FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates generally to structural framed buildings, and, more specifically
to modular components for structural framed buildings.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Structurally framed buildings generally include a steel or concrete frame of columns,
girders, and beams that support concrete decks. Once installed, the concrete decks
form the base of the various floors of the building. Building systems such as walls,
facilities components (e.g., electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) components), and equipment are then attached to the concrete deck
to finish out the building. In the construction of structurally framed buildings,
partitions may be inserted after placing the decks to create separate rooms or compartments
on each deck. The various rooms may be tailored for specific uses depending on the
position, size or other attributes of the partitions used for the rooms.
[0004] Non-load bearing partitions in the interior of a building provide a separation between
spaces within the building without necessarily providing support to the building structure.
Partitions may need to be resistant to fire, smoke and/or sound transmittance according
to the various requirements and usages of the building. Partitions may be built from
the floor of one building deck to the underside of the structural deck overhead in
a contiguous manner to create a barrier to meet fire, smoke, and/or sound ratings.
SUMMARY
[0005] According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an interior partition
system as defined in appended claim 1. According to a second aspect of the invention,
there is provided a method for constructing an occupiable space in a structural frame
building as defined in appended claim 9.
[0006] Other aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become
apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, illustrated by way of example of the principles of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007]
Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of a structural frame of a framed
building.
Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of deck structures in the framed
building of Fig. 1.
Figs. 3A-3C depict side views of embodiments of modular partition assemblies between
decks in the framed building of Fig. 1.
Figs. 4A-4C depict end views of embodiments of partition heads of the modular partition
assemblies of Figs. 3A-3C.
Fig. 5 depicts a side view of one embodiment of an interior partition system between
decks in the framed building of Fig. 1.
Fig. 6 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of an interior partition system.
Fig. 7A -7C depict perspective, cross-section, and side views of embodiments of receptor
structures connecting the modular partition assemblies of the interior partition system
of Fig. 6.
Figs. 8A-8G depict side, perspective, cross-section, developed plan, and undeveloped
plan views of embodiments of a lower receptor structure.
Figs. 9A-9C depict cross-section, developed plan, and undeveloped plan views of embodiments
of an upper receptor structure.
Figs. 10A-10B depict end cross-section views of embodiments of framing members in
the modular partition assemblies of Fig. 6.
Fig. 11A-11B depict perspective views of various embodiment of a receptor joint for
the modular partition assemblies of Fig. 6.
Fig. 12 depicts a side view of one embodiment of the modular partition assemblies
of Fig. 6.
Fig. 13 depicts a perspective view of an example of the lower deck of Fig. 2.
Figs. 14A-14B depict perspective views of embodiments of receptor structures on a
lower modular partition assembly.
Fig. 15 depicts a side view of one embodiment of modular partition assemblies between
decks in the framed building of Fig. 1.
[0008] Throughout the description, similar reference numbers may be used to identify similar
elements. Additionally, in some cases, reference numbers are not repeated in each
figure in order to preserve the clarity and avoid cluttering of the figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0009] It will be readily understood that the components of the embodiments as generally
described herein and illustrated in the appended figures could be arranged and designed
in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description
of various embodiments, as represented in the figures, is not intended to limit the
scope of the present disclosure, but is merely representative of various embodiments.
While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings
are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.
[0010] The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative
and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended
claims rather than by this detailed description. All changes which come within the
meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
[0011] Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language
does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the
present invention should be or are in any single embodiment. Rather, language referring
to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage,
or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least
one embodiment. Thus, discussions of the features and advantages, and similar language,
throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.
[0012] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the invention
may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in
the relevant art will recognize, in light of the description herein, that the invention
can be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular
embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized
in certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the invention.
[0013] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," or
similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described
in connection with the indicated embodiment is included in at least one embodiment.
Thus, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in an embodiment," and similar language throughout
this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0014] While many embodiments are described herein, at least some of the described embodiments
present a system and method for constructing an occupiable space in a structural frame
building. More specifically, the system is an interior partition system that uses
modular partition assemblies to create occupiable spaces on a deck of a structural
frame building. In one embodiment, the occupiable spaces are occupied by people and/or
objects. The partition assemblies exceed a ceiling height and include upper and lower
modular partition assemblies connected by a receptor structure above the ceiling height.
[0015] Several variables or issues may affect the construction of a structural frame building.
For example, the top portion of a full height wall in the interior of a structural
frame building is referred to as the "head of wall condition." The head of wall condition
exists at fire, smoke, and/or sound rated walls and because of variations in the design
and construction of concrete decks, the head of wall condition may need to be evaluated
individually in each steel framed building to ensure that applicable fire, smoke,
and/or sound ratings are met. Acoustical properties may be measured using a sound
transmission coefficient and correlate to decibel reduction of noise as it is transmitted
through a partition. Fire and smoke resistance ratings may are properties of time,
generally between forty-five minutes and four hours that partitions resist the transmission
of fire or smoke from one side of the partition to the other.
[0016] Additionally, the anchoring of building systems, such as interior walls, facility
components, and equipment to concrete decks is typically customized for each individual
structural frame building. Further, the onsite customization of anchoring systems
does not typically take into account any future needs and/or uses of the steel frame
building.
[0017] In some conventional structural frame buildings, partitions are typically "stick"
built or pre-assembled in panels in an offsite fabrication shop and brought to the
site. Coordinating the design of the partition assemblies, internal utility routings,
and anchoring/bracing to ensure that the requirements of the many components in combination
are met can require tremendous effort. The assembly of the many different components
can require valuable resource process time to be expended on each design and construction
project that is often lost on future projects and has to be repeated, sometimes with
similar errors.
[0018] Fig. 1 depicts a plan view of one embodiment of a structural frame 100 of a framed
building. The structural frame 100 may include columns 102-which are generally vertical
to the surface on which the building sits-and girders 104 and other support beams
106, which are generally horizontal to the surface on which the building sits. Structural
frames 100 and framed buildings are well known in the field.
[0019] In one embodiment, the structural frames 100 are steel frames. In one embodiment,
the columns 102 are "I" shaped steel beams, referred to as "I-beams". In general,
the I-beams may be spaced apart in a grid structure that includes an X-span dimension
and a Y-span dimension. For example, X and Y spans in the range of 10-70 feet and
X and Y spans in the range of 20-40 feet are common, though other dimensions are possible.
The structural frames 100 may be any type, shape, or material used for framing the
framed building. The material for the framed building may include a composite of more
than one material.
[0020] The spacing of the girders 104 may be determined by the spacing of the columns 102.
The spacing of the beams 106 may be more flexible than the spacing of the girders
104. The beams 106 may be located between pairs of columns 102, and additional beams
106 may be located between columns 102.
[0021] Fig. 2 depicts a plan view of one embodiment of deck structures in the framed building
of Fig. 1. After the structural frame 100 of the framed building has been assembled,
the deck structures-also referred to herein as "decks"-for the framed building may
be installed. In one embodiment, the decks include concrete deck assembly modules
that are positioned in accordance with the positioning of the columns 102, girders
104, and beams 106 so that the decks are supported by the structural frame 100.
[0022] In one embodiment, the structural frame 100 is a frame that defines a footprint of
an occupiable building. The structural frame 100 includes at least one lower deck
structure 200 located within the footprint of the frame and at least one upper deck
structure 202 located within the footprint of the frame and supported by the building
frame. An interior partition system is installed between the lower deck structure
200 and the upper deck structure 202 to define an occupiable space. Partition assemblies
may be attached to the upper and lower decks 202, 200 to create occupiable spaces
in the framed building. In an embodiment, the interior partition system includes partition
assemblies that are not exposed to the outside environment, but are contained within
an interior space of the framed building.
[0023] In various embodiments, the concrete decks may be pre-fabricated and assembled onsite
or formed onsite in the structural frame 100. The shape of the decks may be determined
by the shape and positioning of the columns 102, girders 104, and beams 106 of the
structural frame 100, as well as the location of the decks in the structural frame
100. Additionally, the spacing between the decks may include space for habitation
spaces as well as any utility routings, anchors, braces, or other components needed
for the operation or structure of the building. In one embodiment, the exact size
and shape of the decks is governed in part by at least one of the following parameters:
structural performance requirements of the structural frame 100; the framing geometry
of the structural frame 100; transportation requirements of the jurisdictions in which
the decks are transported on public roads; and vehicle availability for transport.
[0024] Figs. 3A-3C depict side views of embodiments of modular partition assemblies 300
between decks in the framed building of Fix. 1. Figs. 3A and 3B depict conventional
interior partitioning systems that include a single partition assembly. Fig. 3C depicts
a modular partitioning system according to the principles described herein.
[0025] The interior partitioning system of Fig. 3A has a vertical dimension equal to or
approximately equal to a ceiling line 302 between a lower deck 200 and an upper deck
202. The ceiling line 302 may be determined by the structural ceiling visible within
the habitation space defined by the partition assemblies. The ceiling line 302 may
define a ceiling height of occupiable space within the structural frame building.
In an embodiment, the ceiling line 302 is in the range of 2.4-3.0m (8-10 feet) from
the lower deck 200. For example, a ceiling line 302 at 2.4m (8 feet) is common. The
space above the ceiling line 302 and below the upper deck 202 may include utilities,
ducts, electrical lines, and/or other components that are not visible from within
the habitation space. The interior partitioning system of Fig. 3B has a vertical dimension
above the ceiling line 302.
[0026] The interior partitioning system of Fig. 3C includes two modular partition assemblies-an
upper partition assembly 204 and a lower partition assembly 206. The upper partition
assembly 204 is attached to the upper deck 202, and the lower partition assembly 206
is attached to the lower deck 200. In one embodiment, the vertical distance between
the lower deck 200 and the upper deck 202 is in the range of 3.3-7.6m (11-25 feet),
the ceiling line 302 is in the range of 2.1-3.4m (7-11 feet), the vertical dimension
of the lower modular partition assembly is in the range of 2.4-3.7m (8-12 feet), and
the vertical dimension of the upper modular partition assembly is in the range of
0.9-3.7m (3-12 feet). In one embodiment, the upper and lower partition assemblies
204, 206 are non-load bearing and form non-load bearing walls. Non-load bearing partitions
and/or walls are structures of the framed building that are not necessary to support
the structural load of the framed building by conducting weight to a foundation structure
of the framed building, though non-load bearing walls may bear some load within the
structural frame 100.
[0027] Figs. 4A-4C depict end views of embodiments of partition heads of the modular partition
assemblies 300 of Figs. 3A-3C, respectively. The partition head of Fig. 4A includes
a conventional partition assembly with a vertical dimension approximately at the ceiling
line 302. The partition assembly may be attached to the ceiling using a receptor structure
604 or other fastener at an upper edge of the partition head. The partition assembly
may be fastened to a floor on the lower deck 200 using a similar fastener.
[0028] The partition head of Fig. 4B includes a conventional partition assembly with a vertical
dimension above the ceiling line 302. The partition assembly may be fastened above
the ceiling to a bottom surface 406 of the upper deck 202 or to some portion of the
ceiling using any fastening method, such as a brace 400 with a heavier gauge than
the panels of the modular partition assemblies 300. As shown, the partition assemblies
300 of Figs. 4A and 4B leave a space between the partition head and the bottom surface
406 of the upper deck 202. This space may not meet applicable fire, smoke, or noise
ratings because the fire, smoke, or noise may pass through the space above the partition
assemblies.
[0029] The partition head of Fig. 4C includes upper and lower modular partition assemblies
204, 206. According to the invention at least a portion of the lower partition assembly
206 extends above the ceiling line 302, and the upper partition assembly 204 is contained
entirely above the ceiling line 302. The upper partition assembly 204 may be attached
to the bottom surface 406 of the upper deck 202 using a horizontal track 402 or other
fastener. The fastener used to attach the upper partition assembly 204 to the upper
deck 202 may be fire/sound rated to help prevent fire, smoke, or noise from passing
through the partition assemblies. The lower partition assembly 206 may be attached
to a top surface or floor of the lower deck 200 using a similar horizontal track 402
or fastener.
[0030] The upper partition assembly 204 is connected to the lower partition assembly 206
by a receptor structure 604 at a receptor joint to form a single modular partition
or panel that fully extends from the lower deck 200 to the upper deck 202. The upper
partition assembly 204 includes an upper receptor structure at a lower edge of the
upper partition assembly 204 that attaches to a lower receptor structure at the upper
edge of the lower partition assembly 206. The upper edge of the lower partition assembly
206, the lower edge of the upper partition assembly 204, and the receptor structures
604 are positioned above the ceiling line 302. In some embodiments, the partition
assemblies 204, 206 include a brace 400 or metal strap 404 that is positioned between
or in accordance with the lower receptor structure and the upper receptor structure
and attaches to the bottom surface 406 of the upper deck 202. The brace 400 may provide
additional structural support for the partition assemblies 204, 206. Because the partition
assemblies 204, 206 of Fig. 4C include a head that fully extends to the bottom surface
406 of the upper deck 202, the partition assemblies 204, 206 meet the requirements
for the fire, smoke, or noise ratings for the head of wall condition. Other standards
or ratings may apply to which the partition assemblies 204, 206 conform.
[0031] Fig. 5 depicts a side view of one embodiment of an interior partition system between
decks in the framed building of Fig. 1. In one embodiment, the interior partition
system includes modules that form habitation spaces between the lower deck 200 and
the upper deck 202. The modules may be created using modular partition assemblies
300 at one or more sides of the habitation space. In some embodiments, the habitation
spaces may have walls formed by a combination of any of load-bearing walls, exterior
walls, non-load bearing walls, and interior partition assemblies as described herein.
[0032] Modules formed using the interior partition assemblies may be rectangular, square,
or a custom shape defined by the partition assemblies. The modules may share walls
formed by partition assemblies. In some embodiments, multiple partition assemblies
may form a single wall, thus allowing the customization of the size and shape of each
module. The modular partition assemblies 300 may include openings 500 for doors, windows,
vents or other utilities and components in either the upper or lower partition assemblies
204, 206.
[0033] After the modular partition assemblies 300 have been attached to the upper deck 202
and the lower deck 200 and to other modular partition assemblies 300, drywall, plaster,
and/or other finishings may be applied to the modular partition assemblies 300, and
the structural frame building may be finished. The type of sheathing used to cover
the partition assemblies may be dependent on the specific requirements of the structural
requirements and/or use of the space that is enclosed by the partition system. The
partition assemblies may receive sheet metal backing plates 502 in some embodiments.
[0034] In one embodiment, many of the in-wall utilities are placed in the lower partition
assemblies 206, including piping, electric and low voltage services, and other utilities.
The utilities may be routed horizontally, vertically, or both horizontally and vertically.
Other routing directions may also be used. Larger utility openings 500 and penetrations
may be included in the upper partitions assemblies above the ceiling line 302. The
modular partition assemblies 300 may include an anchorage area for wall-hung equipment
or accessories, particularly on the lower partition assemblies 206 below the ceiling
line 302. The modular partition assemblies 300 may help streamline overhead mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing coordination by providing predictable locations for bracing
and other secondary structure members.
[0035] Fig. 6 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of an interior partition system.
The interior partition system includes an upper partition assembly 204 and a lower
partition assembly 206 with a receptor structure 604. In one embodiment, the modular
partition assemblies 300 are made offsite and shipped to the construction site for
installation. Each of the upper partition assembly 204 and the lower partition assembly
206 may be made using several framing members. The framing members in each of the
upper partition assembly 204 and the lower partition assembly 206 include a series
of parallel vertical studs 600 and horizontal tracks 402. The lower partition assembly
206 includes vertical studs 600 that sit in a lower horizontal track 402. The vertical
studs 600 are fixed to the lower horizontal track 402 before shipping the partition
assemblies to the construction site.
[0036] The upper and lower partition assemblies 204, 206 are joined at a semi mid-span receptor
joint that accommodates inter-story vertical deflection movement when the loading
and/or movement of one floor is different than the others, as well as accommodating
deviations in on-site construction techniques. The receptor joint also provide flexibility
of the upper and lower components to be joined. This may include shifting the deflection
movement of full height partitions from the head of wall to the mid-span, allowing
for a site adaptable, tight, non-moving connection that may be made more simply than
making the connection and providing movement at the head of wall. The receptor structure
604 provides slotted track deflection.
[0037] The location and structure of the interior modular partition assemblies 300 may be
determined using an automated process. Each panel using the modular partition assemblies
300 may be interchangeable with other panels. Changes in the design or construction
of the partition assemblies may be easier to incorporate than conventional systems
because the panels are made with a regularized centered dimensioning system (for example,
51mm, 76mm, 102mm or 127mm (2", 3", 4" or 5")) to meet the unique needs of the specific
installations.
[0038] In one embodiment, the horizontal spacing of the vertical studs 600 is configured
such that the partition resists flexural movement in the drywall, as well as the orthogonal
deflection in the partition. For example, the horizontal spacing may be no more than
610mm (twenty-four inches) on center. In some embodiments, studs 600 may be place
directly adjacent to one another proximate an opening 500 in the panel and fastened
together to add additional support.
[0039] The framing members may be fastened to each other by screwing, pinching, punching
or welding the individual pieces based on the structural requirements of the modular
partition assemblies 300. Anchoring the partition assemblies to the building structure
may be determined based on site-specific needs.
[0040] In one embodiment, each modular partition assembly has a minimum width of 152 mm
(6 inches) and a maximum width of 7.6 m (25 feet). In some embodiments, partition
assemblies having a width wider than 7.6 m (25 feet) may require a control joint for
proper installation. In one embodiment, each of the upper and lower partition assemblies
204, 206 has a maximum height of 3.05-6.10m (10-20 feet).
[0041] Fig. 7A -7C depict perspective, cross-section, and side views of embodiments of receptor
structures 604 that are used to connect the modular partition assemblies 204, 206
of Fig. 6. Fig. 7A depicts a perspective view of the receptor structures 604 at the
mid-span receptor joint between the upper partition assembly 204 and the lower partition
assembly 206 according to the invention.
[0042] The upper partition assembly 204 includes an upper receptor structure 700 at a lower
edge of the upper partition assembly 204. The lower partition assembly 206 includes
a lower receptor structure 702 at an upper edge of the lower partition assembly 206.
According to the invention, the upper receptor structure 700 and the lower receptor
structure 702 are configured to be joined to the upper partition assembly 204 and
the lower partition assembly 206, respectively. In one embodiment, the lower receptor
structure 702 is adjustably connected to the lower partition assembly 206, while the
upper partition assembly 204 may not be fixed to the upper receptor structure 700,
but rather sits in the upper receptor structure 700. Furthermore, the upper receptor
structure 700 and the lower receptor structure 702 are configured to be fastened together
to fix or partially fix the upper partition assembly 204 with respect to the lower
partition assembly 206. The upper and lower receptor structures 700, 702 may be fastened
together through holes 704 or slots in the adjoining surfaces of the upper and lower
receptor structures 700, 702.
[0043] Fig. 7B depicts an end cross-section view of one embodiment of the receptor structures
604 connecting the upper and lower modular partition assemblies 204, 206, and Fig.
7C depicts a side view of the same embodiment. The gap 706 shown in the present embodiment
may be present when the receptor structures 604 are first positioned on the respective
partition assemblies. In some cases, the gap 706 may be cause by variations in distance
between the lower deck 200 and the upper deck 202 due to various construction variables
or imperfections.
[0044] Vertical slots 708 in the lower receptor structure 702 allow the lower receptor structure
702 to be raised or lowered before fastening the lower receptor structure 702 to the
vertical stud 600 with a fastener 710 within one of the vertical slots 708. According
to the invention, the lower receptor structure 702 is fastened to the vertical stud
600 according to an adjustable vertical position of the lower receptor structure 702
relative to a fixed position of the lower partition assembly 206.
[0045] Because the lower receptor structure 702 is adjustably connected to the lower partition
assembly 206, a vertical position 714 of the lower receptor structure 702 may be adjusted
to allow the lower receptor structure 702 to abut the lower receptor structure 702,
after which the lower receptor structure 702 may then be fastened to the lower partition
assembly 206 and to the upper receptor structure 700.
[0046] Figs. 8A-8G depict perspective, cross-section, developed plan, and undeveloped plan
views of embodiments of a lower receptor structure 702. The lower receptor structure
702 is used in conjunction with the modular partition assemblies 300 as described
herein. The lower receptor structure 702 includes a number of slots in both sides
of the lower receptor structure 702. The slots allow the lower receptor structure
702 to be lowered or raised according to a distance between the lower partition assembly
206 and the upper partition assembly 204 after installation in the structure frame
building. In one embodiment, a fastener 710 is inserted into a slot 708 that aligns
with a hole in the vertical stud 600 after adjusting the lower receptor structure
702 to a desired vertical position 714 relative to the lower partition assembly 206.
In some embodiments, a hole may be punched or created in the vertical stud 600 after
the lower receptor structure 702 is adjusted to the desired vertical position 714.
[0047] In one embodiment, the lower receptor structure 702 includes a tab 800 on each side
of the lower receptor structure 702. As shown in the embodiments of Figs. 8F and 8G,
the tabs 800 are configured as sheathing stops that may fit at least partially between
sections of wall sheathing 808, such as drywall, positioned next to the upper partition
assembly 204 and the lower partition assembly 206. The position of the tabs 800 in
conjunction with the sheathings 808 may provide improved performance to meet certain
fire, smoke, or noise ratings requirements. The tabs 800 may be a lighter gauge than
the rest of the lower receptor structure 702. A sealant 810, such as an elastic, fire
resistant sealant, may be applied between the sections of sheathing 808 above and
below the tabs 800 to provide additional improvements to fire or other ratings for
the partition assemblies. A metal angle 806, such as a gypsum wall board trim piece,
may be positioned under the tabs 800 to provide a boundary where the sealant 810 rests
to complete a fire/acoustical boundary system that meets certain fire/sound ratings.
The receptor joint may also include a backer rod 812 to reduce the amount of volume
of sealant 810 required to fill the space between the sections sheathing 808, which
may reduce the cost of constructing the partitioning system. Other embodiments of
tabs 800 may be used in conjunction with the lower receptor structure 702.
[0048] Fig. 8C depicts a developed plan view of the lower receptor structure 702. In one
embodiment, the lower receptor structure 702 is designed within a range of measurements.
Various measurements for the lower receptor structure 702 may include dimensions A,
B, C, D, E, and F, as shown in Fig. 8C, in addition to other measurements. According
to one embodiment, the lower receptor structure 702 has dimensions as described below.
[0049] Dimension A has a minimum nominal height of 25 mm (1 inch) and a maximum nominal
height of 152mm (6 inches). Dimension B has a minimum nominal width of 51mm (2 inches)
and a maximum nominal width of 254mm (10 inches). Dimension F has a minimum nominal
width of 6.4mm (1/4 inches) and a maximum nominal width of 76 mm (3 inches). The lower
receptor structure 702 includes a maximum length of 7.6m (25 feet). The lower receptor
structure 702 has a minimum thickness of 0.953 mm (gauge of 20) and a maximum thickness
of 1.98mm (gauge of 14). The gauge may indicate a thickness of the material used for
the lower receptor structure 702.
[0050] Each slot in the lower receptor structure 702 has a minimum width 802 of 1.59mm (1/16
inches) and a maximum width 802 of 4.76mm (3/16 inches). The minimum spacing 804 between
the slots is 25mm (1 inch) on center and the maximum spacing 804 is 152mm (6 inches)
on center. Dimension C has a minimum width of 6.4mm (1/4 inch), and Dimension E also
has a minimum width of 6.4mm (1/4 inch). Dimension D, which is the slot length, includes
the remaining width of dimension A after subtracting dimensions C and E. The lower
receptor structure 702 also includes holes 704 to receive a fastener 710 that attaches
the lower receptor structure 702 to the upper receptor structure 700. The holes 704
may be configured according to the type of fastener used and the spacing of holes
704 in the upper receptor structure 700.
[0051] The lower receptor structure 702 accommodates variations in construction tolerances
of onsite conditions. The construction of floors on each deck and undersides of decks
may have ranges of tolerances that can be as high as 25mm (1 inch) within 3.0 m (10
feet). In one embodiment, the lower receptor structure 702 may absorb a range of variation
as much as 76mm (3 inches). The lower receptor structure 702 may be installed at a
common vertical height to receive any partition assembly that rises above the ceiling
line 302.
[0052] Figs. 9A-9C depict cross-section, developed plan, and undeveloped plan views of embodiments
of an upper receptor structure 700. In some embodiments, the upper receptor structure
700 may be fixed to the upper partition assembly 204. In other embodiments, the upper
partition assembly 204 is not fixed to the upper receptor structure 700, but rests
in a horizontal track formed by the upper receptor structure 700. The upper receptor
structure 700 may include an elongated hole 704 configured to receive a fastener for
fastening the upper receptor structure 700 to the lower receptor structure 702. The
elongated hole 704 allows for inline movement capability for the modular partition
assemblies 300.
[0053] The upper receptor structure 700 may also include openings 900 in each side for heavier
gauge support elements. In one embodiment, the support element may be the brace 400
as shown in Fig. 4B or the metal strap 404 shown in Fig. 4C. The brace 400 may provide
lateral support for the modular partition assemblies 300. The brace 400 may be installed
in any of the openings 900 in the upper receptor structure 700. The brace 400 may
be a permanent brace 400 for the modular partition assemblies 300. In one embodiment,
the upper receptor structure 700 includes a minimum nominal width of 51mm (2 inches)
and a maximum nominal width of 254mm (10 inches), and a minimum nominal length of
41mm (1 -5/8 inches) and a maximum nominal length of 203mm (8 inches).
[0054] Figs. 10A-10B depict cross-section views of embodiments of framing members in the
interior partition system of Fig. 6. In one embodiment, the framing members include
a vertical stud 600, as shown in Fig. 10A, and a horizontal track 402, as shown in
Fig. 10B. In one embodiment, the framing members are made of steel sheet stock metal
having a minimum thickness of 0.478mm (gauge of 26) and a maximum thickness of 2.78mm
(gauge of 12). The steel sheet stock metal may be bent into the desired shape. The
vertical studs 600 sit in the horizontal track 402 in the lower partition assemblies
206 and are received by the horizontal track 402 in the upper partition assemblies
204.
[0055] In one embodiment, the framing members include a minimum nominal width 1002 of 98mm
(3-5/8 inches) and a maximum nominal width 1002 of 254mm (10 inches). The minimum
nominal length 1000 is 41mm (1-5/8 inches) and the maximum nominal length 1000 is
203mm (8 inches). Other embodiments may include framing members with different sizes
than described herein. In some embodiments, the horizontal tracks 402 may have similar
measurements or structure to the upper receptor structures 700.
[0056] Figs. 11A-11B depict perspective views of various embodiment of a receptor joint
for the interior partition system of Fig. 6. The receptor joint, which includes the
lower receptor structure 702 and the upper receptor structure 700, may be laterally
braced at specific locations depending on the performance of the individual partition
assemblies. The lower receptor structure 702 and/or the upper receptor structure 700
may include pre-drilled and threaded attachment points between 152 mm (six inches)
on center and 610 mm (twenty-four inches) on center, according to various embodiments.
The receptor structure 604 may include an optional metal strap 404 for horizontal
bracing, as shown in Fig. 11A. In some embodiments, the bracing may be a temporary
bracing during installation of the partition assemblies. In one embodiment, the receptor
structure 604 includes a more substantial lateral brace 400 with a heavier gauge than
the strap metal and the partition assemblies. The brace 400 may be placed in the openings
900 in the side of the upper receptor structure 700 and fastened to the bottom surface
406 of the upper deck 202.
[0057] The receptor joint provides vertical deflection between the interior partition assembly
and the lower deck 200. In one embodiment, deflection includes the movement of one
level differentiated by the movement or lack of movement of another floor. For example,
one deck may have a live load that causes the entire deck to sag compared to another
deck that does not have a similar live load. The difference in loading may cause one
of the decks to move and cause deflection/stress in the partition assemblies.
[0058] The receptor joint may provide predictability in a building life cycle requirement
because the receptor joint provides a common height for all partition assemblies and
structurally attaches the partition assemblies to the frame structure.
[0059] Fig. 12 depicts a side view of one embodiment of the modular partition assemblies
204, 206 of Fig. 6. In one embodiment, the upper modular partition assembly is installed
first, and then the lower modular partition assembly is installed. The upper partition
assembly 204 is fixed to the upper deck 202, and the lower partition assembly 206
is then moved into place below the upper partition assembly 204 and fixed to the lower
deck 200. The upper and lower partition assemblies 204, 206 are fixed to the upper
and lower decks 202, 200, respectively, using the horizontal tracks 402 depicted in
Fig. 10B.
[0060] The upper and lower receptor structures 700, 702 may be placed (but not necessarily
fixed) on the corresponding partition assemblies before or after installing the partition
assemblies. In one embodiment, the upper and lower receptor structures 700, 702 are
slid onto the corresponding partition assemblies after the partition assemblies are
fixed to the corresponding decks, and then the upper and lower receptor structures
700, 702 are fixed to each other and to the partition assemblies.
[0061] In one embodiment, an upper and a lower partition assembly 206 are fastened to the
respective decks prior to placing the decks in the structural frame 100. The placement
of the modular partition assemblies 300 may be such that when the decks are placed
in the structural frame 100, the upper partition assembly 204 and the lower partition
assembly 206 are placed sufficiently close to each other to be able to connect the
upper partition assembly 204 to the lower partition assembly 206 together via the
receptor structure 604 without unfastening either of the modular partition assemblies
300 from the decks. This may allow some of the framed building to be pre-assembled
onsite or at an offsite location.
[0062] Fig. 13 depicts a perspective view of a lower deck 200 of Fig. 2. The lower deck
200 includes deck attachment elements affixed within the deck at the top surface of
the lower deck 200. The upper deck 202 may also include deck attachment elements 1300
affixed within the deck at the bottom surface 406 of the upper deck 202. The deck
attachment elements 1300 may be distributed within the surfaces of the respective
decks in a grid pattern, such that the deck attachment elements 1300 are spaced at
equal intervals according to a predefined configuration before the deck is installed
in the structural frame 100. The intervals in the grid pattern correspond to specific
design requirements of the framed building. The grid pattern for the upper deck 202
may be different than the grid pattern for the lower deck 200. The deck attachment
elements 1300, not forming part of this invention, provide for quick and easy attachment
of the modular partition assemblies 300 or other building elements to the decks at
an array of locations. The attachment elements 1300 may facilitate independent design
requirements to assemble components of a newly constructed framed building. Additionally,
the attachment elements 1300 may be utilized to adapt the building to changes during
the building's lifecycle.
[0063] In one example not forming part of this invention, the attachment elements 1300 are
solid tapered and internally threaded cylinders placed in openings or cavities in
the decks. In another example not forming part of this invention, the attachment elements
1300 include channel tracks that are set within the decks and covered with a cap that
may be removed on an as-needed basis. The locations of the channel track may correspond
to the specific design requirements of the framed building design criteria. Other
examples of attachment elements 1300 may be used in conjunction with upper and/or
lower decks 202, 200.
[0064] The upper partition assemblies 204 may be attached to attachment elements 1300 at
the bottom surface 406 of the upper deck 202, and the lower partition assemblies 206
may be attached to attachment elements 1300 at the top surface of the lower deck 200.
[0065] Figs. 14A-14B depict perspective views of embodiments of receptor structures on a
lower modular partition assembly. As described herein, the lower receptor structure
702 include slots in each side of the lower receptor structure 702. The slots allow
the lower receptor structure 702 to be placed on the lower partition assembly 206
during installation or directly after installation of the lower partition assembly
206 in a lowered position, as shown in Fig. 14A.
[0066] When the lower receptor structure 702 is in the lowered position, a gap 706 may be
present between the lower receptor structure 702 and the upper receptor structure
700. In order to close the gap 706 and secure the upper and lower partition assemblies
204, 206 to each other, the position of the lower receptor structure 702 may be adjusted.
In one embodiment, a fastener 710 through one of the slots 708 in the lower receptor
structure 702 that is used to secure the lower receptor structure 702 to a vertical
stud 600 in the lower partition assembly 206 may be loosened while adjusting the lower
receptor structure 702. As shown in Fig. 14B, a vertical position 714 of the lower
receptor structure 702 may be adjusted to close the gap 706 between the lower receptor
structure 702 and the upper receptor structure 700. When the lower receptor structure
702 is in the desired position, the fastener 710 may be tightened so that the vertical
position 714 of the lower receptor structure 702 is fixed with respect to the lower
partition assembly 206.
[0067] Fig. 15 depicts a side view of one embodiment of modular partition assemblies 300
between decks in the framed building of Fig. 1. As described herein, the head of wall
condition for the partition assemblies may determine whether the building structure
meets various fire, smoke, and/or noise ratings. A conventional partition assembly
that spans the full distance between the lower deck 200 and the upper deck 202 may
leave a space 1500 at the head of the partition assembly due to the type of joint
or because of variations in the distance between the lower deck 200 and the upper
deck 202. Smoke 1502 may pass through the space at the head of the partition assembly,
potentially preventing the partition assembly from meeting certain fire or smoke ratings.
[0068] The interior partitioning system described herein includes a receptor joint with
a lower vertical position on the partition assemblies, thus reducing the chance that
smoke 1502 rising and accumulating at the ceiling will be able to transfer through
the partition assembly. Additionally, because the upper partition assembly 204 is
fixed to the upper deck 202, rather than to the floor, variations in the distance
between the lower deck 200 and the upper deck 202 do not affect the position of the
upper edge of the upper partition assembly 204 with respect to the upper deck 202.
This may allow the upper partition assembly 204 to be installed flush or approximately
flush with the upper deck 202, thereby reducing the space between the upper deck 202
and the partition assemblies.
[0069] Various embodiments of a non-load bearing interior partition system for a structural
frame building have been described above. The interior partition system may be used
in conjunction with a method for constructing an occupiable space in a structural
frame 100 having a lower deck 200 and an upper deck 202 and having a ceiling line
302 that defines a ceiling height of the occupiable space within the structural frame
building.
[0070] The method includes fastening the lower modular partition assembly to the lower deck
200 along the lower edge of the lower partition assembly 206, and fastening the upper
modular partition assembly to the upper deck 202 along the upper edge of the upper
partition assembly 204. After installing the upper and lower partition assemblies
204, 206, the method connects the upper edge of the lower partition assembly 206 to
the lower edge of the upper partition assembly 204 via the receptor structure 604.
The upper edge of the lower partition assembly 206, the lower edge of the upper partition
assembly 204, and the receptor structure 604 are located above the ceiling line 302
of the occupiable space.
[0071] According to the invention, connecting the lower partition assembly 206 to the upper
partition assembly 204 via the receptor structure 604 includes adjusting the receptor
structure 604 to fill a gap 706 between the upper edge of the lower partition assembly
206 and the lower edge of the upper partition assembly 204. Adjusting the receptor
structure 604 includes adjusting a height or vertical dimension of the receptor structure
604 relative to the upper edge of the lower partition assembly 206.
[0072] According to the invention, connecting the upper edge of the lower partition assembly
206 to the lower edge of the upper partition assembly 204 includes securing the receptor
structure 604 to the lower edge of the upper partition assembly 204 and/or to the
receptor structure 604 to the upper edge of the lower partition assembly 206.
[0073] Although specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated,
the invention is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts
so described and illustrated. The scope of the invention is to be defined by the claims
appended hereto.
1. An interior partition system for installation between a lower deck structure (200)
and an upper deck structure (202) of a structural frame building, the structural frame
building having a ceiling line (302) that defines a ceiling height of occupiable space
within the structural frame building, the interior partition system comprising:
a first modular partition assembly (206) for connection to the lower deck structure
along a lower edge of the first modular partition assembly;
a second modular partition assembly (204) for connection to the upper deck structure
along an upper edge of the second modular partition assembly; and
a receptor structure (604) configured to connect an upper edge of the first modular
partition assembly to a lower edge of the second modular partition assembly;
wherein in use the first modular partition assembly has a vertical dimension that
exceeds the ceiling height such that the upper edge of the first modular partition
assembly, the lower edge of the second modular partition assembly, and the receptor
structure are located above the ceiling line upon installation of the first modular
partition assembly, the second modular partition assembly, and the receptor structure
in the structural frame building;
wherein the receptor structure comprises a lower receptor structure (702) configured
to receive the upper edge of the first modular partition assembly and an upper receptor
structure (700), which is separate from the lower receptor structure, configured to
receive the lower edge of the second modular partition assembly, wherein the lower
receptor structure and the upper receptor structure are configured to be fastened
together;
characterized by the receptor structure being configured to accommodate vertical deflection between
the lower deck structure and the upper deck structure; and wherein the lower receptor
structure comprises a plurality of vertical slots (708) in each side of the lower
receptor structure, wherein the vertical slots are configured to receive a fastener
to fasten the lower receptor structure to the first modular partition assembly according
to an adjustable vertical position of the lower receptor structure relative to a fixed
position of the first modular partition assembly.
2. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the receptor comprises a tab (800)
on a side of the receptor, wherein the tab is configured to support a wall sheathing
(808).
3. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the first modular partition assembly
comprises a series of parallel vertical studs (600) and wherein the second modular
partition assembly comprises a series of parallel vertical studs (600).
4. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the vertical distance between the
lower deck structure and the upper deck structure is in a range of 3.3m to 7.6m (11-25
feet), the ceiling line is in a range of 2.1m to 3.3m (7-11 feet), the vertical dimension
of the first modular partition assembly is in the range of 2.4m to 3.7m (8-12 feet),
and the vertical dimension of the second modular partition assembly is in the range
of 0.9m to 3.7m (3-12 feet).
5. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the first modular partition assembly,
the second modular partition assembly, and the receptor structure are non-load bearing.
6. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the first modular partition assembly,
the second modular partition assembly, and the receptor structure form a fire rated
interior partition.
7. The interior partition system of claim 1 wherein the first modular partition assembly
is fastened to a top surface of the lower deck structure via deck attachment elements
(1300) that are distributed within the top surface of the lower deck structure in
a first predefined grid pattern, and wherein the second modular partition assembly
is fastened to a bottom surface of the upper deck structure via deck attachment elements
(1300) that are distributed within the bottom surface of the upper deck structure
in a second predefined grid pattern.
8. An occupiable structural framed building comprising an interior partition system as
recited in claim 1.
9. A method for constructing an occupiable space in a structural frame building, the
structural frame building having a lower deck structure (200) and an upper deck structure
(202) and the occupiable space having a ceiling line (302) that defines a ceiling
height of the occupiable space within the structural frame building, the method comprising:
fastening a first modular partition assembly (206) to the lower deck structure along
a lower edge of the first partition assembly;
fastening a second modular partition assembly (204) to the upper deck structure along
an upper edge of the second modular partition assembly; and
after fastening the first modular partition assembly to the lower deck structure and
after fastening the second modular partition assembly to the upper deck structure,
connecting an upper edge of the first modular partition assembly to a lower edge of
the second modular partition assembly via a receptor structure (604), wherein the
upper edge of the first modular partition assembly, the lower edge of the second modular
partition assembly, and the receptor structure are located above the ceiling line
of the occupiable space;
wherein the receptor structure comprises a lower receptor structure (702) configured
to receive the upper edge of the first modular partition assembly and an upper receptor
structure (700), which is separate from the lower receptor structure, configured to
receive the lower edge of the second modular partition assembly, wherein the lower
receptor structure and the upper receptor structure are configured to be fastened
together;
wherein the first modular partition assembly comprises a series of parallel vertical
studs and wherein the second modular partition assembly comprises a series of parallel
vertical studs;
wherein the first modular partition assembly, the second modular partition assembly,
and the receptor structure are non-load bearing;
wherein the first modular partition assembly, the second modular partition assembly,
and the receptor structure form a fire rated interior partition;
characterized by the receptor structure being configured to accommodate vertical deflection between
the lower deck structure and the upper deck structure;
wherein the lower receptor structure comprises a plurality of vertical slots (708)
in each side of the lower receptor structure, wherein the vertical slots are configured
to receive a fastener to fasten the lower receptor structure to the first modular
partition assembly according to an adjustable vertical position of the lower receptor
structure relative to a fixed position of the first modular partition assembly; and
wherein connecting an upper edge of the first modular partition assembly to a lower
edge of the second modular partition assembly via the receptor structure comprises
adjusting the height of the lower receptor structure to fill a gap between the upper
edge of the first modular partition assembly and the lower edge of the second modular
partition assembly and fastening the lower receptor structure together with the upper
receptor structure and fastening the lower receptor structure to the first modular
partition assembly via the vertical slots.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein connecting an upper edge of the first modular partition
assembly to a lower edge of the second modular partition assembly via a receptor structure
further comprises securing the receptor structure to the lower edge of the second
modular partition assembly.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein connecting an upper edge of the first modular partition
assembly to a lower edge of the second modular partition assembly via a receptor structure
further comprises securing the receptor structure to the upper edge of the first modular
partition assembly.
12. The method of claim 9 wherein the vertical distance between the lower deck structure
and the upper deck structure is in a range of 3.3m to 7.6m (11-25 feet), the ceiling
line is in a range of 2.1m to 3.3m (7-11 feet), the vertical dimension of the first
modular partition assembly is in the range of 2.4m to 3.7m (8-12 feet), and the vertical
dimension of the second modular partition assembly is in the range of 0.9m to 3.7m
(3-12 feet).
1. Innenraumteilungssystem zum Einbau zwischen einer unteren Deckenstruktur (200) und
einer oberen Deckenstruktur (202) einer Skelettbaustruktur, wobei die Skelettbaustruktur
eine Deckenlinie (302) aufweist, die eine Deckenhöhe eines belegbaren Raums innerhalb
der Skelettbaustruktur definiert, wobei das Innenraumteilungssystem umfasst:
eine erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe (206) zum Verbinden mit der unteren Deckenstruktur
entlang eines unteren Randes der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe;
eine zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe (204) zum Verbinden mit der oberen Deckenstruktur
entlang eines oberen Randes der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe; und
eine Rezeptorstruktur (604), die eingerichtet ist, um den oberen Rand der ersten modularen
Teilungsbaugruppe mit dem unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe zu
verbinden;
wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe in Verwendung vertikale Ausmaße aufweist,
die die Deckenhöhe übersteigen, sodass der obere Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe,
der untere Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe und die Rezeptorstruktur oberhalb
der Deckenlinie nach dem Einbau der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe, der zweiten
modularen Teilungsbaugruppe und der Rezeptorstruktur in die Skelettbaustruktur angeordnet
sind;
wobei die Rezeptorstruktur eine untere Rezeptorstruktur (702), die eingerichtet ist,
den oberen Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen, und eine obere
Rezeptorstruktur (700), die separat von der unteren Rezeptorstruktur und eingerichtet
ist, den unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen, aufweist,
wobei die untere Rezeptorstruktur und die obere Rezeptorstruktur eingerichtet sind,
um aneinander befestigt zu werden;
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rezeptorstruktur eingerichtet ist, eine vertikale Durchbiegung zwischen der unteren
Deckenstruktur und der oberen Deckenstruktur aufzunehmen, wobei die untere Rezeptorstruktur
mehrere vertikale Schlitze (708) in jeder Seite der unteren Rezeptorstruktur aufweist,
wobei die vertikalen Schlitze eingerichtet sind, Befestigungsmittel zum Befestigen
der unteren Rezeptorstruktur an der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe in Abhängigkeit
einer ausrichtbaren vertikalen Position der unteren Rezeptorstruktur relativ zu einer
festen Position der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen.
2. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Rezeptorstruktur eine Lasche (800)
an einer Seite der Rezeptorstruktur aufweist, wobei die Lasche eingerichtet ist, um
eine Wandverschalung (808) zu stützen.
3. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe
eine Reihe von parallelen vertikalen Nasen (600) umfasst und wobei die zweite modulare
Teilungsbaugruppe eine Reihe von parallelen vertikalen Nasen (600) aufweist.
4. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei der vertikale Abstand zwischen der
unteren Deckenstruktur und der oberen Deckenstruktur in einem Bereich von 3,3 m bis
7,6 m (11-25 ft), die Deckenlinie in einem Bereich von 2,1 m bis 3,3 m (7-11 ft),
die vertikale Ausdehnung der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe im Bereich von 2,4
m bis 3,7 m (8-12 ft) und die vertikale Ausdehnung der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe
im Bereich von 0,9 m bis 3,7 m (3-12 ft) liegt.
5. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe,
die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe und die Rezeptorstruktur nicht tragend sind.
6. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe,
die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe und die Rezeptorstruktur eine feuerbeständige
Innenraumteilung bilden.
7. Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe
an einer oberen Oberfläche der unteren Deckenstruktur durch Deckenbefestigungsmittel
(1300), die über die obere Oberfläche der unteren Deckenstruktur in einem ersten vordefinierten
Rastermuster verteilt sind, befestigt ist und wobei die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe
mit einer Bodenoberfläche der oberen Deckenstruktur durch Deckenbefestigungselemente
(1300), die über die untere Oberfläche der oberen Deckenstruktur in einem zweiten
vordefinierten Rastermuster verteilt sind, befestigt ist.
8. Belegbare Skelettbaustruktur umfassend ein Innenraumteilungssystem nach Anspruch 1.
9. Verfahren zum Konstruieren eines belegbaren Raums in einer Skelettbaustruktur, wobei
die Skelettbaustruktur eine untere Deckenstruktur (200) und eine obere Deckenstruktur
(202) aufweist und der belegbare Raum eine Deckenlinie (302) aufweist, die eine Deckenhöhe
des belegbaren Raums innerhalb der Skelettbaustruktur definiert, wobei das Verfahren
umfasst:
Befestigen einer ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe (206) an der unteren Deckenstruktur
entlang einem unteren Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe;
Befestigen einer zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe (204) an der oberen Deckenstruktur
entlang einem oberen Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe; und
Verbinden eines oberen Randes der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe mit einem unteren
Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe durch eine Rezeptorstruktur (604) nach
dem Befestigen der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe an der unteren Deckenstruktur,
wobei der obere Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe, der untere Rand der zweiten
modularen Teilungsbaugruppe und die Rezeptorstruktur oberhalb der Deckenlinie des
belegbaren Raums angeordnet sind;
wobei die Rezeptorstruktur eine untere Rezeptorstruktur (702), die eingerichtet ist,
um den oberen Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen, und eine obere
Rezeptorstruktur (700), die separat von der unteren Rezeptorstruktur und eingerichtet
ist, um den unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen, aufweist,
wobei die untere Rezeptorstruktur und die obere Rezeptorstruktur eingerichtet sind,
um aneinander befestigt zu werden;
wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe eine Reihe von parallelen vertikalen Nasen
aufweist und wobei die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe eine Reihe von parallelen
vertikalen Nasen aufweist;
wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe, die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe
und die Rezeptorstruktur nicht tragend sind;
wobei die erste modulare Teilungsbaugruppe, die zweite modulare Teilungsbaugruppe
und die Rezeptorstruktur eine feuerbeständige Innenraumteilung bilden;
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rezeptorstruktur eingerichtet ist, vertikale Durchbiegungen zwischen der unteren
Deckenstruktur und der oberen Deckenstruktur aufzunehmen;
wobei die untere Rezeptorstruktur mehrere vertikale Schlitze (708) in jeder Seite
der unteren Rezeptorstruktur aufweist, wobei die vertikalen Schlitze eingerichtet
sind, um Befestigungsmittel zum Befestigen der unteren Rezeptorstruktur an der ersten
modularen Teilungsbaugruppe in Abhängigkeit einer ausrichtbaren vertikalen Position
der unteren Rezeptorstruktur relativ zu einer festen Position der ersten modularen
Teilungsbaugruppe aufzunehmen; und
wobei das Verbinden eines oberen Randes der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe mit
einem unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe durch die Rezeptorstruktur
das Ausrichten der Höhe der unteren Rezeptorstruktur zum Auffüllen einer Lücke zwischen
dem oberen Rand der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe und dem unteren Rand der zweiten
modularen Teilungsbaugruppe und das Befestigen der unteren Rezeptorstruktur zusammen
mit der oberen Rezeptorstruktur und Befestigen der unteren Rezeptorstruktur an der
ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe durch die vertikalen Schlitze umfasst.
10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, wobei das Verbinden des oberen Rands der ersten modularen
Teilungsbaugruppe mit dem unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe durch
die Rezeptorstruktur ferner das Sichern der Rezeptorstruktur an dem unteren Rand der
zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe umfasst.
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, wobei das Verbinden eines oberen Randes der ersten modularen
Teilungsbaugruppe mit dem unteren Rand der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe durch
die Rezeptorstruktur ferner das Sichern der Rezeptorstruktur an dem oberen Rand der
ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe umfasst.
12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, wobei der vertikale Abstand zwischen der unteren Deckenstruktur
und der oberen Deckenstruktur in einem Bereich von 3,3 m bis 7,6 m (11-25 ft), die
Deckenlinie in einem Bereich von 2,1 m bis 3,3 m (7-11 ft), die vertikale Ausdehnung
der ersten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe im Bereich von 2,4 m bis 3,7 m (8-12 ft) und
die vertikale Ausdehnung der zweiten modularen Teilungsbaugruppe im Bereich von 0,9
m bis 3,7 m (3-12 ft) liegt.
1. Système de cloison intérieure pour installation entre une structure d'étage inférieur
(200) et une structure d'étage supérieur (202) d'un bâtiment à ossature structurale,
le bâtiment à ossature structurale ayant une ligne de plafond (302) qui définit une
hauteur de plafond d'espace pouvant être occupé dans le bâtiment à ossature structurale,
le système de cloison intérieure comprenant :
un premier ensemble de cloison modulaire (206) pour la liaison à la structure d'étage
inférieur le long d'un bord inférieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire ;
un second ensemble de cloison modulaire (204) pour la liaison à la structure d'étage
supérieur le long d'un bord supérieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire ; et
une structure réceptrice (604) configurée pour relier un bord supérieur du premier
ensemble de cloison modulaire à un bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire
;
dans lequel, lors de l'utilisation, le premier ensemble de cloison modulaire a une
dimension verticale qui dépasse la hauteur de plafond de telle sorte que le bord supérieur
du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire, le bord inférieur du second ensemble de
cloison modulaire et la structure réceptrice se situent au-dessus de la ligne de plafond
lors de l'installation du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire, du second ensemble
de cloison modulaire et de la structure réceptrice dans le bâtiment à ossature structurale
;
dans lequel la structure réceptrice comprend une structure réceptrice inférieure (702)
configurée pour recevoir le bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire
et une structure réceptrice supérieure (700), qui est séparée de la structure réceptrice
inférieure, configurée pour recevoir le bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison
modulaire, dans lequel la structure réceptrice inférieure et la structure réceptrice
supérieure sont configurées pour être fixées ensemble ;
caractérisé en ce que la structure réceptrice est configurée pour s'adapter à une déviation verticale entre
la structure d'étage inférieur et la structure d'étage supérieur ; et dans lequel
la structure réceptrice inférieure comprend une pluralité de fentes verticales (708)
dans chaque côté de la structure réceptrice inférieure, dans lequel les fentes verticales
sont configurées pour recevoir un organe de fixation pour fixer la structure réceptrice
inférieure au premier ensemble de cloison modulaire selon une position verticale ajustable
de la structure réceptrice inférieure par rapport à une position fixe du premier ensemble
de cloison modulaire.
2. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le récepteur comprend
une languette (800) sur un côté du récepteur, dans lequel la languette est configurée
pour supporter un revêtement mural (808).
3. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le premier ensemble
de cloison modulaire comprend une série de poteaux verticaux parallèles (600) et dans
lequel le second ensemble de cloison modulaire comprend une série de poteaux verticaux
parallèles (600).
4. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel la distance verticale
entre la structure d'étage inférieur et la structure d'étage supérieur se trouve dans
une plage de 3,3 m à 7,6 m (11-25 pieds), la ligne de plafond se trouve dans une plage
de 2,1 m à 3,3 m (7-11 pieds), la dimension verticale du premier ensemble de cloison
modulaire se trouve dans la plage de 2,4 m à 3,7 m (8-12 pieds) et la dimension verticale
du second ensemble de cloison modulaire se trouve dans la plage de 0,9 m à 3,7 m (3-12
pieds).
5. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le premier ensemble
de cloison modulaire, le second ensemble de cloison modulaire et la structure réceptrice
sont non porteurs.
6. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le premier ensemble
de cloison modulaire, le second ensemble de cloison modulaire et la structure réceptrice
forment une cloison intérieure résistant au feu.
7. Système de cloison intérieure selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le premier ensemble
de cloison modulaire est fixé à une surface supérieure de la structure d'étage inférieur
par l'intermédiaire d'éléments d'attache d'étage (1300) qui sont répartis dans la
surface supérieure de la structure d'étage inférieur selon un premier motif de grille
prédéfini, et dans lequel le second ensemble de cloison modulaire est fixé à une surface
inférieure de la structure d'étage supérieur par l'intermédiaire d'éléments d'attache
d'étage (1300) qui sont répartis dans la surface inférieure de la structure d'étage
supérieur selon un second motif de grille prédéfini.
8. Bâtiment à ossature structurale pouvant être occupé comprenant un système de cloison
intérieure selon la revendication 1.
9. Procédé pour construire un espace pouvant être occupé dans un bâtiment à ossature
structurale, le bâtiment à ossature structurale comportant une structure d'étage inférieur
(200) et une structure d'étage supérieur (202) et l'espace pouvant être occupé ayant
une ligne de plafond (302) qui définit une hauteur de plafond de l'espace pouvant
être occupé dans le bâtiment à ossature structurale, le procédé comprenant :
la fixation d'un premier ensemble de cloison modulaire (206) à la structure d'étage
inférieur le long d'un bord inférieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire ;
la fixation d'un second ensemble de cloison modulaire (204) à la structure d'étage
supérieur le long d'un bord supérieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire ;
après la fixation du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire à la structure d'étage
inférieur et après la fixation du second ensemble de cloison modulaire à la structure
d'étage supérieur, la liaison d'un bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire
à un bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire par l'intermédiaire d'une
structure réceptrice (604), dans lequel le bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison
modulaire, le bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire et la structure
réceptrice se situent au-dessus de la ligne de plafond de l'espace pouvant être occupé
;
dans lequel la structure réceptrice comprend une structure réceptrice inférieure (702)
configurée pour recevoir le bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire
et une structure réceptrice supérieure (700), qui est séparée de la structure réceptrice
inférieure, configurée pour recevoir le bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison
modulaire, dans lequel la structure réceptrice inférieure et la structure réceptrice
supérieure sont configurées pour être fixées ensemble ;
dans lequel le premier ensemble de cloison modulaire comprend une série de poteaux
verticaux parallèles et dans lequel le second ensemble de cloison modulaire comprend
une série de poteaux verticaux parallèles ;
dans lequel le premier ensemble de cloison modulaire, le second ensemble de cloison
modulaire et la structure réceptrice sont non porteurs ;
dans lequel le premier ensemble de cloison modulaire, le second ensemble de cloison
modulaire et la structure réceptrice forment une cloison intérieure résistant au feu
;
caractérisé en ce que la structure réceptrice est configurée pour s'adapter à une déviation verticale entre
la structure d'étage inférieur et la structure d'étage supérieur ;
dans lequel la structure réceptrice inférieure comprend une pluralité de fentes verticales
(708) dans chaque côté de la structure réceptrice inférieure, dans lequel les fentes
verticales sont configurées pour recevoir un organe de fixation pour fixer la structure
réceptrice inférieure au premier ensemble de cloison modulaire selon une position
verticale ajustable de la structure réceptrice inférieure par rapport à une position
fixe du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire ; et
dans lequel la liaison d'un bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire
à un bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire par l'intermédiaire de
la structure réceptrice comprend l'ajustement de la hauteur de la structure réceptrice
inférieure afin de remplir un espace entre le bord supérieur du premier ensemble de
cloison modulaire et le bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire et
la fixation de la structure réceptrice inférieure avec la structure réceptrice supérieure
et la fixation de la structure réceptrice inférieure au premier ensemble de cloison
modulaire par l'intermédiaire des fentes verticales.
10. Procédé selon la revendication 9 dans lequel la liaison d'un bord supérieur du premier
ensemble de cloison modulaire à un bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire
par l'intermédiaire d'une structure réceptrice comprend en outre l'immobilisation
de la structure réceptrice sur le bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire.
11. Procédé selon la revendication 9 dans lequel la liaison d'un bord supérieur du premier
ensemble de cloison modulaire à un bord inférieur du second ensemble de cloison modulaire
par l'intermédiaire d'une structure réceptrice comprend en outre l'immobilisation
de la structure réceptrice sur le bord supérieur du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire.
12. Procédé selon la revendication 9 dans lequel la distance verticale entre la structure
d'étage inférieur et la structure d'étage supérieur se trouve dans une plage de 3,3
m à 7,6 m (11-25 pieds), la ligne de plafond se trouve dans une plage de 2,1 m à 3,3
m (7-11 pieds), la dimension verticale du premier ensemble de cloison modulaire se
trouve dans la plage de 2,4 m à 3,7 m (8-12 pieds) et la dimension verticale du second
ensemble de cloison modulaire se trouve dans la plage de 0,9 m à 3,7 m (3-12 pieds).