that the first thermally insulated window element forms an internal boundary towards the interior of the house in which the wall module is located. For example, the thermally insulated window element forms an internal window of the wall module.

[0014] It is conceivable that the second window element is fixed to the wall module. For example, the second window element is rigidly connected to one or both side frame elements. It is also conceivable that the second window element is movable to the wall module. For example, the second window element is movably mounted to a side frame element, e.g., via a hinge in the wall module.

[0015] It is also conceivable that a lateral frame element has an opening in which another window element, e.g., a side window, is located. For example, depending on the depth of the wall module in its installed state, the opening may face outwards or inwards. Accordingly, another thermally insulating window element can be inserted into the opening, particularly if the opening faces inwards in its installed state to meet energy efficiency requirements. However, it is also conceivable that a single-glazed window element, for example, as a light inlet, is inserted into the opening.

[0016] For example, the wall module is designed to be installed in an exterior wall in place of a window or door, such as a balcony or patio door. This allows existing or standardized walls or prefabricated wall elements to be fitted with the wall module relatively easily.

[0017] For example, the side frame elements, the upper frame element, the lower frame element, the thermally insulated window element, and the second window element enclose a space, the interior of the wall module. For example, the frame, the thermally insulated window element, and the second window element enclose the interior of the wall module on six sides.

[0018] It is also proposed that the frame incorporate a shading module to shade the second window element. This would advantageously improve the indoor climate of the wall module.

[0019] For example, the shading module can be designed as a fixed louver, a roller shutter (e.g., a louvered roller shutter), or a movable louver. It is conceivable that the shading module is intended or designed to shade a window area of ​​the second window element. It is also conceivable that the shading module is present instead of the second window element, or that the second window element is designed as a shading module – e.g., by means of louvers. It is also conceivable that the interior of the wall module is open to the outside via the shading module, allowing for, for example, continuous air exchange between the interior of the wall module and the ambient air of the house in which the wall module is installed.

[0020] It is further proposed that the wall module has a pivot and / or sliding guide, wherein the shading module is mounted so that it can be moved and / or rotated by means of the pivot and / or sliding guide, thus allowing the shading module to move relative to the frame and / or the second window element. This enables control of the room climate inside the wall module.

[0021] For example, the rotary and / or sliding guide is arranged on a lateral frame element of the wall module. It is also conceivable that, when the wall module is installed, the rotary and / or sliding guide is attached to the wall, e.g., to the side of the wall module, such as to the building wall. For example, the rotary and / or sliding guide may be in the form of a rail or track. For example, the rotary and / or sliding guide may be designed as a cable pull.

[0022] It is also proposed that the wall module has a support element, with mounting elements formed on the frame to position the support element. This increases the storage area inside the wall module.

[0023] It is also proposed that the support element be designed as an extension.

[0024] For example, the support element could be designed as a base element, e.g., in the form of a cabinet base. It is also conceivable that the support element could be designed in the form of a drawer or a drawer box.

[0025] For example, the mounting elements are integrated into the side frame members. These mounting elements could be drawer slides, rail guides, or shelf supports, such as shelf brackets. The frame may also feature fasteners for attaching or mounting these elements. For instance, the fastener might be a pre-drilled hole.

[0026] Furthermore, it is proposed that the side frame elements, the upper frame element, and / or the lower frame element be thermally insulated. This will allow the wall module to meet a requirement for energy efficiency.

[0027] For example, the wall module is designed and intended for installation in the wall of a prefabricated house, a low-energy house, or a zero-energy house. For example, the wall module meets the required standards regarding thermal insulation, such as Directive (EU) 2024 / 1275 on the energy performance of buildings.

[0028] For example, the side frame elements, the upper and / or the lower frame element are designed with thermal insulation. For example, the side frame elements, the upper and / or the lower frame element are designed to meet the energy efficiency requirements of the house in which the wall module is installed.

[0029] It is also suggested that the wall module should have a drain to remove condensation. This prevents mold growth.

[0030] It is conceivable that the drain is integrated into the wall module. For example, the drain could be located on the second window element, the side frame element, and / or the bottom frame element. The drain could also take the form of an opening. It is conceivable that the drain could include a drip tray to facilitate the drainage of, for example, condensation to the outside.

[0031] It is further proposed that the wall module has a condensation channel and / or a cleaning lip to drain condensation.

[0032] For example, the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip is connected or coupled to the drain so that condensation can drip or flow outwards from the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip via the drain.

[0033] It is conceivable that the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip is formed on the lower frame element, on the support element, and / or at an interface between a side frame element and the lower frame element. It is also conceivable that the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip is integrally present on the lower frame element, on the support element, and / or at an interface between a side frame element.

[0034] For example, the interface between a side frame element and the bottom frame element, e.g., the edge, is designed as a condensation channel and / or a cleaning lip. It is conceivable that the interface between the side frame element and the bottom frame element is rounded. For example, a cylindrical channel is formed at the interface between the side frame element and the bottom frame element. It is also conceivable that the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip extend along a longitudinal axis of the condensation channel and / or the cleaning lip, encompassing the depth of the wall module.

[0035] Furthermore, it is proposed that the second window element be designed as a sliding window and / or a casement window. This improves the aesthetic appearance of the wall module from the outside.

[0036] It is conceivable that the second window element extends only partially along the height and / or width of the wall module. For example, the frame has an outer frame element and the second window element to complete the frame on the outside. For example, the outer frame element is located opposite and spaced apart from the thermally insulated window element on the wall module.

[0037] It is also proposed that the wall module include a ventilation element to ventilate its interior. This would comparatively improve the indoor climate of the wall module.

[0038] For example, the second window element and / or the shading module is present in the form of the ventilation element. It is also conceivable that the ventilation element is arranged or formed on the frame or the outer frame element. The ventilation element can be designed as an opening. It is conceivable that the opening is shaded or grilled. It is also conceivable that the ventilation element is designed as a wall ventilator, e.g., as a residential ventilator or as a residential ventilation system. It is conceivable that the ventilation element is controllable.

[0039] It is also conceivable that the ventilation element takes the form of a flap or door. For example, the wall module, e.g., the outer frame element, has a flap or door. The ventilation element, flap, and / or door is positioned at a depth relative to the thermally insulated window element. It is conceivable that the flap or door can be operated from the outside, e.g., opened. It is also conceivable that the flap or door has a locking element, e.g., a lock. This allows an item, e.g., a package, to be inserted into the wall module from the outside, thus making the wall module function as a parcel box or storage box for deliveries from a parcel or delivery service.

[0040] Furthermore, it is proposed that a sensor be included to detect the temperature or humidity inside the wall module. This would allow for controlled regulation of the indoor climate within the wall module.

[0041] For example, the sensor could be configured as a temperature and / or humidity sensor. However, it is also conceivable that the sensor could be configured as a light and / or wind sensor. It is conceivable that the sensor could be positioned on the wall module in such a way that it can detect the temperature and / or humidity of the interior of the wall module. However, it is also conceivable that the sensor could be positioned on an exterior surface of the wall module to detect the environment, e.g., the outside temperature, humidity, sunlight intensity, and / or wind speed. It is also conceivable that several different and / or multiple sensors could be present.

[0042] For example, the wall module has a sensor that detects whether the thermally insulated window element is in the closed position or not. This increases the energy-saving potential of the wall module.

[0043] For example, the wall module has a control unit that regulates or controls shading and / or ventilation of the interior of the wall module based on the sensor readings of one or more sensors. It is also conceivable that the control unit is designed to receive and process external parameters. An external parameter could be an outside temperature or a weather forecast. For example, the control unit could be designed to receive the external parameter or query it from an external unit.

[0044] Furthermore, it is proposed that the thermally insulating window element be connected to a side frame element by means of a hinge, the hinge being designed to pivot the window element from a closed position on the frame by an angle greater than 90° to an open position. This allows relatively easy access to the interior of the wall module from inside the house to which the wall module is mounted. For example, this enables the wall module to be used as additional living space, e.g., as a windowsill or bay window.

[0045] For example, the hinge is designed so that the thermally insulated window element can be opened up to 270°. For example, the thermally insulated window element can be opened up to 180° or 190° using the hinge. For example, the thermally insulated window element is movably hinged to the frame in such a way that, when open, it can be positioned against the outer surface of a side frame element.

[0046] It is also conceivable that the thermally insulating window element, when installed in the wall module, can be positioned against an interior wall when open. For example, the thermally insulating window element can be positioned in the open state such that a window surface of the thermally insulating window element is parallel or flush with a mounting surface of the frame.

[0047] It is conceivable that the thermally insulating window element, when closed, rests against the mounting surface of the frame to seal the interior of the wall module together with the frame. For example, a side frame element with an inner surface defines the interior of the wall module. For instance, the inner surface and the outer surface of the side frame element are separated by a distance equal to the width of the side frame element.

[0048] It is also conceivable that the wall module has a locking element to allow the thermally insulating window element to be detachably locked or secured in the open position. This minimizes the risk of accidents.

[0049] For example, when closed, the thermally insulating window element seals airtight or energy-tight with the frame of the wall module. This increases the energy efficiency of the wall module.

[0050] For example, the thermally insulated window element is attached to the frame by exactly two or exactly three hinges. It is conceivable that the hinges are identical. It is also conceivable that the hinges share a common pivot axis, for example, a single hinge. For instance, the hinge could be a wide-angle hinge.

[0051] For example, the hinge has an L-shaped leg, with one side of the L-shaped leg being mounted to the frame and a second side of the L-shaped leg projecting from the frame along a depth extension of the frame. A pivot bearing is arranged at the projecting end of the second side of the L-shaped leg, by means of which the thermally insulating window element is rotatably mounted. For example, a pivot axis of the hinge is designed to be spaced apart from the frame. This allows an opening movement of the thermally insulating window element from greater than 90° up to 270°.

[0052] As a further embodiment of the invention, an exterior wall of a building is proposed, wherein the exterior wall has a wall module according to one of the previously mentioned embodiments, wherein the wall module is arranged on the exterior wall such that the wall module projects outwards on one side of the exterior wall. This allows for a relatively simple enlargement of living space.

[0053] It is conceivable that the wall module projects from the outer surface of the exterior wall. For example, the exterior wall has an outer surface and an inner surface, with the outer surface being separated from the inner surface by a depth of the exterior wall.

[0054] For example, the wall module might be flush with one side of the exterior wall. It could also be flush with the outside and / or inside of the exterior wall. However, it is also conceivable that the wall module could protrude from the exterior wall on both the outside and inside.

[0055] It is conceivable that the wall module has fastening elements to connect it to the exterior wall. These fastening elements could be formed or arranged on the frame. For example, a fastening element could be in the form of an anchor, a bolt, a strut, and / or a screw or nail. The wall module could, for instance, be designed to be hung and anchored in the exterior wall. Alternatively, the wall module could be designed to rest on a cross member of the exterior wall. For example, the wall module could have a recess, e.g., along its width, by means of which the wall module could be placed onto the cross member of the exterior wall and secured in a fit or tongue-and-groove configuration. It is also conceivable that the wall module or the exterior wall could have a support strut to brace the wall module from below.For example, the support strut can be arranged or positioned against the lower frame element.

[0056] An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a building with an outer wall as mentioned above or with a wall module according to one of the aforementioned embodiments. Character description

[0057] Several embodiments are explained in more detail with reference to the drawings below, including further details and advantages.

[0058] They show: Fig. 1 in a perspective view from the side outside of a wall module, Fig. 2 a perspective view from the side inside of another wall module, Fig. 3 a perspective view from the side inside of another wall module, with the thermally insulating window element hidden, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6 a perspective partial view of the wall module with hinge in a closed state of the thermally insulating window element ( Fig. 4) via an open state up to a fully open state of the thermally insulating window element ( Fig. 6) Fig. 7 a perspective view of an exploded view of a wall module in front of a building wall, Fig. 8 a perspective view from the outside of a wall module arranged on a building wall, Fig. 9 a perspective view from inside the wall module according to Fig. 8, Fig. 10 a perspective view from the outside of a wall module arranged on a building wall and Fig. 11 a perspective partial view from above of a wall module without window elements and upper wall element.

[0059] Fig. Figure 1 shows a wall module 1 having a side frame element 2, an upper frame element 3, a second window element 4 and a shading module 5. For example, the wall module 1 is designed in the form of a cube.

[0060] It is conceivable that the wall module 1 has a fastening element 6 for attaching or anchoring it in a building wall. A ventilation element 29 is formed on an outer surface 28 of the second window element 4 to ventilate and / or exhaust the interior of the wall module 1. The wall module 1 extends over a depth T, a width B, and a height H.

[0061] In Fig. Figure 2 shows another wall module 7 from the inside. Shown is a frame 9 of the wall module 7, to which the thermally insulating window element 8 is attached by means of hinges 10. In Fig. Figure 2 shows the thermally insulating window element 8 as an example of a two-part casement window, with a first sash of the thermally insulating window element 8 shown in the closed position against the frame and a second sash shown in the fully open position abutting an outer surface 11 of the frame 9. A second window element 12 and a shading module 13 are also shown.

[0062] In Fig. Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of a wall module 14. The frame 15 of the wall module 14 is shown, comprising an upper frame element 16, a lower frame element 17, two side frame elements 18, 19, a second window element 20, and a shading module 21. The thermally insulating window element of the wall module 14 is in Fig. 3 hidden. The shading module 21 is movably guided by means of a rail guide 22.

[0063] In Fig. Figure 3 also shows that mounting elements 23 can be formed on the inner sides of the side frame elements 18, 19 of the wall module 14 in order to arrange a support element, e.g. in the form of a shelf 24.

[0064] Also in Fig. Figure 3 shows that the wall module 14 can have a cleaning lip 25, which is connected, for example, to a drain 26 to remove condensation from inside the wall module 14. A sensor 27 is also shown to determine the humidity and / or temperature of the interior of the wall module 14.

[0065] In the Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. Figure 6 shows a partial section of a frame 30 of a wall module 31, to which a thermally insulating window element 33 is movably attached by means of a hinge 32. Fig. Figure 4 shows the thermally insulating window element 33 in a closed state on the frame 30. Fig. 5 in an open intermediate state and in Fig. 6 in a fully open state.

[0066] In the closed state, the thermally insulating window element 33 has an inner surface 34 abutting an end face 35 of the frame 30, so that the frame 30 and the thermally insulating window element 33 form a thermally insulating seal. In the open state, the thermally insulating window element 33 has an outer surface 41 abutting an outer surface 42 of the frame 30. For example, the outer surface 42 of the frame 30 is opposite and spaced apart from an inner surface 43 of the frame 30.

[0067] For example, the hinge 32 has a first L-shaped leg 36 and a second leg 37, wherein the first leg 36 is coupled to the second leg via a pivot bearing 38. For example, the first leg 36 has a first side 39 and a second side 40, wherein the hinge 32 is attached to the frame 30 with the first side 39 and the second side 40 projects transversely to the first side 39.

[0068] In Fig. Figure 7 shows an exploded view of a wall module 44 in front of a building 45 with a building wall 46. The building wall 46 is shown in which a building wall opening 47 is formed, into which the wall module 44 can be inserted.

[0069] Fig. 8 and Fig. Figure 9 shows one variant of how a wall module 48 can be inserted into a building wall 49. It is shown that the wall module 48 can project beyond an outer surface 50 of the building wall 49. Alternatively, the wall module 48 can be flush with an inner surface 51 of the building wall 49. This allows, for example, the advantageous creation of storage space for food and plants in a kitchen 52 of a building.

[0070] In Fig. Figure 10 shows another variant of how a wall module 53 can be inserted into a building wall 54. It shows that the wall module 53 can be positioned either projecting from an outer surface 55 or from the inner surface 56 of the building wall 54. This advantageously increases, for example, the storage space inside the wall module 53.

[0071] In Fig.Figure 11 shows a cross-section through a wall module 57. It shows that the wall module 57 can have openings 60, e.g., in the form of windows, on its side frame elements 58, 59. It also shows that the wall module 57 can have honeycomb structures 61 for thermal insulation. Reference symbol list 1 wall module 2 side frame elements 3 upper frame element 4 window elements 5 Shading module 6 Fastening element 7 wall module 8 window elements 9 frames 10 hinge 11 Outside 12 window elements 13 Shading module 14 wall modules 15 frames 16 frame element 17 frame element 18 frame elements 19 frame element 20 window elements 21 Shading module 22 Rail guide 23 Mounting element 24 support elements 25 cleaning lips 26 Procedure 27 Sensor 28 Outside 29 Ventilation element 30 frames 31 wall module 32 hinge 33 Window element 34 Inside 35 Front 36 thighs 37 thighs 38 swivel bearings Page 39 Page 40 41 Outside 42 Outside 43 Inside 44 wall module 45 buildings 46 Building wall 47 Building wall opening 48 wall module 49 Building wall 50 outside 51 Inside 52 Kitchen 53 wall module 54 Building wall 55 Outside 56 Inside 57 Wall module 58 frame element 59 Frame element 60 opening 61 honeycomb structure

Claims

[1] Wall module (1) designed for installation in an exterior wall (46) of a building (45), wherein the wall module (1) has a frame (9), wherein the frame (9) has two opposing lateral frame elements (18, 19), wherein the lateral frame elements (18, 19) are connected to each other by an upper and a lower frame element (16, 17), wherein the frame (9) extends over a depth, wherein the wall module (1) has a thermally insulating window element (8), wherein the wall module (1) has a second window element (4), wherein the thermally insulating window element (8) and the second window element (4) are spaced apart from each other over the depth of the frame (9) and are arranged opposite each other on the frame (9). [2] Wall module (1) according to the preceding claim 1, characterized by , that the frame (9) has a shading module (5) to shade the second window element (4). [3] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wall module (1) has a rotary and / or sliding guide (22), wherein the shading module (5) is slidably and / or rotatably mounted by means of the rotary and / or sliding guide (22), so that the shading module (5) is movable relative to the frame (9) and / or to the second window element (4). [4] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wall module (1) has a support element (24), wherein mounting elements (23) are formed on the frame (9) to arrange the support element (24). [5] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the support element is designed as an extension. [6] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the side frame elements (18, 19), the upper frame element (16) and / or the lower frame element (17) are designed to be thermally insulating. [7] Wall module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wall module (1) has a drain (26) to remove condensate. [8] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wall module (1) has a condensate channel and / or a cleaning lip (25) to drain condensate. [9] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the second window element (4) is designed as a sliding window and / or as a casement window. [10] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wall module (1) has a ventilation element (29) to ventilate the interior of the wall module (1). [11] Wall module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a sensor (27) is present to detect a temperature or humidity inside the wall module (1). [12] Wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the thermally insulating window element (8) is connected to a lateral frame element by means of a hinge (10), wherein the hinge (10) is designed to pivot the thermally insulating window element (8) from a closed position on the frame (9) by an angle greater than 90° into an open position. [13] Outer wall (46) of a building (45), comprising a wall module (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall module (1) is arranged on the outer wall (46) such that the wall module (1) protrudes on one side of the outer wall (46). [14] Building (45) with outer wall (46) according to the preceding claim 13 or with a wall module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 12.

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