Base of a building compartment, modular structure for a building compartment, preparation method thereof and related palletized transport system

Abstract

The invention refers to a base (1) of a building compartment, which is connected to a perimetral beam (2) with profiles (4). The invention also includes a modular structure comprising the base (1) connected to wall panels (7,7a), via docking subsystems (9,9a), and at least one ceiling panel (8) connected to the panels (7,7a). The invention also refers to a palletized transport system wherein the base (1) and the perimetral beam (2) delimit a housing zone of the wall panels (7,7a) and of the ceiling panel (8). The modular structure for a building of compartments of the "kit of parts" type according to the invention accelerates the assembly process of the compartments directly at the on-site. The system raises the productivity in the transport of the individualized components makes better use of the areas available for storing construction materials at the work sites.

Description

TECHNICAL DOMAIN

[0001] The present invention refers to bases and structured walls in "kit of parts" format for building compartments in the field of construction civil. The "kit of parts" format refers to the technical field of the object-oriented construction, where the construction components are pre-designed / pre-designed / pre-fabricated for including in structures based on panels, modules and systems of construction for quick assembly.PRIOR ART

[0002] In the context of the construction civil of a building that has compartments with hydraulic and electric installations, a construction of the walls of said compartments is typically made on the work site itself.

[0003] It is commonplace in the state of the art that the walls of the compartments be raised during the course of the work, according to the design of the building, wherein practically all the phases of construction of the compartments is carried out on-site.

[0004] In order to overcome the low productivity relating to the construction of walls at the work site, principally motivated by the need to break down walls, for the opening of passages for electric and sanitary installations, and for the need to finishing stages being carried out on-site, which consume significant time, various pre-fabricated wall models have been developed.PROBLEMS OF THE PRIOR ART

[0005] The pre-fabricated modular buildings for the assembly of compartments from the state of the art overcome some problems related to the techniques of construction of walls on-site. However, these buildings present drawbacks related to the fact of being typically transported with their components separate or organized on common pallets, for example wooden pallets.

[0006] Although transport on wooden pallets significantly improves the efficiency of the transport of the individualized components of a modular structure, this form of transport still involves significant manpower, which is related to the manual activities of organization and stacking of individualized components on the wooden pallet and the withdrawal of the individualized components from the pallet at the time of the assembly of the compartment at work.

[0007] Additionally, while the work does not advance for the assembly of the compartment, the pallet accommodating the individualized components for the assembly of the compartment occupies a significant area of the work site, which diminishes the maneuvering margin for movements of people and materials at the construction site / yard.

[0008] Naturally, the use of wooden pallets also consumes wood for manufacturing the pallets, especially when these are not adequately recycled.

[0009] Therefore, there is no need to come up with a technical solution that reconciles practicality of the construction of compartments by means of modular structures that are easy to assemble at the work site with the added facility in transporting the modular structures from their production zones or commercialization up to the place of the work.SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

[0010] In order to solve the problems of the state of the art, a base (1) of a building compartment was developed, being connected to a perimetral beam (2), wherein these constructive elements are configured to act as the base of the very modular structure at the site of construction of the base (1) of a building compartment. The base (1) is also an integral part of a modular structure, acting as a housing and support base for the wall panels (7,7a) and for the ceiling panel (8) during the course of transport of the unassembled modular structure to the work site and at the work site itself.ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The modular structure for building compartments according to the invention accelerates the assembly process of the compartments directly on-site and permits the installation of tubing and the respective hydraulic, sanitary, electric and gas equipment as well as data flow in the compartments, namely in bathrooms and kitchens.

[0012] Additionally, the manpower time associated to the works of the specialties with responsibilities is reduced, for example the plumbers present at a construction. Plumbers are not required to go to the work site for prolonged periods.

[0013] The present invention also promotes the reduction in the quantity of work to be carried out at a work site and consequent reduction in manpower displaced and work accident risks, since the flow of people working at the site is reduced.

[0014] Furthermore, the transport conditions of the components of the modular structure are optimized, from its manufacturing site up to its assembly site at an enterprise or for housing in a warehouse.

[0015] The fact that the base (1) and the perimetral beam (2) are configured to delimit a housing zone, and since the wall panels (7,7a) and the ceiling panel (8) are disposed along said housing zone, means that the components of the modular structure are transported without the assistance of wooden pallets, but keeping the practicality of the palletized transport system. Accordingly, productivity is enhanced in terms of transport of the individualized components and the facility of the management of the modular structures in the warehouse. Additionally, better use is made of the areas available for storage of construction materials at work sites, considering the dual functionality of the set of the base (1) with the perimetral beam (2), that is, based on the compartment itself and as base of the palletized transport.

[0016] Moreover, the "kit of parts" format, namely on the floor, incorporates a raising subsystem that can be used by a hoist at the same time allows it to be used as a structure for tying down on the transport.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] With the aim of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and to the language used to describe them. In any case, it should be clarified that there is no intention of limiting the ambit of protection of the present invention to the content of the drawings. Any subsequent alterations or modifications of the inventive characteristics illustrated herein, as well as any additional applications of the principles and the embodiments of the invention illustrated, which would normally occur for a person skilled in the art in possession of this specification, are considered to be within the ambit of protection of the invention claimed. Figures 1 to 3 - illustrate an embodiment of the assembly of the base and of the perimetral beam of the modular structure for building compartments; Figure 4 - illustrates an embodiment of the base of the modular structure with a coating and a shower zone; Figure 5 - illustrates an embodiment of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments in the "kit of parts" format including the housing of wall panels and ceiling, as well as the other components or equipment included or necessary for the assembly of a compartment; Figures 6 and 7 - illustrate an embodiment of the assembly of a compartment; Figures 8 and 9 - illustrate a mode of connection between a wall panel and the base of the modular structure; Figure 10 - illustrates a mode of connection between at least one ceiling panel and the wall panels; Figure 11 - illustrates an embodiment of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments including support feet; Figure 12 - illustrates the transport of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for constructing compartments of buildings; Figure 13 - illustrates a detail of the connection of a base of a compartment to a raising device. DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The present invention refers, in a first aspect, to a base (1) of a building compartment comprising: a perimetral beam (2); and at least one profile (4); and wherein the perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1); and wherein the profile (4) is connected to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2).

[0019] The present invention refers, in a second aspect, to a modular structure or a "kit of parts" for a building compartment comprising: a base (1), as defined in the first aspect; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised in a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the edge of the wall panel (7) is disposed adjacently to the edge of the second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least ceiling panel (8) is connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a).

[0020] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, at least two wall panels (7,7a), adjacent to each other along its respective edges, are connected through the side portions for connection (10,10a) in order to form a building compartment, namely a kitchen, a bathroom, a shower room or a dressing room, wherein the at least one ceiling panel (8) is connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a).

[0021] The base (1) can be made of mechanically-resistant materials to act as a layer of support for a floor of a building compartment, such as, for example, a steel plate, a cement slab or a composite material. As illustrated in Figure 7, the base (1) can be coated on its upper surface by at least one coating plaque (6). A coating plaque (6) can be a waterproof coating, such as, for example, a plaque made from a ceramic material, from a plastic material or a metal alloy.

[0022] In the embodiment illustrated in figure 1, the base (1) corresponds to the floor of a compartment that is disposed directly on a support surface. The base (1) can be a plaque about 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick or a cement slab about 65-85 mm thick.

[0023] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 1, the base (1) presents a quadrilateral-shaped, although various geometric figures of the base are comprised within the ambit of this invention, such as, for example, the irregular polygons.

[0024] In the embodiments wherein the base (1) presents a quadrilateral-shaped, a perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1) at each of its sides and, to each other through a profile (4), which is disposed on each of the four vertexes.

[0025] Preferably, the perimetral beam (2) and the profile (4) are made of metal materials, for example beams of steel, wood, clusters of wood or polymer materials.

[0026] Preferably, the profile (4) is a C-shaped profile, and, as a person skilled in the art will appreciate that an L-shaped profile can also be used in the ambit of the present invention.

[0027] Typically, the wall panel (7,7a) can be made of various materials, for example plasterboard or wood and derivatives thereof, such as particle clusters (oriented strand board), as well as other materials known in the manufacturing the panels of compartments.

[0028] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the wall panel (7,7a) is made of a material selected from a group consisting of a rigid polystyrene foam, a rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass, a rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and coated with synthetic mortar, a plywood, a board of particle clusters of long and oriented (oriented strand board), a plaque with two or more layers of glued wood, a plaque of cross laminated timber, a plaque with ceramic coating, a plasterboard, a fiber-reinforced plaster and composites thereof.

[0029] A plaque of particle cluster of long and oriented wood is a plaque of particles of glued wood and disposed in layers, indicated for structural reinforcement of the foldable wall, also known as oriented strand board. A plaque of cross laminated timber is a prefabricated solid plate, indicated for structural reinforcement of the prefabricated wall, also known as CLT (cross laminated timber) panel.

[0030] In the embodiments related with wall structures for compartments requiring water-proofing, the wall panels (7,7a) can be made of rigid polystyrene foam, of rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and of rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and coated with synthetic mortar are particularly preferred, since these materials are especially advantageous to be coated with plaster and tiles of all types. Additionally, the rigid polystyrene foam-based plaques can be applied on any surface and moisture-proof, are insulators, light and stable. The compartments requiring water-proofing include, for example, compartments of kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms or shower cabinets. Typically, these compartments requiring water-proofing can be made from wall panels (7,7a) made from conventional materials with the incorporation of at least one water-proofing element.

[0031] Similarly to the base (1), the wall panel (7,7a) can be coated on its lower surface by at least one coating plaque (6). The coating plaque (6) can be a waterproof coating, such as, for example, a plaque made of a ceramic material, a plastic material or a metal alloy.

[0032] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the perimetral beam (2) is a C-profile beam, as illustrated in Figure 2.

[0033] Preferably, the structural beam is reinforced by its connection to at least one reinforcement element (3), as illustrated in Figure 3. The reinforcement element (3) can be a plaque or a metal trellis, wherein its upper and lower ends are connected respectively to an upper portion and to a lower portion of the perimetral beam (2).

[0034] The perimetral beam (2) and the reinforcement element can be made of a metal or a metal alloy. Examples of applicable manufacturing materials are galvanized steel and aluminum.

[0035] As illustrated in Figure 2, the base (1) may comprise a first hole (12), which is configured for the passage of a first hydraulic connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing, a valve, a faucet, a tubing point, a curva, a knee-joint, a T-joint, a joint, a fork, a connection for an outside flush, a connection for toilet and a siphon.

[0036] Similarly, the wall panels (7,7a) may comprise a second hole, which is configured for the passage of a second hydraulic connection element, which includes the possibilities for the first hydraulic connection element.

[0037] Therefore, a panel (7,7a) and / or a base (1) may comprise diverse holes for the passage of hydraulic connection elements, and after the assembly of the compartment on-site, it is easy to connect hydraulic and sanitary devices to the connection points disposed on the front faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1). Examples of hydraulic and sanitary devices that can be installed include lavatories, sanitary porcelain, bathrooms, showers, faucets, valves, water heating systems, air-conditioning systems and bathroom furniture. The connection points disposed on the front faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1) can be adapted to be connected to the hydraulic and sanitary devices by means known in the state of the art, for example by screwing, gluing and docking. The hydraulic connection elements can be connected similarly to the tubing and to the water and sewage distribution network rede.

[0038] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of an electric connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of corrugated pipe, a portion of pre-wired conduit, a gutter, a jotagris pipe, a joint, a curve, a socket, a switch, a circuit breaker, and a power panel.

[0039] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of a connection element for gases, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing, a valve, a tubing point, a curve, a knee-joint, a T-joint, and a joint.

[0040] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of a data-connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing with telecommunications cabling, a portion of tubing with fiber optic cabling, a portion of tubing with network cables, a portion of tubing with CCTV cabling, a tubing accessory with telecommunications cabling, a tubing accessory with fiber optic cabling, a tubing accessory with network cables and a tubing accessory with CCTV cabling.

[0041] Therefore, the panel (7,7a) and / or the base (1) may comprise diverse hydraulic connection elements, electric, connection for gases and data-connection incorporated. Similarly, after the assembly of the compartment on-site, it is easy to connect said connection elements disposed on the rear faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1) to the utility networks, namely water supply, wastewater drainage, electric power supply, combustion gases, telephony and data. The connection elements disposed on the front faces of the walls, optionally foldable, can be easily connected to the devices that use the respective specialties, such as showers, lavatories and sanitary porcelain in the case of the hydraulic connection elements; socket and power panels in the case of electric connection elements; heaters and stoves in the case of connection elements for gases; computer and telephony apparatuses, in the case of data connection elements.

[0042] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the modular structure for building compartments may comprise a plurality of wall panels (7,7a) interconnected by a side portion for connection (10) and by a second side portion for connection (10a), wherein the connection between the said side portions of the adjacent panels can be made by way of docking subsystems, such as male / female connectors, screws or by pivoting elements, for example hinges.

[0043] The present invention refers, in a third aspect, to a palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments, which is defined according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein: a base (1), as defined in the first aspect of the invention; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is configured to be connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is configured to be connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised on a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least one ceiling panel (8) is configured to be connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein a base (1) and a perimetral beam (2) are configured to delimit a housing zone, and by the wall panels (7,7a) and the at least one ceiling panel (8) are disposed inside said housing zone.

[0044] As illustrated in Figure 3, in order to facilitate the transport of the palletized transport system for a truck or even make the vertical displacement of said system in an enterprise, preferably the profile (4) comprises at least one hole (5) for raising, which is configured for connection with a raising connector. The raising connector, for example an eyelet, a hook or a claw, can be connected directly to the hole (5) disposed on the profile (4), namely a corner piece, or um hoisting hook can be fastened directly to the hole (5), wherein the hoisting cable or the raising connector is activated by a hoist or other similar raising equipment. Figure 13 presents an example of a raising connector that is configured to be removably connected with the hole (5).

[0045] In the preferred embodiments, the modular structure for building compartments comprises at least three support feet (11), which are connected to the lower portion of the base (1) and / or to the perimetral beam (2). As illustrated in Figure 10, the support feet (11) are connected to the lower portion of the perimetral beam (2), beneath the profile (4). This embodiment present a first advantage for the base (1), upon leaving it raised relative to the ground, which may safeguard a safety margin to avoid the intake of water into the compartment on potential plots that may be relatively flooded. The space created by the support feet (11) enables elements to be accommodated, such as, for example, drains, which stick out from beneath the pavement. In other preferred embodiments, the support feet (11) are only utilized during the transport and storage of the palletized system, being removed upon assembly at its final position in the work site.

[0046] The support feet (11) present an additional advantage, as they allow the formation of a between the lower surface of the base of the palletized system (1) and the pavement where it is laid, enabling the entry of the forks of a fork-lift truck, as illustrated in Figure 12. Therefore, the palletized transport system has the additional technical advantage of being easily transported for vehicles for storage by means of a conventional fork-lift truck.

[0047] In the preferred embodiments, as illustrated in Figure 11, at least three support columns (13) are connected to the profiles (4) and / or to the perimetral beam (2). In the embodiments wherein the base (1) has a quadrilateral-shaped, four support columns (13) are connected to the profiles (4) and / or to the perimetral beam (2), more preferably each support column (13) is connected to a profile (4).

[0048] As illustrated in Figure 12, the support columns (13) are configured to support different units of stacked palletized transport systems, for example in the bodywork of a truck or in a transport container. As illustrated in Figure 12, cables are tied to the holes (5) of the bases (1), adjacent to each other, in order to provide stability of the plurality of stacked palletized transport systems during the course of transport.

[0049] The present invention refers, in a fourth aspect, to a method of preparing a modular structure for building compartments, according to the second aspect of the invention and as illustrated in Figure 6, comprising the following stages: a) Connection of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1) to the side ends of the base (1); and b) Connection of at least one profile (4) to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2); and c) Connection of a wall panel (7,7a) to a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) by way of a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is preferably disposed on the lower edge of the wall panel (7); and d) Connection of a wall panel (7) to a second wall panel (7a) by way of the connection between a side portion for connection (10) and a second side portion for connection (10a), wherein a side portion for connection (10) is preferably disposed on a side edge of the wall panel (7) and a second side portion for connection (10a) is preferably disposed on a side edge of the second wall panel (7a); and e) Connection of the ceiling panel (8) to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the stages c) and d) can be carried out in any order.

[0050] The number of wall panels (7,7a) will depend on the sizes of the compartments and the panels themselves. Illustratively, as presented in Figure 7, a wall structure of a bathroom may comprise three wall panels (7,7a) on the face longitudinal anterior of the compartment, a panel on each transversal face and two wall panels (7,7a) on the face longitudinal posterior of the compartment, maintaining a gap for the installation of a door relative to the embodiment of the modular structure for building compartments including the opening for a door, as will be understood by a person skilled in the art. An opening for a window may also be included.

[0051] Once the compartment is assembled on-site, the connection of the respective hydraulic connection elements with the lavatories, the sanitary porcelain and the shower is made much easier, there being no need to break any wall or re-do finishings on the surfaces of the pre-fabricated walls.

[0052] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, a composition for joints is applied on the intersection between the wall panels (7,7a) and the intersection between the wall panels (7,7a) and the base (1), in order to waterproof the internal structure of the compartment. Alternatively, a sealing tape can be applied on said intersections to provide a level of waterproofing and differentiated sealing. As a person skilled in the art will understand, in terms of solutions for waterproofing the intersection of the wall panels (7,7a) combinations of sealing means can be used, namely compositions for joints, waterproofing cords and sealing tapes, wherein the water-resistant sealing tapes known in the state of the art can be used, namely the self-adhesive silicone tapes, the sealing elastomer tapes and the polypropylene tapes coated with thermoplastic elastomers. In the preferred embodiments according to the invention, the combination of sealing means can be used in areas requiring a high level of waterproofing, for example the structures of walls for showers.

[0053] The term "compartment" as used herein refers to each one of the divisions of a building.

[0054] The term "utility" as used herein refers to a feature or input routinely used in a building, namely the supply of water, sewage collection, the supply of electric power, the supply of combustion gases, telephony and data supply.

[0055] The term "front" as used herein refers to a forward portion of an object.

[0056] The term "rear" as used herein refers to a backward portion or that is in the opposite position to a front position of an object. As used in this specification, the expressions "about" and "approximately" refer to an interval of values of more or less 10% the number specified. As used during the course of this patent application, the term "or" is used in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive sense, unless the exclusive sense is clearly defined in a specific situation. In this context, a phrase of the type "X utilizes A or B" should be interpreted as including all pertinent inclusive combinations, for example "X utilizes A", "X utilizes B" and "X utilizes A and B".

[0057] As used throughout this patent application, the indefinite articles "a" or an" should generally be interpreted as "one or more" and "one or more", unless the sense of a singular embodiment is clearly defined in a specific situation.

[0058] As presented in this specification, the terms related with examples should be interpreted with the purpose of illustrating an example of something and not indicate a preference.

[0059] As utilized in this specification, the expression "substantially" means that the real value is inside the interval of about 10% of the related desired value, variable or limit, particularly within about 5% of the related desired value, variable or limit or especially within about 1% of the related desired value, variable or limit.

[0060] The subject matter described above is provided with an illustration of the present invention and should not be interpreted in a way that limits it. The terminology employed with the purpose of describing specific embodiments, according to the present invention, should not be interpreted in a way that limits the invention. As used in the specification, the definite and indefinite articles, in their singular form, are also meant to include the plural forms, unless the context of the specification indicates, explicitly, the opposite. It shall be understood that the terms "comprise" and "include", when used in this specification, specify the presence of the characteristics, of the elements, of the components, of the stages and of the related operations, but do not exclude the possibility that other characteristics, elements, components, stages and operations are also contemplated.

[0061] All alterations, provided they do not modify the essential characteristics of the claims below, shall be considered within the ambit of the protection of the present invention.LIST OF REFERENCE INDICATIONS

[0062] 1. A base 2. A perimetral beam 3. A reinforcement element 4. A corner piece 5. A hole for raising 6. A coating plaque 7. A wall panel 7a. A second wall panel 8. A ceiling panel 9. A lower portion for connection of a wall panel 9a. A second lower portion for connection of a wall panel 10.A side portion for connection of a wall panel 10a. A second side portion for connection of a wall panel 11.A support foot 12.A hole 13.A support column

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0018]The present invention refers, in a first aspect, to a base (1) of a building compartment comprising:

a perimetral beam (2); and at least one profile (4); and wherein

the perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1); and wherein the profile (4) is connected to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2).

[0019]The present invention refers, in a second aspect, to a modular structure or a "kit of parts" for a building compartment comprising:

a base (1), as defined in the first aspect; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein

the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised in a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the edge of the wall panel (7) is disposed adjacently to the edge of the second wall panel (7a); and ...

TECHNICAL DOMAIN

[0001] The present invention refers to bases and structured walls in "kit of parts" format for building compartments in the field of construction civil. The "kit of parts" format refers to the technical field of the object-oriented construction, where the construction components are pre-designed / pre-designed / pre-fabricated for including in structures based on panels, modules and systems of construction for quick assembly.PRIOR ART

[0002] In the context of the construction civil of a building that has compartments with hydraulic and electric installations, a construction of the walls of said compartments is typically made on the work site itself.

[0003] It is commonplace in the state of the art that the walls of the compartments be raised during the course of the work, according to the design of the building, wherein practically all the phases of construction of the compartments is carried out on-site.

[0004] In order to overcome the low productivity relating to the construction of walls at the work site, principally motivated by the need to break down walls, for the opening of passages for electric and sanitary installations, and for the need to finishing stages being carried out on-site, which consume significant time, various pre-fabricated wall models have been developed.PROBLEMS OF THE PRIOR ART

[0005] The pre-fabricated modular buildings for the assembly of compartments from the state of the art overcome some problems related to the techniques of construction of walls on-site. However, these buildings present drawbacks related to the fact of being typically transported with their components separate or organized on common pallets, for example wooden pallets.

[0006] Although transport on wooden pallets significantly improves the efficiency of the transport of the individualized components of a modular structure, this form of transport still involves significant manpower, which is related to the manual activities of organization and stacking of individualized components on the wooden pallet and the withdrawal of the individualized components from the pallet at the time of the assembly of the compartment at work.

[0007] Additionally, while the work does not advance for the assembly of the compartment, the pallet accommodating the individualized components for the assembly of the compartment occupies a significant area of the work site, which diminishes the maneuvering margin for movements of people and materials at the construction site / yard.

[0008] Naturally, the use of wooden pallets also consumes wood for manufacturing the pallets, especially when these are not adequately recycled.

[0009] Therefore, there is no need to come up with a technical solution that reconciles practicality of the construction of compartments by means of modular structures that are easy to assemble at the work site with the added facility in transporting the modular structures from their production zones or commercialization up to the place of the work.SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

[0010] In order to solve the problems of the state of the art, a base (1) of a building compartment was developed, being connected to a perimetral beam (2), wherein these constructive elements are configured to act as the base of the very modular structure at the site of construction of the base (1) of a building compartment. The base (1) is also an integral part of a modular structure, acting as a housing and support base for the wall panels (7,7a) and for the ceiling panel (8) during the course of transport of the unassembled modular structure to the work site and at the work site itself.ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The modular structure for building compartments according to the invention accelerates the assembly process of the compartments directly on-site and permits the installation of tubing and the respective hydraulic, sanitary, electric and gas equipment as well as data flow in the compartments, namely in bathrooms and kitchens.

[0012] Additionally, the manpower time associated to the works of the specialties with responsibilities is reduced, for example the plumbers present at a construction. Plumbers are not required to go to the work site for prolonged periods.

[0013] The present invention also promotes the reduction in the quantity of work to be carried out at a work site and consequent reduction in manpower displaced and work accident risks, since the flow of people working at the site is reduced.

[0014] Furthermore, the transport conditions of the components of the modular structure are optimized, from its manufacturing site up to its assembly site at an enterprise or for housing in a warehouse.

[0015] The fact that the base (1) and the perimetral beam (2) are configured to delimit a housing zone, and since the wall panels (7,7a) and the ceiling panel (8) are disposed along said housing zone, means that the components of the modular structure are transported without the assistance of wooden pallets, but keeping the practicality of the palletized transport system. Accordingly, productivity is enhanced in terms of transport of the individualized components and the facility of the management of the modular structures in the warehouse. Additionally, better use is made of the areas available for storage of construction materials at work sites, considering the dual functionality of the set of the base (1) with the perimetral beam (2), that is, based on the compartment itself and as base of the palletized transport.

[0016] Moreover, the "kit of parts" format, namely on the floor, incorporates a raising subsystem that can be used by a hoist at the same time allows it to be used as a structure for tying down on the transport.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] With the aim of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and to the language used to describe them. In any case, it should be clarified that there is no intention of limiting the ambit of protection of the present invention to the content of the drawings. Any subsequent alterations or modifications of the inventive characteristics illustrated herein, as well as any additional applications of the principles and the embodiments of the invention illustrated, which would normally occur for a person skilled in the art in possession of this specification, are considered to be within the ambit of protection of the invention claimed. Figures 1 to 3 - illustrate an embodiment of the assembly of the base and of the perimetral beam of the modular structure for building compartments; Figure 4 - illustrates an embodiment of the base of the modular structure with a coating and a shower zone; Figure 5 - illustrates an embodiment of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments in the "kit of parts" format including the housing of wall panels and ceiling, as well as the other components or equipment included or necessary for the assembly of a compartment; Figures 6 and 7 - illustrate an embodiment of the assembly of a compartment; Figures 8 and 9 - illustrate a mode of connection between a wall panel and the base of the modular structure; Figure 10 - illustrates a mode of connection between at least one ceiling panel and the wall panels; Figure 11 - illustrates an embodiment of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments including support feet; Figure 12 - illustrates the transport of the palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for constructing compartments of buildings; Figure 13 - illustrates a detail of the connection of a base of a compartment to a raising device. DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The present invention refers, in a first aspect, to a base (1) of a building compartment comprising: a perimetral beam (2); and at least one profile (4); and wherein the perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1); and wherein the profile (4) is connected to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2).

[0019] The present invention refers, in a second aspect, to a modular structure or a "kit of parts" for a building compartment comprising: a base (1), as defined in the first aspect; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised in a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the edge of the wall panel (7) is disposed adjacently to the edge of the second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least ceiling panel (8) is connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a).

[0020] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, at least two wall panels (7,7a), adjacent to each other along its respective edges, are connected through the side portions for connection (10,10a) in order to form a building compartment, namely a kitchen, a bathroom, a shower room or a dressing room, wherein the at least one ceiling panel (8) is connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a).

[0021] The base (1) can be made of mechanically-resistant materials to act as a layer of support for a floor of a building compartment, such as, for example, a steel plate, a cement slab or a composite material. As illustrated in Figure 7, the base (1) can be coated on its upper surface by at least one coating plaque (6). A coating plaque (6) can be a waterproof coating, such as, for example, a plaque made from a ceramic material, from a plastic material or a metal alloy.

[0022] In the embodiment illustrated in figure 1, the base (1) corresponds to the floor of a compartment that is disposed directly on a support surface. The base (1) can be a plaque about 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick or a cement slab about 65-85 mm thick.

[0023] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 1, the base (1) presents a quadrilateral-shaped, although various geometric figures of the base are comprised within the ambit of this invention, such as, for example, the irregular polygons.

[0024] In the embodiments wherein the base (1) presents a quadrilateral-shaped, a perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1) at each of its sides and, to each other through a profile (4), which is disposed on each of the four vertexes.

[0025] Preferably, the perimetral beam (2) and the profile (4) are made of metal materials, for example beams of steel, wood, clusters of wood or polymer materials.

[0026] Preferably, the profile (4) is a C-shaped profile, and, as a person skilled in the art will appreciate that an L-shaped profile can also be used in the ambit of the present invention.

[0027] Typically, the wall panel (7,7a) can be made of various materials, for example plasterboard or wood and derivatives thereof, such as particle clusters (oriented strand board), as well as other materials known in the manufacturing the panels of compartments.

[0028] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the wall panel (7,7a) is made of a material selected from a group consisting of a rigid polystyrene foam, a rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass, a rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and coated with synthetic mortar, a plywood, a board of particle clusters of long and oriented (oriented strand board), a plaque with two or more layers of glued wood, a plaque of cross laminated timber, a plaque with ceramic coating, a plasterboard, a fiber-reinforced plaster and composites thereof.

[0029] A plaque of particle cluster of long and oriented wood is a plaque of particles of glued wood and disposed in layers, indicated for structural reinforcement of the foldable wall, also known as oriented strand board. A plaque of cross laminated timber is a prefabricated solid plate, indicated for structural reinforcement of the prefabricated wall, also known as CLT (cross laminated timber) panel.

[0030] In the embodiments related with wall structures for compartments requiring water-proofing, the wall panels (7,7a) can be made of rigid polystyrene foam, of rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and of rigid polystyrene foam reinforced with fiberglass and coated with synthetic mortar are particularly preferred, since these materials are especially advantageous to be coated with plaster and tiles of all types. Additionally, the rigid polystyrene foam-based plaques can be applied on any surface and moisture-proof, are insulators, light and stable. The compartments requiring water-proofing include, for example, compartments of kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms or shower cabinets. Typically, these compartments requiring water-proofing can be made from wall panels (7,7a) made from conventional materials with the incorporation of at least one water-proofing element.

[0031] Similarly to the base (1), the wall panel (7,7a) can be coated on its lower surface by at least one coating plaque (6). The coating plaque (6) can be a waterproof coating, such as, for example, a plaque made of a ceramic material, a plastic material or a metal alloy.

[0032] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the perimetral beam (2) is a C-profile beam, as illustrated in Figure 2.

[0033] Preferably, the structural beam is reinforced by its connection to at least one reinforcement element (3), as illustrated in Figure 3. The reinforcement element (3) can be a plaque or a metal trellis, wherein its upper and lower ends are connected respectively to an upper portion and to a lower portion of the perimetral beam (2).

[0034] The perimetral beam (2) and the reinforcement element can be made of a metal or a metal alloy. Examples of applicable manufacturing materials are galvanized steel and aluminum.

[0035] As illustrated in Figure 2, the base (1) may comprise a first hole (12), which is configured for the passage of a first hydraulic connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing, a valve, a faucet, a tubing point, a curva, a knee-joint, a T-joint, a joint, a fork, a connection for an outside flush, a connection for toilet and a siphon.

[0036] Similarly, the wall panels (7,7a) may comprise a second hole, which is configured for the passage of a second hydraulic connection element, which includes the possibilities for the first hydraulic connection element.

[0037] Therefore, a panel (7,7a) and / or a base (1) may comprise diverse holes for the passage of hydraulic connection elements, and after the assembly of the compartment on-site, it is easy to connect hydraulic and sanitary devices to the connection points disposed on the front faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1). Examples of hydraulic and sanitary devices that can be installed include lavatories, sanitary porcelain, bathrooms, showers, faucets, valves, water heating systems, air-conditioning systems and bathroom furniture. The connection points disposed on the front faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1) can be adapted to be connected to the hydraulic and sanitary devices by means known in the state of the art, for example by screwing, gluing and docking. The hydraulic connection elements can be connected similarly to the tubing and to the water and sewage distribution network rede.

[0038] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of an electric connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of corrugated pipe, a portion of pre-wired conduit, a gutter, a jotagris pipe, a joint, a curve, a socket, a switch, a circuit breaker, and a power panel.

[0039] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of a connection element for gases, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing, a valve, a tubing point, a curve, a knee-joint, a T-joint, and a joint.

[0040] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panels (7,7a) and the base (1) may comprise additional holes for the passage of a data-connection element, which is selected from one or more of a group consisting of a portion of tubing with telecommunications cabling, a portion of tubing with fiber optic cabling, a portion of tubing with network cables, a portion of tubing with CCTV cabling, a tubing accessory with telecommunications cabling, a tubing accessory with fiber optic cabling, a tubing accessory with network cables and a tubing accessory with CCTV cabling.

[0041] Therefore, the panel (7,7a) and / or the base (1) may comprise diverse hydraulic connection elements, electric, connection for gases and data-connection incorporated. Similarly, after the assembly of the compartment on-site, it is easy to connect said connection elements disposed on the rear faces of the panels (7,7a) and on the lower face of the base (1) to the utility networks, namely water supply, wastewater drainage, electric power supply, combustion gases, telephony and data. The connection elements disposed on the front faces of the walls, optionally foldable, can be easily connected to the devices that use the respective specialties, such as showers, lavatories and sanitary porcelain in the case of the hydraulic connection elements; socket and power panels in the case of electric connection elements; heaters and stoves in the case of connection elements for gases; computer and telephony apparatuses, in the case of data connection elements.

[0042] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the modular structure for building compartments may comprise a plurality of wall panels (7,7a) interconnected by a side portion for connection (10) and by a second side portion for connection (10a), wherein the connection between the said side portions of the adjacent panels can be made by way of docking subsystems, such as male / female connectors, screws or by pivoting elements, for example hinges.

[0043] The present invention refers, in a third aspect, to a palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments, which is defined according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein: a base (1), as defined in the first aspect of the invention; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is configured to be connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is configured to be connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised on a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least one ceiling panel (8) is configured to be connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein a base (1) and a perimetral beam (2) are configured to delimit a housing zone, and by the wall panels (7,7a) and the at least one ceiling panel (8) are disposed inside said housing zone.

[0044] As illustrated in Figure 3, in order to facilitate the transport of the palletized transport system for a truck or even make the vertical displacement of said system in an enterprise, preferably the profile (4) comprises at least one hole (5) for raising, which is configured for connection with a raising connector. The raising connector, for example an eyelet, a hook or a claw, can be connected directly to the hole (5) disposed on the profile (4), namely a corner piece, or um hoisting hook can be fastened directly to the hole (5), wherein the hoisting cable or the raising connector is activated by a hoist or other similar raising equipment. Figure 13 presents an example of a raising connector that is configured to be removably connected with the hole (5).

[0045] In the preferred embodiments, the modular structure for building compartments comprises at least three support feet (11), which are connected to the lower portion of the base (1) and / or to the perimetral beam (2). As illustrated in Figure 10, the support feet (11) are connected to the lower portion of the perimetral beam (2), beneath the profile (4). This embodiment present a first advantage for the base (1), upon leaving it raised relative to the ground, which may safeguard a safety margin to avoid the intake of water into the compartment on potential plots that may be relatively flooded. The space created by the support feet (11) enables elements to be accommodated, such as, for example, drains, which stick out from beneath the pavement. In other preferred embodiments, the support feet (11) are only utilized during the transport and storage of the palletized system, being removed upon assembly at its final position in the work site.

[0046] The support feet (11) present an additional advantage, as they allow the formation of a between the lower surface of the base of the palletized system (1) and the pavement where it is laid, enabling the entry of the forks of a fork-lift truck, as illustrated in Figure 12. Therefore, the palletized transport system has the additional technical advantage of being easily transported for vehicles for storage by means of a conventional fork-lift truck.

[0047] In the preferred embodiments, as illustrated in Figure 11, at least three support columns (13) are connected to the profiles (4) and / or to the perimetral beam (2). In the embodiments wherein the base (1) has a quadrilateral-shaped, four support columns (13) are connected to the profiles (4) and / or to the perimetral beam (2), more preferably each support column (13) is connected to a profile (4).

[0048] As illustrated in Figure 12, the support columns (13) are configured to support different units of stacked palletized transport systems, for example in the bodywork of a truck or in a transport container. As illustrated in Figure 12, cables are tied to the holes (5) of the bases (1), adjacent to each other, in order to provide stability of the plurality of stacked palletized transport systems during the course of transport.

[0049] The present invention refers, in a fourth aspect, to a method of preparing a modular structure for building compartments, according to the second aspect of the invention and as illustrated in Figure 6, comprising the following stages: a) Connection of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1) to the side ends of the base (1); and b) Connection of at least one profile (4) to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2); and c) Connection of a wall panel (7,7a) to a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) by way of a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is preferably disposed on the lower edge of the wall panel (7); and d) Connection of a wall panel (7) to a second wall panel (7a) by way of the connection between a side portion for connection (10) and a second side portion for connection (10a), wherein a side portion for connection (10) is preferably disposed on a side edge of the wall panel (7) and a second side portion for connection (10a) is preferably disposed on a side edge of the second wall panel (7a); and e) Connection of the ceiling panel (8) to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the stages c) and d) can be carried out in any order.

[0050] The number of wall panels (7,7a) will depend on the sizes of the compartments and the panels themselves. Illustratively, as presented in Figure 7, a wall structure of a bathroom may comprise three wall panels (7,7a) on the face longitudinal anterior of the compartment, a panel on each transversal face and two wall panels (7,7a) on the face longitudinal posterior of the compartment, maintaining a gap for the installation of a door relative to the embodiment of the modular structure for building compartments including the opening for a door, as will be understood by a person skilled in the art. An opening for a window may also be included.

[0051] Once the compartment is assembled on-site, the connection of the respective hydraulic connection elements with the lavatories, the sanitary porcelain and the shower is made much easier, there being no need to break any wall or re-do finishings on the surfaces of the pre-fabricated walls.

[0052] In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, a composition for joints is applied on the intersection between the wall panels (7,7a) and the intersection between the wall panels (7,7a) and the base (1), in order to waterproof the internal structure of the compartment. Alternatively, a sealing tape can be applied on said intersections to provide a level of waterproofing and differentiated sealing. As a person skilled in the art will understand, in terms of solutions for waterproofing the intersection of the wall panels (7,7a) combinations of sealing means can be used, namely compositions for joints, waterproofing cords and sealing tapes, wherein the water-resistant sealing tapes known in the state of the art can be used, namely the self-adhesive silicone tapes, the sealing elastomer tapes and the polypropylene tapes coated with thermoplastic elastomers. In the preferred embodiments according to the invention, the combination of sealing means can be used in areas requiring a high level of waterproofing, for example the structures of walls for showers.

[0053] The term "compartment" as used herein refers to each one of the divisions of a building.

[0054] The term "utility" as used herein refers to a feature or input routinely used in a building, namely the supply of water, sewage collection, the supply of electric power, the supply of combustion gases, telephony and data supply.

[0055] The term "front" as used herein refers to a forward portion of an object.

[0056] The term "rear" as used herein refers to a backward portion or that is in the opposite position to a front position of an object. As used in this specification, the expressions "about" and "approximately" refer to an interval of values of more or less 10% the number specified. As used during the course of this patent application, the term "or" is used in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive sense, unless the exclusive sense is clearly defined in a specific situation. In this context, a phrase of the type "X utilizes A or B" should be interpreted as including all pertinent inclusive combinations, for example "X utilizes A", "X utilizes B" and "X utilizes A and B".

[0057] As used throughout this patent application, the indefinite articles "a" or an" should generally be interpreted as "one or more" and "one or more", unless the sense of a singular embodiment is clearly defined in a specific situation.

[0058] As presented in this specification, the terms related with examples should be interpreted with the purpose of illustrating an example of something and not indicate a preference.

[0059] As utilized in this specification, the expression "substantially" means that the real value is inside the interval of about 10% of the related desired value, variable or limit, particularly within about 5% of the related desired value, variable or limit or especially within about 1% of the related desired value, variable or limit.

[0060] The subject matter described above is provided with an illustration of the present invention and should not be interpreted in a way that limits it. The terminology employed with the purpose of describing specific embodiments, according to the present invention, should not be interpreted in a way that limits the invention. As used in the specification, the definite and indefinite articles, in their singular form, are also meant to include the plural forms, unless the context of the specification indicates, explicitly, the opposite. It shall be understood that the terms "comprise" and "include", when used in this specification, specify the presence of the characteristics, of the elements, of the components, of the stages and of the related operations, but do not exclude the possibility that other characteristics, elements, components, stages and operations are also contemplated.

[0061] All alterations, provided they do not modify the essential characteristics of the claims below, shall be considered within the ambit of the protection of the present invention.LIST OF REFERENCE INDICATIONS

[0062] 1. A base 2. A perimetral beam 3. A reinforcement element 4. A corner piece 5. A hole for raising 6. A coating plaque 7. A wall panel 7a. A second wall panel 8. A ceiling panel 9. A lower portion for connection of a wall panel 9a. A second lower portion for connection of a wall panel 10.A side portion for connection of a wall panel 10a. A second side portion for connection of a wall panel 11.A support foot 12.A hole 13.A support column

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Embodiment Construction

[0018]The present invention refers, in a first aspect, to a base (1) of a building compartment comprising:

a perimetral beam (2); and at least one profile (4); and wherein

the perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1); and wherein the profile (4) is connected to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2).

[0019]The present invention refers, in a second aspect, to a modular structure or a "kit of parts" for a building compartment comprising:

a base (1), as defined in the first aspect; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein

the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised in a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the edge of the wall panel (7) is disposed adjacently to the edge of the second wall panel (7a); and ...

Claims

1. A base (1) of a building compartment characterized by comprising: a perimetral beam (2); and at least one profile (4); and wherein the perimetral beam (2) is connected to the side ends of the base (1); and wherein the profile (4) is connected to a vertex of the perimetral beam (2).

2. The base (1), according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one reinforcement element (3) is connected to the perimetral beam (2).

3. The base (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile (4) comprises at least one hole (5) for raising, which is configured for a connection with a raising connector.

4. The base (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one coating plaque (6) is connected to the upper surface of the base (1).

5. The base (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least three support feet (11) are connected to the lower portion of the base (1) and / or to the perimetral beam (2) and a gap is formed between said support feet (11) and the lower portion of the base (1).

6. The base (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one first hole (12) is disposed through the base (1).

7. The base (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least three support columns (13) are connected to the profiles (4) and / or to the perimetral beam (2).

8. A modular structure for a building compartment, characterized by comprising: the base (1), as defined in any of preceding claims; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised on a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the edge of the wall panel (7) is disposed adjacently to the edge of the second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least ceiling panel (8) is connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a).

9. The modular structure, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one second hole is disposed through the wall panel (7) and / or the second wall panel (7a).

10. A palletized transport system for the transport of a modular structure for building compartments characterized by comprising: the base (1), as defined in any of claims 1 to 7; and at least one wall panel (7,7a); and at least one ceiling panel (8); and wherein the wall panel (7,7a) comprises a lower portion for docking (9,9a), which is configured to be connected with a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1), and at least one side portion for connection (10), which is configured to be connected with a second side portion for connection (10a) comprised on a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the at least one ceiling panel (8) is configured to be connected to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the base (1) and the perimetral beam (2) are configured to delimit a housing zone, and by the wall panels (7,7a) and the at least one ceiling panel (8) being disposed inside said housing zone.

11. A method of preparing a modular structure for a building compartment, as defined in claims 8 and 9, characterized by comprising the following stages: a) Connection of the perimetral beam (2) of the base (1) to the side ends of the base (1); and b) Connection of at least one profile (4) to um vertex of the perimetral beam (2); and c) Connection of a wall panel (7,7a) to a side portion of the perimetral beam (2) by way of a lower portion for docking (9,9a); and d) Connection of a wall panel (7) to a second wall panel (7a) by way of the connection between a side portion for connection (10) and a second side portion for connection (10a); and e) Connection of the ceiling panel (8) to an upper portion of at least one wall panel (7) and / or a second wall panel (7a); and wherein the stages c) and d) can be carried out in any order.

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