Prefabricated ceiling module for surface heating and cooling systems, especially for building ceilings

Abstract

Prefabricated ceiling module (1) which consists of base profiles (2) and short support profiles (3) and long support profiles (4), which are connected in a cross-connection and accommodate both the foil-covered insulation panels (5) and the pipes (6), can be connected to other ceiling modules (1) by means of longitudinal connectors (21) or commercially available cross connectors (16) and to which standard drywall panels can be mounted.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a prefabricated ceiling module that can be used as a surface heating and / or cooling element in drywall buildings and apartments. The ceiling module includes all piping, insulation, heat-conducting surfaces, and mounting elements, including the fastening and mounting elements for suspended drywall / gypsum ceilings, and is designed to fit standard drywall panel dimensions.

[0002] The need to refurbish heating systems in older buildings and apartments is a fundamental component of climate protection measures. Heat pump systems and other renewable and low-temperature heating systems are a crucial component in switching to climate-friendly heating systems. Due to the lack of prefabricated ceiling systems and the considerable costs of installing surface heating and cooling in existing buildings, particularly the significant effort required for retrofitting underfloor heating, these climate-friendly and effective low-energy heating systems, such as heat pump heating, are rarely or not at all available in most cases. Therefore, surface heating systems for ceilings are essential; ceiling heating systems are indispensable, especially when renovating existing buildings. Existing systems are complex to install and require additional mounting profiles for drywall panels.In addition, there is a lack of prefabricated systems that can be used as heating and cooling systems at the same time and have a low installation height, as well as allowing easy installation by one person.

[0003] An easy-to-install and effective prefabricated ceiling module can remedy this situation, allowing modern heat pump heating systems to be used in combination with surface cooling even in old buildings in need of renovation. Existing systems require installation under the ceiling using rail systems or prepared panels, and additional mounting rails for the drywall panels result in a significant reduction in room height. At least two or more people are required for installation. This is very time-consuming and usually requires the tenants to move out during the renovation work. Furthermore, additional rails must be installed for the cladding with plasterboard or other materials to ensure a stable and suitable construction. Due to the additional distance between the water-carrying pipes and the cover, e.g.Plasterboards do not provide sufficient heat transfer for economically viable and energy-saving heating, thus limiting optimal heat transfer and effective heat distribution. With a prefabricated system that is easy to install and includes a thermal bridge for improved heat conduction and distribution, even older buildings can be converted cost-effectively and effectively to underfloor heating and climate-friendly heating and / or cooling systems during renovations, without significantly reducing the ceiling height.

[0004] The invention consists of a prefabricated ceiling module that can be easily mounted directly or indirectly to the ceiling. The ceiling module is equipped with all the elements required for an effective and easy-to-install ceiling heating or cooling system. It includes the pipes for hot water transport, EPS insulation with a one-sided, full-surface aluminum heat-conducting foil for improved heat distribution and dissipation, the substructure in the form of CD profiles as the base profile for ceiling installation, the support profiles for mounting the plasterboard panels, the mounting holes, the connecting elements between the ceiling modules, and an installation aid. Due to their simple and clean installation, the ceiling modules can be installed in new buildings, unoccupied buildings, or occupied existing buildings.After the first ceiling module has been installed, each subsequent ceiling module can be installed by a single installer thanks to the plug-in connection using longitudinal connectors between the ceiling modules. Using the installation aid, each ceiling module can also be installed by a single person. The installation aid can be attached to the metal profiles of the ceiling modules using integrated magnets and connected with standard telescopic supports. The individual ceiling modules can be fastened using approved standard screw connections, depending on the ceiling material and construction. Due to the special dimensions of the prefabricated ceiling modules, they can be flexibly adapted to any room size. Thanks to the special spacer, which ensures parallel installation of the first ceiling module to the starting wall, they can always be installed within the standardized drywall grid.This allows the use of standard drywall and / or plasterboard panels without additional waste and without creating a costly and disproportionately high level of dirt and dust, particularly during installation in occupied buildings. The existing base and support profiles mean that no additional mounting profiles are required. This results in a very low installation height, which maximizes the room height. The base and support profiles, which are flush on one side, allow connection using longitudinal connectors with a slotted hole on one side, which can be secured with a screw, or with commercially available cross connectors. This eliminates any offset between the ceiling modules, and the standard drywall panels can be installed without waste and screwed to the profiles included in the ceiling modules.After installing the ceiling modules, the protruding pipes can be connected using press fittings or connectors, without the need for additional pipes or fittings, to create a continuous pipeline for operation. The integrated heat-conducting foil ensures full-surface distribution of the introduced heat, and the small distance between the media-carrying pipes and the drywall elements ensures more effective heat transfer for better heat distribution and heat dissipation to the room or dissipation of heat for room cooling. The pipes are firmly integrated into corresponding grooves in the ceiling modules.

Claims

[1] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) which consists of base profiles (2) and short support profiles (3) and long support profiles (4), which are connected in a cross connection and accommodate both the foil-covered insulation panels (5) and the pipes (6), can be connected to other ceiling modules (1) by means of longitudinal connectors (21) or commercially available cross connectors (16) and to which standard drywall panels can be mounted. [2] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that the ceiling module (1) in its dimensions 1.0 mx 1.25 m or 2.0 mx 1.25 m is adapted to standard drywall panels and thus an installation adapted to the drywall grid is possible without complex on-site adjustments to the drywall panels. [3] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized bythat the installation can also be carried out in inhabited buildings / apartments, since all installation elements are integrated in the ceiling module (1) and no complex cutting work has to be carried out on the ceiling modules (1) and drywall panels and the complex substructure is omitted, which means that dust and dirt-reduced installation in inhabited apartments is possible without major inconvenience. [4] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that by using a mounting aid (8) which can be attached to the integrated support profiles (3+4) by means of magnets (9) and is mounted on standard telescopic supports through the mounting holes (10) via the adapter plate (11), assembly is easier and faster by one person. [5] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized bythat the individual ceiling modules (1) can be fastened to the existing ceiling structure using only 6 fastening points (15) for quick and secure fastening, using fastening means suitable and approved for the existing ceiling structure, without the need for additional fastening elements. [6] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that the support profiles (3 and 4) are equipped and aligned in such a way that standard drywall panels can be mounted directly on these support profiles (3 and 4) using screws approved for the drywall panels without the use of additional fastening profiles, thus ensuring direct and effective heat transfer between the drywall panel and the media pipe (6). [7] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized bythat the second and all further ceiling modules (1) to be mounted are connected in a longitudinally force-locking manner by means of longitudinal connectors (12) which have a one-sided elongated hole (13) for simple and precise alignment, which can be secured with a screw or clamping groove and / or commercially available cross connectors (16) and are thereby secured in order to enable further assembly and fastening by means of approved standard fastening connections by one person. [8] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that the inserted insulation board (5) is provided with a heat-conducting foil (14) and the pipes (6) have a small distance to the drywall board to be subsequently mounted in order to obtain a better, full-surface heat distribution and a more effective heat transfer to the room and can be used both as a heating and as a cooling system. [9] Prefabricated ceiling module (1) according to claim 1 characterized by that the ceiling module (1) has a low installation height due to the integrated support profiles (3 and 4) for standard drywall panels and thus the room height is only slightly reduced.

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