Kit for the dry construction of a modular sectional structure, modular sectional structure as well as method of assembling the components of the kit for the construction thereof

Abstract

A kit for making a modular sectional structure (S), comprising a plurality of first planar axes (10) having a first and a second opposite end portion (11', 11"), a plurality of strips (20) each having a pair of first faces (21', 21") opposite to each other and a pair of second faces (22', 22") opposite to each other and coupling means (30) between the plurality of planar axes (10) and the plurality of strips (20). The faces of the first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of the strips (20) are faced in use to the first and / or second end portion (IT, 11") of the planar axes (10) and include first connection means (23) with planar axes (10). The first and second end portion (11', 11") of the latter each include second connection means (12', 12") configured to interact with the first connection means (23) so that when the latter and the second connection means (12', 12") are mutually connected, the first planar axes (10) and the strips (20) define at least one first portion (Pl) of the modular structure (S) extending along a respective second plane (πP1) perpendicular to the first axis (Z20) and to the first plane (π10).

Description

[0001] KIT FOR THE DRY CONSTRUCTION OF A MODULAR SECTIONAL STRUCTURE, MODULAR SECTIONAL STRUCTURE AS WELL AS METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE COMPONENTS OF THE KIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] Technical field of the invention

[0004] The present invention generally relates to the technical field of modular structures. In particular, the invention relates to a kit for making a modular sectional structure, the modular sectional structure, as well as the method for assembling components of the kit for making the latter.

[0005] Definitions

[0006] In the present document, the expression "dry" and its derivatives relating to making a modular structure, is used to indicate the fact that the latter is made without using bonding agents, such as for example adhesive agents, resins, concrete and the like.

[0007] In the present document, the expression "providing" or its derivatives is used to indicate the preparation of an element of interest to a process step of interest, therefore including any preventive treatment aimed at the optimal execution of the step of interest, from simple collection and possible storage to heat and / or chemical and / or physical pretreatments and the like.

[0008] State of the Art

[0009] Typically, there are known kits which include modular elements which can be coupled to each other for the dry making of temporary modular structures, such as the structures used in trade show stands, or modular furnishing structures, such as for example bookshelves, partitioning walls or the like.

[0010] For example, among the kits for making temporary modular structures, there are known kits which generally include aluminium tubular elements which can be bent and connected with extrusions or rails using special joint points to define the framework of the structure, then covered with plasterboard slats, prints or fabrics.

[0011] On the other hand, there are known kits for making furnishing elements, consisting of an axis positioned vertically with holes pre-configured for coupling with horizontal axes so as to define the modules. Typically, the coupling is carried out by means of suitable pins and / or screws and the like.

[0012] However, all such known kits allow to obtain modular structures that are typically vertical and pre-established configuration, without the possibility of any change.

[0013] Summary of the invention

[0014] An object of the present invention is to at least partly overcome the drawbacks illustrated above by providing a kit for making a modular sectional structure that is ultra versatile.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a kit for making a modular sectional structure which can be reconfigured.

[0016] A further object of the present invention is to provide a kit for making a modular sectional structure which can be assembled and disassembled repeatedly.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a kit for making a modular sectional structure which cannot be damaged easily.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a kit for making a modular sectional structure with high mechanical strength.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for assembling such kit for making modular sectional structures extremely easily and quickly.

[0020] These and other objects which will be more apparent hereinafter, are attained by a kit and / or a modular sectional structure and / or a method for assembling it as described, illustrated and / or claimed herein. The dependent claims define advantageous embodiments of the invention.

[0021] Brief description of the drawings

[0022] Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will be more apparent in light of the detailed description of a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment of the invention, illustrated by way of non-limiting example with reference to the attached drawings, wherein:

[0023] FIG. 1A is a top schematic view of an axis 10, regarding which FIG. IB is a cross- sectional view along a plane I - I;

[0024] FIG. 2A is a top schematic view of a strip 20, regarding which FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view along a plane II - II; FIG. 2B is a bottom schematic view of a strip 20;

[0025] FIG. 3A is a top schematic view of an axis 40, regarding which FIG. 3B is a cross- sectional view along a plane III - III;

[0026] FIG. 4A is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an axis 10 and a strip 20 regarding which FIG. 4B is the enlargement of a detail;

[0027] FIG. 5A is an exploded axonometric view of the kit 1 regarding which FIGS. 5B and 5C are enlargements of some details;

[0028] FIG. 6A is an exploded axonometric view of the kit 1 with axes 40 regarding which FIGS. 6B and 6C are enlargements of some details;

[0029] FIG. 7 is a plan schematic view of the various embodiments the axis 40;

[0030] FIG. 8 is an axonometric schematic view of a structure S.

[0031] Detailed description of some preferred embodiments of the invention

[0032] With reference to the figures mentioned above, herein described is a kit 1 for making a modular sectional structure S.

[0033] In a first example, the structure S may be a load-bearing modular structure, or a wall and / or a slab of a home.

[0034] In a second example, the structure S may be a temporary modular structure, such as for example a structure designed for a trade show stand, therefore for making a wall thereof, a furnishing element or the entire structure of the stand as a whole.

[0035] In a third example, the structure S may be a furnishing structure, such as for example a bookshelf, a partitioning wall or the like.

[0036] Advantageously, the kit 1 may include a plurality of planar axes 10, a plurality of strips 20, coupling means 30 and possibly a plurality of planar axes 40.

[0037] For the sake of ease of description, all characteristics described below with reference to a planar axis 10 may all refer to the planar axes 10 of the plurality mentioned above.

[0038] Similarly, all characteristics described below with reference to a planar strip 20 and to a planar axis 40 may preferably refer to all strips 20 and to all planar axes 40 of the plurality mentioned above.

[0039] First and foremost, described below are the aforementioned individual components of the kit 1 and subsequently the interaction between them. Advantageously, the planar axis 10 may define a plane nlO and it may have a quadrilateral shape in plan view.

[0040] Preferably, the planar axis 10 may be rectangular-shaped in plan view having a longitudinal extension along an axis X.

[0041] The planar axis 10 may have two opposite ends 11', 11" identified along the axis X.

[0042] Furthermore, the axis 10 may have a pair of faces 13' and 13" parallel to the plane nlO and a pair of faces 14' and 14" perpendicular to the latter.

[0043] In the example mentioned above, the faces 14' and 14" may be the lateral faces of a flat parallelepiped while the faces 13' and 13" may be the upper and lower faces.

[0044] The coupling means 30 may include connection means 12' and 12" of the removable type.

[0045] Suitably, each end 11' and 11", may include connection means 12', for example one or more connection elements of the male or female type 12'.

[0046] In addition, each end 11' and 11", may include connection means 12", for example one or more connection elements of the male or female type 12'.

[0047] Advantageously, the connection elements 12' may be obtained at the face 13' and / or 13", while the connection elements 12" may be obtained at the faces 14' and 14".

[0048] This means that the axis 10 may firstly be symmetrical with respect to a front plane nF10 substantially perpendicular to the plane nlO and to the axis X, as shown in figs. 1A and IB.

[0049] In a first embodiment, particularly shown in figs. 1A and IB, the connection means 12' may include a pair of connection elements 12', an element for each end 11' and 11", while the connection means 12" may include a pair of connection elements 12", an element for each end 11' and 11".

[0050] In a second embodiment, particularly shown in fig. 6A, the connection means 12' may include two pairs of connection elements 12', two elements for each end 11' and 11", while the connection means 12" may include two pairs of connection elements 12", two elements for each end 11' and 11".

[0051] This may allow to counteract the traction stress of the structure S, as particularly explained below. Advantageously, each connection element 12' may be of the female type and it may include a housing 1201' obtained on the face 13' and / or 13" and a respective bushing 1200', per se known.

[0052] The latter may include a portion 120 with an at least partially threaded surface 120' and a portion 121 with a through hole 15.

[0053] Furthermore, each connection element 12' may include an adjustment dowel 16 with a counter-threaded portion which may be screwed to the threaded surface 120' sliding along a respective axis Y10 that is substantially perpendicular to the plane nlO.

[0054] It is clear that the bushings 1200' may therefore be positioned along a respective axis Y10.

[0055] On the other hand, each connection element 12" may be of the female type and it may include a housing area 1201" and a possible reinforcement bushing of the latter with a smooth surface.

[0056] Preferably, each housing area 1201" may be positioned along a respective axis X10 parallel to the axis X and substantially perpendicular to the axis Y10.

[0057] In addition, the axis X10 may lie on a plane nlO.

[0058] It is clear that each housing area 1201" positioned on the face 14' and each housing area 1201" positioned on the face 14" may be aligned along the same axis X10.

[0059] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, the axis 10 may further be symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal plane nL10 that is substantially perpendicular to the plane nlO and on which for the axis X10 it lies. Therefore, the description outlined above relating to the connection means 12' and 12" shall be intended for each half of the axis 10 identified by the plane nL10.

[0060] In a further preferred but not exclusive embodiment, the kit 1 may also include a plurality of planar axes 40.

[0061] Each axis 40 may include a section 41 lying on a plane n40 which in use may be parallel to the plane nlO, as shown in fig.8.

[0062] Furthermore, each axis 40 may include a section 42 which may lie on the same plane n40, so that the sections 41 and 42 are incident with respect to each other.

[0063] For example, the section 41 may at least partly extend along an axis X41 while the section 42 may at least partly extend along an axis Z42 incident with respect thereto.

[0064] The axes X41 and Z42 may lie on the plane n40.

[0065] Preferably, the planar axis 40 may be shaped differently in plan view, as particularly shown in fig. 7.

[0066] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, shown in fig. 8, the planar axes 40 may be L-shaped in plan view and the axes X41 and Z42 may be perpendicular to each other.

[0067] Advantageously, each axis 40 may have an end portion 40' at the section 41 and an end portion 40" at the section 42.

[0068] Each axis 40 may include a pair of faces 44' and 44" parallel to the plane n40.

[0069] Furthermore, each axis 40 may include a pair of faces 45' and 45" perpendicular to the latter, wherein the first, 45', may be at the section 41 while the second, 45", may be at the section 42.

[0070] Preferably, the end portions 40' and 40" may include connection means 43' having one or more of the characteristics described above with reference to the connection means 12'.

[0071] On the other hand, the end portions 40' and 40" may include connection means 43" having one or more of the characteristics described above with reference to the connection means 12'.

[0072] Therefore, in a first embodiment, particularly shown in fig. 5A the connection means 43' may respectively include a pair of connection elements 43', one for each end portion 40' and 40", for example in the form of bushings 4300' with respective housing areas 4301'.

[0073] On the other hand, the connection means 43" may include a pair of connection elements 43" one for each end portion 40' and 40", for example in the form of housing areas 4301", possibly with relative bushings.

[0074] In a second embodiment, particularly shown in fig. 6A, the connection means 43' may include two pairs of connection elements 43', two elements for each end portion 40' and 40", for example in the form of bushings 4300' with respective housing areas 4301'.

[0075] On the other hand, the connection means 43" may include two pairs of connection elements 43" one for each end portion 40' and 40", for example in the form of housing areas

[0076] 4301", possibly with relative bushings.

[0077] It is clear that the coupling means 30 may therefore include connection means 43' e 43".

[0078] Advantageously, each bushing 4300' may include a portion 440 with an at least partially threaded surface 440' and a portion 441 with a through hole 150.

[0079] Furthermore, each connection element 43' may include an adjustment dowel 160 with a counter-threaded portion which may be screwed to the threaded surface 440' sliding along a respective axis Y40 that is substantially perpendicular to the plane n40.

[0080] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, the section 41 may be symmetrical with respect to the median plane passing through the axis X41, while the section 42 may be symmetrical with respect to the median plane passing through the axis Z42, as shown in fig. 3A.

[0081] This means that both the connection means 43' and the connection means 43" may be symmetrical with respect to the median plane passing through the axis X41 and with respect to the median plane passing through the axis Z42.

[0082] Advantageously, each strip 20 may define an axis Z20 and it may have a pair of opposite faces 21' and 21" with respect to the transversal plane nT20 of the strip 20 and a pair of opposite faces 22' and 22" with respect to the longitudinal plane nL20 of the latter.

[0083] In particular, the axis Z20 may lie on the plane nL20.

[0084] The coupling means 30 may include connection means 23 of the removable type and each face 21', 21", 22', 22" may include the latter so as to allow the connection with the planar axes 10 as described below.

[0085] Suitably, the connection means 23 may include one or more pairs of male or female connection elements 23' and one or more pairs male or female connection elements 23".

[0086] Each face 22' and 22" may include a connection element 23' so that they are positioned axially along an axis X20 substantially perpendicular to the axis Z20 and lying on the transversal plane nT20 of the strip 20.

[0087] Furthermore, each face 21' e 21" may include a connection element 23" so that they are positioned axially along an axis Y20 substantially perpendicular to the axis Z20 and lying on the longitudinal plane nL20 of the strip 20.

[0088] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, particularly shown in fig. 6A, the connection means 23 may include one or more pairs of male or female connection elements 23"' positioned along an axis X20 parallel to the connection elements 23'.

[0089] Therefore, each face 22' and 22" may include a connection element 23'".

[0090] The latter may be connected with a respective connection element 12" for counteracting the traction stress of the structure S as described below.

[0091] Similarly, the connection means 23 may include one or more pairs of male or female connection elements 23ivpositioned along an axis Y20 parallel to the connection elements 23".

[0092] Therefore, each face 21' and 21" may include a connection element 23iv.

[0093] The latter may be connected with a respective connection element 12" for counteracting the traction stress of the structure S as described below.

[0094] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, shown in fig. 6B, each connection element 23', 23" and possibly 23'" and / or 23ivmay include a respective bushing 2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300iv.

[0095] Each bushing 2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300ivmay have a respective at least partly threaded surface 230', 230", 230'", 230iv.

[0096] In a preferred example, the threaded surface 230', 230", 230'", 230ivmay be obtained at the inner surface of the respective bushing 2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300iv.

[0097] Such bushings 2300', 2300" and / or 2300'" and / or 2300ivmay prevent the strips 20 from being damaged, making the kit 1 suitable to be repeatedly assembled and disassembled to obtain a modular sectional structure S which can be reconfigured.

[0098] In a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment, the strip 20 may further be symmetrical with respect to the front plane nF20 thereof and therefore the description outlined above referring to the connection means 23 shall be intended for each half of the strip 20 identified by the plane nF20, as shown in figs. 2A and 2B.

[0099] Suitably, should connection means 23 be of the male type and the connection means 12', 12" be of the female type or vice versa, they may be connected without the need for further means.

[0100] For example, should the connection means 23 include a plurality of threaded pins or the like and should the connection means 12', 12" include a plurality of counter-threaded bushings, the mutual connection may be direct. The opposite may also apply, that is should the connection means 12', 12" include a plurality of threaded pins or the like and should the connection means 23 include a plurality of counter-threaded bushings, the mutual connection may be direct.

[0101] On the other hand, referring to the embodiments mentioned above wherein the connection means 23 may include a plurality of bushings 2300', 2300" and / or 2300'" and / or 2300iv, wherein the connection means 12' may include a plurality of bushings 1200' and housing areas 1201' and wherein the connection means 12" may include housing areas 1201", possibly with relative bushings, the coupling means 30 may include a plurality of interface pins 300 between the connection means 23 and the connection means 12', 12".

[0102] Advantageously, each pin 300 may include a counter-threaded portion 31 with respect to the threaded surface 230', 230", 230'", 230ivof the bushings 2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300iv.

[0103] Furthermore, each pin 300 may include a portion 32, for example opposite to the first, with a through hole 320.

[0104] It is clear that, should there be axes 40, the pins 300 may allow the connection between the connection means 23 and the connection means 43' and 43", therefore having the same characteristics as the connection means 12', 12".

[0105] Such solutions may allow to minimise the damaging of the single coupling components of the coupling means 30 making them suitable for repeated reconfigurations of the kit 1 besides conferring particular strength in the coupling, therefore conferring high mechanical strength, in particular to withstand traction stresses, to the structure S.

[0106] From an operative point of view, the connection means 23 and the connection means 12', 12" may be connected so that the axes 10 and the strips 20 define a portion Pl of the structure S with extension on a plane nPl substantially perpendicular to the plane nlO, as well as to the axis Z20.

[0107] For example, according to the embodiment described above wherein the connection means 23 may include a plurality of bushings 2300', 2300", the connection means 12', 12" may respectively include a plurality of bushings 1200' and housing areas 1201", possibly with relative bushings and the coupling means 30 may include a plurality of interface pins 300 between the connection means 23 and the connection means 12', 12". Such connection may be carried out as follows. As particularly shown in figs. 5A and 5B, the face 22' of the strip 20 may be arranged facing a face 14' of the axis 10.

[0108] In this manner, the bushings 2300' and connection means 23' may be arranged facing each other.

[0109] A pin 300 may be screwed to the bushing 2300' at the respective portions 31 and 230'.

[0110] On the other hand, the portion 32 of the pin 300 may be inserted into the housing area 1201", possibly in the respective bushing, so that the pin 300 slides in the hole 15 of the bushing 1200' inserted into the housing 1201' at the face 13'.

[0111] In this manner, the hole 320 may be aligned with the bushing 1200' along the axis Y10 and the adjustment dowel 16 may be screwed interacting with the surface 120' of the bushing 1200' so as to slide along the axis Y10 and be inserted into the hole 320.

[0112] It is clear that such operative connection may refer to each face of the strip 20, as well as each end 11' e 11", relatively to each connection means 23', 23", 12' and 12".

[0113] This will allow to integrally join the connection means 12', 12", 23' and 300.

[0114] With particular reference to figs. 6A and 6B, it is clear that the operative connection method mentioned above may refer to each face of the strip 20, as well as each end 11' and 11", relatively to each connection means 23', 23", 23'", 23iv, 12' and 12".

[0115] This will allow to strengthen the connection between the axis 10 and the strip 20 so as to counteract the traction stresses which can be generated.

[0116] Such solution may be particularly beneficial in case of use of the portion Pl for a slab, a floor or the like, particularly subjected to consistent traction stresses due to loads for example generated by people or furniture.

[0117] Similarly, the connection means 23 and the connection means 43', 43" may be connected so that the sections 41 of the axes 40 and the strips 20 define a portion P2 of the structure S with extension on a plane nP2 substantially perpendicular to the plane n40, while the sections 42 of the axes 40 and the strips 20 may define a portion P3 of the structure S with extension on a plane nP3 substantially perpendicular to the plane n40.

[0118] Advantageously, the planes nP2 and nP3 may be mutually incident.

[0119] It is clear that the planes nP2 and nP3 may never be mutually coincident and that, depending on the arrangement of the axes 40 in the structure S, there may be identified various portions P2 and P3 along the same.

[0120] Therefore, each axis 40, with the sections 41 and 42 thereof may allow to create angle areas by using a single component to contribute to providing a modular sectional structure S with several portions extending along planes perpendicular to the axis of the strips 20, to the plane of the first planar axes 10 and to the plane of such angular plane axis 40, without having to connect several components to each other.

[0121] For example, according to the embodiment described above wherein the connection means 23 may include a plurality of bushings 2300', 2300", the connection means 43', 43" may respectively include a plurality of bushings 4300' and housing areas 4301", possibly with relative bushings and the coupling means 30 may include a plurality of interface pins 300 between the connection means 23 and the connection means 43', 43". Such connection may be carried out as follows.

[0122] As particularly shown in figs. 5A and 5B, the face 22' of the strip 20 may be arranged facing a face 45' of the axis 40.

[0123] In this manner, the bushings 2300' and connection means 23' may be arranged against facing it.

[0124] A pin 300 may be screwed to the bushing 2300' at the respective portions 31 and 230'.

[0125] On the other hand, the portion 32 of the pin 300 may be inserted into the housing area 4301", possibly in the respective bushing, so that the pin 300 slides in the hole 150 of the bushing 4300' inserted into the housing 4301' at the face 44'.

[0126] In this manner, the hole 320 may be aligned with the bushing 4300' along the axis Y40 and the adjustment dowel 160 may be screwed interacting with the surface 440' of the bushing 4300' so as to slide along the axis Y40 and be inserted into the hole 320.

[0127] It is clear that such operative connection may refer to each face of the strip 20, as well as each end 40' e 40", relatively to each connection means 23', 23", 43' and 43".

[0128] This will allow to integrally join the connection means 43', 43", 23' and 300.

[0129] With particular reference to figs. 6A and 6B, it is clear that the operative connection method mentioned above may refer to each face of the strip 20, as well as each end 40' and 40", relatively to each connection means 23', 23", 23'", 23iv, 43' and 43".

[0130] This will allow to strengthen the connection between the axis 40 and the strip 20 so as to counteract the traction stresses which can be generated.

[0131] Such solution may be particularly beneficial in case of use of the portion P2 for a slab, a floor or the like, particularly subjected to consistent traction stresses due to loads for example generated by people or furniture.

[0132] The description outlined above with regard to the section 41 may identically apply to the description outlined for section 42.

[0133] Therefore, two opposite faces of each strip 20 may be connected with two different planar axes 10 or with a planar axis 10 and a planar axis 40 or with two different planar axes 40.

[0134] For example, with reference to fig. 5B, the strip 20 may have a face 22' connected with the planar axis 10 at the end portion 11', the face 22" connected with the end 40' of the section 41 of the axis 40 and the face 21" connected with a different axis 10 at the end 11'.

[0135] According to further aspects of the invention, the strip 20, the planar axis 10, the planar axis 40 respectively with the characteristics described above may each be an independent aspect of the invention.

[0136] Furthermore, also the modular structure S obtained by assembling the kit 1 may be an independent aspect of the invention.

[0137] In the light of the above, it is clear that the method for assembling the kit 1 may envisage providing planar axes 10 and strips 20 and the mutual connection between the connection means 23 and 12', 12" as described above.

[0138] It is clear that such assembly method may also envisage providing planar axes 40, as well as the connection thereof with the strips 20 as described above.

[0139] In the light of the above, the invention attains the preset objectives.

[0140] The present invention may include various parts and / or similar or identical elements. Unless otherwise specified, similar or identical parts and / or elements will be indicated using a single reference number, it being clear that the described technical characteristics are common to all similar or identical parts and / or elements.

[0141] The invention is susceptible to modifications and variants all falling within the inventive concept outlined in the attached claims. In particular, the elements of the invention can be replaced by other technically equivalent elements. Furthermore, the materials may be selected depending on the needs, without departing from the can scope of protection of the invention.

[0142] Furthermore, one or more elements of a specific embodiment of the invention technically compatible with another specific embodiment may be introduced into the latter additionally to or to replace elements of the latter.

[0143] Should the technical elements specified in the claims be followed by reference signs, such reference signs are included with the sole purpose of improving the intelligibility of the invention and, therefore, they do not entail any limitation to the claimed scope of protection.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A kit for making a modular sectional structure (S), such as for example a load-bearing modular structure and / or a temporary modular structure and / or a modular furnishing structure, comprising: a plurality of first planar axes (10) defining a first plane (nlO) and having a first and a second opposite end portion (11', 11"); a plurality of strips (20) defining a respective first axis (Z20) and each having a pair of first faces (21', 21") opposite each other with respect to the transversal plane (nT20) of said strips (20) and a pair of second faces (22', 22") opposite each other with respect to the longitudinal plane (nL20) of said strips (20) on which said second axis (Z20) lies; coupling means (30) between said plurality of first planar axes (10) and said plurality of strips (20), the coupling means (30) including first removable connection means (23) and second removable connection means (12', 12"), the first connection means (23) and second connection means (12', 12") being configured to interact with each other; wherein the faces of said first and second pairs of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of each strip (20) include said first connection means (23), said first and second end portions (11', 11") of each first planar axis (10) each including said second connection means (12', 12"), when said second connection means (12', 12") of each first planar axis (10) of said plurality of first planar axes (10) are mutually connected with one face of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of a respective strip (20) of said plurality of strips (20) by means of said first connection means (23), said plurality of first planar axes (10) and said plurality of strips (20) define at least one first portion (Pl) of the modular structure (S) extending along a respective second plane (nPl) substantially perpendicular to said first axis (Z20) and to said first plane (nlO).

2. Kit according to the preceding claim, wherein said first connection means (23) include at least one pair of first male or female connection elements (23'), each being on a respective face of said second pair of faces (22', 22"), the same being positioned along a second axis (X20) substantially perpendicular to said first axis (Z20) lying on said transversal plane (nT20) of said strips (20), said first connection means (23) including at least one pair of second male or female connection elements (23"), each being on a respective face of said first pair of faces (21', 21"), the same being positioned along a fourth axis (Y20) substantially perpendicular tosaid second axis (Z20) and lying on said longitudinal plane (nL20) of said strips (20).

3. Kit according to the preceding claim, wherein said first connection means (23) include at least one pair of third male or female connection elements (23"') positioned along a respective said second axis (X20) parallel to said at least one pair of first connection elements (23') on said pair of second faces (22', 22") and / or at least one pair of fourth male or female connection elements (23iv) positioned along a respective said fourth axis (Y20) parallel to said at least one pair of second connection elements (23") on said pair of first faces (21', 21").

4. Kit according to claim 2, wherein each element of said pairs pf first and second connection elements (23', 23") of said first connection means (23) includes a respective bushing (2300', 2300") having an at least partially threaded surface (230', 230").

5. Kit according to claim 3, wherein each element of said pairs of first, second, third and / or fourth connection elements (23', 23", 23'", 23iv) of said first connection means (23) includes a respective bushing (2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300iv) having an at least partially threaded surface (230', 230", 230'", 230iv).

6. Kit according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each first planar axis (10) of said plurality of first planar axes (10) includes a pair of third faces (13', 13") parallel to said first plane (nlO) and a pair of fourth lateral faces (14', 14") perpendicular to the latter and in use perpendicular to said second plane (nPl), said second connection means (12', 12") including at least one pair of third female or male connection elements (12') positioned on at least one face (13') of said pair of third faces (13', 13") at said first and second end (11', 11" ) and at least one pair of fourth female or male connection elements (12") each positioned on a respective face of said pair of fourth lateral faces (14', 14").

7. Kit according to the preceding claim, wherein said at least one pair of fourth connection elements (12") include at least one housing area (1201") positioned along a third axis (X10) lying on said first plane (nlO), each element of said at least one pair of third connection elements (12') including a respective bushing (1200') having a first portion (120) with an at least partially threaded surface (120') and a second portion (121 ) comprising at least one first through hole (15), said at least one pair of third connection elements (12') further including at least one adjustment dowel (16) interacting with said at least partially threaded surface (120') to slide in use along an axis (Y10) substantially perpendicular to saidthird axis (X10).

8. Kit according to claims 4 and 7 or 5 and 7, wherein said coupling means (30) further include a plurality of pins (300) having at least one counter-threaded portion (31) in use susceptible to interact with said at least partially threaded surface (230', 230", 230'"; 230', 230", 230'", 230iv) of each bushing (2300', 2300"; 2300', 2300", 2300'", 2300iv) of said pairs of first and second connection elements (23', 23") or of said pairs of first, second, third and / or fourth connection elements (23', 23", 23'", 23iv), said plurality of pins (300) including at least one second portion (32) with a second through hole (320) in use substantially aligned with a respective bushing (1200') of said at least one pair of third connection elements (12') so that said adjustment dowel (16) is at least partially inserted into said second through hole (15), the pins (300) being at least partially inserted into a respective said housing area (1201") of said at least one pair of fourth connection elements (12").

9. Kit according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first connection means (23) are made symmetrically with respect to the front plane (nF20) of each of said strips (20), said second connection means (12', 12") being made symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal plane (nL10) of each of said first planar axes (10).

10. Kit according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a plurality of second planar axes (40), the latter having a first section (41) lying on a third plane (n40) and a second section (42) lying on said third plane (n40), the first section (41) and second section (42) at least partly defining directions substantially incident to each other, said second planar axes (40) having a third end portion (40') configured to be connectable with a face between one of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of a strip (20) of said plurality of strips (20), the face opposite to said one face between one of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") being connectable with a respective first planar axis (10) or with a different second planar axis (40), said second planar axes (40) having a fourth end portion (40") configured to be connectable with a face between one of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of a different strip (20) of said plurality of strips (20), the face opposite to said one face between one of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of a different strip (20) being connectable with a respective different first planar axis (10) or with a different second planar axis (40).

11. Kit according to the preceding claim, wherein said coupling means (30) include third connection means (43', 43") having one or more of the characteristics of said second connection means (12', 12") and configured to interact with said first connection means (23), said third and fourth end portions (40', 40") each including respective said third connection means (43', 43"), so that when said third connection means (43', 43") of said plurality of second planar axes (40) are mutually connected with said first connection means (23) at a face of said first and second pair of faces (21', 21", 22', 22") of a respective strip (20) of said plurality of strips (20), said first sections (41) of said plurality of second planar axes (40) and said strips (20) define at least one second portion (P2) of the modular structure (S) extending along a respective fourth plane (nP2) substantially perpendicular to said third plane (n40), said second sections (42) of said plurality of second planar axes (40) and said plurality of strips (20) defining at least one third portion (P3) of the modular structure (S) extending along a respective fifth plane (nP3) substantially perpendicular to said third plane (n40) or a plane parallel thereto, said fourth and fifth planes (nP2, nP3) being substantially incident to each other.

12. A strip usable in a kit according to one or more of claims 1 to the preceding one, the strip including one or more of the characteristics according to one or more of claims 1 to the preceding one.

13. A first planar axis usable in a kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, the first planar axis including one or more of the characteristics according to one or more of claims 1 to 9.

14. A second planar axis usable in a kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, the second planar axis including one or more of the characteristics according to claims 10 or 11.

15. A modular structure made with a kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, comprising said plurality of first planar axes (10) and said plurality of strips (20) mutually connected to each other so as to define said at least one first portion (Pl) extending along a respective second plane (nPl) substantially perpendicular to said first axis (Z20) and to said first plane (nlO).

16. A method for assembling a kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 11 for making a modular structure (S) according to the preceding claim, comprising the steps of:providing said plurality of first planar axes (10) and of said plurality of strips (20); mutual connection between said first connection means (23) and said second connection means (12', 12") to define said at least one first portion (Pl) of said modular structure (S) extending along a respective second plane (nPl) substantially perpendicular to said first axis (Z20) and to said first plane (nlO).

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