DK181402B1 - A modular wall system and method for producing such a system - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a modular wall system comprising a base unit adapted for being mounted to a floor or a foundation of a building; and a wall panel with a bottom adapted for being mounted to the base unit. The bottom of the wall panel comprises an elongate cavity or groove extending along the length of the wall panel and the base unit is configured as an elongate profile element extending in a longitudinal direction and having an upper part adapted for engaging with the cavity or groove of the wall panel. The upper part has a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section.
Description
DK 181402 B1
The present invention relates to wall systems for buildings.
Today, it is well known to manufacture and use prefabricated panels in building systems. The panels may be provided to form walls, roof, or floors of a building to be constructed, and may thus be provided with different materials and structures in order to fit their purpose. Known wall panels may be difficult to install and adjust relative to the flooring.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide an improved wall system for buildings that is easy to install and to adjust relative to the flooring or foundation.
US20210238845 discloses a barrier system for partitioning a space formed by panels, which interlock with each other to provide a barrier that is fire rated. The interlocking panels are assembled in the barrier in columns which include at least two panels. A first horizontal joint between two panels of the barrier in a first column is vertically offset from a horizontal joint between two panels of the barrier in a second column that is adjacent to the first column at a vertical joint.
Each panel is made of a laminated structure including a supporting frame around a core layer, barrier layers on opposed surfaces of the core and skin layers on the barrier layers. Tongue and groove construction interlocks the panels and a locking structure formed by a tapered hook in the groove engaging into a slot of the tongue locks horizontally adjacent panels to each other.
One aspect relates to a modular wall system comprising: - a base unit adapted for being mounted to a floor or a foundation of a building;
> DK 181402 B1 and - a wall panel with a top, a bottom adapted for being mounted to the base unit, a first end, and a second end; wherein the bottom of the wall panel comprises an elongate cavity or groove extending along the length of the wall panel; wherein the base unit is configured as an elongate profile element extending in a longitudinal direction and having a first end, a second end, an upper part adapted for engaging with the cavity or groove of the wall panel, and a lower part adapted for engagement with said floor or foundation, wherein the upper part has a triangular or trapezoidal cross- section; wherein the upper part of the base unit is divided into spaced apart multiple subunits, the space(s) between said subunits adapted for receiving fastening means, such as bolts or screws holes, adapted for use for fastening the base unit to the floor, terrain deck, or foundation.
The inventor of the present invention has developed a modular wall system comprising a base unit that functions as a guide, e.g., a guide rail or guide pin, during the installation of the wall panel. The wall panel is configured to engage with or surround an upper part of the base unit. The bottom of the wall panel comprises an elongate cavity or groove extending along the length of the wall panel. The elongate cavity or groove functions, together with the upper part of the base unit, as a guide during installation of the wall panel. After installation, both the upper part of the base unit and the elongate cavity or groove functions as a locking mechanism preventing the wall panel from displacing from its intended position.
The mounting operation is initiated by placing the base unit (the elongate profile element) on a floor, terrain deck, or foundation. Optionally, it is leveled, e.g., using leveling holes formed therein for horizontal alignment of the elongate profile element. The base unit is then attached to the floor, terrain deck, or foundation, e.g., via mounting holes, such as bolt holes, formed therein. After
2 DK 181402 B1 levelling, voids may be present below the base unit. These voids are optionally filed with a casting material, such as mortar, expanding concrete, a curable polymeric composition, or the like, to ensure the correct force transmission between the wall panels and the floor, terrain deck, or foundation. A sealant, such as rubber, or silicone (elastomeric sealants), may be applied to the base before the wall panels are mounted thereto.
The base unit is preferably produced in a strong, rigid, and dimensionally stable material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, POM, or the like, that ensures a durable solution equivalent to the lifetime of the building. In addition, the use of a polymeric material ensures that moisture from the floor, terrain deck, or foundation, will not reach the wall panels. The base unit may preferably be shortened as needed with ordinary tools. For relatively long wall sections, multiple base units may be needed. The base units may typically be of a length within the range of 50-400 cm, and the width may typically be within the range of 5-20 cm. The height of the base unit may typically be within the range of 5-50 mm. The joint between two base units should preferably be sealed with a suitable sealant.
In one or more embodiments, the upper part of the base unit is shaped as a) a triangular prism with its base facing the lower part of the elongate profile element, or b) a trapezoidal prism with its relatively largest base of the two bases facing the lower part of the elongate profile element.
In one or more embodiments, the upper part of the base unit is shaped as a triangular prism with its base facing the lower part of the elongate profile element. This shape has proven particularly suitable for the upper part's function as a guide. Preferably, the wall panel's elongate cavity or groove has the same shape.
In one or more embodiments, the upper part of the base unit is shaped as an
1 DK 181402 B1 isosceles triangular prism with its base facing the lower part of the elongate profile element. This shape has proven particularly suitable for the upper part's function as a guide. Preferably, the isosceles triangular prism is a right isosceles triangular prism. Preferably, the wall panel's elongate cavity or groove has the same shape.
In one or more embodiments, the lower part of the elongate profile element, i.e., the base unit, is relatively wider than the upper part of the elongate profile element. This embodiment leaves space in the lower part for holes for fastening and/or leveling means.
In one or more embodiments, the lower part of the elongate profile element comprises leveling holes for horizontal alignment of the elongate profile element, and/or mounting holes, such as bolt holes, adapted for use for fastening the elongate profile element to a floor or a foundation of a building.
The wall panels are preferably mounted to one another, to a roof construction, and/or to the floor construction, terrain deck, or foundation by fastening means, such as bolts and brackets.
In one or more embodiments, the first end and/or the second end of the wall panel is configured as an end-to-end overlap joint (lap joint), preferably a half lap joint, a scarf joint, or a bevel lap joint.
In principle, the wall panel may be made of any suitable material. Preferably, the wall panel is made of cross-laminated timber.
In one or more embodiments, the width of the wall panel is the same as the width of the lower part of the elongate profile element.
The wall panel's top, bottom, first end, and/or a second end may be provided på DK 181402 B1 with a joint seal, such as one or more bands of polymeric foam seal, e.g, to prevent the formation of cracks during expansion or contraction of the joints.
A second aspect relates to a method for producing a wall system comprising: a) providing one or more base units according to the present invention; b) mounting said one or more base units to a floor construction, a terrain deck, or a foundation by fastening means; c) providing one or more wall panels according to the present invention; d) mounting said one or more wall panels to said one or more base units, while using said one or more base units as a guide during said mounting operation; and e) fastening said one or more wall panels to a roof construction, and/or to the floor construction, terrain deck, or foundation by fastening means, such as bolts and brackets; wherein the upper part of the base unit is divided into spaced apart multiple subunits, the space(s) between said subunits adapted for receiving fastening means, such as bolts or screws holes, adapted for use for fastening the base unit to the floor, terrain deck, or foundation.
A third aspect relates to the use of one or more base units according to the present invention for producing a wall system of wall panels, said wall panels comprising an elongate cavity or groove extending along the length of the wall panel; wherein the upper part of the base unit is divided into spaced apart multiple subunits, the space(s) between said subunits adapted for receiving fastening means, such as bolts or screws holes, adapted for use for fastening the base unit to the floor, terrain deck, or foundation.
As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from "about" or "approximately"
. DK 181402 B1 one particular value and/or to "about" or "approximately" another particular value.
When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent "about", it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.
It should be noted that embodiments and features described in the context of one of the aspects of the present invention also apply to the other aspects of the invention.
Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a modular wall system according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a close-up view of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a part of a base according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a base according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a base according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a base according to the present invention.
Figures 7A and 7B are perspective bottom views of a wall panel according to the present invention.
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Figures 8A and 8B are perspective top views of a wall panel according to the present invention.
Figures 9A and 9B are exemplary illustrations of how to connect wall panels according to the present invention.
Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a modular wall system 100 according to the present invention. The modular wall system 100 is here shown used as the inner wall section of a timber frame wall. The timber frame wall is here further shown with a timber frame section 200 with integrated insulation slabs (cavity insulation), and a panel board section 300. Depending on the position of the timber frame wall in the building, other sections may be placed in front of the panel board section 300, or the panel board section 300 may be exchanged with other types of wall sections. Figure 2 is a close-up view of Figure 1, where the modular wall system 100 can be seen comprising a base unit 110 adapted for being mounted to the foundation 400 of a building, and a wall panel 120 with a bottom adapted for being mounted to the base unit 110.
The base unit 110 is configured as an elongate profile element extending in a longitudinal direction (see Figures 3 and 4). The base unit 110 comprises an upper part 112 adapted for engaging with a cavity or groove 122 (see Figures 7A and 7B) of the wall panel 120, and a lower part 114 adapted for engagement with the foundation 400. The upper part 112 has a triangular cross-section. The upper part 112 is configured as a triangular prism with its base facing the lower part 114 of the elongate profile element. In this specific example, the upper part 112 is divided into spaced apart multiple subunits 112A, 112B (see Figure 4) to make space for mounting holes 130 (see Figure 5), such as bolt or screw holes,
0 DK 181402 B1 adapted for use for fastening the base unit 110 to the foundation 400. The bolts 135 may be seen in Figures 3-5. In other embodiments, the bolt mounting holes may be made directly within the upper part and/or in the lower part, without dividing the upper part into spaced apart multiple subunits. Furthermore, the lower part 114 of the base unit 110 may comprise leveling holes 140, such as levelling bolt holes, for horizontal alignment of the base unit 110 as shown in
Figure 5. The adjustment bolts 145 for use in the levelling operation may be seen in Figures 3-5. Figure 5 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the base between two spaced apart subunits of the upper part 112. Figure 6 is a transverse cross- sectional view of the base unit 110 through a subunit of the upper part 112.
The bottom of the wall panel 120 comprises an elongate cavity or groove 122 extending along the length of the wall panel 120 (see Figures 7A and 7B).
The wall panel's bottom may be provided with a joint seal 124, such as one or more bands of polymeric foam seal, as depicted in Figure 7A, here shown with one band on each side of the elongate cavity or groove 122. Furthermore, the wall panel's first and/or second ends may be provided with a joint seal 126, such as one or more bands of polymeric foam seal, as depicted in Figures 7A, 8A, and 8B. Finally, the wall panel's top may be provided with a joint seal 128, such as one or more bands of polymeric foam seal, as depicted in Figure 8B.
Figures 9A and 9B are exemplary illustrations of how to connect wall panels according to the present invention.
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References 100 Modular wall system 110 Base unit 112 Upper part 114 Lower part 120 Wall panel 122 Cavity or groove 124 Joint seal 126 Joint seal 128 Joint seal 130 Mounting hole 135 Bolt 140 Leveling hole 145 Adjustment bolt 200 Timber frame section 300 Panel board section 400 Foundation
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