BUILDING MODULE

Abstract

The construction module (M) comprises a box (1) which has a first side (F1) and a second side (F2) which are spaced from each other at least in the direction (X) and which are connected by a third side (F3) and by a fourth side (F4) spaced from each other in the direction (Z). The first side (F1) and the second side (F2) each have an external side wall (10a; 11a) which comprises at least one first groove (R1 or R2) which is rectilinear and parallel to the first direction (Z). The box comprises a first panel (15) which is fixed to the four sides (F1, F2, F3, F4) and which delimits with the four sides (F1, F2, F3, F4) an internal space (16) open on its face (16a) opposite the panel (15) and closed on all its other faces. Fig.3

Description

Title of the invention: CONSTRUCTION MODULE Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a construction module, which can be used mainly for constructing a single or double wall, in particular a load-bearing exterior wall or a non-load-bearing exterior wall of the sheath wall type. The invention mainly finds its applications in the field of construction. Prior art

[0002] It is known, for example in US patent US 4,193,244, to use thermally insulated boxes, which can be prefabricated in the factory, and which are intended to be joined and fixed together by means of through fixings of the screw or bolt type, mainly so as to construct a wall, in particular a load-bearing wall. In a first variant, each box comprises two front panels on which are permanently fixed external uprights which are made of wood, in particular solid wood, and on which an aesthetic and / or functional structure can be added, such as cladding and / or interior facing.

[0003] . In a second embodiment, each box comprises two walls metal fronts each with two returns, which allow a U to be formed outside the box and on which an aesthetic and / or functional structure can be added, such as cladding and / or interior facing.

[0004] Incidentally, the boxes disclosed in this US patent US 4,193,244 can also be used to construct a horizontal structure such as a roof.

[0005] When they are joined and fixed together, it is essential that these boxes are correctly aligned, without lateral offset between two neighboring boxes. Control of this alignment rests solely with the installer, which constitutes a first drawback.

[0006] Furthermore, the external supports are permanently fixed (wooden uprights) or are an integral part (U-shaped returns) of the box, which makes this solution not very flexible for fixing an aesthetic and / or functional structure such as cladding or interior facing to the box, which constitutes a second drawback.

[0007] European patent application EP 3553244 A1 also discloses a hollow construction module which can be used primarily for constructing a wall, in particular a load-bearing wall or a sheath wall. This module consists of a box, which is rectangular parallelepiped in shape, and which comprises two side panels, forming the sides of the module and two front panels connecting the two side panels. The box is made from a single piece, in a composite material based on plastic material(s) and reinforcing material(s), for example by molding, extrusion or pultrusion. The box may contain thermal and / or acoustic insulation.

[0008] This box comprises on one of its front panels, L-shaped profiles projecting outwards and on its other front panel flat profiles projecting outwards. These profiles are an integral part of the box and make it possible to attach an aesthetic and / or functional structure to the box, such as cladding or interior facing or even photovoltaic panels.

[0009] This box also comprises two grooves which are made in the external wall of each side panel, and which are vertical and spaced in the lateral direction perpendicular to the front panels. These grooves are provided to house a part of a sealing gasket ensuring a seal between two adjoining boxes.

[0010] The sealing joints between two adjacent boxes allow two adjacent boxes to fit together and, in cooperation with the grooves, contribute to a certain extent to the alignment of the boxes.

[0011] The profiles which make it possible to attach to the box an aesthetic and / or functional structure forming an integral part of the box, the technical solution disclosed in European patent application EP 3553244 A1 suffers from the same lack of flexibility (second drawback mentioned above) as that disclosed in the American patent US 4,193,244 mentioned above.

[0012] Furthermore, the profiles which make it possible to add an aesthetic and / or functional structure to the box prevent the installation of a rain-proof film and / or a vapour barrier film on the box, and in practice make the box unsuitable for achieving effective sealing by means of a rain-proof film and / or a vapour barrier film, which constitutes a third drawback. Objectives of the invention

[0013] A first main and general objective of the invention is to propose modules construction which are intended to be assembled end to end and which overcome at least the first drawback (alignment of the construction modules) and the second drawback (flexibility) mentioned above, and where appropriate also the third drawback mentioned above when it is necessary to achieve waterproofing by means of a rain barrier and / or a vapor barrier.

[0014] A more particular objective is that the building modules can be used to construct a wall, and in particular a load-bearing wall.

[0015] Another objective is to provide a construction module, which can be prefabricated in a factory or workshop and which can be assembled end to end on a construction site. construction with another similar building module, in a robust manner and being perfectly aligned with this other building module. Summary of the invention

[0016] The invention thus has as its first subject a construction module comprising a box, which has a first dimension measured in a first direction (Z), a second dimension measured in a second direction (X) perpendicular to the first direction (Z) and a third dimension measured in a third direction (Y) which is perpendicular to the other two directions (X; Z); the box comprises a first flank and a second flank which are spaced from each other at least in the second direction (X) and which are connected by a third flank and by a fourth flank spaced from each other in the first direction (Z); the first flank and the second flank each comprise an external side wall which comprises at least a first straight groove parallel to the first direction;the box comprises a first panel which is fixed to the four sides and which delimits with the four sides an internal space open on its face opposite the panel and closed on all its other faces.;

[0017] More particularly, the modular construction module may include the following additional and optional features, taken individually or in combination with each other: - the box comprises a second panel, which is adapted to be fixed to the four sides of the box, after the box has been assembled with another box and possibly has been filled with thermal and / or acoustic insulation, so as to close the open face of the internal space and close the box, this second panel possibly being able to be temporarily and removably fixed to the four sides of the construction module for the transport of the construction module. - The first grooves are aligned in the second direction (X). - Each external side wall of the box has a second groove, which is parallel to the first groove and which is spaced from the first groove in the third direction (Y). - The second grooves are aligned in the second direction (X). - The construction module comprises a rain shield, preferably flexible, which is fixed to the box so as to cover at least the external wall of said first panel. - The rain shield is flexible and is folded against the two external side walls of the box so as to form two flaps. - The rain shield flaps extend at least to the first grooves of the two external side walls. The rain shield flaps cover the first grooves of the two outer side walls or are inserted locally into the first grooves of the two outer side walls. The construction module has for each groove of the box, a sealing gasket which is housed, preferably entirely, in the groove. The building module comprises a flexible vapour barrier which is fixed to the box so as to be able to access the internal space of the box, and which is adapted to be folded down so as to create a water and water vapour seal on the face of the box opposite the first panel. The vapor barrier covers the second grooves of the two external side walls or is inserted locally into the second grooves of the two external side walls. The four sides form a solid wood frame, and the first panel is fixed to this solid wood frame. The said first panel is a wooden panel, and more particularly an OSB panel or a fiber concrete composite panel. The external side walls of the first flank and the second flank of the box are parallel. The construction module for external angle in which the external side wall of the first flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall of the second flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (A) of 45° with the internal wall of the first panel or in which the external side wall of the second flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall of the first flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (A) of 45° with the internal wall of the first panel. Construction module for a re-entrant angle in which the external side wall of the first flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall of the second flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (B) of 135° with the internal wall of the first panel or in which the external side wall of the second flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall of the first flank of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (B) of 135° with the internal wall of the first panel. Each box is self-supporting and suitable for use in constructing a wall, by vertically orienting the first direction (Z) of each box. - The construction module comprises a first junction profile which comprises a web and at least a first flange and a second flange, which are positioned on either side of the web of the first junction profile and which extend in the direction of the length of the web of the first junction profile and perpendicular to the web of the first junction profile, and preferably the first flange and the second flange constitute a first flange forming a T with the web of the first junction profile;the first wing is adapted to be inserted into the first groove of the first external side wall and the second wing is adapted to be inserted into the first groove (of the second external side wall of the box, such that in both cases a part of the first joining profile, which is intended to have a supporting function, projects relative to a first face of the box and is spaced from the box in the third direction (Y). ; - Each external side wall of the box comprises a second groove, which is parallel to the first groove and which is spaced from the first groove in the third direction (Y), said module comprises a second junction profile which comprises a web and at least a first wing and a second wing, which are positioned on either side of the web of the second junction profile and which extend in the direction of the length of the web of the second junction profile and perpendicular to the web of the second junction profile, and preferably in which the first wing and the second wing constitute a first flange forming a T with the web of the second junction profile;the first wing is adapted to be inserted into the second groove of the first external side wall and the second wing is adapted to be inserted into the second groove of the second external side wall of the box, such that in both cases a part of the second joining profile, which is intended to have a supporting function, projects relative to the other face of the box and is spaced from the box in the third direction (Y). ;

[0018] The invention also has as a second object a use of several aforementioned construction modules for constructing a wall, preferably a load-bearing wall.

[0019] The invention also has as a third object a method of constructing a portion of wall by means of two aforementioned construction modules, said method comprising the following steps: a. laying a first box of a first construction module on a foundation intended to support the wall, such that the first direction (Z) of the box is vertical and fixing of this box to the foundation; b. inserting a first part of a first joining profile into a first groove of one of the external side walls of this box, such that a second part of this first joining profile projects in the second direction (X) relative to this external side wall and that a third part of this first joining profile projects in the third direction relative to a first face (of the box, c. laying on the foundation of a second box of a second construction module, such that the first direction (Z) of the box is vertical and said second part of the first junction profile is inserted into a first groove of one of the external side walls of this box; d. assembly of the two boxes by means of one or more through-fasteners, in particular of the through-screw or bolt type, passed through the external side walls of the two boxes facing each other and tightening of the two boxes by means of the through-fastener(s), so as to tighten the first junction profile between said external side walls; e. fixing the second box to the foundation; f. optionally, installation of thermal and / or acoustic insulation in the boxes (I); g. optionally, closing of each box using a panel (15').

[0020] More particularly, the method may comprise the following additional and optional features, taken in isolation or in combination with each other: - In step (b), a second joining profile is also inserted into a second groove of this same external side wall, such that a second part of the second joining profile projects in the second direction (X) relative to this external side wall and a third part of the second joining profile projects in the third direction (Y) relative to a second face of the box opposite the first face; in step (c) said second part of the second joining profile is inserted into a second groove of the external side wall of the second box; in step (d) the clamping of the two boxes also makes it possible to clamp the second joining profile between the external side walls of the two boxes. - A functional and / or aesthetic structure is fixed, and more particularly cladding on each third part of each junction profile projecting from one of the faces of the boxes. - A functional and / or aesthetic structure is fixed, and more particularly an interior facing on each third part of each junction profile projecting from one of the faces of the boxes. Brief description of the figures

[0021] The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the detailed description below of several variants of embodiment and implementation of modular construction systems of the invention, which detailed description is not limiting or exhaustive of the invention and is made with reference to the appended drawings in which: - [Fig.l] [Fig.l] is a front view of a particular variant embodiment of a box of a construction module of the invention. - [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a left side view of the box of [Fig.l] - [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a cross-sectional view of the box in the plane of section III-III of [Fig.l]. - [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a longitudinal sectional view of the box in the plane of section IV-IV of [Fig.l] - [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a bottom view of the box of [Fig.l]. - [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a cross-sectional view of a variant by particular of a construction module comprising the box of figures 1 to 5 on which a rain shield is fixed. - [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a cross-sectional view of a first variant particular aspect of a modular construction system of the invention, comprising two construction modules, which are similar to the construction module of [Fig.6], and which are assembled end to end by means of through fixing(s) with the use of junction profiles between the boxes, so as to form a portion of a wall. - [Fig.8] [Fig.8] represents the assembly of [Fig.7], after installation of insulation in the boxes and after closing the boxes. - [Fig.9] [Fig.9] is a cross-sectional view of a variant by particular of a modular construction system of the invention which is implemented for the construction of a double wall. - [Fig. 10] [Fig. 10] is a front view (interior side) of a particular variant of a construction module comprising the box of figures 1 to 5 on which a rain screen and a vapor barrier are fixed. - [Fig.l 1] [Fig.l 1] is a cross-sectional view of the building module of [Fig. 10], with an enlargement showing the overlap of the two strips of vapor barrier. - [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] is a cross-sectional view of a second particular variant of a modular construction system of the invention, comprising two construction modules which are identical to the module of Figures 10 and 11, and which are assembled end to end by means of through-fastening(s) with the use of junction profiles between the boxes, so as to form a portion of a wall. - [Fig.l3][Fig.l4][Fig.l5][Fig.l6] Figures 13 to 16 are isometric perspective representations of four variants of junction profiles. - [Fig. 17] [Fig. 17] is a side view of a detail of the junction profile of [Fig. 16], - [Fig. 18] [Fig. 18] is an end view of a fifth alternative embodiment of a junction profile showing the transverse profile of the profile. - [Fig. 19] [Fig. 19] is a front view of the joining profile of [Fig. 18]. - [Fig.20] [Fig.20] is a view of the end of a sixth variant of sheave View of a junction profile showing the transverse profile of the profile. - [Fig.21] [Fig.21] is a view of the end of a seventh variant of sheave View of a junction profile showing the transverse profile of the profile. - [Fig.22] [Fig.22] represents an assembly of construction modules allowing the formation of an outgoing wall angle - [Fig.23] [Fig.23] represents an assembly of construction modules allowing a re-entrant angle to be formed. - [Fig.24] [Fig.24] is a schematic front view of a variant by particular production of two boxes assembled and resting on a T-shaped profile. Detailed description

[0022] As non-limiting examples, Figures 1 to 5 show a construction module M comprising a box 1 in accordance with a particular variant embodiment of the invention, and [Fig. 6] shows the construction module M comprising this box 1 of Figures 1 to 5, on which a rain shield 17 is fixed. Box 1

[0023] With reference to Figures 1 to 5, the box 1 extends (dimension L1) in a first direction Z, extends (dimension L2) in a second direction X, which is perpendicular to the first direction Z and extends (dimension L3) in a third direction Y, which is perpendicular to the other two directions X, Z.

[0024] This box 1 is self-supporting, that is to say has a stability which is ensured by its rigidity alone.

[0025] This box 1 is adapted to be assembled rigidly and securely end to end with the self-supporting box of another identical or similar module ([Fig.7]), by means of through fixing(s), and with the implementation of junction profile(s) between the boxes, in order to construct a portion of a simple wall.

[0026] The box 1 is also adapted ([Fig.9]) to be assembled and braced in the third lateral direction Y, with other identical or similar boxes, in order to construct a portion of a double wall.

[0027] The single or double wall may be a load-bearing wall, intended to support a frame and a floor structure, in particular an external load-bearing wall. In this case the box will be load-bearing and sufficiently mechanically resistant to support the frame and the structure of the floor for which the load-bearing wall is intended.

[0028] The single or double wall can also be a non-load-bearing wall, such as for example a curtain wall.

[0029] The invention can be used to construct a single or double wall of any type of building, in particular and in a non-limiting and non-exhaustive manner, to construct a wall of a timber-framed dwelling, or a timber-framed extension of an existing dwelling, or a wall of any other type of timber-framed construction, such as for example a garage or a room.

[0030] In the remainder of the description, for the sake of clarity and simplification, the box(es) will be described as being oriented vertically, the first direction Z corresponding to the vertical, and the second X and third Y directions being oriented horizontally and being perpendicular to each other.

[0031] In the particular example of figures 1 to 5, the dimension L1 thus corresponds to the height of the box; the dimension L2 corresponds to the length of the box; the dimension L3 corresponds to the width of the box measured in the direction of its depth.

[0032] The dimensions L1, L2 and L3 of the box 1 can be adapted on a case-by-case basis.

[0033] In the variant illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, and in a non-limiting manner the invention, the height L1 of the box is greater than the length L2 of the box, which is itself greater than the width L3 of the box.

[0034] More particularly, and solely as an illustrative and non-limiting example of the invention, in this variant embodiment, L1 may for example be equal to 2500 mm, L2 may for example be equal to 1220 mm and L3 may for example be equal to 157 mm.

[0035] In other embodiments, the box 1 may have a structure and dimensions giving it the shape of a column or post, with for example the dimensions L2 and L3 being substantially equal and the height L1 being greater than the other dimensions L2 and L3.

[0036] In certain box variants, the height L1 may also be less than or equal to the dimension L2.

[0037] The boxes of the construction modules of a modular construction system of the invention may have identical heights L1 or certain boxes may have a height L1 different from that of the other boxes, and in particular a height L1 lower than that of the other boxes, so as, for example, to be able to provide openings in the wall, such as a window.

[0038] The boxes of the construction modules of a modular construction system of the invention may also have identical or different lengths L2 and identical or different widths L3.

[0039] With reference to Figures 1 to 5, the box 1 comprises a frame, preferably made of wood, comprising two vertical uprights 10, 11 which respectively form a first vertical flank F1 and a second vertical flank F2 of the box. These two uprights 10 and 11 are spaced in the frontal direction X and are connected to each other at right angles by an upper rail 12 and by a lower rail 13 which respectively form a third upper flank F3 and a fourth lower flank F4 of the box.

[0040] The two vertical uprights 10 and 11 each comprise an external wall 10a, 11a, which is flat and which forms an external side wall of the box 1 and each comprise an internal side wall 10b, 11b.

[0041] In this example, the external side walls 10a and 11a of the box are vertical (parallel to the Z direction) and perpendicular to the X direction, and therefore are parallel, unlike the external side walls 10a and 11a of the corner boxes of Figures 21 and 22 which will be described later.

[0042] The two rails 12 and 13 are horizontal and extend lengthwise parallel to the second direction X. With reference to [Fig.l], the upper rail 12 comprises an upper external wall 12a and a lower internal wall 12b. The lower rail 13 comprises a lower external wall 13a and an upper internal wall 13b.

[0043] The box 1 also comprises two vertical reinforcing spacers 14, which are fixed at their two ends to the upper rail 12 and to the lower rail 13, being aligned with each other in the third direction Y ([Fig.3]), and more particularly being centered between the two uprights 10, 11.

[0044] The vertical uprights 10, 11, the upper rail 12, the lower rail 13 and the reinforcing spacers 14 are preferably made of solid wood, and are rigidly assembled, for example by means of screws, bolts, wooden dowels, studs, or equivalent.

[0045] Depending on the length L2 of the box 1, the frame of the box may also include several other pairs of reinforcing spacers spaced in the X direction or may not include a reinforcing spacer 14 if the length L2 of the box is sufficiently short.

[0046] In another embodiment variant, in particular when the dimension L3 of the box is larger, uprights 10 and 11 and rails 12 and 13 can also be made using wider boards.

[0047] The external side wall 10a of the upright 10 comprises two grooves RI and R2, which are rectilinear and vertical (i.e. parallel to the Z direction) and which are spaced from each other in the Y direction.

[0048] Symmetrically, the external side wall 11a of the upright 11 comprises two grooves RI and R2, which are rectilinear and vertical (i.e. parallel to the Z direction) and which are spaced from each other in the Y direction.

[0049] Preferably, but not necessarily according to the invention, these grooves RI and R2 extend over the entire height of the external side walls 10a, 11a of the uprights 10, 11.

[0050] Preferably, but not necessarily according to the invention, the grooves RI are identical and the grooves R2 are identical.

[0051] More particularly, all the grooves R1 and R2 have the same cross-sectional profile, and preferably, as illustrated in the figures, a U-shaped profile.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment variant, the grooves RI are aligned in the X direction and the grooves R2 are aligned in the X direction.

[0053] The box 1 also comprises a front panel 15, which is fixed to the uprights 10, 11 and to the reinforcing spacer 14, by screwing, nailing or equivalent and / or by gluing, and in particular allows bracing of the frame in order to prevent it from deforming.

[0054] This panel 15 comprises an external wall 15a and an internal wall 15b ([Fig.3]).

[0055] The internal wall 15b of this panel 15 delimits, with the internal walls 10b and 11b of the two uprights 10 and 11 and with the internal walls 12b and 13b of the two rails 12, 13, an internal space 16, which is open on its front face 16a opposite the panel 15, and which is closed on its five other faces.

[0056] The external wall 15a of the panel 15 corresponds to a first front face 1' of the box 1 and the open face 16a of the internal space 16 corresponds to a second front face 1” opposite the first face 1'.

[0057] The open face 16a of this space 16 allows access to it, in particular to be able to fix the box to the ground and end to end with the box of another construction module and in order to be able to install thermal and / or acoustic insulation in this internal space 16.

[0058] The panel 15 is more particularly intended to be oriented towards the external environment of the wall to be constructed. In the present text, the panel 15 also designated “external” panel and the faces 1' and 1” of the box are also designated respectively “external” face and “internal” face of the box.

[0059] A moisture-resistant panel 15 is preferably chosen.

[0060] This panel 15 may more particularly be made of wood, and preferably, may be an oriented strand board, more commonly called an OSB panel, which offers better resistance to humidity and better mechanical qualities, compared for example to a chipboard panel, and which also advantageously constitutes a good thermal and acoustic insulator.

[0061] The invention is not, however, limited to a panel 15 of the OSB panel type. In a non-limiting and non-exhaustive manner of the invention, the panel 15 may for example also be a concrete panel, a composite panel of the fiber concrete type, that is to say in a composite material combining a matrix (the concrete) and a reinforcement (the fibers), more particularly a composite panel in polyester concrete, a plywood panel, an MDF panel, a metal panel (sheet). Box 1 equipped with a rain shield 17

[0062] With reference to [Fig.6], the construction module M may comprise, in addition to the box 1, a rain shield 17 which is fixed to the box 1.

[0063] The term "rain shield" usually refers to a protective screen which is impermeable to water, but which is permeable to water vapor.

[0064] Depending on the regulations in force, such a rain shield 17 may be obligatory, particularly in the case of a wooden frame (uprights 10 and 11; rails 12 and 13 and, where appropriate, reinforcing spacers 14) and / or an exterior panel 15 made of wood or wood-based materials.

[0065] More particularly, with reference to [Fig.6], the rain shield 17 is preferably flexible.

[0066] The rain shield 17 may be single-layer or multi-layer.

[0067] The rain shield 17 may comprise at least one so-called breathable film, which is im permeable to water, but which is permeable to water vapor.

[0068] This is for example a plastic film, for example polypropylene.

[0069] This film can be laminated with at least one other layer, such as for example a non-woven layer, in particular a PET non-woven.

[0070] The rain shield 17 may also comprise a non-woven layer, for example PET, which is coated with a resin, for example an acrylic resin or a polyurethane resin.

[0071] The rain shield 17 is fixed to the frame of the box 1 so as to at least completely cover the external wall 15a of the panel 15.

[0072] When the rain shield 17 is flexible, it is more particularly fixed so as to be stretched and pressed against this external wall 15a of the panel 15.

[0073] This external wall 15a of the panel 15 is in practice intended to be oriented towards the environment outside the wall to be constructed.

[0074] The rain shield 17 forms a screen which protects the box against the rain. water penetration into the box, but which allows the box to “breathe” and thus avoids maintaining humidity within the box.

[0075] More particularly, in the variants of [Fig.6], the rain shield 17 is folded down (flaps 17a) against the two external side walls 10a and 11a of the uprights 10 and 11 of the frame of the box 1 and is fixed to the two external side walls 10a and 11a of the box and to the two upper 12 and lower 13 rails, for example by nailing, stapling or equivalent and / or by gluing.

[0076] Preferably, this rain shield 17 is not fixed to the external front wall 15a of the panel 15 by nail and / or staple type fasteners, so as not to risk perforating the panel 15 and to avoid creating local leaks at the level of these fasteners.

[0077] Preferably, the rain shield 17 extends at least as far as the groove RI of the upright 10 and as far as the groove RI of the upright 11.

[0078] The construction modules M can advantageously be prefabricated in a manufacturing plant or in a manufacturing workshop, to then be delivered and used on a construction site.

[0079] Alternatively, it is also advantageous, from the stage of prefabrication of the construction module M in a manufacturing plant or in a manufacturing workshop, to temporarily place in the internal space 16 of the box 1, a thermal and / or acoustic insulator, such as for example and in a non-limiting and non-exhaustive manner rock wool or glass wool. This facilitates in particular the transport of this insulator with the box to the construction site. On the construction site, this insulator is removed to allow the installation and assembly of the box with the box of another construction module, and is then replaced in the box. Single wall

[0080] [Fig.7] shows a first example of implementation of two construction modules M1 and M2, in combination with two junction profiles 2 and 3, so as to construct a portion of a simple wall.

[0081] In this [Fig.7], the construction modules are referenced M1 and M2 to differentiate them and are analogous to the construction module M of [Fig.6] previously described. The box 1 of the module M1 is more particularly referenced 1-1 and the box 1 of the second module M2 is more particularly referenced 1-2, in order to be able to differentiate them. The other constituent elements of the construction modules M1 and M2 are identified by the same references as for the construction module M previously described.

[0082] Preferably, the box 1 also comprises, in each groove RI and R2, a sealing joint J, for example U-shaped, which is fixed in the groove and which is preferably fully seated in the groove.

[0083] Each seal J preferably extends in the longitudinal direction Z over the entire length of the groove.

[0084] The boxes 1-1 and 1-2 can have the same height L1 or can have different heights.

[0085] Junction profiles 2 (variant 2A) and 3 (variant 3A)

[0086] The two joining profiles 2 and 3 are preferably made of metal, and more particularly of steel. They can also be made of any other material, and in particular of plastic.

[0087] In the particular variant of figures 7 to 9, 13 and 14, the two junction profiles 2 and 3 are I-shaped profiles, which in this variant are more particularly referenced 2A and 3A and which, in a non-limiting manner of the invention, are identical.

[0088] These junction profiles 2A and 3A ([Fig. 13] and [Fig. 14]) are manufactured in a single piece, for example and in the usual manner by extrusion, drawing, rolling or folding. In another variant, the junction profiles 2 and 3 may be profiles reconstituted by welding, such as for example in the embodiment variants of figures 15 to 21.

[0089] Each junction profile 2A and 3A comprises a thin, central core 20, which extends lengthwise ([Fig. 13] and [Fig. 14] - length L) and comprises a first flange SI of width el and a second flange S2, of width e2, which are perpendicular to the central core 20 of the profile so as to each form a T with the central core 20.

[0090] The soles SI and S2 extend over the entire length L of the core 20 of the profile. In another variant, they could have a length different from that of the core 20 of the profile.

[0091] The first sole SI forms a first wing 21 and a second wing 22, which are positioned, on either side of the core 20 of the profile, being more particularly symmetrical to each other,

[0092] The second sole S2 forms a third wing 23 and a fourth wing 24, which are positioned, on either side of the web 20 of the profile, being more particularly symmetrical to each other, and which extend over the entire length L of the web of the junction profile and which extend transversely, and more particularly perpendicularly, to the web 20 of the junction profile.

[0093] The first sole SI (wings 21 and 22) of the junction profiles 2(2A) and 3(3A) is adapted to be used, in combination with the grooves RI and R2 of the boxes of the modules M1 and M2, to align the boxes and to assemble the junction profiles with the boxes by clamping the boxes.

[0094] The second sole S2 (wings 23 and 24) of the junction profiles 2 (2A) and 3 (3A) has a support function for an aesthetic and / or functional structure added to the S2 sole, such as cladding or interior facing.

[0095] In another variant, it is possible to have the third wing 23 and no fourth wing 24 or vice versa.

[0096] In another variant, it is possible to not have a second sole S2 (i.e. T-shaped junction profile). In this case the support function for the added aesthetic and / or functional structure is achieved by means of the part of the core 20 of the junction profiles 2 and 3 which projects relative to the boxes.

[0097] In this particular example, the sole S1 is centered relative to the web 20 of the profile, so that the width of the first flange 21 is equal to the width of the second flange 22. The sole S2 is centered relative to the web 20 of the profile, so that the width of the third flange 23 is equal to the width of the fourth flange 24

[0098] In other variants, the width of the first wing 21 may be different from the width of the second wing 22. The width of the third wing 23 may be different from the width of the fourth wing 24.

[0099] In these examples of figures 12 and 13, the width e2 of the sole S2 is greater than the width el of the sole SL

[0100] In another embodiment, the soles SI and S2 may have the same width.

[0101] With reference to [Fig. 14], the core 20 of the junction profile 3A comprises through openings 20a, which may have different diameters and act as a reservation for the passage of larger diameter water evacuation pipes, medium diameter supply pipes and smaller diameter electrical cable passage sheaths. These reservations 20a are made (for example by laser cutting) in the vicinity of the sole S2 (wings 23 and wing 24) in the part of the core 20 of the profile which is intended to project relative to the box.

[0102] In another alternative embodiment, each sealing joint J can also be mounted, and preferably fixed, on the part of the wing 21 or 22 of the junction profile 2 or 3, which is intended to be inserted into the groove RI or R2, rather than into the groove RI or R2.

[0103] Example of construction of a simple wall using the ML M2 construction modules and the 2A and 2B junction profiles

[0104] To construct a portion of a simple wall on a construction site, using the construction modules M1, M2 and the junction profiles 2A and 2B, the following successive steps are implemented, for example.

[0105] Step fa):

[0106] With reference to [Fig.7], for example, the self-supporting box 1-1 of a first construction module M1 is placed on the flat and horizontal surface of a foundation previously made, with the lower rail 13 of the box 1-1 against the foundation and the uprights 10 and 11 oriented vertically (vertical Z direction), and the box 1-1 is fixed by anchoring it securely in said foundation, by means of dowels, passed through the lower rail 13 of the box.

[0107] The foundation of the wall may be of the concrete slab type or be a pile foundation.

[0108] In the particular case where the construction module M1 has been delivered to the construction site containing the thermal and / or acoustic insulation in its internal space 16, this thermal insulation is removed from the box 1-1, before anchoring the box 1 in the foundation. Step (b)

[0109] The junction profile 2A is placed vertically on the box 1-1 of the module Ml, by inserting the first wing 21 of the junction profile 2A into the first groove RI of the external side wall 10a of the box 1-1 of the module Ml, so that the web 20 of the junction profile is parallel to the external side wall 10a of the box 1-1 and the sole S2 (third and fourth wings 23, 24) of this profile projects in the Y direction relative to the external wall 15a of the panel 15, and is spaced (distance E) from this external wall 15a (external face 1' of the box) in the Y direction.

[0110] Similarly, the junction profile 3A is placed vertically on the box 1-1 of the module M1, by inserting the first wing 21 of the junction profile 3A into the groove R2 of the external side wall 10a of the box 1-1 of the module M1, such that the web 20 of the junction profile is parallel to the external side wall 10a of the box 1, and the sole S2 (third and fourth wings 23, 24) of this profile projects in the Y direction relative to the internal open face 1” of the box and is spaced (distance E) from this internal open face 1” in the Y direction.

[0111] The length L of the joining profiles may be less than or equal to the height L1 of the box 1. Nevertheless, the length L of the joining profiles is preferably slightly greater than the height L1 of the box 1 so as to easily ensure that the lower end of the joining profile, mounted on the box, rests on the ground and that the joining profile is thus advantageously blocked vertically downwards. Step (c)

[0112] The self-supporting box 1-2 of the second module M2 is placed on the foundation of the wall (bass rail 13 against the foundation of the wall and uprights 10 and 11 oriented vertically), such that its external side wall 11a is opposite the external side wall 10a of the box 1-1 of the first module M1, and such that the groove RI of the second module M2 is substantially aligned in the X direction with the groove RI of the first module Ml and that the groove R2 of the second module M2 is substantially aligned in the X direction with the groove R2 of the first module Ml.

[0113] Then the second module M2 is brought closer to the first module so as to insert the second wing 22 of the junction profile 2A into the groove RI of the external side wall 11a of the box 1-2 of the module M2 and to insert the second wing 22 of the junction profile 3A into the groove R2 of the external side wall 11a of the box 1-2 of the module M2. Step (d)

[0114] The two boxes 1-1 and 1-2 of the two modules Ml and M2 are assembled by means of through-fasteners 19, of the bolt or screw type, distributed over the height of the boxes, and passed through the upright 10 of the box 1-1 of the module Ml and through the upright 11 of the box 1-2 of the module M2 and the boxes of the modules Ml and M2 are tightened, by means of these through-fasteners 19, so as to firmly tighten, between the boxes 1-1 and 1-2 of the modules Ml and M2, the two profiles 2A and 3A and the flaps 17a of the rain shield 17 of the two modules Ml and M2.

[0115] The wings 21 and 22 of the junction profiles 2A and 3A advantageously make it possible to obtain perfect alignment of the boxes 1-1 and 1-2.

[0116] The wings 21, 22, 23, and 24 make it possible to obtain a seal in the grooves RI and R2, by advantageously compressing the sealing joints J in the grooves RI and R2 of the module M1 and in the grooves RI and R2 of the module M2. Step (e)

[0117] The box 1-2 of the construction module M2 is securely anchored in said foundation, by means of dowels, passed through the lower rail 13 of the box.

[0118] In another variant, it is also possible to provide in the foundation sealing lugs which are used to fix the boxes. Step (f)

[0119] With reference to [Fig.8], a thermal and / or acoustic insulator I, for example rock wool or glass wool, is placed in the internal space 16 of the boxes 1-1 and 1-2. Step (g)

[0120] The open face 16a of the internal space of each box 1-1 and 1-2 is closed by means of a second added panel 15', which is fixed to the uprights 10, 11 and to the rails 12 and 13, for example by screwing or gluing.

[0121] In a non-limiting and non-exhaustive manner of the invention, this second panel 15' may be an OSB panel, a Placoplâtre type panel, a concrete panel, a composite panel of the fiber concrete type, that is to say in a composite material combining a matrix (the concrete) and a reinforcement (the fibers), more particularly a polyester concrete composite panel, a plywood panel, an MDF panel, a wood fiber panel such as isorel panel. The 15' panel can also be a mesh.

[0122] In another variant, the open face 16a of the internal space of each box 1-1 and 1-2 can also remain open, without implementing a panel 15'.

[0123] The above operations can of course be carried out by reversing the implementation of the boxes and starting (step (a)) with box 1-2 of module M2.

[0124] Steps (b) to (g) can be repeated as many times as necessary with additional building modules until a wall of the desired length is obtained. Step (h)

[0125] Complete sealing of each box by means of a vapor barrier 18, for example in the form of a tarpaulin impermeable to water and water vapor, can also be achieved on the external walls 15a of the panels 15'.

[0126] The term "vapor barrier" generally and usually refers to a protective screen which is impermeable to water and water vapor. Thus, the humidity present in the air in the form of condensation cannot pass through this protective screen. Step (i)

[0127] A cladding 4 is fixed on the soles S2, with support function, of the junction profiles 2A, and an interior facing 5 is fixed on the soles S2, with support function, of the junction profiles 3A.

[0128] When the wall is load-bearing, the load borne by the load-bearing wall (weight of the frame and the floor system) is taken up by the boxes of the construction modules and is not carried out by the junction profiles.

[0129] Alternatively, the interior panel 15' may be temporarily and removably assembled to the frame of the box to the box 1 from the stage of manufacturing the box in the workshop or factory. In this case, during the implementation of the box 1 on the construction site, this interior panel 15' is first removed from the box to carry out the fixing to the ground and the fixing of the box with another box and to carry out the filling of the box with the insulation I. Then once the box is assembled and fixed to the ground and the insulation I has been put in place in the box, the panel 15' is permanently fixed to the frame of box 1. Double wall

[0130] In [Fig.9], an example of construction of a portion of a double wall comprising two single walls MSI and MS2, which are parallel and spaced apart, is shown.

[0131] This double wall is built for example when seeking to increase thermal and / or acoustic insulation priorities.

[0132] This double wall is constructed using four construction modules M1, M2, M3 and M4, the same two junction profiles 2A and 3A and a third junction profile 31, making it possible to space the two single walls MSI and MS2.

[0133] In this particular example, the single wall MSI, produced using the construction modules M1 and M2, is identical to the single wall of [Fig.8], with the only difference that the junction profile 3A of [Fig.8] has been replaced by a junction profile 31. The modules M3 and M4 differ essentially from the modules M1 and M2 in that they do not include a rain barrier 17 (nor a vapor barrier 18).

[0134] The third profile 31 differs from the profiles 2A and 3A previously described in that the width of its core 20, which defines the spacing distance between the two simple walls MSI and MS2, is greater and in that the widths of the two flanges SI (wings 21, 22) and S2 (wings 23 and 24) of the junction profile 31 are identical.

[0135] This double wall was constructed by having inserted the first wing 21 and the second wing 22 of the third profile 4 into the grooves R2 facing each other of the modules M1 and M2, and by having inserted the third wing 23 and the fourth wing 24 of the third profile 4 into the grooves RI facing each other of the modules M3 and M4.

[0136] Preferably, the panel 15 of the interior modules M3 and M4 is micro-perforated so as to allow condensation to migrate. Box 1 with 17' rain shield and 18' vapor barrier

[0137] Figures 10 and 11 show a variant of a construction module comprising a box 1 on which a flexible rain shield 17' is fixed.

[0138] This construction module M differs from that of [Fig.6], in that the flaps 17a of the rain shield 17' are fixed, temporarily or permanently, for example by being stapled, to the two external side walls 10a and 11a of the box between the two grooves RI and R2 of the upright 10 and between the two grooves RI and R2 of the upright 11.

[0139] In this variant, the rain shield 17' is locally pressed into the grooves RI of the uprights 10 and 11.

[0140] With reference to [Fig. 12], the insertion of the wing 21 and the wing 22 of the profile 2A into the grooves RI advantageously makes it possible to wedge the rain shield 17' in the groove RI of the box of the module M1 and in the groove RI of the box of the module M2.

[0141] In the case of [Fig.12], the tightening of the junction profile also advantageously makes it possible to tension and better press the rain shield 17' against the external wall 15a of the panel 15.

[0142] In another variant, the rain shield 17' can also cover the groove RI of the upright 10 and cover the groove RI of the upright 11. In this case, the insertion of the wing 21 and the wing 22 of the profile 2A into the grooves RI advantageously makes it possible to push and wedge the rain shield 17' into the groove RI of the box of the module M1 and into the RI groove of the M2 module box.

[0143] In the variant of figures 10 and 11, the construction module also comprises a flexible vapor barrier 18', which is fixed to the box 1.

[0144] This 18' vapor barrier is for example a film or a tarpaulin impermeable to water and water vapor which is fixed around the entire perimeter of the box.

[0145] In a manner comparable to the rain barrier 17', the vapor barrier 18' is locally pressed into the grooves R2 of the uprights 10 and 11.

[0146] With reference to [Fig. 12], the insertion of the wing 21 and the wing 22 of the profile 2A into the grooves R2 advantageously makes it possible to wedge the rain shield 17' into the groove R2 of the box of the module M1 and into the groove R2 of the box of the module M2.

[0147] The vapor barrier 18' further comprises two strips 18a and 18b which are folded down so as to close the open face 1” of the box opposite the panel 15, and which overlap at the level of the internal reinforcement 14. These two strips 18a and 18b are held together by means of a repositionable adhesive strip 18c, allowing a seal between the two parts of the two strips 18a and 18b which overlap.

[0148] On the construction site, the two strips 18a and 18b can be opened by peeling off the adhesive strip 18c, so as to be able to access the internal space 16 of the box 1 and to be able to put in place the insulation I in the box 1 and, if necessary, to put in place the internal panel 15'.

[0149] Once the box of the construction module is fixed to the ground, filled with insulation I, and closed by the interior panel 15', the strips 18a and 18b of this vapor barrier 18' can be folded back onto the panel 15' and fixed by gluing using the adhesive strip 18c to the external wall of the interior panel 15', so as to ensure watertightness and water vapor tightness.

[0150] In the absence of an interior panel 15', the strips 18a and 18b of this vapor barrier 18' can be folded down and glued to the reinforcement 14 by means of the adhesive strip 18c, so as to close the internal space 16 of the box and to ensure a seal against water and water vapor. Other examples of junction profiles 2 and 3

[0151] Figures 15 to 21 show, as non-limiting and non-exhaustive examples of the invention, other variants of junction profiles 2 (3), which have in common the fact that they are profiles reconstituted by welding.

[0152] In Figures 15 and 16, the profiles 2B (3B) and 2D (3D) have in cross section the same I-shaped profile as the profiles 2A and 3A previously described.

[0153] In Figures 18 and 19, the 2D (3D) junction profile comprises two U-shaped sub-profiles 25, which extend along the junction profile, which are symmetrical to each other with respect to the thin core 20 of the profile, the bases 25c of which are welded on either side of the core 20 of the profile, and the two wings 25a and 25b of which are oriented perpendicular to the core 20 of the profile.

[0154] The core 20 of the junction profile comprises through holes 20b, of small diameter, distributed along the junction profile and allowing a plug weld on the core 20 of the bases 25c of the U-shaped sub-profiles 25.

[0155] These U-shaped sub-profiles 25 can advantageously be used to embed the edge of a PI panel on the construction module, and for example (2D profile) an additional insulating panel, mounted on the side of the construction module facing outwards and parallel to the exterior panel 15 or (3D profile) an additional insulating panel, mounted on the side of the construction module facing inwards and parallel to the interior panel 15'.

[0156] The junction profile 2E (3E) of [Fig. 20] differs from the profile 2D (3D) of [Fig. 19] by the presence of two additional wings 26, which are positioned between the U-shaped sub-profiles and the wings 21 and 22 and which are symmetrical to each other on either side of the web 20 of the profile. These wings 26 and the wings 25b of the U-shaped sub-profiles 25 can advantageously be used to embed the edge of a panel P2 on the construction module.

[0157] The junction profile 2F (3F) of [Fig.21] differs from the profile 2E (3E) of [Fig. 19] by the presence of two additional 25' U-shaped sub-profiles between the sole S2 and the 25' U-shaped sub-profile. These 25' U-shaped sub-profiles can advantageously be used to embed the edge of an additional P3 panel.

[0158] It is understood in light of the above that the modular construction system can be implemented with a very wide variety of junction profiles, which makes it very flexible and easily adaptable for the construction of walls having varied and more or less complex structures, in particular with a greater or lesser number of insulating panels. Building modules for external corner

[0159] With reference to [Fig.22], the building modules M5 and M6 are adapted to be assembled perpendicular to each other, so as to form an outgoing wall angle.

[0160] The side wall 10a of the box of the construction module M5 is vertical and perpendicular to the frontal direction (X direction) of the box and the other side wall 11a of the box is vertical and forms an angle A of 45° with the internal wall 15b of the external panel 15.

[0161] The side wall 11a of the box of the construction module M6 is vertical and perpendicular to the frontal direction (X direction) of the box and the other side wall 10a of the box is vertical and forms an angle A of 45° with the internal wall 15b of the external panel 15.

[0162] The boxes of the M5 and M6 modules are assembled in such a way that their walls laterals 1 la and 10a inclined at 45° are opposite each other, so as to form an outgoing wall angle.

[0163] Furthermore, in this embodiment variant, particular junction profiles 2 (2G) and 3 (3G) are used, the third 23 and fourth wings 24 of which are perpendicular and form a base S2 in the shape of a square. Construction modules for internal corners

[0164] With reference to [Fig.23], the construction modules M7 and M8 are adapted to be assembled perpendicular to each other so as to form a re-entrant wall angle.

[0165] The external side wall 10a of the box of the construction module M7 is vertical and perpendicular to the frontal direction (X direction) of the box and the other external side wall 11a of the box is vertical and forms an angle B of 135° with the internal wall 15b of the external panel 15.

[0166] The external side wall 11a of the box of the construction module M8 is vertical and perpendicular to the frontal direction (X direction) of the box and the other external side wall 10a of the box is vertical and forms an angle B of 135° with the internal wall 15b of the panel 15.

[0167] The boxes of modules M7 and M8 are assembled in such a way that their side walls 11a and 10a inclined at 135° are opposite each other, so as to form a 90° re-entrant wall angle.

[0168] Furthermore, in this embodiment variant, junction profiles 2 (2H) and 3 (3H) are used which are identical respectively to the junction profiles 3 (3G) and 2 (2G) used to construct an outgoing angle. Variant with T-shaped support profile

[0169] In the variant of [Fig.24], each box 1-1 and 1-2 has on each of its two faces F1 and F2 a recess 27 in the lower part.

[0170] The fixing of the boxes 1-1 and 1-2 to the foundation is carried out by means of a profile 28, which extends lengthwise in the Y direction.

[0171] The core 28b of the profile 28 is positioned between the two neighboring boxes 1-1 and 1-2, being housed in the recesses 27, and the sole 28a of this profile 28 is fixed to the foundation.

[0172] The two boxes 1-1- and 1-2 are placed and rest on the sole 28a and are fixed at least on the sole 28a of this profile 28.

[0173] The junction profiles 2 and 3 between the two boxes 1-1 and 1-2 rest on the sole 28a of this profile 28.

[0174] The invention is not limited to the particular embodiment variants which have been described with reference to the appended figures. In a non-exhaustive manner, other modi- The modifications described below may also be made.

[0175] The elements (uprights 10, 11, rails 12, 13 and reinforcements 14) constituting the frame of the box are not necessarily made of wood, but may be made of another material, and in particular of plastic. The outer panel 15 may also be made of plastic. Certain plastic parts of the box may also be made in a single piece by molding or equivalent; for example the uprights 10, 11, the rails 12, 13 and the panel 15 may be made in a single piece.

[0176] The box of a construction module may comprise a single rectilinear groove RI or R2 in its two side walls 10a and 11a and be used to be assembled with a box of another module using a single joining profile 2 or 3.

[0177] The box of a construction module may comprise a single rectilinear groove RI or R2 in its two side walls 10a and 11a and be used to be assembled with a box of another module using a single joining profile, the wings of which with a support function are projecting on the two opposite faces 1' and 1” of the box. In this case, this single groove is preferably centered in the side wall of the box.

[0178] The box of a construction module may comprise three or more parallel rectilinear grooves in its two side walls 10a and 11a. In this case, the joining profiles will be adapted so that they comprise pairs of additional wings 21 and 22 which can be inserted into the additional grooves.

[0179] The box of a building module may also be a corner box having an L-shape. In this case, the two upper F3 and lower F4 sides of the box may be L-shaped plates. The two external side walls 10a and 11a of the box are spaced apart from each other in both directions X and Y and are oriented perpendicularly to each other. The outer panel 15 and the inner panel 15' are for example each in two parts, which are fixed respectively to the two right-angled parts of the L-shaped box.

[0180] The boxes of the construction modules of the invention can also be implemented by being superimposed.

[0181] The base (lower rail) of a box may also have a greater width so as to be partly projecting in the Y direction relative to the outer panel 15 or relative to the inner panel 15'. This modification may be more particularly useful in the case of the construction of a double wall, by abutting against each other the widened bases of the boxes which are opposite each other.

[0182] Although the modular system of the invention is primarily suitable for the construction of a vertical wall-type structure, the invention is not, however, limited to the construction of a vertical structure. Incidentally, the system of modular construction based on boxes and profiles of the invention can also be adapted and used to construct a non-vertical structure, and in particular a horizontal structure, such as a roof or a floor structure.

Claims

Claims

1. A building module (M) comprising a box (1), which has a first dimension (L1) measured in a first direction (Z), a second dimension (L2) measured in a second direction (X) perpendicular to the first direction (Z) and a third dimension (L3) measured in a third direction (Y) which is perpendicular to the other two directions (X; Z), wherein the box comprises a first flank (F1) and a second flank (F2) which are spaced apart from each other at least in the second direction (X) and which are connected by a third flank (F3) and by a fourth flank (F4) spaced apart from each other in the first direction (Z), wherein the first flank (F1) and the second flank (F2) each comprise an external side wall (10a;1a) which comprises at least one first groove (RI or R2) rectilinear and parallel to the first direction (Z), and in which the box comprises a first panel (15) which is fixed to the four sides (Fl, F2, F3, F4) and which delimits with the four sides (Fl, F2, F3, F4) an internal space (16) open on its face (16a) opposite the panel (15) and closed on all its other faces.;

2. Construction module according to claim 1, wherein the box comprises a second panel (15'), which is adapted to be fixed to the four sides (F1, F2, F3, F4) of the box, after the box has been assembled with another box and possibly has been filled with a thermal and / or acoustic insulator (I), so as to close the open face (16a) of the internal space (16) and close the box, this second panel (15') possibly being able to be temporarily and removably fixed to the four sides (F1, F2, F3, F4) of the construction module for the transport of the construction module.

3. A building module according to claim 2, wherein the first grooves (RI or R2) are aligned in the second direction (X).

4. A building module according to claim 2 or 3, wherein each outer side wall (10a; 11a) of the box comprises a second groove (R2 or RI), which is parallel to the first groove and which is spaced from the first groove in the third direction (Y).

5. A building module according to claim 4, wherein the second grooves (R2 or RI) are aligned in the second direction (X).

6. Construction module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising a rain shield (17 or 17'), preferably flexible, which is fixed to the box so as to cover at least the external wall (15a) of said first panel (15).

7. Construction module according to claim 6, in which the rain shield (17 or 17') is flexible and is folded against the two external side walls of the box so as to form two flaps (17a).

8. A building module according to claim 7, wherein the flaps (17a) of the rain shield (17 or 17') extend at least as far as the first grooves of the two external side walls (10a; 11a).

9. A building module according to claim 8, wherein the flaps (17a) of the rain shield (17) cover the first grooves of the two outer side walls (10a; 11a) or are locally inserted into the first grooves of the two outer side walls (10a; 11a).

10. Construction module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising for each groove of the box, a sealing joint (J) which is housed, preferably entirely, in the groove.

11. A building module according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising a flexible vapor barrier (18') which is fixed to the box so as to be able to access the internal space (16) of the box, and which is adapted to be folded down so as to provide a seal against water and water vapor on the face of the box opposite the first panel (15).

12. Building module according to claims 4 and 11, wherein the vapor barrier (18') covers the second grooves of the two external side walls (10a; 11a) or is inserted locally into the second grooves of the two external side walls (10a; 11a).

13. A building module according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the four sides (F1, F2, F3, F4) form a solid wood frame, and the first panel (15) is fixed to this solid wood frame.

14. Construction module according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein said first panel (15) is a wooden panel, and more particularly an OSB panel or a fiber concrete composite panel.

15. Modular construction module according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the external side walls (10a; 11a) of the first side (F1) and of the second side (F2) of the box are parallel.

16. A building module according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

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19. 14, wherein the outer side wall (10a) of the first flank (F1) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the outer side wall (11a) of the second flank (F2) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (A) of 45° with the inner wall (15b) of the first panel (15) or wherein the outer side wall (11a) of the second flank (F2) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the outer side wall (10a) of the first flank (F1) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (A) of 45° with the inner wall (15b) of the first panel (15).Construction module according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the external side wall (10a) of the first flank (F1) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall (11a) of the second flank (F2) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (B) of 135° with the internal wall (15b) of the first panel (15) or wherein the external side wall (11a) of the second flank (F2) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and perpendicular to the second (X) direction and the external side wall (10a) of the first flank (F1) of the box is parallel to the first direction (Z) and forms an angle (B) of 135° with the internal wall (15b) of the first panel (15).A building module according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein each box is self-supporting and adapted to be used to construct a wall, by orienting the first direction (Z) of each box vertically. A building module according to any one of claims 1 to 18, comprising a first joining profile (2 or 3) which comprises a web (20) and at least a first flange (21) and a second flange (22), which are positioned on either side of the web (20) of the first joining profile (2 or 3) and which extend in the direction of the length of the web (20) of the first joining profile (2 or 3) and perpendicular to the web (20) of the first joining profile, and preferably in which the first flange (21) and the second flange (22) constitute a first flange (SI) forming a T with the web (20) of the first joining profile (2 or 3), and in which the first flange (21) is adapted to be inserted into the first groove (RI or R2) of the first external side wall (10a) and the second flange (22) is adapted to be inserted into the first groove (RI or R2) of the second wall external side (1 la) of the box, such that in both cases a part of the first junction profile (2 or 3), which is intended to have a support function, projects relative to a first face (1' or 1”) of the box and is spaced from the box in the third direction (Y).

20. A building module according to claim 19, wherein each external side wall (10a; 11a) of the box comprises a second groove (R2 or RI), which is parallel to the first groove and which is spaced from the first groove in the third direction (Y), said module comprises a second junction profile (3 or 2) which comprises a web (20) and at least a first wing (21) and a second wing (22), which are positioned on either side of the web (20) of the second junction profile (3 or 2) and which extend in the direction of the length of the web (20) of the second junction profile and perpendicular to the web (20) of the second junction profile, and preferably wherein the first wing (21) and the second wing (22) constitute a first flange (SI) forming a T with the web (20) of the second junction profile (3 or 2),and wherein the first wing (21) is adapted to be inserted into the second groove (R2 or RI) of the first external side wall (10a) and the second wing (22) is adapted to be inserted into the second groove (R2 or RI) of the second external side wall (11a) of the box, such that in both cases a part of the second joining profile (3 or 2), which is intended to have a supporting function, projects relative to the other face (1” or 1') of the box and is spaced from the box in the third direction (Y).,

21. Use of several construction modules according to any one of claims 1 to 20 for constructing a wall, preferably a load-bearing wall.

22. A method of constructing a portion of a wall using two construction modules (M1; M2) according to any one of claims 1 to 20, said method comprising the following steps: a. laying a first box of a first construction module on a foundation intended to support the wall, such that the first direction (Z) of the box is vertical and fixing this box to the foundation; b. inserting a first part of a first profile of junction (2 or 3) in a first groove (RI) of one (10a or 11a) of the external side walls of this box, such that a second part of this first junction profile (2 or 3) projects in the second direction (X) relative to this external side wall and that a third part of this first junction profile (2 or 3) projects in the third direction (Y) relative to a first face (1' or 1”) of the box; c. laying on the foundation of a second box of a second construction module, such that the first direction (Z) of the box is vertical and said second part of the first junction profile (2 or 3) is inserted into a first groove (RI) of one of the external side walls (11a or 10a) of this box; d. assembly of the two boxes by means of one or more through fasteners (19), in particular of the through screw or bolt type, passed through the external side walls (10a and 11a) of the two boxes facing each other and tightening of the two boxes by means of the through fastener(s) (19), so as to tighten the first joining profile (2 or 3) between said external side walls; e. fixing the second box to the foundation; f. optionally, installation of thermal and / or acoustic insulation in the boxes (I); g. optionally, closing of each box using a panel (15').

23. Method according to claim 22, wherein in step (b), a second joining profile (3 or 2) is also inserted into a second groove (R2) of this same external side wall (10a or 11a), such that a second part of the second joining profile (3 or 2) projects in the second direction (X) relative to this external side wall and a third part of the second joining profile (3 or 2) projects in the third direction (Y) relative to a second face (1”) of the box opposite the first face (1'), wherein in step (c) said second part of the second joining profile (3 or 2) is inserted into a second groove (R2) of the external side wall (11a or 10a) of the second box, and in which in step (d) the tightening of the two boxes also makes it possible to tighten the second joining profile (3 or 2) between the external side walls of the two boxes.

24. Method according to any one of claims 22 to 23, in which a functional and / or aesthetic structure is fixed, and more particularly a cladding (4) on each third part of each junction profile (2) projecting relative to one (1') of the faces of the boxes.

25. Method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, in which a functional and / or aesthetic structure is fixed, and more particularly an interior facing (5) on each third part of each junction profile (3) projecting relative to one (1”) of the faces of the boxes.

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