The present invention relates to a modular building system for houses that works through a set of pieces constituting the whole structure, these can be put together by a couple of people without the need of heavy machinery and built in a relatively short period of time. The structure is built around on a “master” piece that functions both vertically and horizontally and is fixed together with the other pieces that complete the structure. This invention applies to the construction industry.
The act of building houses has been done for time immemorial, but has always required excess labor, specialists, engineering experts, costs, time, a variety of materials, space and maintenance to the house itself. In addition, these materials are impossible to use for most people who do not have the tools, or the right knowledge, and finally all of this is at a great cost to the user, who wants to build their home, which can take years to complete.
Lately, the construction industry has tried to combat this through prefabricated structures, usually made of concrete. But, even so it requires specialized personnel, specific heavy machinery for assembly, time for the preparation of the pieces and setting of the material. There is also the option of modules to create buildings, but this usually requires the transportation of tons of materials.
But in recent years there has been a great tendency and movement in society to facilitate people in building their own goods, the famous “Do It Yourself”, without requiring advanced knowledge in the field, the best known being the furniture industry. This has resulted in huge practicality, greatly reduced costs and low energy for transportation, while maintaining the utility, quality and aesthetics of the object.
In the same fashion, we seek to import this trend into what is a house, the assembly of mobile homes. Where a couple of people can, without knowledge or previous technique in the construction industry, to build their own home in considerably less time than a traditional system, with lower cost and higher quality. All of this made with materials that are easily used and of great utility and delivered to your home. All of this is can be made because the use of aluminum for the entire structure, which is ideal for the structural work, which has greatly reduced time of production, lightness in the maneuverability of the structure and remarkably efficient durability and maintenance, since it prevents corrosion, inhibits maintenance and is waterproof.
The applicant knows the application PCT/ES2018/070613 that discloses a modular construction system through a lattice structure comprising a plurality of main pieces that are configured as beams and as pillars that are joined perpendicularly to each other by a plurality of joining pieces, and 2018010566 that discloses a system that allows the building of constructions of very diverse nature from a series of pieces easily manipulated and assembled among themselves manually, without the need of heavy machinery, obtained from micro-concrete or other similar moldable materials, so that the work is carried out dry and without the need for specialized labor.
However, structure for aluminum houses contains greater complexity due to the services it requires, being among others: water, energy, electronic and audio systems, which impose on the house more complexity than a simple pavilion, which makes it impossible for the former to function as a home.
Structure for aluminum houses is an invention that consists of the assembly of several pieces, based on a main piece that functions in the structure both vertically as post or column and horizontally as a beam, crossbar, rib and/or enclosure chain. This piece it is supported by several other pieces that assemble the main piece with the others of the same type, reinforcing the structure and letting it continue to expand over and over again, until the skeleton of the house is finished. After the structure is finished two other pieces are used with the rest of the structure to completely cover it, acting as the façade of the house.
In Structure for aluminum houses, the piece 1 or main piece has four sides and rhomboid corners, but also has four trapezoidal assemblies on each side where you can fit the rest of the pieces.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 1 or main piece will work both vertically as post or column and horizontally as a beam, crossbar, rib and/or enclosure chain. It can be extended with the help of other pieces to create structural sections that are larger than the original one.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece comprises two sides with trapezoidal shape joined in a corner and generating an angle of 90 degrees, where both sides are fitted in the trapezoidal assemblies of the main piece to put together two of them by their corners, generating a “L” shape, or a “T” shape.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece has two reinforcing pieces in his inner sides that generate greater pressure to avoid the main pieces to slide, reinforcing the structure.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 3 or transversal assembly piece comprises two trapezoidal figures joined by its shorter side, which knits together two main pieces transversely to form structural sections that are larger than the original one, being able to sustain greater weight and pressure from the structure.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 4 or lateral assembly piece comprises a trapezoidal figure; this piece is used to lengthen the structure by inserting it into the main piece to join it with another one.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 4 or lateral assembly piece can also act as a filler of the main piece, thus eliminating the edges generated by the trapezoidal assemblies that are on each side of the main piece.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 5 or cross-union piece comprises of two trapezoidal figures joined on its shorter sides in the form of a cross, this piece is used when inserted in the main piece to join it with another main one to form a perpendicular figure or a cross. This avoids the pieces sliding out, securing them in their place.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 6 or cover piece has a rectangular figure with three anchors in the back, two with a flange and a third one that is straight. These tabs are fitted with the clamping piece, keeping the first one in place and generating the house's façade.
Structure for aluminum houses, piece 6 or cover piece will generate the entire façade of the household, making it impermeable and giving great resilience against the elements, greatly reducing the maintenance costs.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 7 or clamping piece has a rectangular shape and two anchors in the front where the cover piece is placed.
In Structure for aluminum houses, piece 7 or clamping piece is placed with the rest of the structure and fastened to it through an anchoring system without the need to use heavy machinery to hold it in place.
In Structure for aluminum houses, you can cover the interior of the structure with staves of different materials that will serve as walls and floor, these materials can be leather, wood, rock, marble, among others.
In Structure for aluminum houses, the interior stave will be put in place through a fasteners system without the need to use heavy machinery to hold it in place.
In Structure for aluminum houses, being all its pieces of aluminum and, in its almost complete majority, not requiring screws for the assembly of the pieces allows a small number of people, without qualification or knowledge in the construction area, to completely build the house's structure without heavy machinery. This lets them complete the house in just a couple of months.
Finally, thanks to the fact that all the pieces are part of the same structure for aluminum houses, object of the invention, they have low weight and are easily handled; it is possible to pack them in container boxes to distribute them easily through roads, even to remote places.
To better comprehend and description of the invention as it is written, this descriptive report is accompanied as an integral piece of the same. The following drawings in which the shape of the pieces are presented in an illustrative and not limitative manner, in its various uses and combinations:
The numerical references in the drawings correspond to the following:
As written and, as seen in the drawings, the object of the invention is the structure for aluminum houses, which is made from seven pieces that are assembled by a system of assemblies in piece 1 or main piece, that functions in the structure both vertically as post or column and horizontally as a beam, crossbar, rib and/or enclosure chain. Thus forming a whole structure of a house made entirely of aluminum. These pieces, due to their low weight, can be transported in containers to store them in while the structure is finished.
This system of structure for aluminum houses consists of a large number of piece 1 or main pieces (1), which have a rectangular shape with four sides, with all of them having a trapezoidal assembly (2) and a rhomboid corner (5). Inside the piece there is an inner support line (6), which grants greater rigidity to the piece, leaving holes both in the inner square (7) and in the rhomboids (8).
The trapezoidal assemblies (2) are formed by two diagonal sides (3) and a straight side (4) that has space for the fitting of the rest of the pieces.
To assemble the structure, multiple piece 1 or main pieces (1) are to be fitted in the following ways:
Piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece (9) has an “L” shape thanks to its 90° corner (11), it has two sides with trapezoidal shape (10) which, as explained above, is inserted into the trapezoidal assembly (2) of piece 1 or main piece (1). Piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece has two holes for screws (12) that generate greater pressure to reinforce the structure. In addition, the piece has four side holes (13) and a corner hole (14) on each side of the piece. Screws (15) and (16) are inserted in the stud holes (12).
This allows the holding of several piece 1 or main pieces (1) in different ways, vertical with horizontal, horizontal with transversal and both in vice versa.
Piece 3 or transversal assembly piece (18) has a rectangular shape with four sunken sides (19) with a vertex in the center (20) and two straight sides (21) and from above is seen as two trapezoids (23) joined by its shorter side (22).
This allows the assembly of two pieces 1 or main pieces (1) transversely forming greater structural shapes, placing the piece 3 or transversal assembly piece (18) in the side assemblies (2), which generates greater resistance, carrying capacity and pressure resistance in the structure. They can be attached one by one to enlarge the structural form as many times as necessary to generate the required shape.
Piece 4 or lateral assembly piece (24) has a trapezoidal hollow shape (28) that uses its sides, two diagonals (25), one long (26) and one short (27) to enter the trapezoidal assembly (2).
Piece 4 or lateral assembly piece lets you join two pieces 1 or main pieces (1) for different functions, both to grow the structure vertically and horizontally, this is achieved by inserting several of these pieces (24) in the side assemblies (2).
Piece 5 or cross-union piece (29) has the peculiar shape of two trapezoids similar to ingots, the upper (31) and lowers (30) which are joined by the middle of their rear faces. The upper side (31) is composed of its trapezoidal faces (33) having two recesses and two side faces (35) being smooth, while the lower side (30) is composed of its smooth trapezoidal faces (32) and its lateral faces (34) with two recesses.
Piece 5 or cross-union piece joins two pieces 1 or main pieces (1) perpendicularly, leaving one above the other and giving the shape of a “T” or an “L” as seen from above. Both sides, the upper (31) and lower (30) are inserted into the side assemblies (2) and slid through. This piece not only puts the piece 1 or main piece (1) in its place, but also prevents it from slipping out of place, thus generating greater stability in the structure.
To use the piece 1 or main piece (1) vertically, it is placed on concrete donuts (not shown in the drawings, or numbering) that level the piece according to the land where you plan to place it or with piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece (9) through the side assemblies (2) of the piece. The people who are building the structure will slide one or several piece 4 or lateral assembly pieces (24) on each of the sides to give greater support to the new piece 1 or main piece (1) that extends the structure. Additionally, it is possible to slide piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece (9) if it needs to be extended in another direction.
To use the piece 1 or main piece (1) horizontally, it is connected to piece 2 or perpendicular assembly piece (9) that lets the structure begin to grow in that direction. To continue lengthening the structural piece one or several pieces must be used, these being piece 4 pieces or lateral assembly piece (24) on each side to give greater support to the new piece 1 or main piece (1).
To use the piece 1 or main piece (1) perpendicularly, it is connected to piece 5 or cross-union piece (29) that lets the structure grow in four opposite directions, each opposite to one another. To continue extending the structural pieces several pieces must be used, among them piece 4 or lateral assembly piece (24) on each side to give greater support to the new piece 1 or main piece (1).
To use piece 1 or main piece (1) transversely, two of the aforementioned pieces must be put together with the piece 3 or transversal assembly piece (18) which increases the thickness of the structural form, which can be used vertically, horizontally or even perpendicularly as described before.
To fill the remaining lateral assemblies (2) of piece 1 or main pieces (1), one or more piece 4 or lateral assembly pieces (24) must be placed inside the assemblies (2) which in turns generate a smooth finish.
Piece 6 or cover piece (36) has a rectangular shape and a completely smooth face with the exception of a small front fastening flange (43) on the front. While in the back part of the piece has four protuberances, the first being an upper rear anchor (37) that generates a gap (38), followed by a lower rear anchor (39) that also generates its own gap (40), the third protrusion is a straight fastening flange (41) and a fastening groove (42) where the front fastening flange (43) fits.
Piece 6 or cover piece (36) is used to completely cover the assembled structure when mounted on piece 7 or clamping piece (44), through its upper (37), lower (39) anchors and maintaining the distance with the straight flange (41), in addition to covering an insulator (50). Piece 6 or cover piece (36) protects the house from the weather such as sun, rain, wind, as well as the objects that it can throw by the wind itself.
Piece 7 or of clamping piece (44) has a peculiar rectangular shape with an upper tab (45), followed by a cleavage (46) and in front has a bottom tab (47) where a gap (48) is generated. These tabs and gaps are for holding piece 6 or cover piece (36) in place.
Piece 7 or of clamping piece (44) is used to hold piece 6 or covering piece (36), where the upper rear anchor (37) is inserted in the upper cleavage (46) and the lower rear anchor (39) is inserted in the lower gap (48). Piece 7 or of clamping piece (44) is then anchored to the rest of the structure through screws (49), which pass through an insulator (50) and other pieces, generally pieces 1 or main piece (1) and piece 4 or lateral assembly piece (24).
The exterior coating of the house is made up of many units of piece 6 or covering pieces (36), piece 7 or clamping pieces (44) and insulators (50), forming a façade that is hold in place using screws (49), keeping all pieces in place.
The internal coating of the house is made up of several panels (not shown in the drawings, or numeration) that form a stave, which are made of various materials (leather, wood, marble, rock board, among others), these pieces are fastened using screws.
Finally, the invention should not be constrained to the embodiments found in this document. Those skilled in this area may develop other embodiments based on the description made before. For this reason, the scope of the invention is found in the following claims.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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MX/A/2019/005712 | May 2019 | MX | national |
Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
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PCT/MX2019/000086 | 7/31/2019 | WO |