Metal frame for a dwelling such as a house

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal frame for a building, in particular a residential building such as a house, comprising at least one basic module (1) comprising several metal elements which can be assembled together.The invention consists in that the base module (1) comprises at least: four uprights configured to form vertical corner uprights (11) of the metal frame, and to be fixed to a ground surface such as a foundation slab, four elongated elements configured to extend horizontally between the upper ends of the vertical corner uprights, to form perimeter elements (12) defining the upper perimeter of the metal frame, four elongated elements configured to be fixed respectively at one of their ends to the upper part of a vertical corner upright (11) and at their other end to the ends of the other elongated elements, to form main structural beams (13) of the metal frame, said metal elements being provided with fixing means complementary to each other.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a metal frame for a residential building such as a shed, a house as well as a residential building, in particular an earthquake-resistant and cyclonic-resistant building comprising such a metal frame.

[0002] Metal building frames are known for building houses, in particular by a single person, without the aid of lifting elements. Thus, in FR-B-2962460, a metal frame is proposed which comprises: a lower chain, forming a lower belt, intended to be fixed to foundations, a top chain, forming an upper belt, capable of receiving beams of a ceiling or a roof, at least one corner post equipped with a vertical upright extending vertically from an angle of the lower chain to an angle of the top chain to transfer the load from the top chain to the lower chain, and a foot formed by two of the rails of the lower chain fixed without any degree of freedom to a lower end of the vertical upright and extending in different directions in a plane perpendicular to this vertical upright.

[0003] Thus, the outer perimeter of the habitat thus created is defined by the lower chaining on which bracing panels are then assembled and then fixed by the upper chaining. These bracing panels comprise a rectangular plate, on which are fixed at least two identical vertical uprights, parallel to the largest side of this plate. The frame is then assembled once the perimeter of the habitat is assembled.

[0004] Such a framework therefore allows the walls of the house to be built but does not offer the roof part to be built.

[0005] It is now specified that to describe the invention, reference is made to an orthonormal reference system in which the notions such as upper and lower or below or under and above are defined according to the vertical extension of the frame in elevation relative to a foundation slab on the ground.

[0006] The present invention therefore aims to propose a metal frame making it possible to define the perimeter of a residential building such as a shed, a house as well as its framework, and which is easy to implement.

[0007] The invention therefore aims to overcome the cited drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a metal frame for creating a residential building such as a house, for example, making it possible to define a habitable space that can be easily erected, in particular without lifting equipment.

[0008] To this end, the invention relates to a metal frame for a building, in particular a residential building such as a house, comprising at least one basic module comprising several metal elements which can be assembled together, characterized in that the basic module comprises at least: four uprights configured to form vertical corner uprights of the metal frame, and to be fixed to a ground surface such as a foundation slab, four elongated elements configured to extend horizontally between the upper ends of the vertical corner uprights, to form perimeter elements defining the upper perimeter of the metal frame, four elongated elements configured to be fixed respectively at one of their ends to the upper part of a vertical corner upright and at their other end to the ends of the other elongated elements, to form main structural beams of the metal frame, said metal elements and provided with fixing means complementary to each other.

[0009] Thus, advantageously, this module makes it possible to define the framework of a residential building, preferably a shed, a house whose volume is defined by the corner uprights, the upper perimeter and the frame elements (beams), with metal elements that can be easily assembled together.

[0010] Preferably, the base module further comprises elongated members configured to extend horizontally between the main framing beams to form elongated framing members such as purlins, at different heights along the beams.

[0011] The metal elements consist, for example, of beams with a square and / or rectangular tubular section, tubular uprights and uprights with a U-shaped section for example, in particular to form the beams, the parameters of which are defined to meet earthquake and cyclone standards. These metal elements have holes to allow the passage of fixing means such as screws and nuts.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the metal frame comprises a primary module comprising the elements of a base module as well as at least four uprights configured to form intermediate vertical uprights, at least four elongated elements configured to form intermediate beams, elongated elements configured to form perimeter elements, primary module in which each intermediate vertical upright is placed between two corner vertical uprights and is configured to be fixed to the ground surface, each elongated element configured to form an intermediate beam being configured to be fixed at one of its ends to the upper part of an intermediate vertical upright and at its other end to the ends of the other elongated elements which form the main and intermediate beams,the elongated members configured to form the outline and extend horizontally between the upper ends of the corner vertical posts and the intermediate vertical posts to define the upper perimeter of the metal frame.,

[0013] Preferably, the primary module also includes elongated members configured to extend horizontally between the main and intermediate framing beams to form elongated framing members such as purlins, at different heights along the beams.

[0014] Such a primary module advantageously makes it possible to define a larger surface area for the residential building thus formed, allowing a greater length between two angles of the frame, while offering great stability to the metal frame, thanks to the presence of the intermediate vertical uprights and intermediate beams.

[0015] Preferably, the elongated members configured to form the main beams and / or intermediate beams extend obliquely upwardly from the corner and / or intermediate vertical uprights to define a hipped roof frame, the junction of the beam ends constituting the roof apex.

[0016] The basic and primary modules can have several dimensions, allowing the definition of buildings of different dimensions.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the vertical corner or intermediate uprights comprise in their upper part, elements, preferably tubular, mounted inclined to serve as fixing support for the main or intermediate beams.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment, the metal frame according to the invention may comprise a primary module and one or more secondary modules, made up of additional metal elements, each of these secondary modules being configured to fit into the primary module and modify the interior volume defined by said primary module.

[0019] Thus, advantageously, secondary modules can be associated with this primary module, which make it possible to create spaces under the metal frame in the space defined by the primary module, for example intended to be open to the outside, thus reducing the living space defined by the metal frame.

[0020] Each basic module, primary or secondary, can thus be offered in the form of a kit of metal elements to be assembled or for some already pre-assembled, allowing the creation of a set of modular buildings.

[0021] Thus, a first secondary module comprises a metal upright intended to form a vertical upright, the end of which is configured to be fixed to a junction of the beams of the framework of the primary module, at least two first elongated elements configured to extend respectively horizontally, orthogonally to each other, respectively from the vertical upright to an intermediate vertical upright of the primary module, and at least two second elongated elements extending orthogonally to each other between the vertical upright at one end and at its other end against an intermediate beam, preferably parallel to the first elongated elements and elongated elements to form framework elements such as purlins, configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam and the same main beam.

[0022] This first secondary module thus makes it possible to define in a corner of the primary module, a space whose frame part is reinforced which makes it possible to leave this space open to the outside, the reinforcement of the frame by the elongated frame elements forming purlins making it possible to resist the winds which can blow. These elongated frame elements forming purlins are inserted between the elongated frame elements of the primary module. Several sets of elongated frame elements, of different lengths, are provided to be positioned at different heights along the beams between the elongated frame elements of the primary module.

[0023] In the house thus created, a sheltered terrace is formed under the roof, also known as a veranda.

[0024] According to the invention, a second secondary module comprises a metal upright intended to form a vertical upright, the end of which is configured to be fixed to a junction of the structural beams, at least two first elongated elements configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright to the opposite intermediate vertical uprights of the primary module, at least two second elongated elements configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright to the two opposite intermediate beams of the primary module, preferably parallel to the first elongated elements, and elongated elements forming elongated structural elements such as purlins configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam and a main beam and / or two main beams.

[0025] An exterior space is thus defined, encompassing two angular parts of the metal frame according to the invention in the form of a sheltered terrace under the future roof. This second secondary module makes it possible to reinforce this part of the metal frame to resist strong winds, and this terrace extends along a facade of the dwelling defined by the frame in the manner of a sheltered gallery, known as a veranda. In particular, the elongated frame elements forming additional purlins extend from an intermediate beam of the primary module to the opposite intermediate beam, encompassing two main beams and a third intermediate beam. Several sets of elongated frame elements are provided, of different lengths to be positioned at different heights along the beams between the elongated frame elements of the primary module.

[0026] The invention also relates to a third secondary module allowing the extension of the volume of the house defined by the primary module of the metal frame.

[0027] Thus, the third secondary module, called the extension module, comprises two uprights configured to constitute intermediate vertical uprights, two elongated elements configured to extend obliquely from the end of said vertical uprights, and form intermediate structural beams, two elongated elements configured to extend transversely, between the base of two intermediate beams opposite each other, one between the intermediate beams of the extension module and the other between the intermediate beams of the primary module,an elongated element extending in a direction orthogonal to the two elongated elements configured to extend transversely from the junction of the intermediate beams to constitute an elongated ridge element of the frame and elongated elements forming elongated frame elements such as purlins configured to extend between the intermediate beams of the extension module and the intermediate beams of the primary module.,

[0028] Preferably, each elongate element configured to extend transversely between the intermediate beams carries an upright orthogonal to said elongate element configured to extend transversely as well as three uprights extending respectively obliquely from the base and on one side of said orthogonal upright, the end of the orthogonal upright being configured to be assembled to the junction ends of the intermediate beams, the ends of two oblique uprights being configured to be assembled to said intermediate beams and the ends of the third oblique upright to said elongate ridge element whose ends are fixed to the orthogonal uprights.

[0029] This assembly consisting of an elongated transverse element and orthogonal and oblique uprights is generally known as a truss which usually consists of a tie beam (the elongated transverse element), three counter-jibs (oblique uprights) and a king post (orthogonal upright) while the rafters are made up of the two beams of the module or those of the primary module. The trusses are placed at a distance from each other, and are used to support the elongated element forming the ridge.

[0030] This third secondary module advantageously allows the interior space defined by the primary module of the metal frame to be enlarged, thus providing a house with an evolving surface area.

[0031] In combination with the second secondary module, a fourth secondary module is proposed which comprises: two uprights intended to constitute supporting vertical uprights fixed in their upper part, an elongated element forming a beam, each vertical upright of the vertical and horizontal uprights defining a wall extending parallel from said vertical uprights in opposite directions.

[0032] As we have seen, the second secondary module defines an open gallery along one side of the house, the fourth secondary module allowing this open space to be separated into a 1 / 3 closed volume and a 2 / 3 open volume.

[0033] Bracing members are also provided to extend between the vertical uprights and the horizontally extending members.

[0034] The elongated members forming elongated structural members such as purlins in the various secondary modules are configured, with different lengths, to fit between the elongated structural members of the primary module, at different heights along the beams, thus strengthening the structural member.

[0035] In order to close the spaces defined between the corner uprights and the intermediate uprights, the metal frame also includes modules made up of horizontal uprights (crosspieces) and vertical uprights to define in particular its external walls and its openings such as doors or windows configured to be fixed on the vertical uprights and the elongated perimeter elements.

[0036] Interior partition and ceiling elements can then be added to compartmentalize the interior space of the metal frame. The exterior faces of the walls can then be covered with panels such as cladding, wood panels, the same for the interior faces while on the roof we place covering elements such as corrugated iron, tiles, zinc.

[0037] The invention therefore relates to a metal frame comprising modules in the form of sets or kits of metal elements that can be easily assembled and disassembled without lifting equipment, the height of the house being limited to a single-story house. This metal frame makes it possible to create modular residential buildings, with or without terraces, and which can be upgraded depending on the combinations of the primary module and the secondary modules, which have sufficiently high rigidity characteristics to provide anticyclonic and earthquake-resistant properties.The present invention also relates to a residential building such as a house comprising a metal frame according to the invention and comprising, added to the metal frame, exterior covering plates such as cladding, wooden panels and roof covering elements such as sheet metal plates, wooden plates, as well as interior partition and ceiling elements added to compartmentalize the interior space of the metal frame.

[0038] The invention will be well understood and other aspects and advantages will appear clearly on reading the following description, given by way of example with reference to the attached drawing plate in which the figures represent: [ Fig. 1a ] a perspective view from above of a basic module of a metal frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 1b ] a perspective view from above of the basic module of a metal frame according to the figure 1a provided with complementary elements; [ Fig. 2a ] a perspective view from above of the primary module of a metal frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 2b ] a perspective view from above of the primary module of a metal frame according to the figure 2a provided with complementary elements; [ Fig. 3a ] a perspective view from above of a first secondary module for a frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 3b ] a perspective view from above of a metal frame according to the invention consisting of a primary module and the first secondary module of the figure 3a ; [ Fig. 4a ] a perspective view from above of a second secondary module for a frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 4b ] a perspective view from above of a metal frame according to the invention consisting of a primary module and the second secondary module of the figure 4a ; [ Fig. 5a ] a perspective view from above of a third secondary module for a frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 5b ] a perspective view from above of a metal frame according to the invention consisting of a primary module and the third secondary module of the figure 5a ; [ Fig. 5c ] a schematic view of an element of the third secondary module; [ Fig. 6a ] a perspective view from above of a fourth secondary module for a frame according to the invention; [ Fig. 6b ] a perspective view from above of a metal frame according to the invention consisting of a primary module, the second secondary module of the figure 4a and the fourth secondary module of the figure 6a ; [ Fig. 7a ] a schematic perspective view of a vertical corner post; [ Fig. 7b ] a schematic perspective view of an intermediate vertical upright [ Fig. 8a ] a schematic perspective view of a fixing base for a corner post; [ Fig. 8b ] a schematic perspective view of a fixing base for an intermediate upright.

[0039] In the remainder of the description, the terms vertical, horizontal, transverse, oblique are defined in an orthonormal reference system whose x and y axes define the flat surface of the dwelling to be formed, in particular a foundation slab, and the z axis the height.

[0040] The invention relates to a metal frame for making a house. This frame comprises a basic module shown in figure 1a , this basic module 1 comprising a set of several metal elements which can be assembled together to define the volume of the dwelling by defining the angles with vertical corner uprights and the frame part.

[0041] The metal elements of this basic module 1 consist in particular of four vertical uprights 11 which define the angles of the metal frame of the basic module forming the house, and are configured to be fixed on a foundation slab.

[0042] These vertical corner uprights 11 have at their lower end a fixing shoe (base) 11S comprising a sole 11a allowing them to be fixed by rods anchored in a concrete block, for example, at the level of the foundation slab.

[0043] The base module 1 further comprises four elongated elements 12. Each of these elongated elements 12 is configured so that its ends are fixed to the upper part of two vertical corner uprights 11, each elongated element 12 thus extending horizontally between two vertical corner uprights 11. These elongated elements 12 thus form an upper frame of the framework 1 defining the perimeter of the framework. The elongated elements 12 cooperate with two struts 11' to be fixed to the vertical corner uprights 11.

[0044] The basic module 1 further comprises elongated elements for defining the frame portion of the framework. These elongated elements are configured to constitute the main beams 13 of the frame portion, these beams 13 being configured to be fixed at one of their ends to the upper portion of a vertical corner upright 11 and to extend obliquely towards the center of the space defined between the vertical corner uprights 11, these beams 13 being fixed together, by appropriate fixing means, at their other end to form the top S of the frame which thus defines a four-sided roof. Between the vertical corner uprights 11, at their upper portion, extend the elongated elements 12 called perimeter elements defining the perimeter of the dwelling thus defined.

[0045] As can be seen in the figure 7a , a corner post 11 comprises an elongated element 110 mounted at its upper end and on which the end of a beam 13 can be fixed. The beam 13 has a shape that can be assembled on said elongated element 110, by fixing means such as screws and bolts. Thus, the beam 13 can have a U-shaped cross-section and the elongated element 110 of the corner post 11 a tubular shape that allows the beam 13 to be fixed.

[0046] Elongated elements 14 are also provided to extend horizontally between the elongated elements forming the beams 13 of the roof. These elongated frame elements 14 form the purlins of the frame.

[0047] This basic module 1 thus defines a living space. Covering elements can then be added to the frame of the structure. Vertical uprights MV and horizontal uprights MH can then be assembled and mounted between the vertical corner uprights 11 and the elongated perimeter elements 12, to define the walls of the structure by defining in particular window or door type openings, as can be seen in figure 1b .

[0048] The invention makes it possible to propose basic modules of different dimensions, defined by the dimensions of the different elements constituting it.

[0049] According to a preferred embodiment of the framework according to the invention, making it possible in particular to define a larger volume for the dwelling, a primary module 10 is proposed which comprises the metal elements of a basic module 1 to which are associated, between two vertical corner uprights 11, an intermediate vertical upright 15 at the upper end of which an elongated element forming an intermediate beam 16 is fixed to be connected, at its opposite end, to the other beams 13 and 16 of the frame. By thus adding intermediate vertical uprights 15 as well as intermediate beams, it is possible to increase the dimensions of the volume defined by the metal framework, while maintaining the rigidity of the framework as can be seen in figure 2a . A primary module 10 is thus defined corresponding to a basic module 1 further comprising at least four intermediate vertical uprights 15 and four intermediate beams 16 as well as additional elongated circumferential elements 12. The intermediate vertical uprights 15 comprise an elongated element 150 mounted at its upper end and on which the end of an intermediate beam 16 can be fixed (see figure 7b ). The beam 16 has a shape that can be assembled onto said elongated element 150, by fixing means such as screws and bolts. Thus, the beam 16 may have a U-shaped cross-section and the elongated element 150 of the intermediate upright 15 a tubular shape of a shape complementary to the U-shape, cf. figure 7b A strut-forming element 15' further extends between the elongated element 150 and the vertical upright 15.

[0050] This primary module 10 thus defines a living space. Covering elements can then be added to the framework of the frame. Vertical uprights MV and horizontal uprights MH can then be assembled and mounted between the vertical corner uprights 11, the intermediate uprights 15 and the elongated perimeter elements 12, to define the walls of the frame by defining in particular window or door type openings, as can be seen in figure 2b .

[0051] To this new module called primary module 10, it is possible to associate other modules comprising additional metal elements allowing either an enlargement or a distribution of the volume in the framework making it possible to define volumes under the framework, for example, open to the exterior.

[0052] So, as we can see on the figure 3a , a first set of metal elements forms a first secondary module 20 which comprises an upright intended to form a vertical upright 21 whose upper end is configured to be fixed to a vertex S of the framework of the frame defined by the primary module 10. This module 20 further comprises at least two first elongated elements 22a configured to extend horizontally, orthogonally to each other, respectively from the vertical upright 21 to an intermediate vertical upright 15 of the primary module 10, by means of the brace 15' of said intermediate upright 15, and two second elongated elements 22b extending orthogonally to each other between the vertical upright 21 at one end and at its other end against an intermediate beam 16, parallel to the first elongated elements 22a.It also comprises several sets of three elongated elements 23, configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam 16 and a main beam 13. These different sets provide elongated elements 23 of different lengths allowing them to be inserted between the elongated elements of the frame of the primary module 10, at different heights along the beams. Fastening elements 25 are provided at one end of the elements 23 to be fixed to the intermediate beam 16 and at its other end to a main beam 13.

[0053] The upright 21 also includes a brace 24 intended to bear against the underside of a main beam 13.

[0054] Thus, one end of an elongated element 23 which forms structural purlins, has means of fixing on the main beam 13 and its opposite end has means of fixing on an intermediate beam 16. On the figures 3a et 3b , we can see elongated plates 23a extending perpendicular to the elongated element 23 and parallel to the beams 13 or 16, for example screwable onto the intermediate beam 16 in order to close the U-section beam, finalizing the aesthetic appearance.

[0055] This first additional module 20 therefore allows: to reinforce the metal frame at the level of the framework of an angle of the primary module 10 as can be seen in the figure 3b , which makes it possible to define a volume open to the exterior while being sheltered under the framework which is reinforced to meet anticyclonic and anti-seismic standards.

[0056] To figures 4a et 4b a second additional module 30 is shown which comprises a metal upright 31 intended to form a vertical upright whose upper end is configured to be fixed to a vertex S of the frame.This module 30 further comprises two first elongated elements 32a configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright 31 to an intermediate vertical upright 15 of the primary module 10, via the brace 15' of said intermediate upright 15, two second elongated elements 32b configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright 31 to the two opposite intermediate beams 15 of the primary module 10, parallel to the first elongated elements 32a and several sets of at least three elongated elements 33a, 33b, configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam 16 and a main beam 13 and / or two main beams 13.These different sets offer elongated elements of different lengths allowing them to be inserted between the elongated elements 14 of the frame of the primary module, at different heights along the beams 15, 16. Fixing elements 35 are provided at each end of the elements 33a, 33b to be fixed to the intermediate beam 16 and main beam 13.

[0057] On the figures 4a et 4b , we can see elongated plates 36 extending perpendicular to the elongated element 33a and parallel to the beams 13 or 16, for example screwable onto the intermediate beam 16 in order to close the U-section beam, finalizing the aesthetic appearance.

[0058] A secondary module 30 is associated with the primary module 10 to form an external gallery over half the volume of this primary module as can be seen in the figure 4b .

[0059] A third secondary module called an extension module 40 is configured to be assembled to a primary module 10 and thus create an extension of the framework defined by said primary module 10. Thus, this extension module 40 comprises two uprights configured to constitute intermediate vertical uprights 41. The module 40 also comprises two elongated elements configured to extend obliquely from the end of the vertical uprights, and form intermediate framework beams 42.

[0060] The module 40 also comprises two elongated elements 43 configured to extend transversely between the two intermediate beams 42 in the extension of one another and the two intermediate beams 16 of the primary module 10. Each elongated element 43 carries an upright 44 extending orthogonally to said elongated element 43, the end of the orthogonal upright 44 being configured to be assembled to the junction ends of the intermediate beams 42, 16 and the main beams 13 to form two new framework vertices S', S.

[0061] On either side of this orthogonal upright 44, oblique uprights 45 extend from the base of said orthogonal upright 44, the ends of these two oblique uprights 45 are provided with means of fixing to the intermediate beams 16 or 42.

[0062] The elongated element 43, the orthogonal 44 and oblique 45 uprights form a part known in carpentry as a “frame truss” as can be seen in the figure 5c The extension module 40 therefore comprises two “frame trusses”, one extending under the intermediate beams 42 of the module 40 and the other extending under the intermediate beams 16 of the primary module 10.

[0063] The extension module 40 also comprises an elongated element 46 configured to be fixed, at its ends, on the upper part of each orthogonal upright 44 of each transverse elongated element 43 and thus keeping them apart. This elongated element 46 makes it possible to form the ridge of the roof extending between the two new vertices S' of the frame. Preferably, an oblique upright 47 forming a brace extends from the foot of the orthogonal upright 44 under the elongated element 46 to be fixed there.

[0064] Elongated elements 48 forming structural purlins, some of which are in the extension of the structural elements 14 of the primary module 10, are also provided and extend between the intermediate beams 42 of the module 40 and the intermediate beams 16 of the primary module 10. Two elongated perimeter elements 12 are also provided in the module 40, to extend between an upright 41 and an upright 15 of the primary module 10 (see figure 5b ).

[0065] A fourth secondary module 50 is associated with the primary module 10 which comprises a module 30, the second secondary module. This fourth module 50 comprises: two uprights intended to constitute vertical uprights 51 carrying fixed in their upper part an elongated element, in the form of a frame 52, comprising an elongated element of circumference 52', forming a beam, each vertical upright 51 comprising uprights MV and crosspieces MH defining two walls extending parallel from said vertical uprights 51 in opposite directions and constituting for one an external wall and for the other a recessed wall.

[0066] As seen, the second secondary module 30 defines an open gallery along a wall of the frame defined by the primary module 10, the fourth module 50 makes it possible to separate this open space according to a closed volume 1 / 3 and an open volume 2 / 3. One of the vertical uprights 51 extends parallel to the vertical upright 31 of the secondary module 30, a wall thus extending between them the frame 52 extending orthogonal to the second vertical upright 51 which can be fixed at the level of the periphery of the frame, the second wall then extending to a corner upright 11 of the primary module 10.

[0067] Preferably, the main beams 13 and intermediate beams 16 extend beyond the end of the corner uprights 11 and intermediate uprights 15.

[0068] The vertical uprights 11, 15 are fixed to the foundation slab using fixing means comprising a fixing shoe 11S, 15S comprising a sole plate 11a, 15a and two stiffeners 11b, 15b between which a vertical upright is housed, the assembly forming the shoes, these shoes and the vertical upright 11, 15 but also the vertical uprights 21, 31, 41, 51 having complementary fixing means such as holes and screws / nuts 11c, 15c allowing fixing to a concrete block provided with the foundation slab.

[0069] The metal frame according to the invention thus makes it possible to define a dwelling from the basic module or the primary module, easily assembled and disassembled, this primary module being furthermore modular, scalable and convertible with the different secondary modules alone, several or even in combination. For example, it is possible to provide for associating a primary module 10 with a secondary extension module 40, a secondary module 20 and a secondary module 30, or even a module 50 associated with the module 30.

Claims

1. Metal frame for a building, in particular a residential building such as a house, comprising at least one basic module (1) comprising several metal elements which can be assembled together, characterized in thatthe basic module (1) comprises at least: four uprights configured to form vertical corner uprights (11) of the metal frame, and to be fixed to a ground surface such as a foundation slab, four elongated elements configured to extend horizontally between the upper ends of the vertical corner uprights, to form perimeter elements (12) defining the upper perimeter of the metal frame, four elongated elements configured to be fixed respectively at one of their ends to the upper part of a vertical corner upright (11) and at their other end to the ends of the other elongated elements, to form main structural beams (13) of the metal frame, said metal elements being provided with fixing means complementary to each other.

2. Metal frame according to claim 1, characterized in thatit comprises a primary module (10) comprising the elements of a base module (1) as well as at least four uprights configured to form intermediate vertical uprights (15), at least four elongated elements configured to form intermediate beams (16), elongated elements configured to form perimeter elements (12), primary module in which each intermediate vertical upright (15) is placed between two corner vertical uprights (11) and is configured to be fixed to the ground surface, each elongated element configured to form an intermediate beam (16) being configured to be fixed at one of its ends to the upper part of an intermediate vertical upright (15) and at its other end to the ends of the other elongated elements which form the main (11) and intermediate (13) beams,the elongated elements configured to form the outline (12) and extend horizontally between the upper ends of the corner vertical uprights (11) and the intermediate vertical uprights (15) to define the upper periphery of the metal frame., 3. Metal frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elongated elements configured to form the main beams (13) and / or the intermediate beams (16) extend obliquely upwards from the corner (11) and / or intermediate (15) vertical uprights to define a roof frame with four inclined sides, the junction of the beam ends constituting the top (S, S') of the frame.

4. Metal frame according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in thatthe vertical corner (11) or intermediate (15) uprights comprise in their upper part, elements (110, 150) mounted inclined to serve as fixing support for the main (13) or intermediate (16) beams.

5. Metal frame according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises elongated elements configured to extend horizontally (14) between the main (13) and / or intermediate (16) beams to form elongated structural elements such as purlins, at different heights along the beams (13, 16).

6. Metal frame according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that it comprises a primary module (10) and one or more secondary modules (20, 30, 40, 50) made of metallic elements, each of these secondary modules (20, 30, 40, 50) being configured to be integrated into the primary module (10) and modify the interior volume defined by said primary module (10).

7. Metal frame according to claim 6, characterized in that a first secondary module (20) comprises a metal upright intended to form a vertical upright (21) whose end is configured to be fixed to a junction of the beams (13, 16) of the framework of the primary module (10), at least two first elongated elements (22a) configured to extend respectively horizontally, orthogonally to each other, respectively from the vertical upright (21) to an intermediate vertical upright (15) of the primary module (10), and at least two second elongated elements (22b) extending orthogonally to each other between the vertical upright (21) at one end and at its other end against an intermediate beam (16), and elongated elements for forming framework elements (23) such as purlins, configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam (16) and the same main beam (13).

8. Metal frame according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that a second secondary module (30) comprises a metal upright intended to form a vertical upright (31) whose end is configured to be fixed to a junction of the frame beams (13, 16), at least two first elongated elements (32a) configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright (31) to the opposite intermediate vertical uprights (15) of the primary module (10), at least two second elongated elements (32b) configured to extend horizontally, in opposite directions, from the vertical upright 31 to the two opposite intermediate beams (15) of the primary module (10), and elongated elements forming elongated frame elements such as purlins (33a, 33b) configured to extend horizontally respectively between an intermediate beam (16) and a main beam (13) and / or two main beams (13).

9. Metal frame according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in thata third secondary module, called the extension module, (40) comprises two uprights configured to constitute intermediate vertical uprights (41), two elongated elements configured to extend obliquely from the end of said vertical uprights, and form intermediate frame beams (42), two elongated elements configured to extend transversely (43), between the base of two intermediate beams opposite one another, one between the intermediate beams (42) of the extension module (40) and the other between the intermediate beams (16) of the primary module (10), an elongated element extending in a direction orthogonal to the two elongated elements configured to extend transversely (43) from the junction of the intermediate beams (42,16) to constitute an elongated ridge element (46) of the frame and elongated elements forming elongated frame elements such as purlins (48) configured to extend between the intermediate beams (42) of the extension module (40) and the intermediate beams (16) of the primary module (10)., 10. Metal frame according to claim 9, characterized in thateach elongated element configured to extend transversely (43) between the intermediate beams (16, 42) carries an orthogonal upright (44) to said elongated element configured to extend transversely (43) as well as three uprights (45, 47) extending respectively obliquely from the base and on one side of said orthogonal upright (44), the end of the orthogonal upright (44) being configured to be assembled to the junction ends of the intermediate beams (42, 16), the ends of two oblique uprights (45) being configured to be assembled to said intermediate beams (16, 42) and the ends of the third oblique upright (47) to said elongated ridge element (46) whose ends are fixed to the orthogonal uprights (44).

11. Metal frame according to claim 8, characterized in thata fourth secondary module (50) which comprises: two uprights intended to constitute vertical supporting uprights fixed in their upper part (51), an elongated element forming a beam (52), each vertical upright (51) of the vertical (MV) and horizontal (MH) uprights defining a wall extending parallel from said vertical uprights (51) in opposite directions.

12. Metal frame according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it comprises vertical (MV) and horizontal (MH) uprights extending between two corner (11) and / or intermediate (15) uprights and the elongated perimeter elements (12) to define the walls and openings of the residential building.

13. Residential building such as a house comprising a metal frame according to one of claims 1 to 12.

14. Residential building according to claim 13, characterized in thatIt includes, attached to the metal frame, exterior covering plates such as cladding, wooden panels and roof covering elements such as sheet metal plates, wooden plates.

15. Residential building according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that It includes added interior partition and ceiling elements to compartmentalize the interior space of the metal frame.

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