Basic module for the construction of a modular building inside a building

Abstract

Basic module (1) for the construction of a modular building (61) comprising: - a floor (2) comprising a top surface (3) and one or more side surfaces (4); - a single portal frame (10) comprising portal frame columns (11) and rafters (12), - wall plates (13); - a ridge beam (14); characterized in that a lateral surface (4) of the floor (2) comprises a fastening element (5) for a floor (2) of another module (1), a gusset plate (15; 25) connects a first rafter (12) to a portal post (11) or to a second rafter (12), the gusset plate (15; 25) comprising a first part (16; 26) sandwiched between two portions of the first rafter (17; 27) and a second part (18; 28) sandwiched between two portions of the portal post (19) or of the second rafter (27). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Basic module for the construction of a modular building inside a building

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of modular architecture. The invention relates in particular to a basic module for the construction of a modular building within a building, and to an assembly comprising such basic modules.

[0002] To install structures quickly and / or temporary structures inside a building, such as a disused industrial building, it is known to use so-called prefabricated installations.

[0003] Several methods have been proposed for manufacturing and assembling such installations. By way of example, documents DE102011121209, WO2023094983 and US8051617 may be cited.

[0004] These installations are not entirely satisfactory in that they may lack modularity, adaptability and reversibility, that is to say, they are difficult to modify or adapt in a simple and quick way.

[0005] One object of the invention is to improve existing installations, in particular their adaptability, while simplifying their manufacture and assembly.

[0006] To this end, the invention relates to a basic module for the construction of a modular building inside a building comprising: - a floor comprising a top surface, intended to form a floor of the module, and one or more side surfaces; - a single portal frame comprising portal posts and rafters, the portal posts each extending between the floor and one of the rafters; - sandpit breakdowns; - a ridge beam failure; characterized in that the or at least one of the lateral surfaces of the floor includes at least one attachment device to a floor of another basic module, and a gusset connects a first rafter to a portal post or to a second rafter, the gusset comprising a first part sandwiched between two portions of the first rafter and a second part sandwiched between two portions of the portal post or of the second rafter.

[0007] The basic module can also be described as a span.

[0008] Thanks to the presence of at least one fixing device to a floor of another As a basic module, the invention allows for the formation of a modular construction in a way simple and quick by connecting different modules together, while allowing great modularity in size, depending on the number of modules used.

[0009] Furthermore, the fact that the gusset plate comprises a first part sandwiched between two sections of the first rafter and a second part sandwiched between two sections of the portal frame post or the second rafter allows for a concentration of mechanical stresses within the gusset plate, facilitating assembly and manufacturing. The gusset plate thus enables a simple design for the portal frame, the ridge purlin, and the wall plates.

[0010] The use of a single gantry may allow the module to be incomplete by its very nature, that is to say that the module can only be closed by another module.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the floor comprising several lateral surfaces, in particular four, at least some of the lateral surfaces comprise at least one attachment element to a floor of another basic module.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, the floor comprising four lateral surfaces, three of the lateral surfaces each comprising a fixing member, the other of the lateral surfaces being without a fixing member, the gantry being fixed on the lateral surface without a fixing member.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the single gantry extends in a plane perpendicular to the upper surface of the floor.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the gantry posts are fixed to the lateral surface, the module comprising a connecting bar fixed to the lateral surface between the gantry posts.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the connecting bar includes at least one attachment element to a floor of another basic module.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, a side panel is fixed to the floor and / or to one of the frame posts of the frame and / or to a purlin, the side panel being intended to form a wall of the modular construction. The use of a side panel allows for a high degree of modularity in appearance, such as color, texture, or material, and a high degree of modularity in function, such as an opening, a door, or ventilation, or any other useful or desirable function for the users of the module. Furthermore, a side panel can easily be replaced with a new one to modify the appearance and / or add / remove a function.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, a top panel is positioned and / or fixed between the ridge beam and a wall plate, the top panel being intended to form at least part of a roof of the modular building. The use of a top panel allows for a high degree of modularity in appearance, such as color, texture, or material, and a high degree of modularity in function. such as an opening, a window, or ventilation, or any other useful or desirable feature for the module's users. Furthermore, a top panel can easily be replaced with a new one to modify the appearance and / or add / remove a function.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the invention, the gusset includes at least one attachment point, in particular an anchor, configured to allow the attachment of an accessory.

[0019] The attachment point can be internal or external.

[0020] The accessory may be a shutter, an electric railing, a lamp, a heating system, an air conditioning system, or any other accessory used in a building.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first part of the gusset plate and the second part of the gusset plate each comprise two adjacent free ends, each of the two free ends having a notched shape. This notched shape allows for the machining of web notches in the rafters and portal frame posts for sandwiching the first and second parts of the gusset plate using a circular saw. In other words, the slots also have a notched shape, and it is not necessary to have through slots along the entire length of the slots.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the invention, the gusset is a kidney gusset connecting a rafter to a portal post, the kidney gusset comprising a first part sandwiched between two portions of the rafter and a second part sandwiched between two portions of the portal post.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the invention, a sill plate cheek is mounted at the level of the gusset plate, the sill plate cheek comprising a face in contact with an outer surface of at least one of the rafter and the portal post, said face comprising an anchorage point of a sill plate purlin.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the invention, the module includes a kidney gusset between each junction between a rafter and a portal post.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the invention, the gusset is a head gusset connecting a first rafter to a second rafter, the head gusset comprising a first part sandwiched between two portions of the first rafter and a second part sandwiched between two portions of the second rafter.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the invention, a ridge cheek is mounted at the level of the head gusset, the ridge cheek comprising a face in contact with an outer surface of the first rafter and the second rafter, said face comprising an anchoring point of a ridge purlin.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the invention, the module includes a head gusset between each junction between two crossbowmen.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, the module includes a kidney gusset between each junction between a rafter and a portal post, and a head gusset between each junction between two rafters.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, the or at least one of the fastening members is configured to attach to another fastening member of another module.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening member and the other fastening member are identical and oriented differently relative to each other. In particular, the fastening member can be removably mounted on the floor so as to be able to be removed.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the invention, the or at least one of the fastening members comprises at least one interlocking bracket.

[0032] The invention also relates, according to another of its aspects, to an assembly comprising at least two modules as defined above, characterized in that a fixing member of a first module is connected to a fixing member of a second module. Brief description of the drawings

[0033] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0034] [Fig.1] illustrates, in perspective, an example of a basic module according to the invention,

[0035] [Fig.2] illustrates, in perspective, a lower part of the basic module of [Fig.1],

[0036] [Fig.3] illustrates, in perspective, the junction between a portal post and a rafter, and the installation of a sill plate cheek, of the basic module of [Fig.1],

[0037] [Fig.4] illustrates, from the front, a kidney gusset of the basic module of [Fig.1],

[0038] [Fig.5] illustrates, in perspective, the junction between crossbowmen, and the placement of a cheek ridge tile, of the basic module of the [Fig.1],

[0039] [Fig.6] illustrates, from the front, a head gusset of the basic module of the [Fig.1],

[0040] [Fig.7] illustrates, in perspective, in isolation, a ridge cheek and a loin cheek,

[0041] [Fig.8] illustrates, in perspective, an example of a basic module according to the invention with side panels and top panels,

[0042] [Fig.9] illustrates, in perspective, an example of the assembly, broken down into modules and then into elements, according to the invention,

[0043] [Fig. 10] illustrates, in perspective, a first step in an example of the assembly of two basic modules, and

[0044] [Fig. 11] illustrates, in perspective, a second step of an example of assembly of two basic modules. Detailed description

[0045] In the following description, identical elements or elements with identical functions bear the same reference numeral. For the sake of brevity, they are not described opposite each figure; only the differences between the embodiments are described.

[0046] In the figures, the actual proportions have not always been respected, for the sake of clarity.

[0047] Figures 1 to 8 illustrate an example of a basic module 1 for the construction of a modular building inside a building according to the invention.

[0048] Module 1 comprises a floor 2 of substantially rectangular shape. Floor 2 comprises a top surface 3, forming a floor of module 1, and lateral surfaces 4, in this example four in number.

[0049] Three lateral surfaces 4 each comprise at least two fixing members 5, in the form of a bracket, in this example four fixing members 5. The fixing members 5 allow attachment to one or more fixing members of a floor of another basic module, as will be detailed later.

[0050] The floor 2 also includes, in this example, feet 6 whose height is adjustable to allow leveling of module 1.

[0051] Module 1 comprises a single portal frame 10 comprising, in this example, two portal frame columns 11 and two rafters 12, the portal frame columns 11 each extending between the floor 2 and one of the rafters 12.

[0052] Module 1 also includes, mounted on the gantry 10, two wall plates 13 and a ridge plate 14. The wall plates 13 and the ridge plate 14 comprise, in this example, a metal profile sandwiched between an upper and a lower wooden part.

[0053] The gantry 10 is mounted on a lateral surface 4 of the floor 2, as illustrated in [Fig.2]. A connecting bar 8 comprising fastening elements 5 to a floor of another basic module is provided on the lateral surface 4 between the two gantry posts 11.

[0054] To each crossbowman 12 is fixed one of the portal posts 11 by a gusset plate 15.

[0055] As illustrated in figures 3 and 4, the kidney gusset 15 comprises a first part 16 sandwiched between two portions 17 of the rafter 12 and a second part 18 sandwiched between two portions 19 of the portal post 11.

[0056] The first part 16 forms an angle with the second part 18 substantially equal to the angle formed between a rafter 12 and one of the portal posts 11.

[0057] Each crossbowman 12 is also connected to the other crossbowman 12 by a head gusset 25.

[0058] As illustrated in figures 5 and 6, the head gusset 25 comprises a first part 26 sandwiched between two portions 27 of the crossbow 12 and a second part 28 sandwiched between two portions 27 of the other crossbow 12.

[0059] The first part 26 forms an angle with the second part 28 substantially equal to the angle formed between the two crossbowmen 12.

[0060] Each kidney gusset 15 and each head gusset 25 is for example made of steel.

[0061] Each of the first and second parts 16 and 18 of the side gussets 15 and each of the first and second parts 26 and 28 of the head gusset 25 comprises two notched free ends 20. Each free end 20 comprises a curved inner edge 21 whose radius of curvature is compatible with the usual diameters of disc saws.

[0062] In addition, the junction between the first and second parts 16 and 18 of the lateral gussets 15 and between the first and second parts 26 and 28 of the head gusset 25 is curved on an edge 30 oriented towards the inside of the gantry 10. This curved edge 30 allows for good absorption of mechanical forces and the attachment and / or passage of lightweight objects.

[0063] Each kidney gusset 15 and the head gusset 25 also includes attachment points, including accessory anchors 31, on the outer contour. The accessories can be positioned inside or outside the module 1.

[0064] Module 1 also includes, at the level of each kidney gusset 15, a sandpit cheek 35, illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0065] Each sill plate cheek 35 includes a face 36 in contact with an outer surface of one of the rafters 12, said face 36 including an anchorage point 37 of the metal profile of one of the sill plates 13.

[0066] Each sanding plate cheek 35 can include a resting surface 38 on the rafter 12, for the transfer of mechanical forces, which extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to an extension plane of the face 36.

[0067] Each sanding plate cheek 35 may include an orifice 39 allowing the insertion of a fastener, for example a screw, to lock the sanding plate cheek 35 in rotation.

[0068] Each side of the sill plate 35 may include a notch 40 on the face 36 on the side of the rafter 12 allowing the adaptation of the module 1 to different types of upper panels 56, which are described below.

[0069] Module 1 also includes, at the level of the head gusset 25, a ridge cheek 45, illustrated in [Fig.5].

[0070] Each ridge cheek 45 includes a face 46 in contact with an outer surface of the rafters 12, said face 46 including an anchor point 47 of the metal profile of the ridge purlin 14.

[0071] Each ridge cheek 45 can include a resting surface 48 on the rafters 12, for the transfer of mechanical forces, which extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to an extension plane of the face 46.

[0072] Each ridge cheek 45 may include two holes 49 allowing the insertion of a fastener, for example a screw, to lock the ridge cheek 45 in rotation.

[0073] Each ridge cheek 45 may include notches 50 on the face 46 on each side allowing the adaptation of the module 1 to different types of upper panels 56, which are described below.

[0074] As illustrated in [Fig.7], the anchor point 37 and the anchor point 47 comprise two opposing tabs 51 for fixing one of the wall plates 13, respectively of the ridge plate 14.

[0075] In addition, a recess 52 is provided. The recess 52 accommodates the metal profile of the ridge beam or wall plate. The recess 52 can also serve as a support point 53 for the ridge beam or wall plate. The internal dimensions of the recess 52 allow for the reception of a ridge beam or wall plate of variable dimensions.

[0076] As illustrated in [Fig.8], module 1 may include side panels 55 and top panels 56.

[0077] Each side panel 55 forms a closed side of the modular construction. Each side panel 55 is fixed to one of the portal frame posts 11, for example by screwing, and is in contact with the upper surface 3 of the board 2, and with one of the purlins 13, in particular by its lower part.

[0078] Each upper panel 56 forms part of a roof of the modular construction. Each upper panel 56 is sandwiched between one of the wall plates 13 and the ridge beam 14 and is in contact with one of the rafters 12.

[0079] For example, each upper panel 56 is mounted by translation in a plane comprising the relevant wall plate 13 and the ridge purlin 14. Opposite edges of each upper panel 56 can respectively be engaged between the upper and lower parts of the relevant wall plate 13 and the ridge purlin 14.

[0080] In one embodiment, the upper part of the ridge purlin 14 is removably fixed to the metal profile, for example by bolting. In this case, when installing the upper panel(s) 56, the upper part of the ridge purlin 14 can be removed or loosened from the metal profile to facilitate the installation of the upper panel(s) 56. The upper part of the ridge purlin 14 is then replaced or tightened to hold the upper panel(s) 56 in place.

[0081] The upper panels 56 can be made of a material that allows at least some of the light to pass through, for example polycarbonate.

[0082] An assembly 60 forming a modular construction 61 using modules 1 is illustrated in figures 9 and 10.

[0083] The assembly 60 comprises, in this example, four modules 1. Some purlins 13 and ridge 14 are not visible, for the sake of clarity of the drawing.

[0084] The modules 1 are, in the first instance, assembled together using the fastening devices 5. The modules can, in addition, be assembled by the side faces of a panel 55, by the wall plates, by the ridge plate, and / or by the side faces of a panel 56.

[0085] Fig. 10 illustrates an example of fixing between a basic module 1a and a basic module 1b. Only the floors 2 are visible, for the sake of clarity.

[0086] The fixing members 5 of modules 1a and 1b are identical but oriented differently with respect to each other.

[0087] As illustrated in [Fig.10], the module la comprises fastening members 5a formed by brackets, the opening of which is oriented upwards, and fastening members 5b formed by brackets whose opening is oriented downwards.

[0088] Module 1b comprises only fastening elements 5b formed by brackets whose opening is oriented downwards.

[0089] The fasteners 5b can each be installed in a recess 62 in the lateral surface 4. These recesses 62 make it possible to limit, or even eliminate, the space between two assembled floors 2. The fasteners 5b of module 1a can be removed, as they are removable. The fasteners 5a of module 1b, however, have been removed to avoid creating an excess thickness that would prevent assembly. Both fasteners 5a and 5b can be present during the manufacture of modules 1 and can be selectively removed. Alternatively, the fasteners 5a and 5b are positioned as needed during the assembly of modules 1.

[0090] As illustrated in [Fig.1 1], the assembly of module 1a and module 1b is done by a movement A from top to bottom of module 1b so as to make the fixing members 5b of module 1b cooperate with the fixing members 5a of module 1a.

[0091] Once a desired number of modules 1 have been assembled together, a closing gantry 66, similar to the gantry 10, can be installed on one of the lateral surfaces 4 of a module 1, so as to close the modular construction 61. A gable, not shown, can be added to this closing gantry 66.

[0092] The invention is not limited to the examples just described.

[0093] In particular, the side and top panels may be different, for example made of a different material or have an opening.

[0094] The shape of the floor of the basic module may be different, in particular polygonal.

[0095] A basic module may be without side or top panels.

[0096] The assembly may comprise a different number of modules, in particular between 2 and 50 modules.

Claims

Demands

1. Basic module (1) for the construction of a modular building (61) within a building comprising: - a floor (2) including a top surface (3), intended to form a floor of the module (1), and one or more side surfaces (4); - a single frame (10) including frame columns (11) and rafters (12), the frame columns (11) each extending between the floor (2) and one of the rafters (12); - wall plates (13); - a ridge beam (14); characterized in that the or at least one of the lateral surfaces (4) of the floor (2) includes at least one fixing element (5) to a floor (2) of another basic module (1), and a gusset (15; 25) connects a first rafter (12) to a portal post (11) or to a second rafter (12), the gusset (15; 25) comprising a first part (16; 26) sandwiched between two portions of the first rafter (17; 27) and a second part (18;28) sandwiched between two portions of the portal post (19) or of the second rafter (27).;

2. Module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (2) comprising several lateral surfaces (4), in particular four, at least some of the lateral surfaces (4) comprise at least one attachment member (5) to a floor (2) of another basic module (1).

3. Module (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the floor (2) comprises four lateral surfaces (4), three of the lateral surfaces (4) each comprising a fastening member (5), the other of the lateral surfaces (4) being devoid of a fastening member, the gantry (10) being fixed on the lateral surface (4) devoid of a fastening member.

4. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the single gantry (10) extends in a plane perpendicular to the upper surface (3) of the floor (2).

5. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portal posts (11) are fixed to the lateral surface (4), the module (1) comprising a connecting bar (8) fixed on the lateral surface (4) between the portal posts (11).

6. Module (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the connecting bar (8) comprises at least one attachment member (5) to a floor (2) of another basic module (1).

7. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a side panel (55) is fixed to the floor (2) and / or to one of the portal posts (11) of the portal (10) and / or to a sill plate (13), the side panel (55) being intended to form a wall of the modular construction (61).

8. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an upper panel (56) is fixed between the ridge purlin (14) and a sill purlin (13), the upper panel (56) being intended to form at least part of a roof of the modular construction (61).

9. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gusset (15; 25) includes at least one attachment point (31) configured to allow the attachment of an accessory.

10. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first part (16; 26) of the gusset (15; 25) and the second part (18; 28) of the gusset (15; 25) each comprise two adjacent free ends (20), each of the two free ends (20) having a notched shape.

11. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gusset (15; 25) is a kidney gusset (15) connecting a rafter (12) to a portal post (11), the kidney gusset (15) comprising a first part (16) sandwiched between two portions (17) of the rafter (12) and a second part (18) sandwiched between two portions (19) of the portal post (11).

12. Module (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a sill cheek (35) is mounted at the level of the gusset plate (15), the sill cheek (35) comprising a face (36) in contact with an outer surface of at least one of the rafter (12) and the portal post (11), said face (36) comprising an anchorage point (37) of a sill purlin (13).

13. Module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the gusset (15; 25) is a head gusset (25) connecting a first rafter (12) to a second rafter (12), the head gusset (25) comprising a first part (26) sandwiched between two portions (27) of the first rafter (12) and a second part (28) sandwiched between two portions (27) of the second rafter (12).

14. Module (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a ridge cheek (45) is mounted at the level of the head gusset (25), the ridge cheek (45) comprising a face (46) in contact with an outer surface of the first rafter (12) and the second rafter (12), said face (46) comprising an anchorage point (47) of a ridge purlin (14).

15. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or at least one of the fastening members (5) is configured to attach to another fastening member (5) of another module (1), the fastening member (5) and the other fastening member (5) are identical and oriented differently with respect to each other.

16. Module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or at least one of the fastening members (5) comprises at least one interlocking bracket.

17. Assembly (60) comprising at least two modules (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fastening member (5) of a first module (1) is connected to a fastening member (5) of a second module (1).

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