Patent Application
20240376703
The invention is related to various building components and building assemblies comprising building components according to the invention. The invention is further related to a method for the production of a building component according to the invention.
The construction industry causes 40% of CO2 emissions and a large part of the waste is generated in Europe. This stems from linear value chains: Take, Make, Waste-on a global scale. Existing buildings are difficult to update, can become outdated and are planned inflexible and difficult to retrofit. Resource-saving building technology made from an adaptive construction system can be utilized for a wide range of use cases. Modular building planned as an open system can change functions over time and is adaptable to various building typologies and sizes. Further, for temporary spaces, an easy assembly and disassembly is important as well as the stability, while maintaining a flexibility depending on the particular (maybe temporary) needs of the user, such as the size and/or the accessibility.
This results in a need for scalable spatial systems that are adaptable depending on the particular requirements. A building component of interest provides a flexible extension and/or a flexible reduction of a building assembly comprising such a building component. This problem is solved by the building components according to claims 1 and 54 and the building assemblies according to claims 30 and 81. A method for the production of the building component of claim 54 is described in claim 86. Further embodiments of the invention are specified by the dependent claims and are described hereafter.
A first aspect of the invention relates to a building component for a building assembly. The building component comprises multiple receiving elements. Each receiving element is configured and arranged to receive a further structure in a force-locked connection.
According to another embodiment of the invention, the receiving element comprises a through hole and a locking element wherein the through holes are configured and arranged to receive a locking element in a force-locked, particularly frictionally-engaged connection so as to fix the further structure to the building component. For example, the locking element may comprise or be a bolt, such that a bolt may be arranged force-locked in the through hole so as to fix the further structure to the building component. Optionally, the bolt may be secured by a nut or the like once the bolt is arranged in the through hole.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the building component comprises multiple braces. Particularly, the through holes are arranged on the braces.
Particularly, at least one through hole is arranged on at least one end of the braces, particularly on each end of the braces. As such, every brace may for example comprise two through holes, wherein the through holes are configured to be arranged on opposite ends of every brace, respectively.
According to another embodiment of the invention, the braces are configured to be arranged such that their through holes are aligned such that the locking element, for example the bolt, may be arranged in the aligned through holes so as to fixate the further structure to the building component.
The braces are preferably arranged in groups of braces, wherein the braces within one group of braces are configured to be arranged parallel to each other. For example, the braces can be arranged in pairs of braces, wherein the braces within one pair of braces are configured to be arranged parallel to each other. By arranging the braces in such groups, the stability and stiffness of the resulting building component is advantageously enhanced, as a mass load on the braces is distributed among multiple braces.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, multiple braces comprise at least one slot, wherein each slot is configured to receive a further brace with a slot such that the braces cross each other in the area of the slots. For example, the slot may form a recess arranged along a longitudinal extent of the brace, wherein the length of the slot or the recess along the longitudinal extent corresponds essentially to a lateral extent of the brace. As such, a first brace may be arranged in the slot of a second brace, such that both braces cross each other at the slot of the second brace, forming crossing braces. Particularly, each brace comprises exactly two slots. These kinds of braces comprising slots are easy to fabricate and to assemble, while keeping the building component light-weight.
In another embodiment of the invention, multiple crossing braces form an array of braces. For example, the crossing braces may cross each other at an angle of 90°. Particularly, all crossing braces may cross at an angle of 90°. The braces of the array may be arranged in groups, wherein the braces within one group are configured to be arranged parallel to each other. As such, braces of different groups may be oriented at a finite angle between 0 and 180° relative to each other, wherein braces within one and the same group are configured to be arranged parallel to each other. Particularly, the braces of the array may be arranged in groups of two, hence as pairs, wherein the braces of each pair are configured to be arranged parallel to each other. Particularly, each array comprises exactly two identical pairs of braces that are configured to be arranged orthogonally to each other, such that the crossing pairs of braces form a cross.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the building component comprises multiple, particularly two arrays of braces. Preferably, the arrays are configured to be connected via further braces so as to form a three-dimensional skeleton. Particularly, the array of braces and/or the three-dimensional skeleton is at least partially braced by the mutual arrangement of the braces in the slots, such that the array of braces and/or the three-dimensional skeleton is configured to be repeatedly assembled and disassembled by arranging the braces in the slots or removing the braces from the slots. The further braces connecting the arrays may be identical to the braces of the array but they may also comprise structures enhancing the stiffness of the further braces, so as to enhance the maximum load that can be applied to the building component, particularly to the further braces.
In another embodiment of the invention, the building component comprises a volume body configured and arranged such that in the assembled state of the building component, the volume body is at least partially enclosed by the skeleton, such that the volume body enhances a stiffness of the building component. Particularly, the volume body comprises slots shaped complementary to the braces, such that the braces may be arranged in the slots of the volume body in the assembled state. As such, the volume body may at least partially be flush framed by the skeleton, such that forces acting on the three-dimensional skeleton are at least partially taken up by the volume body. Particularly, the volume body comprises or consists of multiple volume body portions. The multiple volume portions may for example be glued to each other so as to form the volume body. Particularly, the volume body may comprise through holes, such that the volume body may be arranged such relative to the braces that the through holes of the receiving elements, particularly the braces, are aligned with the through holes of the volume body such that the locking element may be arranged in the through holes of the volume body and the receiving elements so as to fix the volume body and the three-dimensional skeleton to each other.
As such, the volume body and the skeleton forming the building component advantageously contribute to an enhanced stiffness of the building component, wherein the skeleton is supported by the building component and vice versa. Particularly, the building component may be further stiffened by welding the braces together.
Particularly, the volume body may comprise at least one hollow channel extending through the volume body in the assembled state, particularly a fluid channel, such that a fluid may be conducted through the building component via the fluid channel. Particularly, there may be two or four hollow channels. For multiple channels extending through the volume body, the channels may be guided at least section-wise parallel to each other. Multiple hollow channels may also be combined into a single channel section, for example in a central section of the volume body, wherein the multiple channels extend towards outer sections of the volume body.
The hollow channel may be used for liquids, such as water, hot water or liquid waste and/or electric components, such as electrical cables.
Optionally, the building component may further comprise a cap element configured to be attached to at least one receiving element such that the cap element at least partially covers the hollow channel. As such, the cap element may be advantageously used to separate water cycles or electrical components running through the building component and/or the building assembly.
The hollow channel may also comprise or consist of a tube system comprised by the building component.
Preferably, the volume body comprises, particularly consists of wood. As such, the volume body represents an eco-friendly, sustainable building component that at the same time permits to repeatedly assemble and disassemble the building component.
In another embodiment of the invention, the braces are identical. By using identical braces, fabrication costs and time of the building component are advantageously lowered, as the building component may essentially consist of braces.
For example, the skeleton may comprise exactly 16 braces, 24 braces or 32 braces.
The braces may comprise a material of a higher stiffness compared to the material of the volume body.
Preferably, the braces comprise or consist of steel, particularly S355 steel.
In preferred embodiment, braces made of steel are combined with the volume block made of wood. As such, a hybrid wood-steel building component comprising a three-dimensional skeleton comprising the braces and a volume body results in an eco-friendly, sustainable building component with a high stiffness that at the same time permits to repeatedly assemble and disassemble the building component.
Particularly, the building component is arranged and configured to transmit forces, for example shear forces, tensile forces, compressive force and/or torques, for example bending torques acting on the building component. More particularly, the forces, shear forces and/or bending moments are introduced into the building component via a force-locked steel-steel connection formed by the receiving element and the further structure connected to the building component and transmitted through the building component via the braces.
Particularly, in the assembled state of the building component, if the building component comprises a volume body, a majority, of a force applied to the building component, particularly applied to the receiving elements of the building component is directed through the braces.
Preferably, the braces comprise a length of between 150 mm and 250 mm, particularly approximately 195 mm and/or between 350 mm and 450 mm, particularly approximately 390 mm and/or between 750 mm and 850 mm, particularly approximately 780 mm. The length refers to a maximum spatial extension of the braces.
A second aspect of the invention relates to a building assembly, comprising:
wherein in an assembled state of the building assembly, the at least one beam is force-locked with at least one receiving element of the building component via the plug-in element.
Particularly, the further structure which may be received by the receiving elements of the building component in a force-locked connection comprise the plug-in element or the plug-in element and the at least one beam.
In an embodiment of the invention, the plug-in element is shaped complementary to the receiving element of the building component, such that the plug-in element and the receiving element are configured and arranged for a force-locked connection between the two.
For example, the plug-in element comprises at least one through hole, such that the beam may be fixed to the building component by aligning the through holes of the building component and the through hole of the plug-in element and arranging the locking element in the through holes, so as to form an assembled state of the building assembly. Particularly, the beam may be fixed to the building component by aligning the through holes of the building component, the volume body and the through hole of the plug-in element so as to form an assembled state of the building assembly. This mechanism may be applied for multiple beams at multiple receiving elements, such that multiple beams may form a force-locked connection with one and the same building component.
Alternatively or additionally to the through holes of the plug-in element, the plug-in element may comprise at least one notch, such that the beam may be force-locked with the building component by the notch. Preferably, if notches are used, the notches are oriented such that they are arranged above the locking element along a vertically downward gravitational force direction, such that the force-lock is achieved by the gravitational force of the beam connected to the building component via the notch acting on the locking element.
In an embodiment of the invention, the locking element is removable from the through holes of the building component and the plug-in element, such that the beam may be removed from the building component allowing for a separation of the building component and the beam into a disassembled state of the building assembly. As such, the building assembly may be configured to be repeatedly assembled and disassembled. Hence, the building assembly may be assembled and disassembled on demand, such that the building assembly may for example be used at different locations at different times, offering a flexible and eco-friendly alternative to permanent one-way building assemblies.
Preferably, the plug-in element is force-locked to the beam via a base of the plug-in element, wherein the base is attached to at least one of two terminal sections of the beam defining a longitudinal extent of the beam. As such, forces exerted on the building component or the beam may be advantageously distributed within the building assembly, thereby improving the stability of the building assembly. The longitudinal extent of the beam is preferably between 1000 mm and 2000 mm, particularly approximately 1500 mm or between 3250 mm and 4250 mm, particularly approximately 3750 mm or between 6500 mm and 7500 mm, particularly approximately around 7000 mm. More particularly, beams comprising a longitudinal extent between 1000 mm and 2000 mm are combined with braces of the building component comprising a length between 150 mm and 250 mm, beams comprising a longitudinal extent between 3250 mm and 4250 mm are combined with braces comprising a length between 350 mm and 450 mm and beams comprising a longitudinal extent between 6500 mm and 7500 mm are combined with braces comprising a length between 750 mm and 850 mm. The base may for example drilled into the terminal section of the beam so as to establish a force-locked connection between the plug-in element and the beam.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the plug-in element comprises multiple, particularly one or two protrusions protruding from the plug-in element. Particularly, the protrusions may be protruding from the base. Preferably, the protrusions comprise the through hole or the notch of the plug-in element. As such, the locking element, for example a bolt, may be arranged at the protrusions of the plug-in element to establish a force locked-connection between the plug-in element of the beam and the receiving element of the building component. The plug-in element may be formed integrally with the beam. To enhance the stability of the force-locked connection between the beams and the building component, the beams may comprise multiple, particularly two or four plug-in elements.
According to an embodiment, the beams may comprise a cross-like cross-section. In a corresponding cross-sectional view, the cross may have lateral dimensions between 150 mm and 250 mm, particularly approximately 195 mm and/or between 350 mm and 450 mm, particularly approximately 390 mm and/or between 750 mm and 850 mm, particularly approximately 780 mm. The skilled person will appreciate to match the lateral dimension of the cross with the length of the braces.
Particularly, the plug-in elements are arranged in the periphery of the cross-like cross-section.
According to an embodiment, the beams comprise at least one hollow channel, particularly at least one fluid channel, wherein the hollow channel extends between the two terminal sections of the beam, such that in the assembled state of the building assembly, the building assembly is configured and arranged such that a fluid may be conducted through an integrated channel formed by the hollow channel of the beam and the hollow channel of the building component. The hollow channel may be used for liquids, such as water, hot water or liquid waste and/or electric components, such as electrical cables.
Particularly, at least one beam may comprise at least one access-opening arranged between the terminal sections of the beam, wherein the access-opening connects the hollow channel extending through the beam with an outside of the beam. The access-opening may therefore be used to access tubes or electrical components inside the hollow channel extending through the beam, also allowing for sockets to be arranged in or near the access-openings. The access-opening may optionally be closed with a cover, wherein the cover may be configured to be repeatedly removed and rearranged in the access-opening, so as to repeatedly access the hollow channel.
According to an embodiment, in the assembled state of the building assembly, one to six beams protrude from a building component of the building assembly, wherein each of the beams is force-locked with at least one receiving element of the building component.
In an embodiment of the invention, in the assembled state of the building assembly, at least one beam extends along one of three spatial directions of an orthogonal coordinate system and wherein the building component comprises the origin of the coordinate system. In other words, multiple, particularly one to six beams may be arranged such that they protrude from the building component such that the beams form axes of an orthogonal (cartesian) coordinate system, wherein the building component is located at the origin of the coordinate system. As such, the building component may form a knot of the building assembly representing a stabilizing, force-locked connection between multiple beams.
Particularly, the three spatial directions may be labeled x,y,z, wherein in the assembled state of the building assembly, the x direction and the y direction extend horizontally, i.e. parallel to a surface on which the building assembly may be assembled, and wherein the z direction extends perpendicular to the horizontal x- and y direction, thus being oriented vertical to the surface on which the building assembly may be assembled.
In an embodiment of the invention, the beams extending along the horizontal x- and the y direction are force-locked with receiving elements of the building component via more plug-in elements than the beams extending along the vertical z direction. This choice of plug-in elements contributes to a higher stability of the building assembly while saving material costs, since the beams extending along the vertical z direction are generally subject to higher forces in the assembled state of the building assembly.
In an embodiment of the invention, the beams are identical between their terminal sections, such that the beams may modularly be used on demand to be arranged along a horizontal or the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the beams may be equipped with a selected number of plug-in elements according to the preceding embodiment. By using identical beams between their terminal sections, the fabrication costs for the beams are advantageously lowered.
Particularly, the beams extending along the x- and the y-direction are force-locked with receiving elements of the building component via two plug-in elements, respectively.
Particularly, the beams extending along the z-direction are force-locked with receiving elements of the building component via four plug-in elements, respectively.
According to another embodiment of the invention, the plug-in elements of the beams extending along the x-direction and the plug-in elements of the beams extending along the y-direction comprise an even number of protrusions, particularly two protrusions. Particularly, the plug-in elements of the beams extending along the z-direction comprise an odd number of protrusions, particularly one protrusion.
In an embodiment of the invention, in the assembled state of the building assembly, at least one beam extending along the x- or the y-direction and at least one beam extending along the z-direction are force-locked with the building component via a one and the same receiving element of the building component. This particular arrangement of beams advantageously contributes to save space, keeping the building assembly compact. For example, in this arrangement, a beam extending along the horizontal x- or y-direction may be arranged such that its plug-in element, particularly its through hole and/or notch, is aligned with a through hole of the receiving element of the building component and particularly with a through hole of the volume body. At the same time, a beam extending along the z-direction may be arranged such that its plug-in element, particularly its through hole or notch, is aligned with the same through hole or through holes of the same receiving element, particularly the same volume body of the same building component. Then, a locking element, for example a bolt, may be arranged in the through hole and/or notch of the plug-in elements of the horizontal beam and the vertical beam as well as the through hole of the receiving element, such that horizontal and vertical beams may be force-locked with one and the same receiving element.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the building assembly comprises multiple building components, wherein the building components are force-locked interconnected by at least one beam. As such, the building assembly allows to assemble three-dimensional structures in a modular fashion, for example cuboids or cubes, wherein the building components form corners of the three-dimensional structures that are force-locked interconnected by beams.
Particularly, the building assembly may comprise at least one façade element such as a wall element, a floor element or a roof element, wherein the façade element is arranged between at least two, particularly four building components that are force-locked interconnected by beams. As such, the façade element may form a surface between corners of the three-dimensional structure formed by the building assembly, hence the surface of a cuboid or a cube between the corners of the cuboid or cube.
Particularly, the building assembly may comprise at least one foundation element, wherein the foundation element forms a lower terminal section of the building assembly in the assembled state and wherein the foundation element is force-locked with a building component and/or a beam.
A third aspect of the invention relates to a method of assembly for the building component according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the method comprises at least the steps of:
According to an embodiment of the method of assembly of the building component according to the first aspect of the invention, at least two arrays of braces are interconnected by further braces, wherein the further braces extend between two adjacent arrays and wherein through holes of the further braces and through holes of the adjacent arrays are aligned, and wherein a locking means such as a bolt is arranged between the aligned through holes in a force-locked connection forming a receiving element configured for a force-locked connection, and wherein the interconnected arrays form a three-dimensional skeleton.
Particularly, adjacent arrays may be interconnected by further braces such that the adjacent arrays are arranged parallel to each other.
According to another embodiment of the method of assembly of the building component according to the first aspect of the invention, a volume body, particularly a volume body formed by joining multiple volume body portions by a joining technique such as gluing, is arranged at least partially inside the three-dimensional skeleton, such that the volume body is at least partially enclosed by the three-dimensional skeleton.
Particularly, the volume body may comprise slots and/or through holes that are formed by a subtractive technique, such as milling.
According to an embodiment of the method of assembly of the building component according to the first aspect of the invention, a volume body comprising multiple slots and through holes is provided, wherein the three-dimensional skeleton is arranged such with respect to the volume body that the through holes of the three-dimensional skeleton and the volume body are aligned, such that a locking means, such that a bolt, may be arranged in the aligned through holes so as to fixate the building component.
A fourth aspect of the invention relates to an assembly method for the building assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, comprising at least the following steps:
Particularly, the plug-in element may be connected with the receiving element by first aligning through holes and/or notches of the building component with through holes and/or notches of the plug-in element and then arranging a locking means, such as a bolt in the aligned through holes so as to establish a force-locked connection between the receiving element of the building component and the plug-in element of the beam and thus the beam.
Particularly, the beam may be connected to the building component via multiple plug-in elements, wherein first, a first plug-in element comprising a notch is hooked on a first receiving element, such that the beam is stabilized by a corresponding first force-locked connection between the first plug-in element and the first receiving element, and wherein at least a second plug-in element comprising through holes is connected to at least a second receiving element by aligning through holes of the second plug-in element and the second receiving element as well as arranging a locking element in the aligned through holes.
A fifth aspect of the invention relates to a building component configured to be repeatedly and removably connectable with a further building component. The building component comprises a central portion extending along a first axis and a plurality of connection members arranged at the central portion. Each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises a receiving element and a separate plug-in element, wherein the plug-in element and the receiving element are shaped complementary to each other. The plug-in element comprises a front end of the plug-in element facing away from the central portion and the receiving element comprises a front end of the receiving element facing away from the central portion, wherein the front end of the plug-in element and the front end of the receiving element point in the same direction.
In the context of this application, the building component is also referred to as building unit or building element.
The building component is repeatedly connectable with the further building component. The building component can be repeatedly attached and/or detached with the further building component. The building component can be repeatedly assembled and/or disassembled with the further building component. The building component is removably connectable with the further building component. The building component can be removed from the further building component and can be connected with the further building component again (or another further building component). For instance, the building can be removed from the further building component for deconstruction of a building, such as an exhibition room, and can be re-connected with the further building component at another location.
The plurality of connection members can be attached to the central portion. The plurality of connection members can be connected with the central portion. The plurality of connection members can emanate from the central portion.
A first connection member and a second connection member can be arranged at opposing ends of the building component, particularly opposing ends with respect to the first axis.
The first axis can be a centre axis. In an embodiment, the first axis is an extension axis of the building component. The first axis can extend along a longitudinal extension direction of the building component, particularly when the building component has an elongated shape. The first axis can be a transverse axis.
Each connection member of the plurality of connection members can comprise one receiving element and one separate plug-in element.
The plug-in element can be a male connection element. The plug-in element can be a protrusion. The plug-in element can be a pin. The plug-in element can be a tongue.
The receiving element can be a female connection element. The receiving element can be a receptacle. The receiving element can be a recess. The receiving element can be a groove.
The plug-in element and the receiving element can be separated, complementary connection elements.
The separate plug-in element can be spatially distant to the receiving element. An entity of a connection member can either be comprised in the receiving element or in the separate plug-in element.
The receiving element can comprise an inner space. The inner space can comprise a hollow portion. The receiving element can comprise an entrance via that the inner space is accessible. The entrance can be an orifice.
The plug-in element can be complementary to the receiving element in terms of the shape and/or the size. The shape of the separate plug-in element can be complementary to the shape of the receiving element. The receiving element can be the negative form of the plug-in element.
The plug-in element can be complementary to the inner space of the receiving element in terms of the shape and/or the size. The shape of the separate plug-in element can be complementary to the shape of the inner space of the receiving element. The plug-in element can be complementary to the hollow portion of the receiving element in terms of the shape and/or the size.
The front end of the plug-in element can be a tip of the plug-in element. The front end of the plug-in element can be a distal end of the plug-in element. The front end of the receiving element can be a tip of the receiving element. The front end of the receiving element can be a distal end of the receiving element. The front end of the receiving element can be the entrance of the receiving element via that the inner space of the receiving element is accessible. The front end of the receiving element can be the entrance of the receiving element via that the hollow portion is accessible.
The front end of the plug-in element and the front end of the receiving element point in the same direction, in particular such that the plug-in element and the receiving element are accessible from the same direction. The tip of the plug-in element and the entrance of the receiving element can point in the same direction.
An advantage is that each connection member is configured to be connectable with each other connection member. This advantageously increases the possible combinations of connection members. The flexibility is advantageously increased. An assembly is advantageously simplified.
According to an embodiment, the receiving element extends in a first extension direction of the receiving element parallel to the first axis, and the plug-in element extends in a first extension direction of the plug-in element parallel to the first axis, such that the receiving element and the plug-in element extend parallel to each other.
The plug-in element can have an elongated shape. The first extension direction of the plug-in element can be a longitudinal extension direction of the plug-in element.
Perpendicular to the first extension direction of the plug-in element, the plug-in element can have a circular shape. Perpendicular to the first extension direction of the plug-in element, the plug-in element can have a rectangular shape.
Along the first extension direction of the plug-in element, the plug-in element can extend equally.
The receiving element can have an elongated shape. The first extension direction of the receiving element can be a longitudinal extension direction of the receiving element.
The inner space of the receiving element can have an elongated shape. The first extension direction of the receiving element can be a longitudinal extension direction of the inner space of the receiving element.
Perpendicular to the first extension direction of the receiving element, the receiving element, particularly the inner space of the receiving element, can have a circular shape. Perpendicular to the first extension direction of the receiving element, the receiving element, particularly the inner space of the receiving element, can have a rectangular shape.
Along the first extension direction of the receiving element, the receiving element, particularly the inner space of the receiving element, can extend equally.
In an embodiment, the receiving element comprises two limiting elements delimiting a slot, and the plug-in element comprises a protrusion, wherein the slot and the protrusion are shaped complementary to each other.
The protrusion can be complementary to the slot in terms of the shape and/or the size, particularly in terms of the shape and the size.
The distal ends of the two limiting elements delimiting the slot can be considered as the front end of the receiving element. The portion of the slot delimited by the distal ends of the two limiting elements, particularly an entrance of the slot, can be considered as the front end of the receiving element. Via the entrance of the slot an inner space of the slot is accessible. Via the entrance of the slot the inner space of the slot is accessible.
In an embodiment, the two limiting elements extend parallel to each other.
In an embodiment, the two limiting elements are of equal length.
In an embodiment, the two limiting elements extend parallel to each other and the two limiting elements are of equal length.
The entrance of the slot can extend in a plane perpendicular to the first axis.
In an embodiment, the two limiting elements are arranged and configured such that they delimit a rectangular inner space. The two limiting elements can be arranged and configured such that they boarder two opposing sites of a rectangular inner space. The two limiting elements can be arranged and configured such that they boarder two opposing sites of a rectangular hollow portion. The entrance of the receiving element can be rectangular.
According to an embodiment, the plug-in element and the receiving element are arranged and configured such that the front end of the plug-in element and the front end of the receiving element are arranged in a front-end plane extending perpendicular to the first axis.
The front end of the plug-in element and the entrance of the receiving element can be arranged in the front-end plane.
In an embodiment, the front end of the plug-in element extends in a second extension direction of the plug-in element perpendicular to the first axis and the front end of the receiving element extends in a second extension direction of the receiving element perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the plug-in element and the receiving element are arranged such that the second extension direction of the plug-in element and the second extension direction of the receiving element are arranged radially with respect to the first axis.
According to an embodiment, in a circumferential direction of the connection member the plug-in element and the receiving element are arranged equidistant to each other.
In the circumferential direction of the connection member, the plug-in element and the receiving element can be arranged at an angle of 180° to each other.
According to an embodiment, in the circumferential direction of the connection member the plug-in element and the receiving element are arranged at an angle of 90° to each other.
In the front-end plane, the second extension direction of the plug-in element and the second extension direction of the receiving element can be arranged at an angle of 90° to each other. In the front-end plane, the second extension direction of the plug-in element and the second extension direction of the receiving element can be arranged at an angle of 180° to each other.
The circumferential direction of the connection member can be a circumferential direction of the building component. The circumferential direction of the connection member can extend in a plane perpendicular to the first axis.
In an embodiment, the plug-in element comprises a base of the plug-in element opposing the front end of the plug-in element and the receiving element comprises a base of the receiving element opposing the front end of the receiving element, wherein the plug-in element and the receiving element are arranged and configured such that the base of the plug-in element and the base of the receiving element are arranged in a base plane extending perpendicular to the first axis.
The base plane can extend parallel to the front-end plane.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises a plurality of receiving elements and a plurality of plug-in elements, particularly wherein a number of receiving elements of the plurality of receiving elements equals a number of plug-in elements of the plurality of plug-in elements.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises the equal number of receiving elements. In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises the equal number of plug-in elements.
The number of receiving elements can equal the number of plug-in elements.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises two receiving elements. In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises two plug-in elements.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises two receiving elements and one plug-in element. In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises one receiving element and two plug-in elements.
According to an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members comprises two receiving elements and two plug-in elements.
In an embodiment, in that the plurality of the receiving elements and the plurality of the plug-in elements are arranged such that perpendicular to the first axis, each front end of the plurality of plug-in elements and receiving elements forms a leg of a plus-sign.
The plurality of the receiving elements and the plurality of the plug-in elements can be arranged such that perpendicular to the first axis, each front end of the plurality of plug-in elements and receiving elements can form a leg of a cross.
The plurality of the receiving elements and the plurality of the plug-in elements can be arranged such that each front end of the receiving element and the plug-in element forms a leg of a plus-sign perpendicular to the first axis. The plurality of the receiving elements and the plurality of the plug-in elements can be arranged such that each front end of the receiving element and the plug-in element forms a leg of a plus-sign in the front-end plane.
In an embodiment, two receiving elements and two plug-in elements are radially arranged, wherein the two receiving elements and the two plug-in elements are arranged equidistantly.
According to an embodiment, in the circumferential direction of the connection member a multitude of the plurality of receiving elements adjoin each other and a multitude of the plurality of plug-in elements adjoins each other, particularly wherein the two receiving elements adjoin each other and the two plug-in elements adjoin each other.
In an embodiment, the plurality of the receiving elements and the plurality of the plug-in elements are arranged in the circumferential direction of the connection member in the sequence: first plug-in element, second plug-in element, first receiving element, second receiving element.
In an embodiment, the building component comprises a hollow channel extending along the first axis, establishing a through-opening passing through the building component.
The hollow channel can pass the central portion of the building component. The hollow channel can pass each connection member of the plurality of connection members. The hollow channel can establish a through-opening ranging from a first connection member to a second connection member via the central portion of the building component.
The hollow channel can comprise a first opening and a second opening. The first opening can be arranged at the first connection member. The second opening can be arranged at the second connection member. The hollow channel can be accessible via the first opening. The hollow channel can be accessible via the second opening. With respect to the first axis, the first opening can be arranged opposite to the second opening.
The plug-in element, or the plurality of plug-in elements, can be arranged radially around the first opening. The plug-in element, or the plurality of plug-in elements, can be arranged radially around the second opening.
The receiving element, or the plurality of receiving elements, can be arranged radially around the first opening. The receiving element, or the plurality of receiving elements, can be arranged radially around the second opening.
The first opening can be arranged in the centre of the plus-sign formed by the plurality of plug-in elements and the plurality of receiving elements of the first connection member. The second opening can be arranged in the centre of the plus-sign formed by the plurality of plug-in elements and the plurality of receiving elements of the second connection member.
The hollow channel can be configured to receive a supply unit, particularly a plurality of supply units. The hollow channel can be configured to receive a mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing (MEP) unit (MEP unit), particularly a plurality of MEP units.
The hollow channel can be configured to receive a conduit, a wire, a power cable, a telephone line, a television cable and/or an internet cable. The hollow channel can be configured to receive a pipe.
The hollow channel can extend along a straight line along the first axis.
Perpendicular to the first axis, the hollow channel can have a rectangular cross section.
In an embodiment, the building component consists of a plurality of slices, wherein a first slice and a second slice are fixed to each other by a joining technique, particularly by glueing, plugging, by at least one mortise and tension joint, by at least one wooden pin and/or a metal strip comprising a hook.
In an embodiment, the building component consists of a plurality of slices, wherein adjoining slices are fixed to each other by a joining technique, particularly by glueing, plugging, by at least one mortise and tension joint, by at least one wooden pin and/or a metal strip comprising a hook.
The first slice can be a flat object. The first slice can have a flat surface. The first slice can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The first slice can comprise an edge. The edge of the first slice can connect the upper surface of the first slice and the lower surface of the first slice. The edge of the first slice can extend perpendicular to the upper surface of the first slice. The edge of the first slice can extend perpendicular to the lower surface of the first slice.
The second slice can be a flat object. The second slice can have a flat surface. The second slice can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The second slice can comprise an edge. The edge of the second slice can connect the upper surface of the second slice and the lower surface of the second slice. The edge of the second slice can extend perpendicular to the upper surface of the second slice. The edge of the second slice can extend perpendicular to the lower surface of the second slice.
The first slice can have an angular shape. The second slice can have an angular shape. The first slice can have a first shape. The second slice can have a second shape differing from the first shape. The second shape can be equal to the first shape.
In an embodiment, the first slice and the second slice have the same thickness. The thickness can be the extension the particular slice perpendicular to the surface of the particular slice.
The first slice can be joint to the second slice. The first slice can be joint to the second slice by fixing the lower surface of the first slice to the upper surface of the second slice. A joint between surfaces of different slices is also referred to as surface-surface joint in the context of the application.
The lower surface of the first slice can be glued to the upper surface of the second slice. The lower surface of the first slice can be plugged to the upper surface of the second slice. The lower surface of the first slice can be joined to the upper surface of the second slice by a mortise and tension joint, particularly a plurality of mortise and tension joints. The lower surface of the first slice can be joined to the upper surface of the second slice by a wooden pin, particularly a plurality of wooden pins.
In an embodiment, the metal strip comprising the hook, particularly a plurality of hooks, is arranged between the lower surface of the first slice and the upper surface of the second slice. The hook can be a barb. The metal strip metal strip can comprise a first hook and a second hook facing away from the first hook. In particular, the metal strip is arranged and configured such that at least a first hook penetrates the lower surface of the first slice and at least a second hook penetrates the upper surface of the second slice. In particular, a plurality of first hooks can penetrate the lower surface of the first slice. In particular, a plurality of second hooks can penetrate the upper surface of the second slice.
The first slice can be joint to the second slice by fixing the edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, to the upper surface of the second slice. A joint between a surface and the edge of a different slice is also referred to as surface-edge joint in the context of the application.
The edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, can be glued to the upper surface of the second slice. The edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, can be plugged to the upper surface of the second slice. The edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, can be joined to the upper surface of the second slice by a mortise and tension joint, particularly a plurality of mortise and tension joints. The edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, can be joined to the upper surface of the second slice by a wooden pin, particularly a plurality of wooden pins.
In an embodiment, the metal strip comprising the hook, particularly a plurality of hooks, is arranged between the edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, and the upper surface of the second slice. The hook can be a barb. The metal strip metal strip can comprise a first hook and a second hook facing away from the first hook. In particular, the metal strip is arranged and configured such that at least a first hook penetrates the edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice, and at least a second hook penetrates the upper surface of the second slice. In particular, a plurality of first hooks can penetrate the edge of the first slice, particularly a joining portion of the edge of the first slice. In particular, a plurality of second hooks can penetrate the upper surface of the second slice.
A slice can be joint to a plurality of slices. The slice can be joint to a plurality of slices via a plurality of surface-surface joints. The first slice can be fixed to the second slice via a surface-surface joint. The first slice can be fixed to further slice via a surface-surface joint. A plurality of slices joined together via surface-surface joints can form a stack of slices.
The first slice can be fixed to the second slice via a surface-surface joint. The first slice can be fixed to further slice via a surface-edge joint.
Via a plurality of surface-surface joints, a pre-defined 3D shape of the building component can be obtained by a plurality of slices. Via a plurality of surface-edge joints, a pre-defined 3D shape of the building component can be obtained by a plurality of slices.
An advantage is that the generation of the building component is simplified. Even a complex 3-dimensional structure can be easily generated.
In an embodiment, the building component comprises or consists of wood, in particular glued-laminated timber or laminated veneer lumber, particularly wherein one slice of the plurality of slices, particularly each slice of the plurality of slices, comprises or consists of wood, in particular glued-laminated timber or laminated veneer lumber.
In an embodiment, the building component comprises or consists of timber. In an embodiment, the building component comprises or consists of lumber.
An advantage of laminated veneer lumber is its high structural stability.
In an embodiment, one slice of the plurality of slices, particularly each slice of the plurality of slices forms a part of one connection member, particularly forms a part of each of two different connection members.
The slice can form a part of a receiving element of a first connection member and a part of a plug-in element of a further connection member.
The slice can form a part of a receiving element of the first connection member and a part of a receiving element of the further connection member.
The slice can form a part of a plug-in element of the first connection member and a part of a plug-in element of the further connection member.
According to an embodiment, each receiving element is formed by a multitude of slices of the plurality of slices, particularly at least three slices of the plurality of slices, particularly an inner slice and two adjoining outer slices, particularly wherein the multitude of slices is arranged and configured such that the limiting elements comprises the outer slices and the base of the receiving element comprises the inner slice.
In an embodiment, each plug-in element is formed by a multitude of slices of the plurality of slices, particularly at least three slices of the plurality of slices, particularly an inner slice and two adjoining outer slices, particularly wherein the multitude of slices is arranged and configured such that the protrusion comprises the inner slices and the base of the plug-in element comprises the outer slices.
The inner slice can be arranged between the two adjoining outer slices.
In an embodiment, the central portion of the building component comprises an access-opening via that the hollow channel is accessible.
The access-opening can be a through-opening. The access-opening can be a recess. The access-opening can connect the hollow channel and a surface of the central portion. An opening of the access-opening can be delimited by the surface of the central portion. The access-opening can extend perpendicular to the first axis. The access-opening can extend perpendicular to the hollow channel.
The access-opening can be a supply access. The access-opening can be a maintenance access.
Via the access-opening the MEP unit and/or the supply unit arranged in the hollow channel is easily accessible. The installation of the MEP unit and/or the supply unit in the hollow channel is advantageously simplified. The maintenance of the MEP unit and/or the supply unit is advantageously simplified.
In an embodiment, the building component is a beam extending along the first axis, wherein a first connection member of the plurality of connection members of the beam faces away from a second connection member of the plurality of connection members of the beam, such that the front end of the plug-in element of the first connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the first connection member face away from the front end of the plug-in element of the second connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the second connection member.
In an embodiment, the beam comprises glued-laminated timber.
The beam can comprise the access-opening.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members of the beam comprises two receiving elements and one plug-in element. In an embodiment, each connection member of the plurality of connection members of the beam comprises one receiving element and two plug-in elements.
Each connection member of the plurality of connection members of the beam can comprise two receiving elements and two plug-in elements.
According to an embodiment, the building component is a connection node configured for a multi-directional connection, wherein the central portion comprises a first section extending along the first axis and a second section extending along a second axis, wherein the second axis is arranged in an angle to the first axis, particularly wherein the second axis is arranged perpendicular to the first axis.
The connection node can comprise a connection member of the first axis arranged along the first axis and a connection member of the second axis arranged along the second axis. The connection member of the first axis can be arranged perpendicular to the connection member of the second axis.
The connection node can be configured to provide connections in different orientations, particularly along the first axis and along the second axis.
The connection node can be a T-joint.
In an embodiment, the central portion further comprises a third section extending along the third axis, wherein the third axis is arranged in an angle to the first axis and in an angle to the second axis, particularly wherein the third axis is arranged perpendicular to the first axis and to the second axis.
The connection node can comprise a connection member of the first axis arranged along the first axis, a connection member of the second axis arranged along the second axis, and a connection member of the third axis arranged along the third axis. The connection member of the first axis can be arranged perpendicular to the connection member of the second axis. The connection member of the first axis can be arranged perpendicular to the connection member of the third axis. The connection member of the second axis can be arranged perpendicular to the connection member of the third axis.
The connection node can be configured to provide connections in different orientations, particularly along the first axis, along the second axis and along the third axis.
In an embodiment, the node comprises laminated veneer lumber.
According to an embodiment, the building component comprises between two and six connection members.
The beam can comprise two connection members, particularly wherein the two connection members arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other.
The node can comprise three connection members. In an embodiment, a first connection member and a second connection member are arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other. A third connection member can be arranged along the second axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis.
The node can comprise four connection members. In an embodiment, a first connection member and a second connection member are arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other. A third connection member and a fourth connection member can be arranged along the second axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis, facing away from each other.
The node can comprise four connection members. In an embodiment, a first connection member and a second connection member are arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other. A third connection member can be arranged along the second axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis. A fourth connection member can be arranged along the third axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis.
The node can comprise five connection members. In an embodiment, a first connection member and a second connection member are arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other. A third connection member and a fourth connection member can be arranged along the second axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis, facing away from each other. A fifth connection member can be arranged along the third axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis.
The node can comprise six connection members. In an embodiment, a first connection member and a second connection member are arranged along the first axis, facing away from each other. A third connection member and a fourth connection member can be arranged along the second axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis, facing away from each other. A fifth connection member and a sixth connection member can be arranged along the third axis, particularly extending perpendicular to the first axis, facing away from each other.
In an embodiment, a first connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node is arranged at the first section of the central portion and a second connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node is arranged at the second section of the central portion, such that the first connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node and the second connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the second connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the plug-in element of the first connection member and the front end of the plug-in element of the second connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the second connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the receiving element of the first connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the second connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the second connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the plug-in element of the first connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the second connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the second connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the receiving element of the first connection member and the front end of the plug-in element of the second connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
The first connection member and the second connection member can be configured and arranged such that the front-end plane related to the first connection member and the front-end plane related to the second connection member are arranged angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, further a third connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node is arranged at the third section of the central portion, such that the third connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node and the first connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node and the second connection member of the plurality of connection members of the connection node face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the plug-in element of the first connection member and the front end of the plug-in element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the receiving element of the first connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the second connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the plug-in element of the second connection member and the front end of the plug-in element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the second connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the receiving element of the second connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member, the second connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the plug-in element of the first connection member, the front end of the plug-in element of the second connection member and the front end of the plug-in element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
In an embodiment, the first connection member, the second connection member and the third connection member are configured and arranged such that the front end of the receiving element of the first connection member, the front end of the receiving element of the second connection member and the front end of the receiving element of the third connection member face angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
The first connection member and the third connection member can be configured and arranged such that the front-end plane related to the first connection member and the front-end plane related to the third connection member are arranged angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
The second connection member and the third connection member can be configured and arranged such that the front-end plane related to the second connection member and the front-end plane related to the third connection member are arranged angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
The first connection member, the second connection member and the third connection member can be configured and arranged such that the front-end plane related to the first connection member, the front-end plane related to the second connection member and the front-end plane related to the third connection member are arranged angled to each other, particularly perpendicular to each other.
The connection node can be configured to provide connections in different orientations, particularly along the first axis and along the second axis. The connection node can be configured to provide connections in different orientations, particularly along the first axis, along the second axis and along the third axis.
In an embodiment, the hollow channel comprises a first channel portion extending along the first axis and a second channel portion extending along the second axis.
According to an embodiment, the hollow channel comprises a third channel portion extending along the third axis.
The first channel portion can be connected with the second channel portion. The first channel portion can be connected with the third channel portion. The second channel portion can be connected with the third channel portion.
The first channel portion and the second channel portion can be connected via a common channel hub. The first channel portion, the second channel portion and the third channel portion can be connected via a common channel hub.
A sixth aspect of the invention relates to a building assembly comprising the building component and a further building component according to the invention, wherein the building component and the further building component are repeatedly and removably connectable.
The building component can be a connection node. The building component can be a beam.
The further building component can be a connection node, The further building component can be a beam.
A first connection node and a second connection node can be repeatedly and removably connectable. A first beam and a second beam can be repeatedly and removably connectable.
A connection node and a beam can be repeatedly and removably connectable.
In an embodiment, each connection member of the building component comprises the equal number of plug-in elements. In an embodiment, each connection member of the building component comprises the equal number of receiving elements. The arrangement of the plug-in elements and the receiving elements can be equal in each connection member of the building component.
According to an embodiment, in an assembled state, a receiving element of a selected connection member of the building component receives a respective plug-in element of a selected connection member of the further building component, and a plug-in element of the selected connection member of the building component is arranged in a respective receiving element of the selected connection member of the further building component, particularly wherein in the assembled state, the particular plug-in element is almost completely inserted in the respective receiving element, such that the building component and the further building component are positively coupled and/or friction locked.
In an embodiment, in an assembled state, each receiving element of a selected connection member of the building component receives a respective plug-in element of a selected connection member of the further building component, and each plug-in element of the selected connection member of the building component is arranged in a respective receiving element of the selected connection member of the further building component, particularly wherein in the assembled state, the particular plug-in element is almost completely inserted in the respective receiving element, such that the building component and the further building component are positively coupled and/or friction locked.
In the assembled state, the building component and the further building component can be positively coupled and/or friction locked.
The plug-in element can be almost completely inserted in the inner space of the respective receiving element.
In an embodiment, in the assembled state, the tip of the plug-in element of the selected connection member of the building element adjoins the base of the receiving element of the selected connection member of the further building element. The base of the plug-in element of the selected connection member of the building element can adjoin the front end of the receiving element of the selected connection member of the further building element.
According to an embodiment, the building component and the further building component are arranged and configured such that, in the assembled state, the hollow channel of the building component adjoins the hollow channel of the further building component, establishing an integrated channel passing through both the building component and the further building component.
The first opening of the hollow channel of the building component can adjoin a first opening of the hollow channel of the assembled further building component.
In an embodiment, the building component comprises the access-opening via that the hollow channel of the building component is accessible, wherein the building component and the further building component are arranged and configured such that, in the assembled state, the hollow channel of the further building component is accessible via the access-opening and the hollow channel of the building component.
In an embodiment, the access-opening via that the hollow channel is accessible is arranged at the beam. The hollow channel of an assembled connection node is accessible via the access-opening and the hollow channel of the beam adjoining the hollow channel of an assembled connection node.
The hollow channel of the connection node can be easily accessible via the access-opening of the assembled beam. The installation and/or maintenance of a supply unit and/or a MEP unit is advantageously simplified even in the assembled state.
In an embodiment, the building assembly comprises a plurality of connection nodes and a plurality of beams, particularly wherein each connection member of each beam of the plurality of beams is assembled with a respective connection member of a connection node of the plurality of connection nodes.
The beam can be arranged between two connection nodes. Each beam can be arranged between each two connection nodes.
An seventh aspect of the invention is related to of the production of the building component according to the invention. The method comprises the steps of:
Particularly, exemplary embodiments are described below in conjunction with the Figures. The Figures are appended to the claims and are accompanied by text explaining individual features of the shown embodiments and aspects of the present invention. Each individual feature shown in the Figures and/or mentioned in the text of the Figures may be incorporated (also in an isolated fashion) into a claim relating to the aspects of the present invention.
Particularly, the braces 20 comprise or consist of steel. The layout of the braces 20 contributes to minimize a weight of the three-dimensional skeleton 26, while the arrangement of the braces 20 as a three-dimensional skeleton 26 shown in
Particularly, the braces 20 arranged vertically may also comprise slots 23, such that all braces of the building component 1 may be identical, which advantageously reduces production costs and simplifies the assembly and disassembly of the building component 1 and/or the building assembly 100.
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As such, the resulting building component 1 comprises a braced three-dimensional skeleton 26 with a volume body 40 forming the core of the building component 1, wherein the volume body 40 supports the braces 20 and vice versa. Particularly, the arrangement shown in
The interplay of the braces 20 and the volume body 40 further allows to use the hollow channels 44 comprised by the volume body 40, as the braces 20 are configured such that they do not block any of the hollow channels 44.
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The left of the two beams 5 comprises two plug-in elements 90, wherein the upper of the two plug-in elements 90 comprises two protrusions 92 with through holes 52. The lower of the two plug-in elements 90 comprises two protrusions 92 with notches 52.
The right beam 5 of the two beams 5 comprises four plug-in elements 90 with each one protrusion 92 comprising a through hole 52.
The number of plug-in elements 90 may be chosen according to the application of the beam 5 within the building assembly 100. Particularly, if the beam 5 is to be used as a columnar structure, i.e. oriented along the vertical z-direction, the number of plug-in structures 90 may be chosen larger than for beams 5 used as a lateral structure oriented along a horizontal x- or y direction due to the higher mass load in the vertical orientation. As such, the higher mass load may be conducted via a larger number of plug-in structures that each establish a force-locked connection to the building component.
Particularly, for beams 5 arranged in a horizontal direction (x- or y direction), notches 53 as visible on the left beam 5 in
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A slice 10 can comprise a connection member portion 24. A slice can comprise a central portion part 26. When fixed together forming a beam 5, the connection member portion 24 of the slice 10 can be a portion of a connection member 80 of the beam. In the connection member portion 24, a slice 10 can comprise a recess 28, particularly a plurality of recesses 28. The recess 28 can be configured to receive a fixing element, particularly a fixing element to stabilise a connection between a building component and a further building component.
In an embodiment, the connection member portion 24 can comprise a more resilient material than the central portion part 26. In an embodiment, the connection member portion 24 can comprise a more durable material than the central portion part 26. In an embodiment, the material of the connection member portion 24 equals the material of the central portion part 26.
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The beam 5 can extend along a first axis A1. The longitudinal extension direction L1 of the beam 5 can extend along the first axis A1.
The beam 5 can comprise an outer surface 50. The beam 5 can comprise a hollow channel 60. The hollow channel 60 can extend along the first ais A1.
In the present embodiment, the beam 5 comprises an access-opening 70. The access-opening 70 can be arranged in a central portion 30 of the beam 5. The access-opening 70 can extend perpendicular to the first axis A1. The access-opening 70 can extend perpendicular to the extension direction of the hollow channel 60. The access-opening 70 can extend perpendicular to the extension direction of the beam L1.
The access-opening 70 can be a through-opening, connecting the hollow channel 60 and the outer surface 50 of the beam 5. An opening 71 of the access-opening 70 is delimited by the outer surface 50 of the beam 5. A closure 72 can be arranged at the opening 71. A cover 73 can be arranged at the opening 71.
The beam 5 can comprise a plurality of access-openings 70. Each access-opening 70 can be covered by an individual cover 73. Each access-opening 70 can extend perpendicular to the first axis A1.
The hollow channel 60 can be configured to receive a supply unit, particularly a plurality of supply units. The hollow channel 60 can be configured to receive a MEP unit, particularly a plurality of MEP units. Via the access-opening 70, the supply unit and/or the MEP unit can be accessible from the outside.
A slice 10a, 10b can comprise a recess 12 (12a, 12b) of the particular slice 10a, 10b. The recess 12, 12a, 12b can be a through-opening ranging from an upper surface 14, 14a, 14b of the slice 10, 10a, 10b to an opposing lower surface of the slice 10, 10a, 10b.
The recess 12, 12a, 12b can be configured such that, when the slices 10 are fixed together to generate a stack 11 of slices 10, the recesses 12, 12a, 12b align with each other to form the hollow channel 60, particularly a section of the hollow channel 60 (also see
The recess 12, 12a, 12b can be configured such that, when the slices 10 are fixed together to generate the building component 1, the recesses 12, 12a, 12b align with each other to form the hollow channel 60, particularly a section of the hollow channel 60 (also see
A multitude of slices 10 can be fixed together to form a stack 11, 11a, 11b, 11c of slices 10. In particular, a multitude of slices 10 can be fixed together via surface-surface connections to generate the stack 11, 11a, 11b, 11c of slices 10. The stack 11, 11a, 11b, 11c of slices 10 can comprise or consist of at least three slices 10.
The stack 11, 11a, 11b, 11c of slices 10 can comprise an outer slice 10′, particularly two outer slices 10′, and an inner slice 10″ arranged between the outer slices 10′. The stack 11, 11a, 11b, 11c can comprise a plurality of inner slices 10″. In the present embodiment the plurality of inner slices 10″ of a second stack 11b and a third stack 11c comprises two inner slices 10″ arranged in a common plane. Each inner slice 10″ can be fixed to each of the outer slices 10′ via a surface-surface-connection.
The inner slices 10″ can be arranged distant to each other, generating a section of the hollow channel 60 (
The plurality of stacks 11 can be fixed together to generate the connection node 3. In an embodiment, the plurality of stacks 11 is glued together. In an embodiment, two stacks 11 are fixed together by a mortise and tension joint. particularly a plurality of mortise and tension joints (
The connection member 80 can be arranged at the central portion 30, particularly at the first section 31 of the central portion 30. The first section 31 of the central portion 30 can extend along the first axis A1 (
A circumferential direction C1 of the connection member extends perpendicular to the first axis A1 (
The connection member 80 can comprise two plug-in elements 90. A plug-in element 90 can be a protrusion 92. The plug-in element 90 can comprise a tip 110 of the plug-in element 90.
The tip 110 of the plug-in element 90 can be the front-end 112 of the plug-in element 90. The plug-in element 90 can comprise a base 114 of the plug-in element 90 opposing the tip 110 of the plug-in element 90 (
The connection member 80 can comprise two receiving elements 91. A receiving element 91 can comprise an inner space 95. The inner space 95 can be accessible via an orifice 96, particularly along the first axis A1. The receiving element 91 can comprise a slot 93. The slot 93 can be delimited by a set of delimiting elements 94a, 94b. The receiving element 91 can comprise a tip 111 of the receiving element 91. The tip 111 of the receiving element 91 can be the front-end 113 of the receiving element 91. The tip 111 of the receiving element 91 can be an edge of the delimiting elements 94a, 94b of the slot 93. The orifice 96 can be the tip 111 of the receiving element 91. The receiving element 91 can comprise a base 115 of the receiving element opposing the tip 111 of the receiving element 91 (
The front ends 112 of the plug-in elements 90 of the connection member 80 and the front-end 113 of the receiving element 91 of the connection member 80 can point towards the same direction. The front ends 112 of the plug-in elements 90 of the connection member 80 and the front-end 113 of the receiving element 91 of the connection member 80 can be arranged in a common front-end plane P1 (
The bases 114 of the plug-in elements 90 of the connection member 80 and the bases 115 of the receiving element 91 of the connection member 80 can be arranged in a common base plane P2. The base plane P2 can extend parallel to the front-end plane P1. The front-end plane P1 can extend perpendicular to the first axis A1 (
The plug-in element 90 is separated from the receiving element 91. The delimiting elements 94a, 94b of the receiving element 91 are separated from the protrusion 92 of the plug-in element 90 (
The longitudinal extension direction of a plug-in element 90 can extend parallel to the first axis A1. The longitudinal extension direction of a receiving element 91 can extend parallel to the first axis A1.
Perpendicular to the first axis A1, the plug-in element 90 can extend along a second extension direction L2 of the plug-in element 90. Perpendicular to the first axis A1, the receiving element 91 can extend along a second extension direction L3 of the receiving element 91. The plug-in element 90 and the receiving element 91 can be arranged such that the second extension direction L2 of the plug-in element 90 and the second extension direction L3 of the receiving element 91 are arranged radially with respect to the first axis A1 (
In the front-ends 112 of the plug-in elements 90 and the front ends 113 of the receiving elements 91 can form a plus in the front-end plane P1 (
The plug-in elements 90 and the receiving elements 91 can be arranged around an opening 64 of the hollow channel 60, particularly of the opening 64 of the first channel portion 61 of the hollow channel 60. The plug-in elements 90 and the receiving elements 91 can be arranged radially with respect to the first axis A1. The plug-in elements 90 and the receiving elements 91 can be arranged radially with respect to the opening 64 of the hollow channel 60 (
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The embodiment of the full node 3a comprises a central portion 30. The central portion 30 can comprise a first section 31. The first section 31 of the central portion 30 can extend along the first axis A1. The central portion 30 can comprise a second section 32. The second section 32 of the central portion 30 can extend along a second axis A2. The second axis A2 can extend perpendicular to the first axis A1. The central portion 30 can comprise a third section 33. The third section 33 of the central portion 30 can extend along a third axis A3. The third axis A3 can extend perpendicular to the first axis A1. The third axis A3 can extend perpendicular to the second axis A2. In the presented embodiment the third axis A3 extends perpendicular to the first axis A1 and perpendicular to the second axis A2 (
The connection node 3 can comprise a plurality of connection members 80. In the present embodiment the node 3 comprises six connection members 80, 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d . . . . The connection members 80, 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d . . . can be arranged at the central portion 30. The plurality of connection members 80, 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d . . . can be arranged such that each connection member of the plurality of connection members faces away from the central portion 30.
In particular, two selected connection members 80a, 80b can be arranged at the first section 31 of the central portion 30. Two further selected connection members 80c, 80d can be arranged at the second section 32 of the central portion 30. Two further selected connection members 80e, 80f can be arranged at the third section 33 of the central portion 30.
In an assembled state, the plug-in elements 90 of the node 3 can be completely inserted in the respective receiving elements 91 of the assembled beams 5. In an assembled state, the plug-in elements 90 of the assembled beams 5 can be completely inserted in the respective receiving elements 91 of the node 3 (
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The hollow channel 60 of the node 3 can comprise a first channel portion 61 extending along the first axis A1. The hollow channel 60 of the node 3 can comprise a second channel portion 62 extending along the second axis A2. The hollow channel 60 of the node 3 can comprise a third channel portion 63 extending along the third axis A3.
The first channel portion 61 and the second channel portion 62 can be connected via a channel hub 66. The first channel portion 61, the second channel portion 62 and the third channel portion 63 can be connected via a channel hub 66. The channel hub 66 can be arranged in the centre of the node 3.
When connected with a beam 5 comprising a hollow channel 60, the hollow channel 60 of the node 3 and the hollow channel 60 of the beam 5 can form an integrated channel 68 passing through both, the node 3 and the beam 5. When connected with a plurality of beams 5 each comprising a hollow channel 60, the hollow channel 60 of the node 3 and the hollow channels 60 of the plurality of beams 5 can form an integrated channel 68 passing through the node 3 and the plurality of beams 5. In particular, the hollow channel 60 of the node 3 and the hollow channels 60 of all connected beams 5 can form an integrated channel 68 passing through the node 3 and the connected beams 5.
A node 3 can be connected with a beam 5 (see also
A beam 5 can be connected with two nodes 3. The beam 5 can be arranged between two nodes 3. A beam 5 can be a support. A beam 5 can be bar.
In the shown embodiment, a connection member 80 of a node 3 is not connected with a further building component. This can be an available connection member 80″. Via such an available connection member 80″, the building assembly 100 can be easily expanded (
The building assembly 100 can be easily assembled. The building assembly can be easily disassembled.
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In the presented embodiment, the node 3, 3b comprises a central portion 30 and a first section 31 extending along the first axis A1. Two selected connection members 80, 80a, 80b can be arranged at the first section 31 of the central portion 30. The node 3, 3b can comprise a second section 32 of the central portion 30, extending along the second axis A2. A connection member 80, 80c can be arranged at the second section 32 of the central portion 30.
The connection members 80, 80a, 80b, 80d can be arranged such that each connection member 80, 80a, 80b, 80d faces away from the central portion 30, particularly such that the particular front-ends of the plug-in elements and the receiving elements face away from the central portion 30.
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In the presented embodiment, the node 3, 3c comprises a central portion 30 and a first section 31 extending along the first axis A1. Two selected connection members 80, 80a, 80b can be arranged at the first section 31 of the central portion 30.
The node 3, 3c can comprise a second section 32 of the central portion 30, extending along the second axis A2. One connection member 80, 80c can be arranged at the second section 32 of the central portion 30.
The node 3, 3c can comprise a third section 33 of the central portion 30, extending along the third axis A3. Two connection members 80, 80e, 80f can be arranged at the third section 33 of the central portion 30.
The connection members 80, 80a, 80b, 80c, 80e, 80f can be arranged such that each connection member 80, 80a, 80b, 80c, 80e, 80f faces away from the central portion 30, particularly such that the particular front-ends of the plug-in elements and the receiving elements face away from the central portion 30.
In FIG. C, an embodiment of a full node 3a comprising six connection members, 80, 80a-80f is shown.
In the embodiment presented in
In a connected position, the cap 7 can be connected with a connection member 80 which is not connected with a connection member of a further building component 1 (see also
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21179148.8 | Jun 2021 | EP | regional |
| 21213902.6 | Dec 2021 | EP | regional |
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/EP2022/065369 | 6/7/2022 | WO |
