Prefabricated construction

Claim 2

A metal framework for a prefabricated construction, comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights, wherein the fixing and guide means comprise screwthreaded rods carried by the corner members and notches provided respectively at lower and upper ends of the uprights, and nuts screwed tight on the screwthreaded rods so as to achieve the fixing.

Claim 3

A metal framework as claimed in claim 1, wherein the uprights have a square shape in cross-section and said corner members are constituted by L-section members each defining a corner edge facing inwardly of the framework and two flanges which are in contact with the adjacent surfaces of the corresponding upright.

Claim 4

A metal framework as claimed in claim 1, wherein the corner members and uprights comprise orifices for fixing them and for the assembly between two adjacent frameworks.

Claim 5

A metal framework as claimed in claim 1, wherein the corner members and uprights comprise means constituting nuts for fixing them and for the assembly between two adjacent frameworks.

Claim 6

A metal framework as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper structure comprises two juxtaposed section members fixed together on each side of the frame, namely an upper section member constituting a channel for supporting a ceiling and roofing and a lower section member which is open on a side thereof facing the interior of the construction for receiving water supply pipes, electric supply cables, etc.

Claim 7

A metal framework as claimed in claim 5, wherein two adjacent lower section members of the frame are interconnected at each corner by a member defining a passage for the pipes, cables or other means.

Claim 8

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, the construction being such that, in a disassembled position thereof, the lower structure and upper structure lies one over the other and angle members cooperating with the vertical corner members assemble the upper structure and lower structure so as to constitute a packing, the uprights and lateral walls of the construction being disposed within the space defined by the upper and lower structures, wherein the height of the angle members is greater than the sum of the heights of the upper structure and lower structure so as to provide an increased height and volume between the floor and the roofing, lateral strips being mounted between the two structures to complete the packing.

Claim 9

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, the construction being such that, in a disassembled position thereof, the lower structure and upper structure lies one over the other and angle members cooperating with the vertical corner members assemble the upper structure and lower structure so as to constitute a packing, the uprights and lateral walls of the construction being disposed within the space defined by the upper and lower structures, wherein the height of the angle members is greater than the sum of the heights of the upper structure and lower structure so as to provide an increased height and volume between the floor and the roofing, lateral strips being mounted between the two structures to complete the packing.

Claim 10

A metal framework as claimed in claim 7, wherein the fixing and guide means comprise screwthreaded rods carried by the corner members and notches provided respectively at lower and upper ends of the uprights, and nuts screwed tight on the screwthreaded rods so as to achieve to fixing, said angles mebers comprising notches cooperating with said screwthreaded rods for assembling said upper structure and said lower structure in said disassembled position.

Claim 11

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, the upper structure comprising at least two parallel section members having a generally U-shaped section, namely an upper section member and a lower section member, the upper section member having an opening facing upwardly and two flanges of different height, the shorter flange being located adjacent the interior of the construction whereas the longer flange comprises a ledge which extends toward the interior of the construction, means for locking the roofing elements cooperating with said ledge, detachabe cross-members interposed between the two section members and comprising at one of their ends abutment means for the roofing elements whereby the roofing elements and the adjacent flange of the section member define a gap, said locking means being engaged substantially parallel to the plane of the roofing under said ledge of the outer flange of the section member.

Claim 12

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, the upper structure comprising at least two parallel section members having a generally U-shaped section, namely an upper section member and a lower section member, the upper section member having an opening facing upwardly and two flanges of different height, the shorter flange being located adjacent the interior of the construction whereas the longer flange comprises a ledge which extends toward the interior of the construction, means for locking the roofing elements cooperating with said ledge, detachabe cross-members interposed between the two section members and comprising at one of their ends abutment means for the roofing elements whereby the roofing elements and the adjacent flange of the section member define a gap, said locking means being engaged substantially parallel to the plane of the roofing under said ledge of the outer flange of the section member.

Claim 13

A construction as claimed in claim 9, wherein each lower section member of the upper structure carries plates at least some of which are translucid, the lower section member containing lighting elements located in the region of the translucid plates.

Claim 14

A construction as claimed in claim 9, wherein the abutment means for the roofing elements are constituted by orifices provided in the cross-members and pins which are engaged in the orifices.

Claim 15

A construction as claimed in claim 11, wherein each section member carries a member on which the cross-members are fixed.

Claim 16

A construction as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cross-members have an inverted U-shaped cross section.

Claim 17

A construction as claimed in claim 9, wherein the locking means has a substantially rectangular section.

Claim 18

A metal framework for a prefabricated construction, comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights, wherein the upper structure comprises two juxtaposed section members fixed together on each side of the frame, namely an upper section member constituting a channel for supporting a ceiling and roofing and a lower section member which is open on a side thereof facing the interior of the construction for receiving water supply pipes, electric supply cables, etc.

Claim 19

A metal framework for a prefabricated construction, comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights, wherein the upper structure comprises two juxtaposed section members fixed together on each side of the frame, namely an upper section member constituting a channel for supporting a ceiling and roofing and a lower section member which is open on a side thereof facing the interior of the construction for receiving water supply pipes, electric supply cables, etc.

Claim 20

A metal framework as claimed in claim 15, wherein two adjacent lower section members of the frame are interconnected at each corner by a member defining a passage for the pipes, cables or other means.

Claim 21

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with the upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, wherein the upper structure comprises two juxtaposed section members fixed together on each side of the frame, namely an upper section member constituting a channel for supporting the roofing and a lower section member which is open on a side thereof facing the interior of the construction for receiving water supply pipes, electric supply cables, etc.

Claim 22

A prefabricated construction comprising in combination: a framework comprising a lower structure and an upper structure and vertical uprights, the lower structure and upper structure each comprising a frame having a substantially rectangular shape, a vertical corner member provided at each corner of the frame, the vertical corner members of the upper structure being engaged with the upper parts of the uprights and the vertical members of the lower structure being engaged with lower parts of the uprights, each of said vertical members and the corresponding upright comprising complementary detachable means for fixing and guiding the vertical member and uprights; a floor carried by the lower structure; a metal roofing carried by the upper structure; and lateral walls, wherein the upper structure comprises two juxtaposed section members fixed together on each side of the frame, namely an upper section member constituting a channel for supporting the roofing and a lower section member which is open on a side thereof facing the interior of the construction for receiving water supply pipes, electric supply cables, etc.

Claim 23

A construction as claimed in claim 17, wherein the two juxtaposed section members have a generally U-shaped cross-section, the upper section member having an opening facing upwardly and two flanges of different heights, the shorter flange being located adjacent the interior of the construction whereas the longer flange comprises a ledge which extends toward the interior of the construction, said construction further comprising means for locking the roofing elements cooperating with said ledge, detachable cross-members interposed between the two section members and comprising at one of their ends abutment means for the roofing elements whereby the roofing elements and the adjacent flange of the section member define a gap, and wherein said locking means is an elongated member having an upper face and a lower face, said elongated member being engaged substantially parallel to the plane of the roofing with its upper face bearing against the under face of said ledge of the outer flange of the upper section member and its lower face resting on the edge of the roofing element.

Claim 24

A construction as claimed in claim 18, wherein the abutment means for the roofing elements are constituted by orifices provided in the cross-members and pins which are engaged in the orifices.

Claim 25

A construction as claimed in claim 19, wherein each section member carries a member on which the cross-members are fixed.

Claim 26

A construction as claimed in claim 18, wherein the cross-members have an inverted U-shaped cross-section.

Claim 27

A construction as claimed in claim 18, wherein said elongated member has a substantially rectangular section.

Claim 28

A construction as claimed in claim 17, comprising a panel defining a connecting orifice, a smoke pipe device and a liner which are fixed to the panel, the smoke pipe communicating with the connecting orifice, an outer element of the smoke pipe device carrying at least one member in the form of a hook which engages on an element of the framework of the construction.

Claim 29

A construction as claimed in claim 17, wherein the lower section member has at regular intervals orifices allowing the passage of pipes, cables, etc.

Claim 30

A construction as claimed in claim 17, wherein the intermediate uprights have a U-shaped cross section the opening of which section faces inwardly of the construction, the construction further comprising a sealing element carried by an outer surface of the web of each U-section intermediate upright, section members carried by panels adjacent the intermediate uprights, parts of said section members carried by the the adjacent panels cooperating with the corresponding sealing element, locking means comprising two facing slots provided in flanges of each U-section intermediate upright, a metal member constituting a key engaged in the slots and extending outwardly of the U-section intermediate upright, cavities defined by the section members carried by the adjacent panels and comprising at least one abutment surface, the key engaging said cavities and cooperating with said one abutment surface.

Claim 31

A construction as claimed in claim 25, wherein the key is a metal plate of oblong shape whose width is less than the width of the U-section intermediate upright and whose length is substantially greater than the width of the U-section intermediate upright, said plate having means for shifting the plate.