Modular system for constructing a timber-frame building

Abstract

The modular system for constructing a timber-framed building includes a plurality of timber-framed modules which each have a rectangular parallelepipedal cross-section and are composed of a series of vertical posts which are continuous up the entire height thereof and are interconnected in pairs by at least two horizontal joists . At least two modules are assembled horizontally, thereby defining a wall between those modules. At least two timber-framed modules are assembled vertically, so at least one wall post is provided between vertical posts. The wall posts of horizontally adjacent modules are offset with respect to one another and overlap, at least in part. The posts of an upper module rest on the posts of a lower module, directly or indirectly by a layer of non-compressible material. The invention further relates to a timber-framed building having at least one modular system of this type.

1 . A modular system for building a timber-framed building, comprising:
 a plurality of timber-framed modules of rectangular parallelepipedal section being comprised of a series of full-height vertical studs, connected in pairs by at least two horizontal joists,   wherein at least two modules are assembled horizontally while delimiting a wall between said modules ( 3 A,  3 B),   wherein at least two timber-framed modules are assembled vertically, with at least one wall stud being provided among said vertical studs.   and   wherein at least said horizontally adjacent wall studs of modules are offset and overlap, at least partially, with respect to each other; and   studs of an upper module rested on the studs of a lower module, directly or indirectly through a layer of non-compressible material, such as a metal sheet, a sealing film, or any other non-compressible material with the exception of a horizontal layer of wood with fibers.   
     
     
         2 . The modular system, according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one stud bracing means allowing said overlapping, among which at least one wall reinforcement is preferably provided, and wherein said wall reinforcement is internal to said wall stud of the corresponding module. 
     
     
         3 . The modular system, according to  claim 2 , wherein the stud bracing means comprise at least one internal shear panel and/or one or more joists, forming preferably a frame with the stud, delimiting each module. 
     
     
         4 . The modular system, according to  claim 3 , further comprising an insulator between two modules assembled horizontally, the insulator being arranged between the outside of said stud of a module, and the outside of a shear panel of the second module. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . The modular system, according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one post for each of two modules arranged horizontally, associated with at least one beam secured to the end of the post, wherein said post is positioned in an at least partial recess of said beam and/or said beam is positioned in an at least partial recess of said post. 
     
     
         7 . The modular system, according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one post for each of two modules arranged horizontally, wherein said studs are offset and overlapping, at least partially, with respect to each other. 
     
     
         8 . The modular system, according to  claim 1 , further comprising a spacing between said stud and/or said bracing means of a first module, and said stud and/or said bracing means of a second module arranged horizontally to the first module. 
     
     
         9 . The modular system, according to  claim 1 , further comprising a securing means between said stud and/or said bracing means of a first module, and said stud and/or said bracing means of a second module arranged horizontally to the first module. 
     
     
         10 . A timber-framed building comprising at least one modular system according to  claim 1 .