Framework for building structures

Claim 2

A building structure comprising a horizontal latticework including a plurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements and defining with one another triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; and columns connected with the junction elements of the latticework and perpendicular thereto for vertical positioning of the latticework, each of said junction elements being of a star profile with at least some of the arms thereof being angularly offset from other arms by about 120*, said columns flanking said junction elements and being Laterally connected thereto.

Claim 3

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said elements are solid-cross-section profiles formed unitarily with said arms.

Claim 4

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said junction elements are hollow profiles formed unitarily with said arms.

Claim 5

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said junction elements are generally prismatic and are formed with said arms at vertices of the prism.

Claim 6

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns are each composed of several column portions joined at the respective junction elements.

Claim 7

The building structure as defined in claim 5 wherein said column portions extend outwardly from the junction elements and are inclined angularly to one another so as to include angles of substantially 120* between them, said column portions each being formed with an outwardly extending ledge.

Claim 8

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns each have a flank confronting the respective junction element and indented complementarily to a vertex thereof.

Claim 9

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns are each formed from a plurality of sections having inwardly turned tongues, said tongues being adhesively secured together.

Claim 10

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said junction elements rest vertically upon said columns, further comprising a core element traversing each junction element and the respective column.

Claim 11

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said beams are formed with bent ends having angles corresponding to those of the arms.

Claim 12

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said beams are angle-section girders.

Claim 13

The building structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns are hollow and are connectable to a water-supply line thereby enabling water to traverse said columns.

Claim 14

The building structure as defined in claim 12 wherein said columns are perforated at their upper ends.

Claim 15

The building structure as defined in claim 12 further comprising duct work interconnecting the interior of the columns and their upper and lower ends.

Claim 16

A building structure comprising a horizontal latticework including a plurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements and defining with one another triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; and columns connected with the junction elements of the latticework and perpendicular thereto for vertical positioning of the latticework, each of said junction elements being of a star profile with at least some of the arms thereof being angularly offset from other arms by about 120*, said elements being hollow and of polygonal cross-section, said columns having complementary cross-sections and being received within said junction elements.

Claim 17

A building structure comprising a horizontal latticework including a plurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements and defining with one another triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; and columns connected with the junction elements of the latticework and perpendicular thereto for vertical positioning of the latticework, each of said junction elements being of a star profile with at least some of the arms thereof being angularly offset from other arms by about 120*, said elements being hollow and of polygonal cross-section, said columns having complementary cross-sections and being received within said junction elements.

Claim 18

A building structure comprising a horizontal latticework including a plurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements and defining with one another triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; and columns connected with the junction elements of the latticework and perpendicular thereto for vertical positioning of the latticework, each of said junction elements being of a star profile with at least some of the arms thereof being angularly offset from other arms by about 120*, said columns each being composed of three generally Y-shaped sections having inwardly turned tongues including angles of 120* with one another, and a core of generally hexagonal configuration formed with grooves angularly offset through 120* to receive said tongues and clamp said Y-shaped sections together.

Claim 19

A building structure comprising a horizontal latticework including a plurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements and defining with one another triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; and columns connected with the junction elements of the latticework and perpendicular thereto for vertical positioning of the latticework, each of said junction elements being of a star profile with at least some of the arms thereof being angularly offset from other arms by about 120*, said columns each being composed of three generally Y-shaped sections having inwardly turned tongues including angles of 120* with one another, and a core of generally hexagonal configuration formed with grooves angularly offset through 120* to receive said tongues and clamp said Y-shaped sections together.

Claim 20

A framework for a building structure, comprising: a horizontal latticework including a pLurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending vertical arms and vertical webs between said arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements together and defining triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; vertical columns independent of but laterally affixed to the webs, said junction elements and extending vertically perpendicular to the latticework for vertical positioning thereof; and means for attaching wall-forming members to said columns.

Claim 21

A framework for a building structure, comprising: a horizontal latticework including a pLurality of spaced-apart junction elements having angularly spaced outwardly extending vertical arms and vertical webs between said arms, and beams connecting arms of the spaced junction elements together and defining triangles having said junction elements at the vertices thereof; vertical columns independent of but laterally affixed to the webs, said junction elements and extending vertically perpendicular to the latticework for vertical positioning thereof; and means for attaching wall-forming members to said columns.