GB2123865A - Building system - Google Patents

Abstract

A structure is fabricated from planks (1) and one or more beams (2) fastened by adaptor elements (3) to the planks, the adaptor elements having keying means located in longitudinal keyways provided in each of said planks and one or more beams. Preferably each plank has at least one edge thereof means keying or locking the plank to an adjacent one of the planks. The structure may comprise at least two of the beams joined together at an angle to each other, an adaptor element (4 or 6) being disposed at the junctions of the joined together beams and having formations engaged in the keyways of the beams. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Building construction system This invention relates to the use of specially designed components which fit together to fabricate orconstruct permanent orsemi-permanent buildings, garages, sheds etc. These component parts when fitted together can construct insulated, double insulated, rot proof, damp proof buildings which need not havewindowsthe light being provided through the use of translucent parts. The components are easily assembled and disassembled and could be quickly moved to a fresh location. Existing buildings that have been constructed from this system can be added to with minimal disturbance.

The invention consists of planking (1)so designed that each plankedgewill locktogetherwith the adjoining plank edge. Thus locked the planks present a continuous surface. To lock the planks may be pressed or slid into position. The edges are provided with suitable keyways longitudinally. The planks are also provided with keyways on one side longitudinally these are used to join the planks, via a cruicform adaptor block (3), to the support beams (2) which are employed at any desired interval when constructing walls, roof orfloor. These support beams (2) have square or rectangular section and have keyways on each face which run longitudinally. Thus they are capable of being corner, normal or double planking supports.The roof and floor are secured by the use of blocks (4) and (6) which lockthe support beams together in the walls, floor and roof.

The floor blocks are set at 90 and the roof blocks at an angle to suit the drainage required. These blocks also lock the planks into position simultaneously. At the apex of the roofthe planking is joined and sealed by by a single componentthe roof capping rail (5).

This rail is provided with longitudinal keyways on the inside surface which match those provided in the planks and further keyways are provided to secure the rail via the adaptor blocks (3) to the support beams.

The design ofthe longitudinal keyways in the planks and roof capping rail are such so as to prevent ingress ofwater etc. from the outside. This is achieved by lap joints incorporating male configuration on one edge and female on the other thugs enabling the componentsto be locked together.

When double insulation or strength is required planks (7) are mounted on the inside ofthe building via cruciform adaptor blocks (3) to the support beams.

CLAIMS (Filed on 25 May 1983) 1. Astructure fabricated from planks and one or more beams fastened by adaptor elements to the plank has at at least one edge thereof means keying or located in longitudinal keyways provided in each of said planks and one or more beams.

2. A structure according to claim 1, wherein each plank has at least one edge thereof means keying or locking the plank to an adjacent one of the planks.

3. Astructure according to claim 1 or2,wherein at least one ofthe one or more support beams has more than one said keyway and the keyways are provided on more than one surface of the beam.

4. A structure according to any preceding claim, comprising at least two of the beams joined together at an angleto each other, an adaptor element being disposedatthejunction ofthe joined-together beams and having formations engaged in the keyways of the beams.

5. A structure according to claim 4, wherein the adaptor element has two faces at an angle to each other and against which the adjacent ends of the two joined-together beams abut.

6. A kit of parts four assembly to form a structure according to any preceding claim.

7. A structure or kit of parts substantially as described herein with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Building construction system This invention relates to the use of specially designed components which fit together to fabricate orconstruct permanent orsemi-permanent buildings, garages, sheds etc. These component parts when fitted together can construct insulated, double insulated, rot proof, damp proof buildings which need not havewindowsthe light being provided through the use of translucent parts. The components are easily assembled and disassembled and could be quickly moved to a fresh location. Existing buildings that have been constructed from this system can be added to with minimal disturbance. The invention consists of planking (1)so designed that each plankedgewill locktogetherwith the adjoining plank edge. Thus locked the planks present a continuous surface. To lock the planks may be pressed or slid into position. The edges are provided with suitable keyways longitudinally. The planks are also provided with keyways on one side longitudinally these are used to join the planks, via a cruicform adaptor block (3), to the support beams (2) which are employed at any desired interval when constructing walls, roof orfloor. These support beams (2) have square or rectangular section and have keyways on each face which run longitudinally. Thus they are capable of being corner, normal or double planking supports.The roof and floor are secured by the use of blocks (4) and (6) which lockthe support beams together in the walls, floor and roof. The floor blocks are set at 90 and the roof blocks at an angle to suit the drainage required. These blocks also lock the planks into position simultaneously. At the apex of the roofthe planking is joined and sealed by by a single componentthe roof capping rail (5). This rail is provided with longitudinal keyways on the inside surface which match those provided in the planks and further keyways are provided to secure the rail via the adaptor blocks (3) to the support beams. The design ofthe longitudinal keyways in the planks and roof capping rail are such so as to prevent ingress ofwater etc. from the outside. This is achieved by lap joints incorporating male configuration on one edge and female on the other thugs enabling the componentsto be locked together. When double insulation or strength is required planks (7) are mounted on the inside ofthe building via cruciform adaptor blocks (3) to the support beams. CLAIMS (Filed on 25 May 1983)

1. Astructure fabricated from planks and one or more beams fastened by adaptor elements to the plank has at at least one edge thereof means keying or located in longitudinal keyways provided in each of said planks and one or more beams.

2. A structure according to claim 1, wherein each plank has at least one edge thereof means keying or locking the plank to an adjacent one of the planks.

3. Astructure according to claim 1 or2,wherein at least one ofthe one or more support beams has more than one said keyway and the keyways are provided on more than one surface of the beam.

4. A structure according to any preceding claim, comprising at least two of the beams joined together at an angleto each other, an adaptor element being disposedatthejunction ofthe joined-together beams and having formations engaged in the keyways of the beams.

5. A structure according to claim 4, wherein the adaptor element has two faces at an angle to each other and against which the adjacent ends of the two joined-together beams abut.

6. A kit of parts four assembly to form a structure according to any preceding claim.

7. A structure or kit of parts substantially as described herein with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.