CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM WITH CROSSED STRUCTURAL BOARDS

Abstract

A construction system includes a set of constituent elements, at least one of which includes at least two superimposed folds each including at least two wooden structural boards. In this system, at least two constituent elements are fixed together by a non-adhesive fixing device and at least two adjacent folds are held against each other by non-adhesive holding device. The faces in contact with two structural boards are at least partially provided, at their contact interface, with a set of grooved patterns arranged so as to prevent the structural boards from sliding one relative to the other along at least one first immobilisation axis. A method for manufacturing such a construction system is also disclosed.

Claims

1-15. (canceled)

16. A construction system, comprising a set of constituent elements at least one of the set of constituent elements comprising at least two superimposed folds, each of the two superimposed folds comprising at least two wooden structural boards, a face of at least one structural board of one of said two superimposed folds being in contact with a face of at least one structural board of an adjacent fold on a contact interface, wherein at least two of said constituent elements are fixed together by way of non-adhesive fixing means, wherein at least two adjacent folds among said superimposed folds of one same constituent element are retained against each other by way of non-adhesive holding means, wherein said faces in contact are at least partially provided, on said contact interface, with a set of grooved patterns arranged so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along at least one first immobilisation axis, and wherein a functional board is inserted between two structural boards of one same fold.

17. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein the grooved patterns comprise a first series of parallel grooves and a second series of parallel grooves oriented respectively along a first axis and a second non-parallel axis.

18. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis.

19. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein the grooved patterns are arranged to also prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along at least one second immobilisation axis not parallel to the first immobilisation axis.

20. The construction system according to claim 19, wherein the grooved patterns comprise a first series of parallel grooves and a second series of parallel grooves, oriented respectively along a first axis orthogonal to the first immobilisation axis and a second axis orthogonal to the second immobilisation axis.

21. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein: on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis; and on at least other contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the second series and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis so as to prevent the sliding of said structural board against each other along said second immobilisation axis.

22. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein the grooved patterns have cross-sections of substantially triangular shape.

23. The construction system according to claim 16, where the grooved patterns have a width to the base of between 1 and 15 millimetres and an angle at the top of between 40 and 70.

24. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein, on at least one portion of the contact interface, the grooved patterns are interlocked at least partially into each other.

25. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein the face of at least one structural board of an adjacent fold, oriented towards said fold, is arranged on the contact interface with the grooved pattern, so as to arrange a space between the functional boards of two adjacent folds.

26. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein the number of superimposed folds of said constituent element is at least equal to 3.

27. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein at least some holding means comprise rod-type assembly members.

28. The construction system according to claim 16, wherein at least some fixing means comprise rod-type and/or connector-type assembly members.

29. A method for manufacturing the construction system according to claim 16, comprising the following steps: machining of the faces of the structural boards intended to be in contact, so as to provide them with grooved patterns on the contact interface thereof; putting into contact and the holding against each other of the structural boards intended to be in contact, after each other, so as to form said constituent elements; and fixing of said constituent elements to each other.

30. The construction system according to claim 17, wherein the grooved patterns are arranged to also prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along at least one second immobilisation axis not parallel to the first immobilisation axis.

31. The construction system according to claim 18, wherein the grooved patterns are arranged to also prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along at least one second immobilisation axis not parallel to the first immobilisation axis.

32. The construction system according to claim 17, wherein: on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis; and on at least other contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the second series and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis so as to prevent the sliding of said structural board against each other along said second immobilisation axis.

33. Construction system according to claim 18, wherein: on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis; and on at least other contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the second series and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis so as to prevent the sliding of said structural board against each other along said second immobilisation axis.

34. Construction system according to claim 19, wherein: on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis; and on at least other contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the second series and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis so as to prevent the sliding of said structural board against each other along said second immobilisation axis.

35. Construction system according to claim 20, wherein: on at least one contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the first series so as to prevent the sliding of said structural boards against each other along said first immobilisation axis; and on at least other contact interface, the face of a board is provided with a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis and the face of the other board is provided with a first series of parallel grooves oriented along a first axis not parallel to the axis of the grooves of the second series and a second series of parallel grooves oriented along a second axis so as to prevent the sliding of said structural board against each other along said second immobilisation axis.

Description

[0032] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear upon reading the following description of embodiments of the invention, given as examples and in reference to the appended drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a construction system example according to the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one of the constituent elements of the construction system of FIG. 1.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of two constituent elements of a construction system according to the invention.

[0036] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a portion of the two constituent elements of FIG. 3.

[0037] FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views of two structural boards put into contact according to a first embodiment.

[0038] FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views of the two structural boards of FIGS. 5 and 6 to which are associated, holding means.

[0039] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of two structural boards in contact according to a second embodiment.

[0040] FIGS. 10 to 14 are perspective views of five embodiment examples of grooved patterns according to the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating the fixing of two constituent elements, each constituted of two superimposed folds.

[0042] FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating the fixing of two constituent elements, each constituted of four superimposed folds.

[0043] FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating the fixing of two orthogonal constituent elements, according to a first embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating the fixing of two orthogonal constituent elements, according to a second embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a constituent element according to a specific embodiment of the invention.

[0046] FIGS. 20A and 20B are two perspective views of a first embodiment variant of the construction element of FIG. 19.

[0047] FIGS. 21A and 21B are two perspective views of a second embodiment variant of the construction element of FIG. 19.

[0048] FIGS. 22A and 22B are two perspective views of a third embodiment variant of the construction element of FIG. 19.

[0049] In reference to FIG. 1, a construction system 1 according to the present invention can be presented in the form of a wooden dwelling, although any other forms of building can be considered. This dwelling comprises a floor 2, walls 3 and a pitched roof 4. All these elements can be made of wood. Furthermore, openings can be made in different elements of the construction system, such as the opening 5 made on a wall 3 for the apposition of a window.

[0050] In this example, the floor 2, the walls 3 and the pitched roof 4 are each formed of a set of constituent elements 10, 20, 30 . . . . As an example, each slope of the pitched roof 4 has been divided into several of these constituent elements. It will be understood, that this cutting mainly keeps to the sizing limits of standard transport in construction and industrial tools making it possible to manufacture the constituent elements.

[0051] One of these constituent elements, namely the constituent element 10, is represented more specifically in FIG. 2. It comprises a set of superimposed folds 100, 110, 120 . . . in a configuration called crossed boards. In this example, a number of folds equal to ten is provided, but a different number of folds can be provided, for example, a number greater than three and preferably of between five and fifteen, or also preferably a number of between eight and twelve. Determining the suitable number of folds is an arbitrage between the thermal performance of the constituent element, the solidity of this element (all the better that there are folds) and the overall thickness thereof (which, usually, must not exceed a certain limit).

[0052] The folds themselves each comprise wooden structural boards. The upper fold 100 comprises structural boards 101, 103, 105 . . . parallel and oriented along the axis (Oy). The fold 110, adjacent to the upper fold 100 and which itself is directly lower, itself comprises a set of structural boards 111, 113, 115 . . . parallel and oriented along the axis (Ox) perpendicular to the axis (Oy). The folds 100, 110, 120 . . . are thus alternatively formed of structural boards oriented along the axis (Oy) and of structural boards oriented along the axis (Ox). Thus, the structural boards of two adjacent folds are orthogonal to each other and form a grid pattern.

[0053] Other configurations of folds and boards however remain considerable, insofar as the boards of two adjacent folds are not parallel to each other, but remain inclined against each other by a non-zero angle (of which the value will depend on the configuration of the constituent element).

[0054] FIGS. 3 and 4 represent more specifically a portion of two of the constituent elements of the construction system 1, namely the elements 10 and 20. These two constituent elements are intended to be fixed to each other, as will be detailed below in reference to FIGS. 15 to 18.

[0055] As can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the portion of the constituent element 10 represented on these figures comprises several superimposed folds, and in particular, the folds 100 and 110. The portion of the first fold 100 comprises two wooden structural boards 101 and 103. A functional board 102 is inserted between these two boards. This functional board 102 is intended to fulfil a specific function, different from that of the structural boards, in other words, it is not used to support the constituent element and is not made of solid wood (but it can be made of certain types of wooden insulators, such as wood wool, which are not recognised as having carrying properties). Selecting the constituent material thereof depends on the function that is sought to confer to it. This function can relate to thermal insulation and/or soundproofing, thermal inertia, fire resistance or also to any other function considered as suitable.

[0056] The portion of the second fold 110 comprises two wooden structural boards 111 and 113, between which is arranged a functional board 112. The folds 100 and 110 are adjacent and are intended to be in contact with each other, on a contact interface situated between the respective faces thereof facing each other.

[0057] Likewise, the portion of the constituent element 20 represented in FIGS. 3 and 4 comprises in particular two folds 200 and 210. The portion of the first fold 200 comprises two wooden structural boards 201 and 203, between which is situated a functional board 202. The portion of the second fold 210 comprises two wooden structural boards 211 and 213, between which is situated a functional board 212.

[0058] As regards the constituent element 10, FIGS. 5 to 9 represent, more specifically, the contact between two structural boards 101 and 111 of two adjacent folds 100 and 110. In FIG. 5, the structural board 101 has a lower face 101A (not visible) and an upper face 101B. Likewise, the structural board 111 has a lower face 111A (not visible) and an upper face 111B. When the folds 100 and 110 are superimposed, the structural boards 101 and 111 come into contact on a contact interface situated in the plane (Oxy). In FIG. 6, it can be seen that the lower face 101A of the board 101 is provided with a set of grooved patterns R.sub.1, over the whole of the longitudinal extent thereof, i.e. along the axis (Ox). The upper face 111B of the board 111 is also provided with a set of grooved patterns R.sub.1, but only on a portion of the transversal extent thereof, also along the axis (Ox). On the faces 101A and 111B, the grooved patterns R.sub.1 are identical and form a series of grooves, parallel to each other. In this example, the patterns have a cross-section of triangular shape, although other shapes can be considered, as will be seen in reference to FIGS. 10 to 14.

[0059] Thus, when the structural board 101 bears against the structural board 111, the grooved patterns R.sub.2 of the face 101A, oriented along the axis (Ox) are interlocked in the grooved patterns R.sub.1 of the face 111B, also oriented along the axis (Ox). Subsequently, the grooved patterns R.sub.1 prevent the sliding of the structural boards 101 and 111 against each other along a first immobilisation axis B.sub.1, parallel to the axis (Oy). This prevention is obtained without it having needed to arrange the glue on the contact interface and therefore without leading to the disadvantages of the glue, in particular in ecological, mechanical and industrial terms. Moreover, as mentioned above, these grooved patterns can be used as markers for the interlocking of the boards to each other and therefore for the relative arrangement of the boards in the scope of an automated manufacturing.

[0060] Now in reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the two boards 101 and 111 can be retained against each other by way of holding means M.sub.100-110. According to the invention, these holding means M.sub.100-110 have the particularity of not being made of glue, always in order to avoidor at the very least to limitthe quantity of glue present in the construction system 1. In these figures, the holding means M.sub.100-110 are presented in the form of four rod-type assembly members, and more specifically, in the form of a set of four screws passing through the two boards 101 and 111 on the contact interface I.sub.100-111.

[0061] These holding means M.sub.100-110 ensure the holding of the boards 101 and 111 against each other along the normal axis (Oz) to the plane (Oxy) of the contact interface I.sub.101-111. They make it possible, more generally, to retain the folds 100 and 110 against each other, without requiring the least quantity of glue. It will be understood, that any other type of assembly member can be used, for example, a rod of sharp tip or twisted tip-type. Likewise, a different number of members can be considered, for example, two or five, and these members can be arranged in other places than on the contact interface I.sub.101-111. However, it will be understood, that the holding is all the better, as the assembly members are close to the contact interface I.sub.101-111.

[0062] In FIG. 8, it can be seen more specifically, that the face 1118 of the board 111 is provided, on the one hand, with grooved patterns R.sub.1, in the form of parallel grooves arranged over the whole longitudinal extent of the board, along the axis (Oy), and on the other hand, with additional grooved patterns R.sub.2, in the form of parallel grooves arranged only on one portion of the transversal extent of the board 111, along the axis (Ox), i.e. orthogonal to the grooves R.sub.1. Conversely, the face 101A of the board 101 is provided, on the one hand, with grooved patterns R.sub.2, in the form of parallel grooves arranged only on one portion of the transversal extent of the board 101, along the axis (Oy), and on the other hand, with additional grooved patterns R.sub.1, in the form of parallel grooves arranged over the whole longitudinal extent of the board, along the axis (Ox), i.e. orthogonal to the grooves R.sub.2.

[0063] In this configuration, on the contact interface I.sub.101-111, the grooved patterns R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form a tooth matrix making it possible to prevent the boards 101 and 111 from sliding against each other along two non-parallel immobilisation axes B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 and situated in the plane (Oxy) of the contact interface I.sub.101-111: the first immobilisation axis B.sub.1, orthogonal to the grooves R.sub.1, therefore in the axis (Ox), and the second immobilisation axis B.sub.2, orthogonal to the grooves R.sub.2, therefore in the axis (Oy).

[0064] The configuration of FIGS. 7 and 8 makes it possible to prevent the sliding of the boards 101 and 111 in all of the plane (Oxy) of the contact interface I.sub.101-111. The holding means M.sub.100-110 furthermore make it possible to retain the boards 101 and 111 against each other along the normal axis (Oz) to the plane (Oxy) of the contact interface I.sub.101-111. Subsequently, the boards 101 and 111 are assembled and retained together in the whole space (Oxyz), without requiring any deposition of glue.

[0065] It will be understood, that to ensure an immobilisation of the boards 101 and 111, all that is needed, is for the grooved patterns R.sub.1and/or R.sub.2 to be arranged on at least one portion of the contact interface I.sub.101-111. However, from the mechanical standpoint, the immobilisation of the boards will be all the better than the faces being provided with grooved patterns R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.2 over the whole contact interface I.sub.101-111. Furthermore, from the industrial standpoint, the grooved patterns can be achieved by a machining of the faces 101A and 111B. In this case, the machining can be carried out more easily and quickly over the whole length of the boards, rather than over only one portion of these.

[0066] In the examples above, the boards 101 and 111 are orthogonal to each other and the immobilisation axes B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 are themselves orthogonal. In another example, illustrated by FIG. 9, the boards 101 and 111 are not orthogonal, but inclined against each other by an angle close to 45. In this case, the grooves R.sub.1and R.sub.2 are oriented along the two axes of the boards, respectively 111 and 101, and the immobilisation axes B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 are each orthogonal to one of the boards. The invention more generally covers any inclination possible between two structural boards.

[0067] In order to reinforce the mechanical connection between the grooved patterns R.sub.1. and/or R.sub.2 of the two boards 101 and 111, the latter are made of hardwood. This type of wood has a greater density, which makes the grooved patternssmall in size and therefore potentially fragilemore solid and less capable of being broken under the effect of a high mechanical stress. Furthermore, the resistance of the assembly having been improved, the invention makes it possible to resort to hardwood with lesser cross-sections and a lesser quality, which makes it possible for a saving during the purchase of the raw material.

[0068] FIGS. 10 to 14 illustrate different examples of grooved patterns could be considered according to the invention. In FIGS. 10 to 12, one single type of grooved patterns is shown, namely parallel grooves R.sub.1 along the longitudinal axis of the board 111. In FIG. 10, the grooves R.sub.1 are of a triangular cross-section, which gives the face 111B an overall sawtooth pattern. In FIG. 11, the grooves R.sub.1 have a rounded cross-section, which confers to the face 111B, an overall wave-shaped pattern. In FIG. 12, the grooves R.sub.1have a square cross-section, which confers to the face 111B, an overall slot-shaped pattern, but the grooves furthermore have a zigzag shape over the longitudinal extent thereof. According to needs, other forms of grooved patterns could also be considered.

[0069] In FIGS. 13 and 14, now, two types of grooves are found: the parallel grooves R.sub.1 along the longitudinal axis of the board 111 and the parallel grooves R.sub.2 along the transversal axis of this same board 111. In FIG. 13, the grooves R.sub.1 are arranged along the axis (Ox) over the whole longitudinal extent of the board 111, and the grooves R.sub.2 are arranged along the axis (Oy) on a portion of the transversal extent of the board 111, without however fully passing through the width of the board. In FIG. 14, the grooves R.sub.1 are arranged in the same manner as in FIG. 14, but the grooves R.sub.2 are arranged along the axis (Oy) fully pass through the width of the board.

[0070] In both cases, the face 111B comprises two separate zones: a first zone only constituted of parallel grooves R.sub.1 (for an immobilisation along an axis) and a second zone constituted of teeth P.sub.12 formed by the crossing of the grooves R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 (for an immobilisation along two axes).

[0071] In terms of dimensions, the grooves R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can have a cross-section with the base L (visible in FIG. 11) of between 1 and 15 millimetres, preferably of between 5 and 10 millimetres. The angle at the top S can be of between 40 and 70. In the case of the teeth P.sub.12 (formed by a matrix of grooves R.sub.1 and R.sub.2), these can also have a base of length and width of between 1 and 15 millimetres and an angle at the top S of between 40 and 70.

[0072] FIGS. 15 to 18 illustrate different examples of fixing two constituent elements according to the present invention.

[0073] FIGS. 15 and 16 represent the case of two parallel constituent elements 10 and 20, fixed on the side walls thereof. In FIG. 15, each constituent element is formed of two folds each comprising several structural boards. For simplicity reasons, the folds 100, 110, 200 and 210 are represented with a structural board (respectively 101, 111, 201 and 211) and a functional board (respectively 102, 112 and 202, the last functional board not being visible). The elements 10 and 20 are put into contact on the side walls thereof, and more specifically, on the structural boards 101 and 201 thereof, on the one hand, and 111 and 211, on the other hand. The fixing means F.sub.10-20 in the form of a line of rod-type assembly members. The members are arranged evenly along the interface between the elements 10 and 20, in an inclined manner, in order to be able to pass through, at the very least, the wood of the boards 101, 201 and 111 (for the first member) and the wood of the boards 101 and 201 (for the three other members).

[0074] In a variant illustrated by FIG. 16, the constituent elements 10 and 20 each comprise four superimposed folds (for example, for the element 10, the folds 100, 110, 120 and 130). In this case, a clearance can be arranged between the folds 100 and 110, on the one hand, and the folds 120 and 130, on the other hand (and likewise for the element 20). Subsequently, the fixing members F.sub.10-20, always in the form of rods, can pass through the successive folds of different constituent elements without being inclined. In FIG. 14, the fixing members F.sub.10-20 are oriented along the axis (Oz) and pass through at the very least, as regards the first member, successively the boards 201, 211 and 121 (even the board 131, along the length of the fixing member). The boards 201 and 211 belonging to the constituent element 20 and the board 121 (and possibly the board 130) belonging to the constituent element 10, these are well fixed to each other by the fixing members F.sub.10-20, once again without requiring glue and therefore without suffering from the disadvantages mentioned above linked to the use of glue.

[0075] Once again, if rod-type members such as screws are suited to fixing the constituent elements to each other, all types of fixing members can be considered, for example of the sharp tip or twisted tip-type.

[0076] Furthermore, as can be seen in FIG. 16, on the contact zone between the folds 100 and 110 of the constituent element 10, the upper and lower faces of the structural board 111 are provided with grooved patterns. These patterns lead to an excess thickness and therefore a free space between the functional boards 102 and 112, which also improves the insulation of the constituent element 10.

[0077] FIGS. 17 and 18 represent the case of two orthogonal constituent elements 10 and 20, fixed on the side walls thereof. In the case of FIG. 17, fixing members of rod type F.sub.10-20 pass through the structural boards 101 (of the element 10) and 211 (of the element 20), which makes it possible to fix the constituent elements 10 and 20 together. Alternatively, in the case of FIG. 18, the fixing members are replaced by the connectors F.sub.10-20. These connectors are presented in the form of plates each connecting at least one board of the element 10 and of the element 20, to which are added at least two rod-type members, one passing through the boards of the element 10 and the other passing through the boards of the element 20.

[0078] The connectors can be considered as variants to the fixing members. They can also be considered alternatively with these members.

[0079] In the configurations illustrated by FIGS. 15 to 18, the structural boards can be machined on all the faces thereof with the grooved patterns, such that the structural boards of the element 10 come into contact with the structural boards of the element 20 and that the sliding of these structural boards against each otherand therefore the sliding of the elements 10 and 20 against each otheris limited.

[0080] A construction system 1 according to the present invention can be manufactured, preferably automatically, from structural boards prepared in advance (either by cutting a wide board to the desired dimensions, or by assembling different sparse pieces of wood). In a first step, the faces 101A and 111B of the structural boards 101 and 111 are machined such that they are provided with grooved patterns R.sub.1 (and possibly R.sub.2), at least one the contact interface I.sub.101-111 thereof. In a second step, the structural boards 101 and 111, thus machined, are put into contact with each other, on the contact interface I.sub.101-111 thereof, by using grooved patterns as markers, such that they are interlocked into each other. Thus, the structural boards 101 and 111 can be retained against each other by way of a holding means M.sub.101-111 (such as described in reference to FIG. 7). These same steps are repeated for each of the structural boards of one same constituent element, up to the complete production of this element. Finally, in a third step, the constituent elements 10 and 20 are fixed to each other by way of fixing means F.sub.10-20 or F.sub.10-20, and so forth for all the constituent elements.

[0081] FIG. 19 illustrates another embodiment of a construction element according to the present invention. In this figure, the construction element 10 is formed of three folds 100, 110 and 120 each of two boards, but a person skilled in the art will know how to adapt this embodiment to a different number of folds and boards. The first fold 100 comprises the boards or crossbeams 101 and 103 along the axis (Ox). The second fold 110 comprises the boards or mounts 111 and 113 along the axis (Oy). Finally, the third fold 120 comprises the boards or crossbeams 121 and 123 along the axis (Ox). The boards of one same fold are parallel to each other and are orthogonal to the boards of an adjacent fold, but a person skilled in the art will know how to adapt this method of orientation to another non-zero inclination of the boards of the two adjacent folds.

[0082] To assemble these folds and these boards according to the invention, it is provided to machine, along the length thereof, the faces of the boards intended to be used as a contact interface, in order to provide them with series of parallel grooves (R.sub.1 or R.sub.2). For each contact interface, one of the faces of the boards in contact is furthermore provided with two series of parallel and orthogonal grooves against each other (R.sub.1 and R.sub.2) in order to form a matrix of teeth P.sub.12 in this place. Thus, in the plane of the contact interfaces (Oxy), between the first fold 100 and the second fold 110, the boards are immobilised together along the axis B.sub.2 (Ox), and between the second fold 110 and the third fold 120, the boards are immobilised together along the axis B.sub.1 (Oy).

[0083] In FIGS. 20A and 20B, representing exploded views of the preceding embodiment, the boards of the first fold 101 and 103 are provided on the upper faces 101A and 103A thereof with parallel grooves R.sub.1 along the axis (Ox), over the whole length thereof, as well as two series of parallel grooves R.sub.2 along the axis (Oy), over the whole width thereof. The two series of parallel grooves R.sub.1and R.sub.2 form matrices of teeth P.sub.12. The boards of the second fold 111 and 113 are provided on the lower faces 111B and 113B thereof (visible in FIG. 20A, as the boards 111 and 113 are returned there) with parallel grooves R.sub.2 along the axis (Oy). When the lower faces 111B and 113B are superimposed on the upper faces 101A and 103A, the grooves R.sub.2 on the lower faces 111B and 113B cooperate with the teeth P.sub.12 on the upper faces 101A and 103A on the contact interfaces I.sub.101-111, I.sub.101-113, I.sub.103-111 and I.sub.103-113 thereof to prevent the sliding of the folds 100 and 110 against each other along the axis B.sub.2 (Ox) (the contact interfaces being situated on the teeth P.sub.12).

[0084] In FIG. 20B, it can be seen that these are the upper faces 111A and 113A of the boards of the second fold 101 and 103 which are provided with parallel grooves R.sub.2 along the axis (Oy), as well as two sets of parallel grooves R.sub.1 along the axis (Ox) to form two sets of teeth P.sub.12. The lower faces 121B and 123B of the boards of the third fold 121 and 123 are provided with parallel grooves R.sub.1 along the axis (Ox). Thus, when the lower faces 121B and 123B are superimposed on the upper faces 111A and 113A, the grooves R.sub.1 on the lower faces 121B and 123B cooperate with the teeth P.sub.12 on the upper faces 111A and 113A on the contact interfaces I.sub.111-121, I.sub.111-123, I.sub.113-121 and I.sub.113-123 thereof to prevent the sliding of the folds 110 and 120 against each other along the axis B.sub.1 (Oy). Thus, the sliding of the constituent element is prevented in the plane of the contact interfaces (Oxy), the interfaces between the folds 100 and 110 preventing the sliding along the axis B.sub.2 (Ox) and the interfaces between the folds 110 and 120 preventing the sliding along the axis B.sub.1 (Oy).

[0085] The variant of FIGS. 21A and 21B is similar to that of FIGS. 20A and 20B, except for the teeth P.sub.12 are arranged here as follows: two sets of teeth on the upper face 101A of the board 101, a set of teeth on the lower face 111B of the board 111, a set of teeth on the lower face 113B of the board 113, then, again, two sets of teeth on the lower face 121B of the board 121 and on the lower face 123B of the board 123. The relative sliding of the folds 100 and 110 is thus ensured in the whole plane of the interfaces (Oxy).

[0086] The variant of FIGS. 22A and 22B is itself also similar to that of FIGS. 20A and 20B, except for the teeth P.sub.12 are arranged as follows: a set of teeth on the upper face 101A of the board 101 and on the upper face 103A of the board 103, a set of teeth on the lower face 111B of the board 111 and on the upper face 111A of the board 111, a set of teeth on the lower face 113B of the board 113 and on the upper face 131A of the board 113, a set of teeth on the lower face 121B of the board 121 and on the lower face 123B of the board 123. The relative sliding of the folds 100 and 110, on the one hand, and the folds 110 and 120, on the other hand, the whole plane (Oxy) is thus ensured.

[0087] In each case, the immobilisation is thus ensured in the plane of the contact interfaces (Oxy) by a set of longitudinal grooves and of teeth arranged suitably on the boards of the constituent element. This embodiment makes it possible to simply achieve the two immobilisation axes, since all that is needed, is to machine the faces of the boards along the lengths thereof and/or the widths thereof to form the grooves and/or teeth.

[0088] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the examples and to the embodiments described and represented, but it is likely for numerous variants accessible for a person skilled in the art.