JPH07112327B2 - Multilayer floor forming equipment for building structure - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the advent of the so-called computer revolution, many business organizations routinely use computers of all kinds. For example, manufacturers and distributors have all or most of their statistical material in their computers, including marketing information, inventory controls and salary data.

However, despite the high degree of electrical and mechanical efficiency of modern computers, they still generate considerable heat. Because of their operating characteristics, they require a relatively high voltage, high power input current and also include the use of low voltage, very high currents, which are also usually direct current (DC).

Computers require a carefully controlled temperature and humidity environment. This has evolved into the presence of so-called computer rooms in large offices or similar facilities. A typical computer room has a heating,
By providing ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) capabilities,
And a room or area, separated from other rooms to suit the special needs of a computer, by being wired to provide high power AC and DC electrical services.

The actual computer itself, and its peripherals (drives, printers, etc.) are usually placed on a fake floor that looks like a false ceiling. Here, the false ceiling and the false floor refer to the ceiling and the floor installed below and above them separately from the original ceiling and the original floor. False floors differ in that they can bear much heavier weight than can be supported by false ceilings. A floor for the computer is created not only to support the computer itself, but also in the computer room to provide space below the computer work area floor, perhaps to install and maintain the electrical wires and connectors used with the computer.

In many computer rooms, air conditioning evaporators are also placed on the floor. The present invention is not only compatible with these systems, but also provides alternative designs to these ideas, if desired. There is always a need to change the wiring and environmental control ducts as computers grow in size or number, with increased capacity or replacement of parts. For this reason, a proper computer room must include sufficient space not only for the computer itself, peripherals such as tape or disk drives, etc., but also for printers and other types of equipment that have numerous mechanical components. I have to. The room must provide access to these machines by computer workers who need an unoccupied floor for computer work and maintenance. Thus electrical, mechanical and other connections are usually made through the floor.

Computer room design is regulated by local fire protection and building codes. These regulations commonly require the separation of at least three different types of conductors. These include heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducts that ensure that fresh air, return air, heating and cooling air, etc., are directed to the computer room without being contaminated by unfiltered or uncontrolled ventilation sources. In order to protect building occupants and machinery, it is essential that the open air circulation system be protected considerably against smoke, toxic gas or vapor generation, inhalation and circulation.

The Ordinance also states that high-voltage wiring is not only insulated on its own, but is also sheathed or protected by its own electrical lines or conduits and electrical grounding systems, so that the wiring is Require no mechanical damage in working environment. Low voltage wiring must be protected as well. In other words, the insulated wire including the protective rubber and plastic insulation layers can cause a fire or short circuit if the protective coating is broken during non-computer related work.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention thus provides a remote work area floor above a building floor structure, wherein at least one mechanically isolated wire enclosure is provided in the space below the work area floor, and further from said wire enclosure. An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-layer floor forming device for a building structure for forming a mechanically isolated electric circulation space.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention forms a work area floor above a building floor in a building structure having a building wall and a building floor, and at least two separate spaces below the work area floor. A multi-layer floor forming device for a building structure for dividing into a plurality of parts, wherein each member has an upper end portion, an intermediate portion and a lower end portion, and the following digit members 122, 1 are provided at the intermediate portion or the intermediate portion and the upper end portion.
A plurality of vertically extending floor support strut units 52 with beam support means 114, 140 for 52, and a plurality of easily removable first modules positioned adjacent the upper ends of said strut units Work area floor 28 consisting of compliant floor panels 32, 34, and a plurality of easily removable second positions positioned away from the work area floor in the middle of the strut unit.
At least one conductor support floor 40 consisting of a modular floor panel 42, extending substantially vertically between the at least one conductor support floor and a portion of the work area floor, and at least one conductor support floor and the work area. A plurality of modular wall panels for forming at least one mechanically isolated wire enclosure suitable for housing and supporting electrical conductors 58, 62 with the floor.
Wall means consisting of a combination of 48 and the column member supporting means 11 of the strut units which are adjacent to each other at the middle portion or the middle portion and the upper end portion of the strut unit
Girder members 122, 152 extending substantially horizontally between 4, 140, the second modular floor panel 42 and the wall panel 48, or the first and second modular floor panels 32, 34. , 42 and a plurality of beam members 122, 152 for positioning and supporting the wall panel 48, the work area floor being electrically from an area above the work area floor into the at least one wire enclosure. At least one conductor support floor, the wall means, and at least a portion of the building floor structure are vertically formed by the wall means immediately below an air inlet and outlet provided in a portion of the work area floor. The at least one conductor support has an air circulation space in communication with the extending air passage and mechanically isolated from the wire enclosure. It is formed below the lower, to provide a multilayer floor forming apparatus for building structure, characterized in that.

Modes for carrying out the invention will become more apparent when referring to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, which is described by way of example and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 shows a means for installation in the use position and for supporting the work area floor, protective isolation for conduits and air passages for the conditioned air guidance. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a multi-layer floor forming apparatus for a building structure according to the present invention, in which a part is broken and some parts are removed.

FIG. 2 shows the adjustable height stanchion of the present invention, the top arm and middle arm unit that is the beam member support means, and the first modular floor panel and the second modular floor panel and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view, partially broken, illustrating a panel support beam member spanned between stanchions suitable for receiving and positioning both wall panels.

FIG. 3 shows a portion of a single conductor support floor and a first modular floor panel supported on top,
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the unit in an assembled configuration with one lower or middle second modular floor panel and one wall panel attached.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway partial plan view showing a panel support unit including a column of the present invention, an arm member that is a member for supporting a beam member, and a beam.

FIG. 5 is a plan view illustrating a top support arm, which is a member supporting means in the use position of the top of the column of FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the panel support unit of FIG. 4 taken along line 6-6.

7 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 4 and illustrating another side of the panel support unit of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 5 and illustrating in cross-section a portion of the upper floor support unit.

FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 5 and illustrating details of the top panel support unit.

FIG. 10 is a partially sectioned vertical cross-sectional view in nature illustrating the arrangement of air passages including vertically extending passages for conditioned air.

FIG. 11 shows an electrical cable, which is a conductor servicing a computer fixed on the main support floor,
FIG. 2 is a partially sectioned vertical cross-sectional view in nature showing the arrangement of wire enclosures, which are horizontally and vertically extending isolated passages for protection.

FIG. 12 shows the arrangement of horizontal and vertical aisles and floor supports for electrical cables which are other conductors extending through water and vertical aisles in a multi-story building floor according to the invention. It is the vertical cross-sectional view which made the upper part schematic.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a modification of the support structure manufactured according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 shows the first member on the uppermost part of the arm member which is a member supporting means.
14 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of FIG. 13 illustrating a mechanical underlock / electrical grounding system for deploying the modular floor panel of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a mode in which a part of the wall panel is rotated between a folded position and an extended position in order to facilitate installation.

It will be appreciated that the present invention is applicable to a number of installations, and its structural details may vary, but with the smallest layer of mechanical support and work extending horizontally over the floor structure of the building. With a work area floor, a lower conductor support floor and aisle, and intermediate structures suitable for supporting cables or other sets of similar conductors within the wire enclosure, which is its own isolated aisle. The preferred form of the present invention will be described. Thus, although the drawing illustrates top, bottom and middle support floors located above the floor of the building, a configuration including a single middle conductor support floor and conduits or forming isolated aisles It is also within the scope of the invention to provide two or more such intermediate conductor support floors.

Similarly, although a preferred form of the multi-layer floor forming apparatus for building structures of the present invention is described, for manufacturing or assembly reasons, there may be some changes to the form of the described structure, and such changes are not It will be appreciated that it falls within the scope of the invention. Referring to the drawings, FIG.
A modular support floor and conduit assembly, shown at 20, and shown to be installed in a partitioned chamber area 22 partly bounded by a vertically extending chamber wall 24 having one or more HVAC inlet openings 26. A work area floor, generally designated 28, is provided for supporting a computer 30.

In accordance with the present invention, the upper or work area floor, generally designated 28, includes a plurality of perforated panels 32, 32a, etc.,
It comprises one or more perforated panels 34, 34a etc. (first modularized floor panel). Panel 34 is shown to have a plurality of small circular holes 36, panel 34 is shown to have a peripheral louver or vent 38, and some perforated panels typically contribute to the supply air and others. Contribute to the return air.

The invention is also shown generally at 40 and is shown to include an intermediate conductor support floor including a plurality of isomorphic intermediate floor panels 42 (second modular floor panels), also indicated generally at 44. The underlying supported floor is shown to consist of a plurality of floor panels 46, which may be of the same shape as the panels 42, for example.

A variety of vertically extending modular wall panels 48 are provided and extend, for example, between intermediate conductor support floor 40 and work area floor 28, and between lower conductor support floor 44 and intermediate conductor support floor 40. It is shown to extend through. Although FIG. 1 illustrates that a vertically extending panel, such as panel 50, extends between two floor levels and can be made in one piece, the manufacturing and installation economy of all wall panels in accordance with the present invention. For the above reasons, it is preferably single floor or single height.

Another major apparatus of the present invention is a column 52 unit, its associated floor and wall supports 54, and a series of corner arms or scales, generally indicated at 56 in FIG. 1 and described in detail below. Includes member support means.

A detailed description of the operation of the floor system of the present invention will be given later, but from FIG. 1, a partial schematic view, the arrangement of each floor and the individual walls vertically separated from each other is high voltage electrical. A physical conductor 58 on the lower conductor support floor 44 and ends under the computer, typically 60.
The intermediate conductor support floor 40 extends from a power source (not shown) to a position underneath a portion of the computer. Supports a plurality of conductors 62 extending through their own spaces or isolated passageways 64. Under the co-computer these conductors 66,68
Pass through the perforated floor panel indicated by. Its own space or isolated passageway (wire enclosure) as shown
By extending through, the cables or similar conductors 58, 62 are protected from mechanical stacking with each other and from the external environment. The space between the floor structure 70 of the building and the lower surface of the lower floor 40 is also generally 72, for example for the passage of air that can enter and exit the room through the grill 38 or through the openings 36 in the panel 34. Form the indicated space.

For this purpose, the louver 38 can be considered to provide an inlet air passage and the opening 36 to provide a return air passage, as indicated by the arrow. According to the invention, these passages do not have to be arranged as shown, but mechanical isolation is provided between cables of different nature, and they are described in terms of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts. Need only be isolated by.

Referring to FIG. 2, some elements of the structure of the present invention are illustrated in detail. For this reason, and with particular reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, selected mechanical components of the present invention include a vertically extending post 100 having a collar 102 at its bottom, with a threaded height adjustment stud 104 being provided on the post 100. Is shown to extend axially outward from the bottom of the. The pillar 100
Constitutes a floor support unit including a later-described member supporting means. The stud 104 has a threaded central opening 108,
It is suitable for being housed in a lower fixation plate 106 having a plurality of reinforcing recesses 110 for increased strength. Studs 104, which provide height adjustment features, support 1 if desired
It may be provided at the upper end of 00. Also, these parts may be positioned and welded in place at the factory.

Referring to the upper end 112 of the column 100, there is a cross-shaped work area floor brace 114 with four outwardly extending legs 116 which are beam support means, each leg having a perforated fastener receiving opening 1
Shown to have 18. As shown,
The legs 116 on the top brace 114 are preferably U-shaped in cross-section with a flat top surface portion 124 and opposing legs or flanges 126, 128 that are vertically or slanted to form a taper. It is suitable for being housed within one open end 120 of a floor panel support or beam member 122.

The end 120 of each girder member 122 has an opening 130 for receiving a fastener 132 therein, which is suitable for being received in an opening 118 in the armor 114. Obviously, when the top brace 114 is placed on the top 120 of the strut 100 and each girder member 122 is positioned with the openings 130, 118 aligned, a fastener 132 may be inserted to secure the structure. it can. Thereafter, a number of its mates, such as the corner portions 134 of the rigid floor panel and panels 32, 32a, are placed to form the complete floor (FIG. 1).

FIG. 3 shows the panel 136 resting on one of the girder members 122, and the column top 112 supporting the arms 114, second.
Figure 3 illustrates the assembled form of the disassembled element of

Referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the intermediate support arm and its associated components which are the beam support means is illustrated. These parts are square in cross section and square columns
Includes an intermediate support arm 140 having a central section that is suitable for being housed on the outside of 100 and that includes four substantially outwardly extending legs 142. Each leg includes a pair of girder support fingers 144 between which an opening 14 on the end 150 of the girder member 152 for supporting the combined floor and wall.
Upturned locating studs suitable for housing in 8 1
46 is sandwiched. The middle brace 140 includes a plurality of laterally extending openings 156 for receiving the locating pins 156 for its vertical positioning. Referring to the floor members 152 for supporting floors and walls, each of them being substantially homogenous units, each generally having an H-shaped cross section,
However, in addition to the central section 158, it preferably has angled legs 160 to facilitate the panel assembly operation.

Another element of the intermediate floor and wall system is a floor panel 162 having a downwardly extending peripheral flange 164 and a notched corner portion 166. In the preferred form, a flange 1 extending downwardly from the floor panel 162.
64 has the same slope angle as sloped wall 160 of beam member 152. An additional important element of the floor and wall support unit is a panel clamp, generally designated 170. It includes a central opening 172 through which the post 100 can extend, a pair of locating ears 174, and an opening 176 for receiving a locating pin therein.

Each clamp also has a flange 180 angled downward at opposite angles, generally parallel to the slopes forming the flange 160 on the beam member 152 and the flange 164 on the panel 162. It includes four panel locks of substantially the same shape extending radially outward. Thus, the clamp 170 is divided in its various parts into four isomorphic panel locking sections each having an opposing blank from which a downwardly extending flange is created, from which an opposing upwardly extending flange is formed. A generally flat surface 18 having a central portion
Made of two. Obviously, when the girder or floor and wall panel support units are installed with respect to the brace 140, the panels 162 are placed in the structure and the clamps 170 place the panel units in their desired assembled position, And it is pinned.

FIG. 3 illustrates a wall panel 184, which generally corresponds to another element of the present invention, namely the vertical wall panel 48 shown in FIG.
Is illustrated. This panel is not perforated, and in use it and its counterpart are in the upward opening formed between the flange 160 of the beam member 152 and the central section 158, and of the beam member 122 supporting the upper floor. Will lie in the legs or flanges 126,128.

As shown in FIG. 3 which illustrates the assembled form of the unit of FIG. 2, the floor is formed by a panel 162 whose perimeter extends downwardly along a flange on the beam member 152 to provide a floor within the beam member 152. The end 150 is adjacent to the column 100 and is fixed in place by the desired locking system.

For illustration purposes, FIGS. 2 and 3 show only a single floor underneath the upper floor, but any number of arms can be provided, and for each of the floors and wall panels just described. It is understood that the desired support of

Referring to FIG. 4, some assembly details of the unit are shown with a portion broken away. That is, the brace 140 surrounds the stanchion 100 and is positioned by the pin 156, the stud 146 extends through the opening 148 to position the girder member 152, and the clamp 170 is for the corner structure of the panel 162 in place. It provides safety and prevents its separation and secures the floor panels in their desired use position. The clamp also serves to ensure that the panel is a relatively impermeable corner connection that intersects the stanchions.

In accordance with the present invention, the brace 140 and clamp 170 are used to support the strut 100.
Can be positioned by pre-drilled openings, and such openings can be formed at the construction site. 6 and 7 illustrate the clamp member 170 secured by a pin 178 that also extends through the post 100 and the opening 154. Clamp flange 180
The clamping action and their stacking relationship to the panel flange 164 and the position of the studs 146 formed in the leg 142 are shown.

FIG. 5 illustrates the positioning of the girder member 122 supporting the work floor, which is the upper floor, in the position of use, with fasteners 132 in place, and provides a corner where the square elements fit together. This is illustrated. 8 and 9 show a cross section of the girder member 122 in a position on the upper portion 112 of the strut 100.

Referring to FIG. 10, a plurality of stanchions 100 that support arms 140 and form an intermediate stanchion, and floor panels 32, 32.
The installation of the top brace 114 for a is shown. A perforated or louvered top panel with openings 36 for venting air is illustrated as forming an air outlet to the chamber above the floor. In addition, there is a non-perforated lower floor panel 46 in place positioned by the stanchions 100, except for the spaces or openings provided in a portion of the isolated aisle delimited by the building structure floor 70. , Multiple vertically extending panels 48 arranged one after another
Form a sidewall of the air flow path extending vertically.

Thus, with such a space containing the horizontally and vertically extending portions of the floor and wall panel combination, a separated space 72 is created for air passage. It will be appreciated that the airflow may be outward from the opening 36, or the airflow may be opposed and the duct may serve as a return air duct. Importantly, the supply and return air can be provided in the same structure, for example, by positioning the floor panel 46 or 42, and with only matching positioning of the wall panel 48 and selected floor panel.

FIG. 11 illustrates a similar structure with a plurality of stanchions 100 and their associated ties 140 supporting lower floor panels 46 to create a space generally indicated at 60 for the passage of cables. There are various vertical wall panels 48. This space lies between the lower floor panels 46, and the space is defined by an intermediate floor panel 42 which extends horizontally therein, and a space by vertical wall panels 48 provided therein. Such panels 48 act as sidewalls for both the horizontal and vertical extending portions of the space or passage 60. Conductor cable 58 is a floor panel to comply with the requirements of regulations
Physically supported by 46, and they are isolated from other conductive cables as previously pointed out. 11th
The figure illustrates that the other spaces, indicated generally at 64 and 72, exist in the same structure, but do not form a space in communication with the space 60 and are in fact isolated from it by the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates the structure of spaces 64 for conductors 62 that enter from both sides of the structure and are supported on a plurality of floor panels 42 that form a floor assembly 44. The vertically extending wall panel 48 is attached to the floor and floor panel 32.
Partition a portion of this space that is not partitioned by the underside of. The panel 66 that forms part of the floor unit includes an opening that allows passage of cables therethrough, and thus the space.
64 has outlets for these cables. The lower floor element again provides a space isolated from the space just described according to the invention.

Referring to additional structural details and in particular FIGS. 2-9, floor panel 136 includes metal sheet cladding layer 200,
For example, including the central core 202 made of parties board,
And if desired, it can be covered with a carpet (not shown). These parts may have lightweight concrete cores, or other types of fillers may be used. A modular floor structure is preferred, but is not absolutely necessary in the present invention. The vertical stanchions 100 are preferably made of structural grade steel and the wall and floor supporting beam members 122, 152 are preferably made of aluminum extruded or formed steel elements. The arms 114,140 and the clamp unit 170 and the pins 156,178 are preferably made of steel, although other materials may be suitable. Floor panel 162 and wall panel 184 are preferably made of steel or other roughened material that provides resistance to mice and provides a substantially impervious surface to circulating air and the like. Most or all of the components preferably include a corrosion resistant coating, such as galvanized or the like, as the regulations usually require a metal-to-metal electrical ground. The various components illustrated can include a conventional type of gasket material such as foam or adhesive tape if a hermetic air seal is desired. Rubber or other processing materials can be used if acoustic and vibration isolation is important. The wall panels 48 may be single sheets as shown or may be connected or hinged along their horizontal centerlines as shown in FIG. Although various pins, screws and the like are shown as preferred fasteners, various stanchions and arms may be pre-drilled for this purpose or assembled by drilling at the construction site. They may be welded and soldered if appropriate. Adjustment screws, such as studs 104, may be provided for height or level adjustment in a conventional manner, and the adjustment may be performed at the top or bottom of the stanchion, or both if desired.

Referring to FIGS. 13-15, another form of apparatus embodying the present invention is illustrated. Figures 13-15 illustrate the shape of the structure that is preferred to meet certain regulations, and necessary or preferred in certain applications, or preferred for manufacturability.

The structure shown in FIGS. 13-15 is generally similar, for example, to that shown in FIGS. 2-9, but the floor support generally indicated at 200 in FIG. It includes a floor support strut unit, such as a strut 202 having a lower portion 204 supported on a plate 206 that may include holes or slots 210 to facilitate bolting. Post 202 is a threaded top extension that terminates in a floor tile positioning plate attached to its top.
A collar 212 is included at its upper end to help position 214. This floor tile positioning plate is suitable for vertical positioning by manipulation of screw screws 214, and then the illustrated tiles housed thereon.
It is intended for fixed positioning of floor tiles such as 218. The tile 218 has a rim 220 suitable for engaging an upturned alignment tab 222 on the plate 216.

As shown, the core of the floor panel 218 is a lightweight concrete material 224 surrounded by a metal plate or other skin 226.
Made with. Since some ordinances require grounding for electrical stability, the means described herein are provided to ensure continuous conductivity between the floor tile surface and a suitable ground.

Referring again to plate 216, each one has an enlarged head 230
And a plurality of vertically extending contoured locating pins 228 having a stem 232 attached to a plate 216. Referring to FIG. 13, a plurality of beam members, generally designated 240, are provided and a central portion 242 of the strut 202 is provided.
Extending in four directions from and is supported by a arm assembly, generally designated 244. The manufacturing characteristics of this arm and beam structure are similar to those shown in the previous figures, but some structural differences are seen and they are provided for ease of manufacture and the like. To this end, each girder member 240 includes an upper portion 246 and a lower portion 248 of uniform cross-section, preferably made of aluminum alloy or rolled steel. As shown at 250, these grooves are spaced along their entire length to form a compound groove of generally H-shaped cross section.
Intermediate sections 252,254 spot welded together at 250
But having a sloping side wall to facilitate insertion of a vertical wall portion intended to accommodate it.

With reference to the structure and other differences and similarities shown in FIGS. 2-9, means in the form of individual panels 256 are provided to establish the conductor support floor, and these panels there are provided in the central section 242 of the pillar 202. Is cut out in the corner area 258 where you meet. In these post corner areas, the arms 244 have flat cross sections,
Includes a plurality of outwardly extending legs 260,262 that penetrate the open end of the groove and engage the lower surface of the intermediate portion 254 to secure the groove or digit against vertical movement and to align it properly with the post 202. I'm out.

Some electrical codes require that the electrical lines formed by the floor panel 256 and the girder members 246 be free of sharp or upward edges, so a contoured floor panel lower fastening unit 264 is provided, and the unit 264 is provided. It is shown to include a set screw 266 to secure the in place. Due to the cross-sectional shape of the girder member 246, the lower fixation unit 264 has a generally keystone or trapezoidal shape in cross-section. These elements replace the mating arm and clamp assemblies shown in FIGS. 2-9, but serve the same functional purpose.

Referring to other different features of the structure, the vertical wall, generally designated 270, is shown to include an innermost fixed vertical wall section 272 and an outermost folding partition wall section 274. A wall panel, such as panel 272, has an axial length that corresponds to the length of the lower fixture 264, and, for example, at the top of the lower fixture 264 and in the lower portion 248 of the beam member disposed above the panel. It extends between a downward opening.

The inner wall element 272 terminates along a vertical end surface 278, and in use this surface 278 contacts the mating end surface 280 of the folding vertical partition wall 274.

Referring to FIG. 13, such hinged partition walls are shown to be divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, shown at 282 and 284, respectively, with each portion having an enlarged width of foot 288 between which panel 296 itself. Includes an outwardly stiffening section 286 having a pair of spaced side walls 290, 292 that enclose the rim 294 of the. A female portion 300 of the hinge assembly, generally indicated at 302, along the lower edge 298 of the panel 296.
And the upper edge 306 of the lower wall 284 is shown to have an enlarged overhanging cylindrical end 304.
In the manner of a piano hinge or similar continuous hinge, the two cooperating sections 304, 300 provide for these portions a flexible folding movement of an arc of about 80 ° to 90 °. The stiffening member 308 for the lower section 306 includes side walls 310, 312 that enclose the edge 314 of the main panel. Foot part 316
Others form the bottom edge of the panel, and for example groove 32
Suitable for being housed in 0.

As can be seen, the vertically extending wall simply folds one such wall forming assembly along its horizontal centerline to position it between adjacent beam members, and the foot portions 288, 316 are, for example, grooved. It can be formed by pivoting two wall sections at their central pivot points for movement into appropriate openings in grooves such as 246,320. Simply pivoting the hinge to the open position locks the panel in place and creates a suitable vertical wall.
Referring again to the stanchions 202, the various formed sections are formed to ensure a tight bond in this area, only providing a means for removably locating the floor panel or other supporting members. is necessary.

Referring to FIG. 14, an enlarged vertical cross section of a fixture for a floor tile is illustrated. In this area, a hat section, generally designated 330, is provided and includes an outer shell 332 containing a capture coil spring 334 therein. Radial flange 336 of the hat section is panel 3
Mechanically secured to the lower metal surface 338 of 38, for example by crimping or spot welding.

Therefore, when assembling the floor tile 218, align the corners of the tile, such as the floor tile 218, with the openings therein, generally indicated at 340, and position them to overlie the pin unit 228 and push down. By itself, the head 230 is tightly housed in the coil spring 334 and the outer shell 332 and serves to form electrical and mechanical contact. Therefore, a good electrical ground is formed in this area, as required by some regulations.

The exact structural details of the braces and beam members can be further modified and are within the scope of the invention. However, a preferred form has been demonstrated that provides relatively accurate positioning, ease of assembly, interchangeability of parts while maintaining modular construction, and ease of assembly. However, safety and protection are not compromised, as much material as possible is bumpy, and self-supporting, and with the strength needed to support a computer or other heavy floor load when standing. It is extremely rigid and also has the rigidity needed to carry dead loads such as cables and provide the necessary mechanical isolation.

Referring again to FIG. 14, instead of using a mounting system having fixed locating pins on the strut structure and a spring connection that is part of the panel, the panel is provided with a socket for a screw fastener that allows the outer It is possible, and in some cases preferred, to allow the spring to secure the spring to the panel, thereby forming contact with the stanchions for the purpose of rounding, instead of lying inside the panel, extending outside the panel. Will be understood.

FIG. 13 shows that, as in the specific example, if the floor panel is rigid, it is not necessary for the beam members or grooves to support the panel. In such a case, an unloaded girder may be provided under the floor panel, simply for positioning the vertical sidewall panel.

Panel 218 is shown to have a concrete core and a metallic exterior, but it will be appreciated that any panel meeting the appropriate regulations is acceptable.

Referring to the assembly of a typical modular floor support and conduit protection assembly, the preferred sequence is to place the struts in their desired positions after surveying and layout, and place the bottom set of support ties over the struts. , And positioning them at the desired level height.

Then the bottom floor part is constructed by installing appropriate panels, leaving the part of the vertical ducts. After the floor panel is inserted, the clamps are in place and locked in place. At this point, a self-supporting rigid structure consisting of vertical columns and floor panels is completed. The vertical wall and the next level of brachia are then placed and the vertical wall is put into place with the cooperation of the ears 146 and opening 148 and secured by the installation of a locked groove or similar girder member 152.

A second level of floor is then installed, leaving the appropriate openings as desired, and the floor panel is re-clamped in the indicated position. If no further floor panels are planned, then the vertical or side wall panels are fixed in place, and the top brace 114 is placed on top of the stanchion, after which the wall is a downward depression of the top girder member 122. Positioned therein, the support is secured to the brace 114 by fasteners 132. At this point the separation passage or space is complete, then the perforated panel is placed in the indicated position and the top floor panel is installed as desired.

After any one floor during construction is placed, the cable can be pulled to the appropriate position prior to the next construction stage. Thereafter, all necessary cables are drawn to and through the floor level for proper machine installation. For work purposes, various floor panels may be temporarily removed and repositioned after wiring or other physical hookup is complete. Although the present invention has been illustrated with respect to electrical connectors, water cooling, plumbing, or other lines or conductors of various kinds can also be dictated by the floor of the present invention and positioned by the posts of this modular construction. May be supported by a building floor that underlies a plurality of spaced apart conductor support floors.

Although the present invention has been described as preferably comprising a series of overlapping floors and vertical walls defining a passageway extending vertically through the upper area of such floors, in some cases, the floor area may be above it. Need only be provided underneath the areas where electrical or other conductors are located, and effective conduits for these conductors are for the floor panels below them and other areas within the floor thus formed. It will be appreciated that it can be formed by combination with wall panels along the sides. As such, the lower or middle floors need not extend completely co-extensive with each other or with the top or work area floor.

Effects of the Invention By isolating the electrical wires from the regulated air space, the present invention protects building occupants and machinery by preventing the circulation of smoke, toxic gases, etc. from electrical fires into the room, It avoids the installation of many electric wires in the air duct space, which obstructs the air flow, and reduces energy loss.
Further, a very important feature of the present invention is that in the conventional case, a procedure of forming a part of a computer-supported floor first and then waiting for the completion of intermediate electrical work by an electrician shop and then completing the mechanical work of the floor is sometimes required. Whereas by forming a wall enclosure mechanically isolated by wall means consisting of multiple modular wall panels,
Eliminates the need for large diameter conduits for wires
In other words, it eliminates the need for an electrician to install and bend such a conduit to reduce installation costs, and to stop the progress of work during carpentry work or floor construction for installation and before the start of electrical installation. That is, the computer room can be constructed in a single operation without causing a problem.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an assembly of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of columns, arms, and various panels, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the portion shown in FIG. 2 when assembled, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of the top support arm, FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 4, FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 4, and FIG.
Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line 8-8 in Fig. 9, Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line 9-9 in Fig. 5, Fig. 10 is a vertical sectional view of the air passage, Fig. 11 and Fig.
12 is a sectional view of a passage for an electric cable, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view similar to FIG. 2 according to another embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view of a part of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a part of the wall panel. 28 is a work area floor, 30 is a computer, 40 is an intermediate floor, 44 is a lower floor, 100 is a pillar, 114 is a brace, and 152 is a beam member.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A work area floor is formed above the building floor in a building structure having a building wall and a floor, and the space under the work area floor is divided into at least two separate spaces. For a building structure for a building structure, wherein each member has an upper end portion, an intermediate portion and a lower end portion, and a member supporting means for the following member at the intermediate portion or at the intermediate portion and the upper end portion. A plurality of vertically extending floor support strut units, a work area floor positioned adjacent an upper end of the strut units and comprising a plurality of easily removable first modular floor panels, A plurality of easily removable second members positioned in the middle of the unit away from the work area floor;
At least one conductor support floor comprising a modular floor panel of, and extending substantially vertically between said at least one conductor support floor and a portion of said work area floor, and together with at least one conductor support floor and said work area floor Wall means comprising a combination of a plurality of modular wall panels for forming at least one mechanically isolated wire enclosure suitable for receiving and supporting electrical conductors, and an intermediate portion of said strut unit A beam member that extends substantially horizontally between the beam member supporting means of adjacent strut units at the middle portion and the upper end portion, the second modular floor panel and the wall panel, or the first and the first and second wall panels. Position the modular floor panel of 2 and the wall panel And a plurality of beam members for supporting, the work area floor including a passage for introducing an electrical conductor from an area above the work area floor into the inside of the at least one wire enclosure, the at least one conductor support The floor, the wall means and at least a portion of the building floor structure are in communication with a vertically extending air passage formed by the wall means directly below an air inlet and outlet provided in a portion of the work area floor, and from the wire enclosure. A multi-layer floor forming device for building structure, wherein a mechanically isolated air circulation space is formed below the at least one conductor support floor. 2. The at least one conductor support floor includes two conductor support floors, one floor being an upper conductor support floor and the other being a lower conductor support floor, such that the apparatus comprises upper and lower wire enclosures. A multi-layer floor forming apparatus for a building structure according to claim 1, comprising: 3. The multi-layer floor forming device for a building structure according to claim 1, wherein the electric conductor lead-in passage is formed by a perforated floor panel of a part of the work area floor. 4. The multilayer structure for a building structure according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet / outlet of the work area floor is formed by a perforated floor panel and a louvered floor panel in a part of the work area floor. Floor forming equipment.