Rapid assembly hall

Heating the air in air cushion roofs of quick-assembly halls melts snow to prevent accumulation and deformations, addressing operational limitations and ensuring reliable winter operation.

DE202026100906U1Active Publication Date: 2026-04-23NEPTUNUS BEHEER BV
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DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
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NEPTUNUS BEHEER BV
Filing Date
2026-02-19
Publication Date
2026-04-23

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Technical Problem

Existing quick-assembly halls with air cushion roofs face operational limitations under winter conditions due to snow accumulation leading to local deformations and increased roof loads, which conventional pressure regulation fails to address effectively.

Method used

Incorporating a heating device to heat the air supplied to the air cushions, ensuring snow on the outer wall melts and is drained away before significant accumulation occurs, thereby preventing local bulges and reducing overall roof loads.

Benefits of technology

The solution maintains safe and reliable operation by preventing excessive roof loads, ensuring even load distribution, and enhancing operational reliability under winter conditions without additional costly measures.

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Abstract

Rapid assembly hall (1), comprising two opposing side walls (2) and a roof (3) arranged between the side walls (2), wherein the roof (3) has at least one roof element designed as an air cushion (4) which can be inflated by means of air to form a convex outer wall (41) of the air cushion (4), characterized in that a heating device (6) is provided for heating the air supplied to the air cushion (4).
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[0001] The invention relates to a quick-assembly hall comprising two opposing side walls and a roof arranged between the side walls, wherein the roof has at least one roof element designed as an air cushion which can be inflated by means of air to form a convex outer wall of the air cushion.

[0002] Rapidly assembled halls, a defining feature of the industry, are used, for example, as temporary buildings, storage tents, or event halls. They typically consist of modular aluminum or steel structures that are prefabricated, transported, and assembled quickly on site. These halls are characterized by their relatively lightweight construction, large spans, and fast assembly times.

[0003] For example, a quick-assembly hall, characterized in particular by its large dimensions, is known from DE 10 2019 133 189 A1.

[0004] It is possible for such prefabricated halls to be equipped with roof elements designed as air cushions, meaning the air cushions form the outer wall or the outer skin of the roof. During operation, the air cushions are pressurized with air, so that the air pressure inside the cushion creates an outwardly curved, essentially convex outer wall. This convex shape ensures that rainwater striking the outer wall runs off.

[0005] It has been shown that the air cushions can be adversely affected by certain weather conditions. While the air cushion roof design allows for lightweight construction and large spans, operational limitations arise, particularly in winter conditions. For example, snowfall can cause snow to accumulate on the outer walls of the air cushions. Despite the air cushion being pressurized, local load distribution can lead to deformations of the outer walls, especially in the form of inward bulges. Snow can then accumulate further in these areas, increasing the load acting on the roof.

[0006] A further disadvantage is that regulating the internal pressure of the air cushion alone is not sufficient to reliably detect or prevent such local snow accumulations. In particular, it can happen that, from a control engineering perspective, the air cushion is considered sufficiently pressurized and thus "fully inflated," even though the outer wall is being pushed inwards locally due to snow loads. These local indentations create concave areas where further snow can accumulate. However, the resulting additional roof load does not lead to a reduction in the internal pressure of the air cushion, but rather to an increase, so the pressure control system sees no reason to adjust the operating state of the air cushion. Consequently, the roof load can continue to increase locally without any countermeasure being taken.

[0007] This is particularly disadvantageous because it can create a self-reinforcing effect, where increasing snow accumulation leads to further deformation of the outer wall. This can result in increased mechanical stress on the roof, which impairs the operational safety of the prefabricated hall.

[0008] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a quick-assembly hall in which safe and reliable operation of the hall is enabled even when snow loads occur, while at the same time effectively avoiding an excessive increase in the roof load.

[0009] The problem underlying the invention is solved by the combination of features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments result from the respective dependent claims.

[0010] To solve the problem, a rapid assembly hall is proposed, comprising two opposing side walls and a roof arranged between the side walls, wherein the roof has at least one roof element designed as an air cushion, which can be inflated with air to form a convex outer wall of the air cushion. According to the invention, a heating device is provided for heating the air supplied to the air cushion.

[0011] Thanks to the solution according to the invention, a rapid assembly hall is provided in which the air in the air cushion, and thus the outer wall of the air cushion, can be heated during operation. This ensures that the snow impacting the outer wall melts at least partially and is carried away as meltwater before significant snow accumulations can form. In this way, local accumulation of snow on the outer wall of the air cushion is counteracted, so that the formation of inward bulges in the outer wall is effectively avoided or at least significantly reduced. This prevents the formation of convex areas where further snow could accumulate, so that the roof load acting on the roof and on the entire rapid assembly hall is significantly reduced compared to the prior art.

[0012] In other words, a key advantage of the rapid assembly hall according to the invention is that the loads acting on the roof do not need to be reduced manually; rather, the formation of excessive roof loads is prevented from the outset. This contributes to a more even load distribution on the roof and reduces the mechanical stress on the air cushions and the supporting structure of the rapid assembly hall. Furthermore, it prevents an operating condition in which the air cushion appears sufficiently pressurized by the control system, even though locally increased snow or roof loads are actually present. This improves the operational reliability of the rapid assembly hall, particularly under winter weather conditions.

[0013] Furthermore, the design according to the invention enables reliable operation of the quick-assembly hall even under changing climatic conditions, without the need for costly additional measures to prevent snow or ice loads. This allows for flexible use of the quick-assembly hall and contributes to increased availability and a longer service life.

[0014] The roof forms the component that closes off the assembly hall at the top, extending at least partially between the hall's side walls. The roof serves to shield the interior of the assembly hall from environmental influences, particularly precipitation and weather. Preferably, the roof can be designed as a flat roof, barrel roof, shed roof, or gable roof.

[0015] The roof can be constructed in one or multiple sections and includes at least one roof element designed as an air cushion. In addition to or as an alternative to the air cushion, the roof can comprise further load-bearing or non-load-bearing structural elements. Preferably, the roof includes at least one roof truss that serves to provide mechanical support for the roof. The roof truss can, for example, be designed as a beam, truss, arch, or frame and extend transversely and / or longitudinally to the dimensions of the prefabricated hall. The roof truss can be made of metal, in particular steel or aluminum, or of another suitable material.

[0016] The roof truss can preferably be designed to absorb loads, in particular wind, snow, or dead loads of the roof, and transfer them to the side walls or other load-bearing components of the prefabricated hall. The air cushion can be arranged on or between adjacent roof trusses. Preferably, the air cushion is attached to or on one or more roof trusses.

[0017] The at least one air cushion forms a roof element that has at least one substantially closed cavity (interior) designed to hold air. The cavity of the air cushion has at least one inlet for supplying air. Preferably, the cavity can additionally have at least one outlet for removing air, thus allowing air, particularly heated air, to flow through the air cushion. The term "substantially closed" also includes embodiments in which the cavity has such inlets and / or outlets. The air cushion is designed such that the presence of air in the cavity, also referred to as the interior, creates an internal pressure that determines the shape of the air cushion, at least in sections.

[0018] The air cushion can be made of a flexible or elastically deformable material, in particular a film or a textile fabric. It can be single- or multi-layered and connected at its edges to adjacent roof components, in particular roof trusses or side walls.

[0019] For the purposes of the present invention, the term "inflatable" refers to the suitability of the air cushion to be pressurized with air, such that, as a result of the air pressure built up inside the air cushion (which is higher than the prevailing natural / ambient air pressure), the air cushion assumes a predetermined or operational shape. In particular, "inflatable" means that the air cushion is designed to form an outwardly curved, convex outer wall when air is supplied.

[0020] The term "inflatable" includes both embodiments in which the air cushion is essentially statically filled with air during operation, and embodiments in which the air cushion is permeated by air during operation.

[0021] The heating device according to the invention constitutes a heat source which can be designed such that it can heat the air before it enters the air cushion and / or the air inside the air cushion. The heating device can be arranged outside the air cushion, in particular in a region before the inlet of the air cushion, and / or be at least partially integrated into the air cushion.

[0022] The heating system can be designed to continuously or intermittently heat the air supplied to the air cushion and / or the air contained within the air cushion. The specific design, performance, and control of the heating system can vary depending on the specific operating conditions of the rapid assembly hall.

[0023] The side walls of the quick-assembly hall can preferably be completely open or include cladding elements that provide lateral weather protection. These cladding elements can be flat or sheet-like, or they can have a torsionally rigid structure, for example, in the form of panels. The design of the side walls can vary depending on the intended use, the span, or the structural requirements.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the heating device may be designed as an electric heating device and / or a fuel-operated heating device. The electric heating device may, for example, be an electric air heating element in which the air supplied to the air cushion is heated by an electric heating element. Such an arrangement may also be referred to as a hot air blower. Alternatively or additionally, the electric heating device may be integrated, at least partially, into the air cushion, for example, in the form of a flat heating element or an electrically heated resistance wire. This enables particularly precise control and rapid response heating of the air, whereby the heating output can be easily adjusted to changing operating and ambient conditions.

[0025] The fuel-operated heating system can, for example, be designed as a heating system powered by a liquid or gaseous fuel, whereby diesel fuel, gasoline, alcohol, or gas, in particular natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), can be used as the fuel. This design allows for flexible adaptation of the heating system to different operating conditions, and in particular supports the operation of the rapid assembly hall at locations without a high-performance electrical infrastructure.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the heating device can be arranged either outside or inside the air cushion. If arranged outside the air cushion, the air supplied to the air cushion can be heated, for example, before entering the air cushion, while if arranged inside the air cushion, the air can be heated directly within the air cushion. "Inside the air cushion" also includes the area within the material from which the air cushion is made. This design allows for a high degree of flexibility in the structural design of the rapid assembly hall, enabling the air heating to be adapted to different spatial conditions and operational requirements.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the heating device may include or interact with a compressor. In other words, the heating device and the compressor may form a single structural unit or be designed separately. The air heated by the heating device can be circulated by the compressor, for example in the form of a blower, and fed to the air cushion, with the compressor potentially compressing the air. This enables a targeted and demand-based supply of the heated air to the air cushion, which promotes uniform air distribution and contributes to a stable and reproducible operating condition of the rapid assembly hall.

[0028] In a preferred further development, it may be provided that at least one air cushion and the heating device form a heating circuit. It has proven advantageous if the heating circuit is designed as a closed circuit, in which the air extracted from the air cushion is at least partially returned to the heating device or another air cushion. This allows the residual heat to be used efficiently, and in particular, with a closed heating circuit, heat losses can be reduced and the energy requirement for operating the rapid assembly hall lowered. It may be provided that any air losses occurring in the closed heating circuit are replaced by the supply of ambient air, thus ensuring stable operation of the heating circuit.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, several heating devices are provided. These are preferably assigned to individual air cushions and, in particular, fluidically connected to them. This offers the advantage that this decentralized arrangement reduces the overall complexity of the connecting lines between the heating devices and the air cushions, resulting in a more targeted and uniform supply of heated air to the air cushions. Preferably, several compressors or blowers can also be provided; in particular, exactly as many compressors or blowers are provided as heating devices.

[0030] In an advantageous embodiment, at least two air cushions may be provided, through which the supplied air can flow in series. In other words, the at least two air cushions are arranged such that, during operation, the air supplied to them can flow through them in series. Here, the air exiting a first air cushion can be fed into a further air cushion, so that the air is passed through several air cushions successively. The air cushions are thus, from a fluid dynamics perspective, connected in series with each other.

[0031] By connecting multiple air cushions in series, the supplied air can be used to heat several air cushions arranged one behind the other. In particular, the heat contained in the air can be used to thermally influence a subsequent air cushion even after it has passed through the first one. This enables efficient use of the supplied energy, which can contribute to a reduction in energy consumption. This supports economical and stable operation of the rapid assembly hall, especially under changing weather conditions. Furthermore, a heating element can be integrated between the air cushions. In other words, the heating element is connected in series with the air cushions. This compensates for the heat loss (temperature reduction) of the air that occurs when it passes through one air cushion.Therefore, an intermediate heating stage is provided.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the roof may include a ridge, with the air cushion extending over the ridge. The ridge forms the uppermost area of ​​the roof and preferably the transition zone between two sloping roof sections. In other words, the ridge forms the area of ​​the roof with the maximum roof height. The air cushion thus advantageously extends over the ridge, covering the ridge area and being arranged on both sides of the ridge. This allows for a continuous roof element across the entire roof area. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, a support device may be provided, arranged in the ridge area, which supports the air cushion in such a way that an opening cross-section suitable for airflow is maintained in the air cushion in the ridge area.This ensures that the air cushion is not kinked or improperly deformed in the ridge area, thus guaranteeing reliable airflow through the cushion even in this region. Such a support structure can be implemented, for example, as a frame or as reinforcement integrated into the air cushion material.

[0033] In a preferred further development, the air cushion may be functionally connected to a water drainage system and / or the air cushion may include a water drainage system. The water drainage system serves to systematically drain rainwater or meltwater accumulating on the outer wall of the air cushion. The water drainage system may, for example, be designed as a rain gutter.

[0034] The water drainage system can be designed as a separate component and connected to the air cushion. For example, the water drainage system can be made of plastic and / or metal and have a channel-shaped cross-sectional profile. It can be provided that at least two air cushions are arranged adjacent to each other, with the water drainage system positioned between the air cushions.

[0035] Furthermore, it is also conceivable and possible for the water drainage system to be integrally formed as a single piece with the air cushion. For this purpose, the air cushion can be made of a film, with the water drainage system being formed by at least one weld seam in the film. This weld seam can be located, in particular, between two adjacent air cushions and forms a channel-like depression for draining water. This allows for a particularly compact and material-efficient design of the water drainage system without the need for additional components.

[0036] Preferably, the water drainage system extends from the ridge to the eaves of the roof. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the water drainage system can extend from one eaves of the roof, over the ridge, to the other eaves.

[0037] To better drain the water from the roof of the quick-assembly building, it may preferably be provided that a water drainage device is provided along the eaves edge, which serves to collect the runoff water and is connected to at least one downpipe through which the water can be drained from the roof of the quick-assembly hall.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the air cushion can be designed in a tube-like shape, allowing air to flow through it. For this purpose, the air cushion can have at least one inlet for introducing the air and at least one outlet for removing the air. The tube-like design of the air cushion enables a defined and directed airflow within the cushion, which can be up to 60 m long and between 3 m and 7 m wide. This allows the air to be distributed evenly along the length of the air cushion, promoting homogeneous application of the heated air. Furthermore, this design facilitates uniform thermal treatment of the outer wall of the air cushion, thus reducing temperature differences along its surface.This contributes overall to a stable operating condition of the rapid assembly hall and to improved effectiveness of the air cushion heating.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, a control unit is provided that is operatively connected to a temperature measuring device, and the control unit is configured to control the heating device. The temperature measuring device preferably determines the temperature of the air supplied to or discharged from the air cushion. This determined temperature serves as the input for the control unit. Based on the measured temperature, the control unit can control the heating device to influence the heating of the air as required. In other words, the control unit regulates the heating device based on the measured temperature.

[0040] This enables automatic and situation-dependent control of the heating system, allowing the air heating to be adapted to changing ambient and operating conditions. This contributes to energy-efficient operation of the rapid assembly hall and simultaneously helps to reliably prevent excessive snow or roof loads.

[0041] Furthermore, a method for operating a rapid assembly hall is proposed, wherein the rapid assembly hall is designed according to one of the aspects described above. According to the invention, the heating device heats the air supplied to the air cushion to a predetermined temperature above freezing.

[0042] This process ensures that the air supplied to the air cushion is heated to a temperature above freezing, so that the outer wall of the air cushion has a higher temperature than the ambient air temperature during operation. This allows snow impacting the outer wall to melt at least partially and be carried away as meltwater before significant snow accumulation can occur. This helps to prevent the formation of localized bulges in the air cushion and reduces an undesirable increase in the loads acting on the roof.

[0043] Preferably, the air supplied to the air cushion can be heated to a temperature between 15°C and 40°C. Within this temperature range, reliable snow melting is ensured without excessive heating of the air or the air cushion itself. This supports energy-efficient operation of the rapid assembly hall.

[0044] It is particularly advantageous for the air supplied to the air cushion to be heated to a temperature between 20°C and 35°C. Within this temperature range, it has been shown that an optimum balance can be achieved between effective snow melting on the outer wall of the air cushion and moderate energy consumption. This supports economical and reliable operation of the rapid assembly hall, especially in winter weather conditions. It has been shown that when the temperature of the heated air is within this range, the outer surface of the outer wall has a temperature of approximately 10°C, with the temperature drop between the inlet and outlet being so significant that the air exiting the air cushion has a temperature between 10°C and 15°C.

[0045] Furthermore, a method for operating a rapid assembly hall is proposed, wherein the rapid assembly hall comprises two opposing side walls and a roof arranged between the side walls, the roof having at least one roof element designed as an air cushion which is inflated with air so that a convex outer wall of the air cushion is formed. According to the invention, a control device is provided which compares a temperature determined by a temperature measuring device with a predetermined setpoint temperature and, depending on this, controls a heating device to heat the air supplied to the air cushion.

[0046] This method ensures that the heating of the air supplied to the air cushion is controlled as needed, depending on a detected temperature. For this purpose, a temperature measured by a temperature sensor is compared with a predefined target temperature, and the heating system is controlled accordingly. In this way, the temperature of the air supplied to the air cushion can be precisely adjusted to the respective operating and ambient conditions.

[0047] The temperature-dependent control of the heating system ensures that the outer wall of the roof element, designed as an air cushion, maintains a suitable temperature for the respective operating condition. In particular, this ensures that snow impacting the outer wall melts at least partially and is carried away as meltwater before significant snow accumulation can occur. This helps to prevent the formation of localized bulges in the air cushion and reduces an undesirable increase in the loads acting on the roof.

[0048] Another advantage of the process is that the air supplied to the air cushion does not need to be heated continuously at maximum power, but is regulated depending on the measured temperature. This enables energy-efficient operation of the rapid assembly hall, while simultaneously ensuring high operational reliability, especially under changing weather conditions.

[0049] Preferably, the temperature determined by the temperature measuring device can be the temperature of the air supplied to the air cushion and / or the temperature of the air flowing out of the air cushion. By detecting at least one of these temperatures, the heating device can be controlled particularly directly and quickly. This allows for precise control of the air heating, which can contribute to improved efficiency of the process and a stable operating condition of the rapid assembly hall.

[0050] Preferably, the rapid assembly hall is designed according to one or more of the previously described advantageous further training programs.

[0051] Further advantages and features of the quick-assembly hall according to the invention will become apparent from the following exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail with reference to the figures (Fig.).

[0052] These show: Fig. 1: A quick-assembly hall according to the invention in a schematic perspective view, Fig. 2: a schematic cross-sectional view through two air cushions, and Fig. 3: a schematic representation of a heating circuit with two air cushions.

[0053] In the various figures, identical parts are always marked with the same reference symbols and are therefore usually only named or mentioned once.

[0054] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a quick-assembly hall 1 according to the invention. The view allows a glimpse through the hall structure, whereby individual components are not shown along their entire length or are only indicated as examples to improve the clarity of the figure.

[0055] The rapid assembly hall 1 comprises two opposing side walls 2. Each of the side walls 2 has a plurality of spaced-apart support structures 20, each designed as a vertically oriented column. A curved roof truss 31 extends between the corresponding support structures 20 of the opposing side walls 2. The roof trusses 31 together form the load-bearing roof structure of the roof 3 of the rapid assembly hall 1. The roof trusses 31 are arched and span the entire distance between the opposing side walls 2, thus creating a large-area, essentially column-free roof over the interior of the hall.

[0056] The roof 3 has a ridge 32 at its highest point and an eave 33 with an eave edge at its lowest point. As in Fig. As indicated in Figure 1, several roof trusses 31 are arranged one behind the other and spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the quick-assembly hall 1.

[0057] Several air cushions 4 are arranged adjacent to each other on the roof trusses 31 and attached to the roof trusses 31. Each of the air cushions 4, when inflated, has an outwardly curved, essentially convex outer wall 41. A water drainage device 44 is arranged between each pair of adjacent air cushions 4, in which the rainwater or meltwater flowing off due to the convex shape of the outer wall 41 is collected and discharged towards the eaves 33.

[0058] The number of support devices 20, roof trusses 31 and air cushions 4 can be varied depending on the desired length of the quick-assembly hall 1, thus enabling modular adjustment of the hall length.

[0059] Furthermore, a heating device 6 according to the invention is provided, which is shown schematically and by way of example here. This device is designed to heat the air supplied to the air cushions 4 before it is introduced into the air cushions 4. By supplying the heated air, an internal pressure is built up in the air cushions 4 that is higher than the external air pressure, thereby inflating the air cushions 4.

[0060] The in Fig. The front air cushion 4 shown in Figure 1 is schematically cut open to illustrate its tube-like structure, into which the heated air is introduced and which enables the flow through and inflation of the air cushion 4.

[0061] Openings 51 are provided on the end walls 5 of the rapid assembly hall 1. These openings are designed as doors or transparent elements to provide access to and illumination of the interior of the rapid assembly hall 1. The side walls 2 are fitted with cladding elements that offer weather protection. Furthermore, the rapid assembly hall 1 includes a walkable floor structure (not shown) on which people can move around and equipment can be moved or stored.

[0062] The one in Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 1 serves to illustrate the basic structure of the quick-assembly hall 1 according to the invention. Individual features, such as the number of roof trusses 31 and air cushions 4 or the design of the side walls 2, may differ and be adapted to the corresponding requirements.

[0063] The inventive design of the quick-assembly hall 1 ensures that the roof elements 31, designed as air cushions 4, not only provide lightweight and large-area roofing but can also be actively thermally controlled. The heating of the air supplied to the air cushion 4 causes the outer wall 41 of the air cushion to have an increased temperature, which at least partially melts any snow impacting the outer wall 41 and allows it to be reliably drained away as meltwater. This effectively prevents or reduces the formation of local snow accumulations and the associated bulging of the air cushions 4, thus preventing an undesirable increase in the loads acting on the roof 3.

[0064] A key advantage is that critical operating conditions, in which the air cushion 4 appears sufficiently pressurized by the control system even though locally increased roof loads are actually present, can be avoided. The solution according to the invention thus contributes to increased operational reliability of the rapid assembly hall 1, particularly under winter or changing weather conditions. At the same time, the modular design of the roof structure with multiple air cushions 4 allows for flexible adaptation of the hall geometry, while the use of the heated air contributes to energy-efficient and economical operation of the rapid assembly hall.

[0065] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view through two adjacent air cushions 4. A water drainage device 44, designed as a separate component in the form of a rain gutter, is arranged between the two air cushions 4. The section shown runs parallel to the eaves 33 and parallel to the ridge 32 of the quick-assembly hall 1.

[0066] Each of the air cushions 4 has an outwardly curved, essentially convex outer wall 41. The outer wall 41 forms part of a shell of the respective air cushion 4, which defines the interior space 42 of the air cushion 4. The interior space 42 is filled with heated air, and the air cushion 4 is thus inflated, so that an internal pressure higher than the ambient pressure is established inside the air cushion 4, which causes the convex shape of the outer wall 41.

[0067] The water drainage device 44 is arranged between the facing edge regions 43 of the two air cushions 4 and is designed to collect and selectively drain water, in particular rainwater or meltwater, that flows off the outer walls 41 of the air cushions 4. The rain gutter 44 is positioned such that the water running off both adjacent air cushions 4 is collected in the water drainage device 44.

[0068] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a heating circuit for a rapid assembly hall according to the invention. In the illustrated embodiment, two air cushions 4 are provided, which are integrated into the heating circuit and through which heated air flows. The number of air cushions can be adjusted depending on the local conditions.

[0069] The heating circuit comprises two heating devices 6 that heat the air contained within the circuit. The heated air is supplied from one heating device 6 via a duct to a first air cushion 4, with the arrows in the figure indicating the respective airflow direction within the heating circuit. The heated air flows through the first air cushion 4 (the left air cushion in the figure), with the air flowing from bottom to top through the air cushion 4 in the illustrated embodiment. After passing through the first air cushion 4, the air temperature is reduced because heat has been transferred via the air cushion to the surroundings and, in particular, to the snow on the outer wall 41 to melt it.After leaving the first air cushion 4, the air is fed via a further line and with the interposition of a further heating device 6 to a second air cushion 4, which is then also flowed through by the air, whereby the flow direction in the second air cushion 4 can be opposite to the flow direction in the first air cushion 4.

[0070] After passing through the air cushions 4, the air is returned via a return line to the heating device 6 located upstream of the first air cushion 4, thus forming a closed heating circuit. A compressor 61 is also arranged in the heating circuit, which serves to circulate the air in the heating circuit and provide a defined volume flow. Air losses occurring during operation in the closed heating circuit can be compensated for by supplying ambient air, thus maintaining stable operation of the heating circuit. The ambient air can be supplied at a suitable point in the heating circuit, preferably with the interposition of an air filter.

[0071] Furthermore, a control unit 7 is assigned to the heating circuit, which controls the compressor 61 and the heating unit 6. In addition, at least one temperature measuring device is provided in the area of ​​the heating circuit, which is located in the Fig. 3 is not shown and serves to detect the temperature of the air circulating in the heating circuit and transmit it to the control unit 7. Based on these temperature values, the control unit 7 regulates the compressor 61 and the heating devices 6.

[0072] The in the Fig. The rapid assembly hall 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 and its assemblies and individual parts can be operated in an energy-efficient manner using the disclosed method. Reference symbol list 1 Rapid assembly hall 2 side wall 20 Support device 3 roof 31 roof racks 32 First 33 eaves 4 air cushions 41 Exterior wall 42 Interior 43 Edge area 44 Water drainage system 5 Front 51 openings 6 Heating system 61 compressors 7 Control unit QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2019 133 189 A1

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Claims

[1] Rapid assembly hall (1) comprising two opposing side walls (2) and a roof (3) arranged between the side walls (2), wherein the roof (3) has at least one roof element designed as an air cushion (4) which can be inflated by means of air to form a convex outer wall (41) of the air cushion (4), characterized by , that a heating device (6) is provided for heating the air supplied to the air cushion (4). [2] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the heating device (6) is designed as an electric heating device and / or as a fuel-operated heating device. [3] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the heating device (6) is arranged outside or inside the air cushion (4). [4] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the heating device (6) includes or interacts with a compressor (61). [5] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least an air cushion (4) and the heating device (6) form a heating circuit. [6] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least two air cushions (4) are provided, wherein these can be permeated in series by the supplied air. [7] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof (3) includes a ridge (32), with the air cushion (4) extending over the ridge (32). [8] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the air cushion (4) is operatively connected to a water drainage device (44) and / or the air cushion (4) comprises a water drainage device (44). [9] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least two air cushions (4) are arranged adjacent to each other, wherein a water drainage device (44) is arranged between the air cushions (4). [10] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the air cushion (4) is shaped like a tube, so that it can be permeated by the supplied air. [11] Rapid assembly hall (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a control unit (7) is provided which is operatively connected to a temperature measuring device and the control unit is designed to control the heating device (6).

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