FRAME, BASIC FRAMEWORK, MODULE, PROFILE AND SET OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND A MODULAR-CONSTRUCTION BUILDING

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame, in particular a wall frame, which is intended for a preferably self-supporting basic framework of a module for modular construction and comprises two post profiles Which can be arranged essentially vertically and of which the upper ends can be connected to one another via a ceiling profile and the lower ends can be connected to one another via a floor profile. The invention also relates to a basic framework, to a module, to a profile and to a set of structural elements for modular construction and also to a modular-construction building.

Claims

1. Frame, in particular a wall frame, which is intended for a preferably supporting, in preference self-supporting, basic framework of a module for modular construction and comprises two post profiles which can be, or are, arranged essentially vertically and of which the upper ends can be, or are, connected to one another via a ceiling profile and the lower ends can be, or are, connected to one another via a floor profile, characterized, in that the post profile (2), the ceiling profile (3) and the floor profile (4) each having differently configured cross-sectional profiles.

2. Frame according to claim 1, wherein each of the cross-sectional profiles is designed essentially, or in certain regions, in the form of a hollow profile.

3. Frame according to claim 2, wherein each of the cross-sectional profiles is formed essentially by virtue of a metal sheet being subjected to a forming operation.

4. Frame according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the post profile (2) is designed in the form of a corner profile for to allow for connection of two ceiling profiles (3) and/or floor profiles (4) at angles to one another.

5. Frame according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the post profile (2) has at least one slot guide (26) which extends at least over a portion of the longitudinal direction of the post profile (2) and into which at least one connecting element (5) for the connection of a ceiling profile (3) and/or a floor profile (4) is inserted and retained.

6. Frame according to claim 5, wherein the at least one slot guide (26) is incorporated in the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2).

7. Frame according to claims 4 and 6, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2) has at least two slot guides (26) with opening directions oriented at angles to one another.

8. Frame according to claim 7, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2), at least in one cross-section plane, has essentially the contour of a rectangle, preferably essentially of a square, with concavities present in two of its adjacent side-surface contours forming the cross section of a respective slot guide (26).

9. Frame according to one of preceding claims 5 to 8, wherein the cross section of the slot guide (26) is of dovetail shape.

10. Frame according to one of preceding claims 5 to 9, wherein the slot guide (26) is prepared in order for the connecting element (5) to be fastened in a form-fitting manner, in particular hooked in.

11. Frame according to one of preceding claims 5 to 10, wherein the, preferably each, connecting element (5) is designed essentially in the form of a connecting plate which is arranged essentially vertically.

12. Frame according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the ceiling profile (3) and the floor profile (4) each have essentially a double-T-shaped cross-sectional profile, of which the crosspiece (12, 19) is provided for essentially vertical arrangement, wherein the transverse extremities which are present at the top and bottom of the crosspiece (12, 19), for the purpose of forming the double-T shape, are designed in the form of a thickened head portion (10, 17) and/or a thickened foot portion (11, 18), and the thickened foot portion (11, 18) in the cross-sectional profile of the floor profile (4) has preferably a greater vertical extent than the vertical extent of the thickened foot of the ceiling profile (3).

13. Frame according to claim 12, wherein the thickened head portion (17) and the thickened foot portion (18) of the floor profile (4) are of approximately equal size, preferably with the thickened foot portion (18) being designed to be somewhat more extensive.

14. Frame according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the thickened head portion (10) of the ceiling profile (3) is designed to be larger than the thickened foot portion (11) of said profile.

15. Frame according to claim 2 and one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the thickened head portion (10, 17) and/or the thickened foot portion (11, 18) are essentially box-shaped in cross section.

16. Frame according to one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the height of the crosspiece (12, 19) and/or the distance between the outer surface of the thickened head portion (10, 17) and the outer surface of the thickened foot portion (11, 18) is available as a space for a preferably insulated drywall construction (6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24) having at least one layer of panelling, or part thereof, on at least one side.

17. Frame according to claim 16, wherein a free space which is bounded by the thickened head portion (10, 17), the thickened foot portion (11, 18) and the crosspiece (12, 19), and is essentially U-shaped in cross-sectional profile, is provided in the form of a mount (13, 20) in order for at least one drywall-construction profile (6, 8) to be inserted in a form-fitting manner approximately orthogonally in relation to the crosspiece (12, 19).

18. Basic framework of a module for modular construction, characterized in that the framework comprises two frames (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the respective post profiles (2) are designed in the form of corner profiles according to claim 4, wherein the two frames (1) are arranged parallel to one another, and wherein one the corner profiles of a first frame are connected to the corner profiles of a second frame via a ceiling profiles (3) and floor profiles (4), respectively.

19. Basic framework according to claim 18, wherein the ceiling profiles (3) and floor profiles (4) which are used to build the frames (1) are of a different length from the ceiling profiles (3) and floor profiles (4) which are used for connecting the frames (1) to one another.

20. Basic framework according to either of claims 18 and 19, wherein at least two basic frameworks, constituting building blocks, can be connected to one another one above the other, one beside the other and/or one behind the other in order to realise a basic framework for a building having at least two rooms and/or having at least one large room made of more than one basic framework.

21. Module for modular construction, characterized by at least one frame (1) according to one or more of preceding claims 1 to 17 and/or by at least one basic framework according to one or more of preceding claims 18 to 20.

22. Module according to claim 21, comprising at least one drywall construction (6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24) for closing and/or for filling at least one of the surfaces defined by a frame (1) and/or basic framework.

23. Module according to claim 22, comprising at least one drywall-construction profile (6, 8) of a drywall construction (6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24) for closing and/or for filling at least one of the surfaces defined by a frame (1) and/or basic framework.

24. Module according to claim 23, wherein the at least one drywall-construction profile (6, 8) has its respective ends inserted, and mounted, in a form-fitting manner, essentially orthogonally in relation to two mutually opposite, essentially parallel ceiling profiles (3) or floor profiles (4), in mounts (13, 20) which are approximately U-shaped in cross-sectional profile and belong to said ceiling profiles (3) or floor profiles (4).

25. Module according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the at least one drywall-construction profile (6, 8) has at least one layer of panelling on at least one side.

26. Module according to one of claims 21 to 25, wherein at least the ceiling surface, floor surface and at least one of the four side surfaces defined by the basic framework are closed and/or filled.

27. Module according to one of claims 21 to 26, wherein the module is provided, and finished off, comprising installations.

28. Module according to one of claims 21 to 27, wherein at least two modules, constituting zones, can be connected to one another one above the other, one beside the other and/or one behind the other in order to realise a building having at least two rooms and/or having at least one large room.

29. Modular-construction building, characterized by at least one frame (1) according to one or more of preceding claims 1 to 17 and/or by at least one basic framework according to one or more of the preceding claims 18 to 20 and/or by a module according to one or more of the preceding claims 21 to 28.

30. Profile, in particular a supporting profile which can be subjected to loading, preferably for a basic framework of a module for modular construction, characterized in that it is designed in the form of a post profile (2) which can be arranged approximately vertically, preferably for a frame (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 17 and/or a basic framework according to one or more of the preceding claims 18 to 20 and/or for a module according to one or more of the preceding claims 21 to 28.

31. Profile according to claim 30, characterized in that the post profile (2) is designed in the form of a corner profile for the possible connection of two ceiling profiles (3) and/or two floor profiles (4) at angles to one another.

32. Profile according to claim 31, wherein the post profile (2) has at least one slot guide (26) which extends at least over a portion of the longitudinal direction of the post profile (2) and into which at least one connecting element (5) for the connection of a ceiling profile (3) and/or floor profile (4) can be inserted and retained.

33. Profile according to claim 32, wherein the at least one slot guide (26) is incorporated in the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2).

34. Profile according to claims 31 and 33, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2) has at least two slot guides (26) with opening directions oriented at an angle to one another.

35. Profile according to claim 34, wherein the cross-sectional profile of the post profile (2), at least in the cross-section plane, has essentially the contour of a rectangle, preferably essentially of a square, with concavities present in two of its adjacent side-surface contours forming the cross sections of the respective slot guides (26).

36. Profile according to one of preceding claims 30 to 35, wherein the cross section of the slot guide (26) is of approximately dovetail shape.

37. Profile according to one of preceding claims 30 to 36, wherein the slot guide (26) is prepared such that a connecting element (5), preferably a connecting flange which can be arranged essentially vertically, can be fastened in a form-fitting manner, in particular can be hooked in.

38. Profile, in particular a supporting profile which can be subjected to loading, preferably for a basic framework of a module for modular construction, characterized in that it is designed in the form of a profile (3, 4) which can be arranged approximately horizontally connecting two post profiles (2), preferably post profiles (2) according to one or more of preceding claims 30 to 37, to one another, preferably for a frame (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 17 and/or a basic framework according to one or more of the preceding claims 18 to 20 and/or for a module according to one or more of the preceding claims 21 to 28.

39. Profile according to claim 38, wherein the profile (3, 4) has essentially a double-T-shaped cross-sectional profile, the crosspiece (12, 19) of which is provided for approximately vertical arrangement, wherein the transverse extremities which are present at the top and bottom of the crosspiece (12, 19), for the purpose of forming the double-T shape, are designed in the form of a thickened head portion (10, 17) and/or a thickened foot portion (11, 18).

40. Profile according to claim 39, wherein the profile is designed in the form of a ceiling profile (3), and in that the thickened head portion (10) of the ceiling profile (3) is designed to be larger than the thickened foot portion (11) of said profile.

41. Profile according to claim 40, wherein the profile is designed in the form of a floor profile (4), and wherein the thickened head portion (17) and the thickened foot portion (18) of the floor profile (4) are of approximately equal size, preferably with the thickened foot portion (18) being designed to be somewhat more extensive.

42. Profile according to one of preceding claims 38 to 41, wherein the thickened head portion (10, 11) and/or the thickened foot portion (17, 18) are essentially box-shaped in cross section.

43. Profile according to one of claims 38 to 42, wherein the height of the crosspiece (12, 19) and/or the distance between the outer surface of the thickened head portion (10, 17) and the outer surface of the thickened foot portion (11, 18) is available as a space for a preferably insulated drywall construction (6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24) having at least one layer of panelling on at least one side, or for part of a drywall construction.

44. Profile according to claim 43, wherein a free space which is bounded by the thickened head portion (10, 17), the thickened foot portion (11, 18) and the crosspiece (12, 19), and is essentially U-shaped in cross-sectional profile, is provided in the form of a mount (13, 20) in order for at least one drywall-construction profile (6, 8) to be inserted in a form-fitting manner approximately orthogonally in relation to the crosspiece (12, 19).

45. Profile according to one of preceding claims 30 to 44, wherein the profile (2, 3, 4) is designed essentially, or in certain regions, in the form of a hollow profile.

46. Profile according to claim 45, wherein the profile (2, 3, 4) is formed essentially of a metal sheet being subjected to a forming operation.

47. Set of structural elements which is intended for a preferably supporting, in preference self-supporting, basic framework of a module for modular construction and comprises two post profiles which can be, or are, arranged essentially vertically and of which the upper ends can be, or are, connected to one another via a ceiling profile and the lower ends can be, or are, connected to one another via a floor profile, characterized by at least one profile (2, 3, 4) according to one or more of the preceding claims 30 to 46 and/or by at least one frame (1) according to one or more of preceding claims 1 to 17.

48. Set of structural elements according to claim 47, comprising at least one connecting element (5) by means of which a ceiling profile (3) and/or floor profile (4) which can be arranged approximately horizontally are connected to a post profile (2) which can be arranged approximately vertically.

49. Set of structural elements according to claim 48, wherein the at least one connecting element (5) is designed as an essentially flat connecting plate which can be arranged preferably essentially approximately vertically.

50. Set of structural elements according to claim 48 or 49, wherein the at least one connecting element (5) has at least one fastening element (27) for establishing a hook-in connection with a post profile (2).

Description

[0057] Exemplary embodiments from which further inventive features can be gathered, but which are to be considered basically as being given merely by way of example and should not restrict the subject matter of the invention or the scope of protection thereof, are illustrated in the drawing, in which:

[0058] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a frame according to the invention for modular construction,

[0059] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a basic framework according to the invention, comprising two frames according to FIG. 1,

[0060] FIG. 3 shows a cross section of a ceiling profile for a frame according to FIG. 1,

[0061] FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a floor profile for a frame according to FIG. 1,

[0062] FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a post profile for a frame according to FIG. 1, and

[0063] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a connecting element for use in a post profile according to FIG. 5.

[0064] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a frame 1 according to the invention for modular construction.

[0065] The frame 1 according to the invention comprises two vertical post profiles 2, a horizontal ceiling profile 3, which connects the upper ends of the post profiles 2 to one another, and a horizontal floor profile 4, which connects the lower ends of the post profiles 2 to one another.

[0066] The frame 1 can form essentially the frame for a wall of a module for a modular construction. At the same time, it can serve as a component for constructing an essentially approximately cuboidal basic framework for such a module, wherein the ceiling profile 3 then forms part of the ceiling of the module and the floor profile 4 forms part of the floor of the module.

[0067] The post profiles 2 are designed in the form of corner profiles such that ceiling profiles 3 and floor profiles 4 oriented orthogonally with respect to the floor profile 4 and to the ceiling profile 3 shown in FIG. 1, can be attached in order to form other walls of the module.

[0068] The ceiling profiles 3 and floor profiles 4 are connected to the post profiles 2 via essentially plate-like, flat connecting elements 5.

[0069] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a basic framework according to the invention for a module for modular construction.

[0070] Two frames 1 form the longitudinal-side wall frames of this basic framework. As already explained in conjunction with FIG. 1, the respective post profiles 2 of these frames 1 are connected to one another transversely via further ceiling profiles 3 and floor profiles 4, to form a cuboidal shape. It is however also possible to connect the narrow sides of the, framework to one another longitudinally via ceiling profiles 3 and floor profiles 4, since both the narrow sides and the longitudinal sides represent frames 1 according to the invention. This renders the basic framework particularly stable from the point of view of statics and also gives it a supporting capability, overall also a self-supporting capability. It is thus possible, in particular, for a large number of such basic frameworks to be stacked one upon the other, and connected to one another, to form storeys of buildings, this therefore providing for truly modular construction. This is also possible even when, as shown in FIG. 2, for example one frame 1 is open, that is to say remains unfilled even in the module, and therefore it is possible for a basic framework which is open in a correspondingly mirror-inverted manner to be attached to this open side creating a continuous space which is double the size of a room unit formed by a single basic framework. It is possible for two or more side walls to be left open, in order to form even larger spaces using a plurality of basic frameworks. This is possible because frame 1 as shown in FIG. 1, whether or not completed to form a wall, always establishes the desired stability and supporting capability. This is preferably achieved by the particular shape of the cross-sectional profile of the respective profiles 2, 3, 4, which will be discussed in yet more detail hereinbelow.

[0071] As can be seen in FIG. 2, the connecting elements 5 butt against the respective profiles 3, 4 from the outside.

[0072] To provide further construction elements for drywall constructions, drywall-construction profiles 6, 7, 8, 9, for example C profiles, in particular lightweight-steel drywall-construction profiles, can be inserted between the frame profiles 2, 3, 4. The frame profiles 2, 3, 4 are manufactured preferably from sheet steel.

[0073] FIG. 3 shows a cross section of a ceiling profile 3 according to the invention for a frame 1 according to FIG. 1.

[0074] It can be seen that the ceiling profile 3 is formed from a sheet-form material, preferably from a metal sheet, preferably from a steel sheet. Cross-sectionally hollow profile regions have been formed. The metal sheet has been bent or angled in round form by way of corner radii so as to avoid material weakenings in the corner regions.

[0075] Additional weld connections for the purpose of further enhancing the stability of the profile are conceivable and possible in some regions, in particular in the seam region of the respective profile.

[0076] The ceiling profile 3 is essentially formed into a double-T cross-sectional shape. A hollow thickened head portion 10 and a hollow thickened foot portion 11 are formed. The crosspiece 12 of the ceiling profile 3, said crosspiece being oriented vertically in the frame 1, extends between the thickened head portion 10 and thickened foot portion 11.

[0077] Alongside and/or at the ceiling profile 3, FIG. 3 indicates drywall-construction elements for forming a ceiling for completing a module and for filling the ceiling surface of a basic framework according to FIG. 2.

[0078] The figure shows the approximately C-shaped cross section of a drywall-construction profile 6, in particular of a lightweight-steel-construction profile, a number of which can also be seen in FIG. 2. The end sides of such a profile 6 can be inserted in a form-fitting manner into the cross-sectionally approximately U-shaped mounts 13 which are formed by the thickened head portions 10, the thickened foot portions 11 and the crosspieces 12 of ceiling profiles 3 (orthogonally oriented to the one shown in FIG. 3), said insertion operation taking place up to the crosspieces 12.

[0079] FIG. 3 indicates an insulating-material layer 14, for example made of mineral wool, in the profile 6. In addition, the profile 6 is panelled on both sides with panelling boards 15, 16, for example gypsum boards. The upper panelling 15 is in one layer; the lower panelling 16, which forms the ceiling surface which is visible in the room formed by a module, is double-layered. The insulating material 14, the profile 6 and the panellings 15 and 16, and possibly other structural elements, can also provide for sound insulation and/or fire protection.

[0080] FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a floor profile 4 according to the invention for a frame 1 according to FIG. 1.

[0081] It can be seen that the floor profile 4 is formed from a sheet-form material, preferably from a metal sheet, preferably from a steel sheet. Cross-sectionally hollow profile regions have been formed. The metal sheet has been bent or angled in round form by way of corner radii so as to avoid material weakenings in the corner regions.

[0082] Additional weld connections for the purpose of further enhancing the stability of the profile are conceivable and possible in some regions, in particular in the seam region of the respective profile.

[0083] The floor profile 4 is essentially formed into a double-T cross-sectional shape. A hollow thickened head portion 17 and a hollow thickened foot portion 18 are formed here. The crosspiece 19 of the floor profile 4, said crosspiece being oriented vertically in the frame 1, extends between the thickened head portion 17 and thickened floor portion 18.

[0084] Alongside and/or at the floor profile 4, FIG. 4 indicates drywall-construction elements for forming a floor for completing a module and for filling the floor surface of a basic framework according to FIG. 2.

[0085] The figure shows the essentially C-shaped cross section of a drywall-construction profile 8, in particular of a lightweight-steel-construction profile, a number of which can also be seen in FIG. 2. The end sides of such a profile 8 can be inserted in a form-fitting manner into the cross-sectionally approximately U-shaped mounts 20 which are formed by the thickened head portions 17, the thickened foot portions 18 and the crosspieces 19 of floor profiles 4 (orthogonally oriented to the one shown in FIG. 4), said insertion operation taking place up to the crosspieces 19.

[0086] FIG. 4 indicates an insulating-material layer 14, for example made of mineral wool, in the profile 8. In addition, the profile 8 is panelled on both sides with panelling boards 21, 22, for example gypsum boards and/or woodbased-material boards or any other suitable building boards known by the artisan. The two panellings 21, 22 are formed in one layer. In addition, in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the floor has three further layers 23, 24, 25, of which the uppermost layer 25 forms the-floor surface which is visible in the room formed by a module. The insulating material 14, the profile 8, the panellings 21, 22 and the layers 23, 24, 25, and possibly other structural elements, can also provide for sound insulation and/or fire protection.

[0087] Side walls of a module may be formed and panelled, for example, in a similar manner to a ceiling according to FIG. 3.

[0088] FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a post profile 2 according to the invention which is designed in the form of a corner profile and is intended for a frame 1 according to FIG. 1.

[0089] It can be seen that the post profile 2 is formed from a sheet-form material, preferably from a metal sheet, preferably from a steel sheet. Cross-sectionally hollow profile regions have been formed. The metal sheet has been bent or angled in round form by way of corner radii so as to avoid material weakenings in the corner regions.

[0090] Additional weld connections for the purpose of further enhancing the stability of the profile are conceivable and possible in some regions, in particular in the seam region of the respective profile.

[0091] The cross section of the post profile 2 shown in FIG. 5 by way of example is approximately square.

[0092] Slot guides 26 which, for reasons relating to stability, are of approximately dovetail shape in cross section are incorporated in two of the outer surfaces of the post profile. As indicated in FIG. 5, the slot guides 26 serve for connecting elements 5 to be introduced and fixed therein, the connecting elements thus being oriented orthogonally in relation to one another to form a corner.

[0093] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a connecting element for use in a post profile 2 according to FIG. 5.

[0094] The connecting element 5 is designed in the form of a flat connecting plate and, at one end; has hooks 27 which can be hooked into slots in the base of a slot guide 26 of a post profile 2 (not illustrated). The connecting element 5 additionally has fastening holes 28, through which screws or similar fastening means can be guided in order to connect the connecting element 5 to crosspieces 12 or 19 of ceiling, profiles 3 or floor profiles 4, respectively.

[0095] The profiles 2, 3, 4 illustrated in the drawings form, along with the connecting element 5, an easy-to-handle set of structural elements or a modular-construction system which provides for the quick, straightforward, precise and, in particular, also stable construction of basic frameworks which have a supporting function, and can be combined with one another in order to form modules for modular construction.