Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
  • E04B2/42—Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elements; Walls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities
  • E04B2/44—Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elements; Walls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position; Spacers for cavity walls
  • E04B2/46—Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elements; Walls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position; Spacers for cavity walls by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/56—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members
  • E04B2/70—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood
  • E04B2/701—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood with integrated supporting and obturation function
  • E04B2/704—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of wood with integrated supporting and obturation function with longitudinal horizontal elements shorter than the length of a wall

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• the present invention relates to the world of construction, more particularly it relates to wooden structural elements and its respective constructive system, allowing the construction of buildings, in particular walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, etc.
• Wood is par excellence, the preferred material responding to this growing market.
• the wooden construction offers well-being, comfort, thermal and acoustic behavior as well as aesthetic qualities by all recognized.
• the invention consists on an original concept of a constructive system (system "kit”), from wooden structural elements, simple to manufacture, easy to implement and quick to erect whatever the place and any circumstance.
• This constructive structural element consists of a central block which adopts a parallelepipedic structure on which the base is formed by a groove and the upper part of a tongue (the profile thereof is identical to that of the antlers), which allows perfect assembly between central blocks when they are vertically superimposed, on one face of this central block, on which is fixed (by gluing, nailing, screwing or other) a lateral element of thickness less than the thickness of the central block, of length greater than the length of the central block and with a height greater than the height of the central block, on which the .
• base is formed by a groove and the upper part of a tongue (the profile of this is identical to that of the groove), on the face of this lateral element opposite the face fixed to the central block is assembled another element (by gluing, nailing, screwing or other) of identical useful height, of variable thickness and greater length, on which the base is formed by a groove and the upper part of a tongue (the profile of this- is identical to that of the groove), so as to allow connecting means to other structural building elements.
• this structural building element formed by a central block assembled with two elements, so that the base (formed by a groove) of the central block is perfectly aligned with the base of the two elements fixed on a of the faces of the central block, allows another structural element with a central block similar to the previous one, to which and on the face opposite to that of the anterior central block are fixed two elements similar to those applied to the first central block, so that these are aligned with the second central block by their useful upper parts, a vertical assembly of structural elements, so that by superimposing the second structural element above referenced on the first, the upper part of the central block of it (tongue) fits perfectly into the base (groove) of the central block of the second structural element, the lateral element l which is fixed to the central block of the first structural element, is always backed by its internal face (block side), to the central block of the second structural element, and vice versa, i.e.
• the internal face (block side) of the lateral element of the second structural element is always attached to the face of the central block of the first structural element.
• These structural elements have assembly members, arranged on their upper and lower longitudinal edges to allow a vertical assembly of superimposed elements, and this without the use of uprights and / or other complementary connecting elements, as traditionally used.
• the central block of structural elements which allows the realization of this type of crossed structures has in its lower longitudinal edge and placed perpendicular to it a notch with the same profile as that of the groove located at the base of the block, which is also identical to that of the upper tab of the central block, the location of the notch perpendicular to the base of the central block, as well as the length and location of the side elements vary • depending on the type of structure to be built.
• the notch perpendicular to the base of the central block allows the assembly with another central block placed below, so that the upper part (tongue) of this one fits perfectly in the notch perpendicular to the base of the another block, placed at 90 °.
• the notch at the base of the block it suffices to work out the notch at the base of the block with the alleged angle.
• the central block of the structural elements is perforated vertically, which allows the passage of the connecting element and fixing of the various structural elements placed vertically, for example a threaded rod with its accessories, washers, nuts, fittings, etc.
• the species of wood used for the manufacture of the central block, the lateral elements and the covering elements may be different, it is possible to use less noble and therefore cheaper woods, in according to the technical and aesthetic criteria sought.
• Figures 1, la, lb and the are perspective views of a first embodiment of structural building elements according to the invention.
• Figures 2, 2a and 2b show perspective views of a second embodiment of structural building elements according to the invention.
• Figures 3 and 3a show perspective views of an embodiment of an angle structure according to the invention.
• Figures 4 and 4a show perspective views of an embodiment of a T-structure according to the invention.
• Figures 5 and 5a show perspective views of an embodiment of a cross structure according to the invention.
• Figures 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6th, 6f, 6g and 6h show horizontal views from above of several walls and partitions, representing the different embodiments illustrated above, according to the invention.
• Figures 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e and 7f show vertical side views of sections of walls made from structural building elements, according to the invention and with different profiles.
• FIG. 8 represents a front view of a wall structure produced from structural building elements, according to the invention.
• FIG. 8a represents a vertical side view of a wall structure, according to the invention.
• the structural wooden construction element referenced 100 as a whole is formed by two central blocks 01 and 04, inserted between two lateral elements 02 and 05, which in turn are inserted between two covering elements 03 and 06.
• the element 02 is fixed to the central block 01, on the assembly obtained from these two elements is placed the element 03 which is fixed on the element 02, these three elements form the structural element 100a
• element 05 is fixed to central block 04
• on the assembly obtained from these two elements is placed element 06 which is fixed to element 05
• these three elements form the structural element 100b.
• the assembly referenced 100 in FIG. 1 corresponds to the superposition of the element 100a on the element 100b.
• the lateral elements 02 and 05 are fixed to the central blocks 01 and 04
• the central block 01 is fixed to the inner face of the element 02, on its upper half
• the central block 04 is fixed on the inner face of element 05, on its lower half.
• the fastening elements (nails, screws, glue, etc.) are placed so that they are never visible after completion of the construction, they are placed in the direction: element 02 - block 01 and element 05 - block 04.
• the covering element 03 is fixed by its internal face to the external face of the element 02 so that lower and upper these two elements remain aligned.
• the covering element 06 is fixed by its internal face to the external face of the element 05 so that lower and upper these two elements remain aligned.
• the fastening elements 08 are placed in the direction: element 02 - element 03 and element 05 - element 06.
• the base of the central block 01 allows the insertion of the upper part of the central block 04, which allows on the one hand that the edges longitudinal and upper longitudinal members 100a and 100b are aligned and leveled, on the other hand that the central block 01 is leaned against the inner face of the element 05, on its upper half and the central block 04 is leaned against the face inside of element 02, on its lower half.
• the central blocks 01 and 04 are perforated in the vertical direction 07, to allow the passage of the connecting and fixing element, for example a threaded rod with its complementary accessories.
• the structural assembly 110 represented in the drawing of FIG. 2 has as its object to show a variant of the structural assembly 100, produced from a structural element 110a, FIG. 2a and from a structural element 110b, FIG. 2b .
• These constructive elements are of greater simplicity than the elements 100a and 100b, since in its composition the lateral element has been eliminated.
• the wooden construction element referenced 110 as a whole is formed by two central blocks 12 and 15 inserted between two lateral covering elements 11 and 14, the central block 12 is fixed by its face the largest on the inner face of the element 11, on its upper half and the central block 15 is fixed by its larger face to the inner face of the element 14, on its lower half.
• the fastening elements 16 are placed in the ends of the blocks, at the base of the L-shaped sections, so that they are not visible after the construction has been completed.
• a constructive structural element 110 When a constructive element 110a is vertically superimposed on a constructive element 110b, this results in a constructive structural element 110, in which the base of the central block 12 authorizes the insertion of the upper part of the central block 15 which allows on the one hand that the upper and lower longitudinal edges of the structural elements 110a and 110b are aligned, and on the other hand that the central block 12 is leaned against the inner face of the element 14 on its upper half and the central block 15 is leaned against the inner face of element 11 on its lower half.
• the lower longitudinal edges of the element 110 will always allow the insertion of the upper longitudinal edges of the structural element 110 which precedes it , with the penetration of the tongues of one into the grooves of the other, so as to define the vertical alignment, the horizontality and the balance.
• the central blocks 12 and 15 are perforated vertically 13, to allow the passage of the connecting and fixing element, for example a threaded rod.
• FIG. 3 The drawing of Figure 3 is intended to show a structural assembly 120, formed by the structural building elements 120a, 120b, 120c and 120d, representing an angle structure.
• the structural element 120a is constituted by a central block 31 which is fixed to the internal face of the lateral element 29, on its upper half, and this assembly is fixed to the internal face of the covering element 27.
• the structural element 120b is constituted by a central block 32 of length greater than that of the central block 31, which is fixed to the inner face of the lateral element 30, on its lower half, and this assembly is fixed to the inner face of the covering element 28.
• the structural element 120c is constituted by a central block, 26 similar to block 32 which is fixed to the inner face of the lateral element 24, on its upper half, and this assembly is fixed : to the internal face of the covering element 22.
• the structural element 120d is constituted by a central block 25 similar to block 31 which is fixed to the internal face of the lateral element 23, on its lower half, and this assembly is fixed to the inner face of the covering element 21.
• the central blocks 26 and 32 have at one of their ends and located in their base a notch perpendicular to the respective block 35, with a profile identical to the groove and â the tongue which are in the lower and upper edges of the blocks, these notches allow, during assembly, the production of a cross structure between the structural elements.
• the constituent elements of the structural elements 120a, 120b, 120c and 120d which form the structural assembly 120 are placed so that when this structural assembly 120 is produced, the central block 26 placed on the block 32 by means of the notch 35 located at the base of the block 26 and which engages the upper block tab 32 are positioned perpendicularly, the block 31 and the element 29 are placed against the central block 26, the block 25 and the elements 21, 23 and 24 are leaned against the central block 32, the elements 28 and 30 are leaned against the external face of the element 21, and one end of the element 27 is attached to the inner face of the element 22.
• the production of the structural assembly 120 allows between its elements upper and lower longitudinal alignments, which in turn allow, when two structural assemblies 120 are superposed one on the other, figure 3a, the vertical alignment, the horizontality and the balance.
• the central blocks 26 and 32 are perforated in the vertical direction 33 and 34, the perforations 33 are centrally located notches 35 that are at the base of the blocks, allowing the connection and fixation structural element 120b with the structural element 120c, these elements are crossed together, on the other hand the perforations 34 allow the connection and fixing of the structural element 120c with the structural element 120d, which constitute one of the sides of the structure 120, and the connection and fixing of the structural element 120a with the structural element 120b, which constitute the other side of the structure 120.
• FIG. 4 shows a structural assembly 130 formed by the structural elements 130a, 130b, 130c and 130d, which represents a T-structure.
• the structural element 130a is constituted by two similar central blocks 54 and 56 , which are fixed respectively to the internal faces of the lateral elements 53 and 55, on their upper halves, and these two assemblies obtained are fixed to the internal face of the covering element 52, leaving between them a separation equal to the thickness of the central block 46.
• the structural element 130b is constituted by a central block 49, which has a length greater than the anterior blocks which is fixed to the interior faces of the lateral elements 48 and 51, on their lower halves, and this element obtained is fixed to the internal faces of the covering elements 47 and 50, so that the separation between the elements 50/51 and the elements 47/48 is at most equal to the thickness eur of elements 41/42/43/44 added to that of block 46.
• the structural element 130c is constituted by the central block 46, which has a length less than that of block 49 but greater than that of block 54, it is fixed to the inner face of the lateral element 44, on its upper half and this assembly is fixed to the face interior of the covering element 42.
• the structural element 130d is constituted by the central block 45 which has a length shorter than that of the block 46, it is fixed to the internal face of the lateral element 43, on its lower half and this assembly is fixed to the inner face of the covering element 41.
• the central block 46 has in one of its ends and located in its base a notch 57 perpendicular to the block, likewise, the central block 49 has a similar notch located in the center and in its base, with a profile identical to the groove and the tongue which are in the lower and upper edge of the blocks, these notches allow, during assembly, the creation of a cross structure between the structural elements .
• the constituent elements of the structural elements 130a, 130b, 130c and 130d, which form the structural assembly 130 are placed so that; when this structural assembly 130 is produced, the block 46 placed on the block 49 by means of the notch 57 situated at the base of the block 46 and into which the upper tab of the block 49 fits, are in the perpendicular position; the central block 46 is attached to the inner face of the element 52; the elements 41, 42, 43, 44 and the block 45 are attached to the block 49; the elements 47 and 48 are attached to the external face of the element 42; the elements 50 and 51 are attached to the external face of the element 41.
• the production of the structural assembly 130 allows between its elements upper and lower longitudinal alignments, which in turn allow, when two structural assemblies 130 are superimposed one on the other, an interlocking between the lower longitudinal edges of one with the upper longitudinal edges of the other, FIG. 4a.
• the superimposition of these elements allows vertical alignment, horizontality and plumb.
• FIG. 5 shows a structural assembly 140 constituted by the structural elements 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, 140e and 140f, which represents a cross-shaped structure.
• the structural element 140a is constituted by a central block 62, similar to blocks 63/68 and 69 which is fixed to the inner face of the lateral element 61, on its upper half, and this assembly is fixed to the inner face of the covering element 60.
• the structural element 140b is constituted by a central block 77, which has a longer length to that of block 62 which is fixed to the internal faces of the lateral elements 78 and 81, on their lower halves and this assembly is fixed to the internal faces of the covering elements 79 and 80, so that the separation between the elements 80/81 and the elements 78/79 is at most equal to the thickness of the elements 70/71/73/74 added to that of the block 72.
• the structural element 140c is constituted by a central block 63 which is fixed to the inner face of the side member 64, on its lower half and this assembly is secured to the inner face of the covering member 65.
• the structural member 140d is formed by a central block 68 which is fixed to the inner face of the side member 67, on its upper half and this assembly is fixed to the internal face of the covering element 66.
• the element 140e is constituted by a central block 72, similar to block 77, it is fixed to the internal faces of the elements ents lateral 73 and 76, on their upper halves and this assembly is fixed to the inner faces of the covering elements 74 and 75, so that the separation between the elements 75/76 and 73/74 is at most equal to the thickness of the elements 66/67/78/79 added to that of the block 68.
• the element 140f is constituted by a central block 69 which is fixed to the interior face of the lateral element 71, on its lower half and this assembly is fixed to the inner face of the covering element 70.
• the central blocks 72 and 77 have in the center and located in their bases a notch perpendicular to the respective blocks, with the same profile as the groove and the tongue which are on the lower edges and upper blocks, these notches allow, during assembly, the realization of a cross structure between the structural elements.
• the constituent elements of the structural elements 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, 140e and 140f, which form the structural assembly 140 are placed so that, when this structural assembly 140 is produced; block 72 placed on the box 77 through the notch in the base of the block 72 and which engages the upper tab of the block 77 are in perpendicular position; elements 60/61/66/67 and blocks 62/68 are attached to block 72; block 63 is attached to block 77; the elements 64 and 65 are attached to the external face of the element 66; the elements 75 and 76 are attached to the external face of the element 60; the elements 70/71/73/74 and the block 69 are attached to the block 77; elements 78 and 79 are attached to the outer face of element 70; the elements 80 and 81 are attached to the external face of the element 74.
• the production of the structural assembly 140 allows between its elements upper and lower longitudinal alignments, which in turn allow, when two structural assemblies 140 are superposed l 'one on the other, an interlocking between the lower longitudinal edges of one with the upper longitudinal edges of the other, Figure 5a.
• the superimposition of these elements allows vertical alignment, horizontality and balance.
• FIG. 6 shows the realization, with horizontal view from above, of a structure, which as a whole is constituted by several walls and partitions, representing the various construction elements, according to the invention.
• FIG. 6d, 6f, 6c, 6th and 6g show horizontal views from above, structural elements of construction previously described, respectively in Figures -1,, 3a, 4a and 5a.
• FIG. 6b represents a horizontal view from above of:
• a filling element 90 which represents for example, a plate for thermal insulation, which is fixed by simple fitting in the cavities 91 which are in the lateral ends of the structural assemblies 100, these cavities 91 are the result of the difference between the lengths of the lateral elements and the lengths of the central blocks, the structural assemblies 110 also have cavities in their lateral ends which can have the same function.
• the void 92 is located on the exterior side of the construction, which allows vertical ventilation of the structural elements; this ventilation is also horizontal, through the grooves located in the interior faces of the elements side and covering elements 09, Figure 1.
• the vacuum 93 is located on the interior side of the construction, which allows the passage of ducts of the energy distribution network, water or other.
• Another advantage of the invention corresponds to the possibility of being able to use, depending on technical and / or aesthetic needs, different profiles, as can be seen in FIGS. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e and 7f.
• the possibility to use different profiles in any element, namely, central block, side member and facing member, offer alternatives endless construction.
• FIG. 8 shows a section of wall, constructed from structural assemblies of the invention.
• structural construction assemblies 101 which are half the length of structural construction assemblies 102.
• this variant has the advantage of eliminating the joints. between the covering elements 105.
• the construction of a wall from the structural construction sets is easy, simple and within the reach of any amateur. Indeed, the stages of realization of the wall section consist:
• structural construction elements will be used, according to the invention, and previously described. These structural elements will be selected according to the type of construction sought, L-shaped connection, T-shaped connection, cross connection, connection with another angle, etc.
• FIG. 6h shows a T-shaped connection of a wall produced from sets of structural construction elements 100, with another wall, of the partition type, produced from sets of structural construction elements 110.
• a strip 98 which has the same width as the thickness of the central block of the elements 110, which is fixed vertically on the outside face of the wall produced with the sets of elements 100, after the installation of this batten 98, the other wall is fixed by the fitting of covering elements of the structural assemblies 110 on the batten, the sides of the batten are supported on the inner faces of the covering elements of the structural assemblies 110.
• connection and fixing of the structures made from the constructive elements of the invention are ensured by elements placed in the vertical orifices located in the central blocks of the constructive elements, for example threaded rods with complementary accessories, such as washers , nuts, fittings, etc.

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