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EP1812668B1
EP1812668B1 EP05804553A EP05804553A EP1812668B1 EP 1812668 B1 EP1812668 B1 EP 1812668B1 EP 05804553 A EP05804553 A EP 05804553A EP 05804553 A EP05804553 A EP 05804553A EP 1812668 B1 EP1812668 B1 EP 1812668B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/20—Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
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    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • E04B1/3211—Structures with a vertical rotation axis or the like, e.g. semi-spherical structures
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/32—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures
    • E04B2001/327—Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures comprised of a number of panels or blocs connected together forming a self-supporting structure
    • E04B2001/3276—Panel connection details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/20—Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
    • E04H2015/202—Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure with inflatable panels, without inflatable tubular framework
    • E04H2015/205—Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure with inflatable panels, without inflatable tubular framework made from two sheets with intermediate spacer means

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  • An inflatable component of this kind is for example from the US 2,934,075 A known. These known components are deformed barrel-shaped when inflated. By juxtaposing and superimposing these components, spatial structures can be designed, wherein overlapping edges of adjacent components ensure watertightness. These overlapping edges can also be glued together. For the formation of spatial objects, the components are spherical. This requires a complex production, different components of spherical shape must be used for different sized objects, which in turn makes a production, warehousing, etc. very expensive and difficult assembly to a spatial structure, especially not only a precise planning, but also an exact Compliance with a blueprint is required.
  • document FR 2499126A describes an inflatable component according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention aims to avoid these disadvantages and difficulties and has as its object to further develop a device of the type described above, to the effect that it is easy to produce, that it for objects of different dimensions - formed from a plurality of such components - universal can be used, and that there is no barrel-shaped or cushion-shaped bulge, which would make it difficult to join such components with their edges.
  • each component preferably has side edges as projecting edge flanges or edge strips.
  • a component is preferably characterized in that its height is less than its largest dimension perpendicular to the height and that it extends in a plane.
  • the device is characterized in that the membrane is formed by a film, preferably of a PVC or polyurethane film.
  • the membrane may be made transparent and / or translucent and / or opaque and / or reflective.
  • the membrane is expediently coated on the outside, preferably by means of a granulate.
  • a regular geometric figure such as an equilateral triangle, a square, an equilateral pentagon, an equilateral hexagon, etc., is preferably formed from the lateral boundaries of the component.
  • clamping rails and / or zippers are provided expediently.
  • a preferred variant is characterized in that at a side boundary two equal length, but not more than half the length of a side boundary extending zippers are provided, one of which can close from one side and the other from the other side with a zipper of an adjacent device of the same type.
  • a sliding closure is provided as connecting means.
  • a sliding closure is provided, whereby a waterproofness is ensured.
  • the component is characterized in that in the cavity at a uniform distance from the side boundaries intermediate membranes are provided, the configuration of which corresponds to the side boundaries.
  • a kit of components of this kind is characterized in that it comprises components that have regular geometric figures with different numbers of corners in the floor plan, the side boundaries of all components are the same length.
  • the invention also includes objects formed from two or more components as described above, preferably formed by a kit as indicated, wherein in particular an object formed by the components encloses a space.
  • FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show objects composed of several components each in the oblique view, the Fig. 6A a detail of Fig. 6 illustrated on an enlarged scale.
  • Fig. 9 shows a variant of assembled components, Fig. 9A a detail on an enlarged scale.
  • Fig. 10 another variant of assembled components, where also Fig. 10A illustrates a detail of the connection of adjacent components.
  • Fig. 11 shows the side edge of a component in view with another variant as a connecting means, Fig. 11A turn a detail of Fig. 11 , also on an enlarged scale.
  • the FIGS. 12 and 12A show in too 11 and 11A analogous representation of another variant.
  • the component 1 shown there is formed in plan view as an equilateral triangle. It is essential that the side boundaries 2 of the component 1 are rectilinear. It is formed by two diaphragms 3, 4 glued together at the edge, formed as flexible foils, and having a membrane (not shown) Valve for introducing a medium, in particular for inflation provided.
  • the film 3 or 4 is preferably formed by a PVC or polyurethane film. However, it is also conceivable to use a coated fabric as a membrane. Depending on the requirement for light transmission, shading or reflection, the membranes 3, 4 are transparent, translucent, opaque and / or reflective.
  • the membrane 3 or 4 is coated on the outside, for example by means of granules, formed of glass beads, of sand, etc.
  • the membranes 3, 4 can of course also be colored. Dyeing is also possible by filling the cavity of the device with special media.
  • the glued together edges 5, 6 of the two films 3, 4 serve, as will be explained later, for connection to an adjacent component 1.
  • the component 1 has a median plane which extends through the rectilinear side boundaries 2.
  • intermediate membranes 7 are provided, and preferably in a configuration which corresponds to the side boundaries 2, but spaced therefrom. So form according to Fig. 1 the intermediate membranes 7 also in plan the shape of an equilateral triangle.
  • the intermediate membranes 7 extend over the height 8 of the component 1, being determined by these intermediate membranes 7 in about the maximum height 8, ie thickness 8, of the component 1 - apart from slight bulges of the membranes 3, 4 next to the intermediate membranes 7 It can be seen that the maximum thickness or height of the component is substantially less than its planar extent.
  • Figs. 5A to 5G are the production of in Fig. 1 in the oblique view illustrated component 1 explained in more detail.
  • the Fig. 5A shows the membrane blank 9 of one of the two membranes 3 and 4, which form the outer skin of the component 1, and the parts used as intermediate membranes 7.
  • Fig. 5B illustrates the insertion of the intermediate membranes 7 between the upper and lower the outer skin of the device forming membranes 3, 4, wherein the intermediate membranes 7 with the membranes 3, 4 preferably glued or welded.
  • Fig. 5C This is essential to the invention - are the corners 10 of the blank of the membranes 3, 4 folded so that linear side boundaries 2 are formed and still a cavity in the component 1 is ensured. These folded corners 10 are according to Fig. 5D welded together to corner lugs 11, and it is too far projecting part of the welded corners 10 is cut off. This shows Fig. 5E ,
  • the remaining corner lugs 11 are according to Fig. 5F folded over and welded to the outer edge of the membranes 3, 4, whereupon the edges of the membranes 3, 4 are welded together. Subsequently, for connecting to an adjacent film element according to Fig. 5G the hereby formed as edge flanges or edge strips side boundaries 2 with eyelets 12, which serve to connect to an adjacent component 1, are provided.
  • the components of this invention are characterized in that they are absolutely wrinkle-free in the inflated state and have exactly the desired geometry for the side boundaries 2. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the component geometry is composed of individual geometrical basic bodies which would in any case correspond to the self-form finding process of the compressed air; namely cylinder segments along the peripheral side boundaries and cones in the corners, while the flat central portion is held in shape by the tensioned intermediate membranes 7.
  • Fig. 5A illustrated pattern is characterized in that it reflects the unwinding surfaces of this determined optimized geometry, wherein in the corner regions 10, a folding of the membranes to triangular corner lugs 11 is required to give the desired unwinding surface.
  • components 1 ', 1'',1''' of this type with a floor plan as a square, as a regular pentagon and form as a regular hexagon.
  • FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show objects that are formed by a plurality of components 1 ', 1'',1''', wherein the objects are made of identical or different, ie components 1 ', 1'',1''' with different Eckangro, may be formed.
  • the object of a kit of components 1 ', 1'',1''' is formed, wherein all components are formed by regular polygons, the rectilinear side boundaries 2 are all the same length.
  • Fig. 6A shows an embodiment of a corner 13 of an object, on the three components 1 ''',1''' and 1 "abutting.
  • the connection of the components with the respective adjacent component by means of terminal strips 14, which in more detail in detail Figs. 9A and 10A are illustrated.
  • the side edges 2 forming edge strips of adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' are pressed against each other by means of two terminal strips 14, wherein the fixing of the terminal strips 14 by means of bolts 15, which the terminal strips 14 and the edge strips. 2 enforce provided eyelets 12.
  • the eyelets 12 of the edge strips 2 of the adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' for accurate alignment of the adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' to each other.
  • To seal the corner areas, to which the clamping rails can not quite reach serve adhesive tapes 16.
  • Fig. 11 and 12 illustrated embodiments are used for connecting adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1'' commercial zippers 17. These are attached to the edge strips 2 by sewing, welding or gluing.
  • divisible exchangeable zippers 17 with counted teeth, so that the zipper halves of the respective components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' also fit together arbitrarily.
  • the length a of such a divisible zipper 17 is in each case almost half the length of the side boundary 2. Starting from one end of the side boundary 2, that zipper half on which the slider 18 is located is attached towards the middle. The other zipper half is rotated 180 ° and in turn attached from the other end of the side boundary 2 toward the center. The zipper slider 18 are thus always pushed from the end to the middle.
  • the zipper is not exactly positioned parallel to the side boundary 2, but in each case before the ends of the side boundary 2 from the component 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' leading away light Bow 21 on.
  • the material expansions of the membranes 3, 4 are reduced in this area.
  • Fig. 8 can recognize, as a kit existing components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' in a variety of forms to total objects of almost unlimited size are joined together.
  • the compatibility of the individual components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' is ensured by their common edge length - preferably of about 150 cm.
  • the stability of an object is achieved either in that the components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' shell-shaped joined together, or that transverse ribs according to the ceiling-beam principle stiffen the construction. If the diaphragm of a component 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' is mechanically damaged at one point, the other components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' continue to carry the construction in association, and that defective component can be replaced as in the cell assembly of a biological organism.
  • a dome-shaped garden pavilion with 8 m diameter - similar to in Fig. 8 - can be set up by two trained persons within two hours.
  • the weight of the individual elements to be connected is between 3 kg and 10 kg.
  • the entire construction has a weight of about 190 kg.
  • the main applications are: events, temporary exhibition halls, trade fair construction, open air stages, party tents, emergency shelters, mobile accommodation for expedition teams and camera teams, mobile radio stations, mobile medical stations, halls of halls, flying roofs, swimming pool canopies, backlit wall and ceiling coverings Interior design, seating and lying areas, floating air castles for swimming beaches, leisure, games and sports, etc.

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Abstract

A cellular inflatable building element (1'', 1'''), for the purpose of a simple production and being universally used for objects that are formed from a number of building elements, is characterized by the combination of the following features: it has straight-lined lateral delimitations (2) located in a plane; all lateral delimitations (2) are of the same length; the building element has a cavity; this cavity is delimited by a deformable thin-walled membrane (3, 4); this membrane (3, 4), which is provided with a valve, is the outer delimitation of the building element (1, 1', 1'', 1'''); at least one deformable, thin-walled intermediate membrane (7) extending over approximately the height of the building element (1'', 1''') is provided inside the cavity; this intermediate membrane extends approximately perpendicular to the plane and connects the membranes (3, 4) of the building element (1'', 1'''), which extend, in essence, in the direction of the plane and which are located on both sides of the cavity, whereby; connecting means (14, 17), which extend approximately over the length of the lateral delimitations, are provided on the lateral delimitations (2) for establishing a connection to an adjacent building element (1'', 1''').

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein zellenförmiges, aufblasbares Bauelement, mit folgenden Merkmalen:

  • es weist in einer Ebene liegende geradlinige Seitenbegrenzungen auf,
  • alle Seitenbegrenzungen sind gleich lang,
  • es weist einen Hohlraum auf,
  • der Hohlraum wird von einer verformbaren, dünnwandigen Membran begrenzt,
  • die Membran, die mit einem Ventil versehen ist, ist die Außenbegrenzung des Bauelements,
  • wobei an den Seitenbegrenzungen sich etwa über die Länge desselben erstreckende Verbindungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Verbindung mit einem benachbarten Bauelement vorgesehen sind, sowie einen Bausatz solcher Bauelemente und daraus gebildete Objekte.
The invention relates to a cell-shaped, inflatable component, having the following features:
  • it has in-plane rectilinear page boundaries,
  • all page boundaries are the same length,
  • it has a cavity,
  • the cavity is bounded by a deformable, thin-walled membrane,
  • the diaphragm, which is provided with a valve, is the outer boundary of the component,
  • wherein at the side boundaries are provided approximately over the length thereof extending connecting means for establishing a connection with an adjacent component, and a kit of such components and objects formed therefrom.

Ein aufblasbares Bauelement dieser Art ist beispielsweise aus der US 2,934,075 A bekannt. Diese bekannten Bauelemente werden beim Aufblasen tonnenförmig verformt. Durch Nebeneinander- und Übereinanderanordnen dieser Bauelemente lassen sich räumliche Gebilde gestalten, wobei einander überlappende Ränder benachbarter Bauelemente für eine Wasserdichtheit sorgen. Diese einander überlappenden Ränder können auch miteinander verklebt werden. Zur Bildung von räumlichen Objekten sind die Bauelemente sphärisch gestaltet. Dies bedingt eine aufwändige Fertigung, wobei für unterschiedlich große Objekte unterschiedliche Bauelemente sphärischer Gestalt verwendet werden müssen, was wiederum eine Produktion, eine Lagerhaltung etc. sehr verteuert und einen Zusammenbau zu einem räumlichen Gebilde erschwert, zumal nicht nur eine genaue Planung, sondern auch eine exakte Einhaltung eines Bauplanes erforderlich sind.An inflatable component of this kind is for example from the US 2,934,075 A known. These known components are deformed barrel-shaped when inflated. By juxtaposing and superimposing these components, spatial structures can be designed, wherein overlapping edges of adjacent components ensure watertightness. These overlapping edges can also be glued together. For the formation of spatial objects, the components are spherical. This requires a complex production, different components of spherical shape must be used for different sized objects, which in turn makes a production, warehousing, etc. very expensive and difficult assembly to a spatial structure, especially not only a precise planning, but also an exact Compliance with a blueprint is required.

Dokument FR 2499126A beschreibt ein aufblasbares Bauelement nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.document FR 2499126A describes an inflatable component according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Erfindung bezweckt die Vermeidung dieser Nachteile und Schwierigkeiten und stellt sich die Aufgabe, ein Bauelement der eingangs beschriebenen Art weiter zu entwickeln, und zwar dahingehend, dass es einfach herstellbar ist, dass es für Objekte unterschiedlicher Dimensionen - gebildet aus einer Mehrzahl solcher Bauelemente - universell einsetzbar ist, und dass es keine tonnenförmige bzw. polsterförmige Aufwölbung, die ein Aneinanderfügen solcher Bauelemente mit ihren Kanten erschweren würde, aufweist.The invention aims to avoid these disadvantages and difficulties and has as its object to further develop a device of the type described above, to the effect that it is easy to produce, that it for objects of different dimensions - formed from a plurality of such components - universal can be used, and that there is no barrel-shaped or cushion-shaped bulge, which would make it difficult to join such components with their edges.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass

  • im Hohlraum mindestens eine verformbare, dünnwandige und sich über etwa die Höhe des Bauelements (1, 1', 1", 1''') erstreckende Zwischenmembran (7) vorgesehen ist,
  • die sich etwa senkrecht zur Ebene erstreckt und die die sich im Wesentlichen in Richtung der Ebene erstreckenden Membranen (3, 4) des Bauelements (1, 1', 1", 1''') verbindet,
  • dass die Membran (3, 4) entlang der umlaufenden Seitenbegrenzungen von Zylindersegmenten und an den Ecken von Kegeln gebildet ist
  • während der flache Mittelteil durch die zugbeanspruchten Zwischenmembranen (7) in Form gehalten ist.
This object is achieved in that
  • is provided in the cavity at least one deformable, thin-walled and over about the height of the device (1, 1 ', 1 ", 1''') extending intermediate membrane (7),
  • which extends approximately perpendicular to the plane and which connects the membranes (3, 4) of the component (1, 1 ', 1 ", 1''') extending essentially in the direction of the plane,
  • the membrane (3, 4) is formed along the peripheral side boundaries of cylinder segments and at the corners of cones
  • while the flat central part is held in shape by the tensioned intermediate membranes (7).

Zum Aneinanderfügen benachbarter Bauelemente weist vorzugsweise jedes Bauelement als Seitenbegrenzungen vorstehende Randflansche bzw. Randleisten auf.For joining adjacent components, each component preferably has side edges as projecting edge flanges or edge strips.

Zur Bildung großflächiger Objekte ist ein Bauelement vorzugsweise dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass seine Höhe geringer ist als seine größte Abmessung senkrecht zur Höhe und dass es sich in einer Ebene erstreckt.For forming large-area objects, a component is preferably characterized in that its height is less than its largest dimension perpendicular to the height and that it extends in a plane.

Zweckmäßig ist das Bauelement dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Membran von einer Folie gebildet ist, vorzugsweise aus einer PVC- oder Polyurethanfolie.Suitably, the device is characterized in that the membrane is formed by a film, preferably of a PVC or polyurethane film.

Je nach Wunsch kann die Membran transparent und/oder transluzent und/oder opak und/oder reflektierend ausgestaltet sein.As desired, the membrane may be made transparent and / or translucent and / or opaque and / or reflective.

Zur Erhöhung der Widerstandsfähigkeit ist zweckmäßig die Membran außenseitig beschichtet, vorzugsweise mittels eines Granulats.To increase the resistance, the membrane is expediently coated on the outside, preferably by means of a granulate.

Von den Seitenbegrenzungen des Bauelements wird zwecks universeller Verwendbarkeit für unterschiedlich große Objekte vorzugsweise eine regelmäßige geometrische Figur, wie ein gleichseitiges Dreieck, ein Quadrat, ein gleichseitiges Fünfeck, ein gleichseitiges Sechseck, etc., gebildet.For the purpose of universal usability for objects of different sizes, a regular geometric figure, such as an equilateral triangle, a square, an equilateral pentagon, an equilateral hexagon, etc., is preferably formed from the lateral boundaries of the component.

Zum Verbinden benachbarter Bauelemente sind zweckmäßig Klemmschienen und/oder Reißverschlüsse vorgesehen.For connecting adjacent components clamping rails and / or zippers are provided expediently.

Eine bevorzugte Variante ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einer Seitenbegrenzung zwei gleich lange, sich jedoch maximal über die Hälfte der Länge einer Seitenbegrenzung
erstreckende Reißverschlüsse vorgesehen sind, von denen sich einer von einer Seite und der andere von der anderen Seite mit einem Reißverschluss eines benachbarten Bauelements derselben Bauart schließen lässt.A preferred variant is characterized in that at a side boundary two equal length, but not more than half the length of a side boundary
extending zippers are provided, one of which can close from one side and the other from the other side with a zipper of an adjacent device of the same type.

Gemäß einer weiteren Variante ist als Verbindungsmittel ein Gleitverschluss vorgesehen.According to a further variant, a sliding closure is provided as connecting means.

Vorzugsweise ist zusätzlich zu einem Verbindungsmittel ein Gleitverschluss vorgesehen, wodurch eine Wasserdichtheit sichergestellt ist.Preferably, in addition to a connecting means a sliding closure is provided, whereby a waterproofness is ensured.

Selbstverständlich können als Verbindungsmittel mit einem benachbarten Bauelement Schweiß- oder Klebeflansche vorgesehen sein.Of course, can be provided as connecting means with an adjacent component welding or adhesive flanges.

Vorzugsweise ist das Bauelement dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Hohlraum in gleichmäßigem Abstand von den Seitenbegrenzungen Zwischenmembranen vorgesehen sind, deren Konfiguration der der Seitenbegrenzungen entspricht.Preferably, the component is characterized in that in the cavity at a uniform distance from the side boundaries intermediate membranes are provided, the configuration of which corresponds to the side boundaries.

Ein Bausatz von Bauelementen dieser Art ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er Bauelemente umfasst, die im Grundriss regelmäßige geometrische Figuren mit unterschiedlichen Eckanzahlen aufweisen, wobei die Seitenbegrenzungen aller Bauelemente gleich lang sind.A kit of components of this kind is characterized in that it comprises components that have regular geometric figures with different numbers of corners in the floor plan, the side boundaries of all components are the same length.

Die Erfindung umfasst auch Objekte, gebildet aus zwei oder mehreren Bauelementen wie oben beschrieben, vorzugsweise gebildet von einem Bausatz wie angegeben, wobei insbesondere ein von den Bauelementen gebildetes Objekt einen Raum umschließt.The invention also includes objects formed from two or more components as described above, preferably formed by a kit as indicated, wherein in particular an object formed by the components encloses a space.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand mehrerer in der Zeichnung dargestellter Ausführungsformen näher erläutert. Die Fig. 1 bis 4 stellen jeweils ein Bauelement im Schrägriss dar. Anhand der Fig. 5A bis 5G ist die Herstellung eines Bauelements näher erläutert. Die Fig. 6, 7 und 8 zeigen Objekte zusammengesetzt von mehreren Bauelementen jeweils im Schrägriss, wobei die Fig. 6A ein Detail der Fig. 6 im vergrößerten Maßstab veranschaulicht. Fig. 9 zeigt eine Variante zusammengefügter Bauelemente, Fig. 9A ein Detail im vergrößerten Maßstab. Desgleichen zeigt Fig. 10 eine weitere Variante zusammengefügter Bauelemente, wobei ebenfalls Fig. 10A ein Detail der Verbindung benachbarter Bauelemente veranschaulicht. Fig. 11 zeigt die Seitenkante eines Bauelements in Ansicht mit einer anderen Variante als Verbindungsmittel, Fig. 11A wiederum ein Detail der Fig. 11, ebenfalls im vergrößerten Maßstab. Die Fig. 12 und 12A zeigen in zu Fig. 11 und 11A analoger Darstellung eine weitere Variante.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to several embodiments shown in the drawing. The Fig. 1 to 4 each represent a component in an oblique view. On the basis of Figs. 5A to 5G the production of a component is explained in more detail. The FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show objects composed of several components each in the oblique view, the Fig. 6A a detail of Fig. 6 illustrated on an enlarged scale. Fig. 9 shows a variant of assembled components, Fig. 9A a detail on an enlarged scale. Likewise shows Fig. 10 another variant of assembled components, where also Fig. 10A illustrates a detail of the connection of adjacent components. Fig. 11 shows the side edge of a component in view with another variant as a connecting means, Fig. 11A turn a detail of Fig. 11 , also on an enlarged scale. The FIGS. 12 and 12A show in too 11 and 11A analogous representation of another variant.

Wie aus Fig. 1 zu erkennen ist, ist das dort dargestellte Bauelement 1 im Grundriss als gleichseitiges Dreieck ausgebildet. Wesentlich ist, dass die Seitenbegrenzungen 2 des Bauelements 1 geradlinig verlaufen. Es ist von zwei randseitig miteinander verklebten, als biegsame Folien ausgebildeten Membranen 3, 4 gebildet und mit einem nicht dargestellten Ventil zum Einleiten eines Mediums, insbesondere zum Aufblasen, versehen. Die Folie 3 bzw. 4 ist vorzugsweise von einer PVC- oder Polyurethan-Folie gebildet. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, ein beschichtetes Gewebe als Membran einzusetzen. Je nach Anforderung an Lichtdurchlässigkeit, Abschattung oder Reflexion sind die Membranen 3, 4 transparent, transluzent, opak und/oder reflektierend ausgebildet. Zur Erhöhung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Beschädigungen ist die Membran 3 bzw. 4 außenseitig beschichtet, beispielsweise mittels eines Granulats, gebildet von Glaskugeln, von Sand etc. Die Membranen 3, 4 können natürlich auch eingefärbt sein. Eine Färbung ist auch durch Füllen des Hohlraumes des Bauelements mit speziellen Medien möglich.How out Fig. 1 can be seen, the component 1 shown there is formed in plan view as an equilateral triangle. It is essential that the side boundaries 2 of the component 1 are rectilinear. It is formed by two diaphragms 3, 4 glued together at the edge, formed as flexible foils, and having a membrane (not shown) Valve for introducing a medium, in particular for inflation provided. The film 3 or 4 is preferably formed by a PVC or polyurethane film. However, it is also conceivable to use a coated fabric as a membrane. Depending on the requirement for light transmission, shading or reflection, the membranes 3, 4 are transparent, translucent, opaque and / or reflective. To increase the resistance to damage, the membrane 3 or 4 is coated on the outside, for example by means of granules, formed of glass beads, of sand, etc. The membranes 3, 4 can of course also be colored. Dyeing is also possible by filling the cavity of the device with special media.

Die miteinander verklebten Ränder 5, 6 der beiden Folien 3, 4 dienen, wie später noch erläutert wird, zum Verbinden mit einem benachbarten Bauelement 1. Das Bauelement 1 weist eine Mittelebene auf, die sich durch die geradlinigen Seitenbegrenzungen 2 erstreckt. Zur Einhaltung der Erstreckung des Bauelements 1 in einer Ebene sind Zwischenmembranen 7 vorgesehen, und zwar vorzugsweise in einer Konfiguration, die der der Seitenbegrenzungen 2 entspricht, jedoch im Abstand von diesen angeordnet. So bilden gemäß Fig. 1 die Zwischenmembranen 7 ebenfalls im Grundriss die Form eines gleichseitigen Dreiecks. Die Zwischenmembranen 7 erstrecken sich über die Höhe 8 des Bauelements 1, wobei durch diese Zwischenmembranen 7 in etwa die maximale Höhe 8, sprich Dicke 8, des Bauelements 1 bestimmt ist - abgesehen von geringfügigen Aufwölbungen der Membranen 3, 4 neben den Zwischenmembranen 7. Es ist zu erkennen, dass die maximale Dicke bzw. Höhe des Bauelements wesentlich geringer ist als seine ebene Ausdehnung.The glued together edges 5, 6 of the two films 3, 4 serve, as will be explained later, for connection to an adjacent component 1. The component 1 has a median plane which extends through the rectilinear side boundaries 2. To comply with the extension of the device 1 in a plane intermediate membranes 7 are provided, and preferably in a configuration which corresponds to the side boundaries 2, but spaced therefrom. So form according to Fig. 1 the intermediate membranes 7 also in plan the shape of an equilateral triangle. The intermediate membranes 7 extend over the height 8 of the component 1, being determined by these intermediate membranes 7 in about the maximum height 8, ie thickness 8, of the component 1 - apart from slight bulges of the membranes 3, 4 next to the intermediate membranes 7 It can be seen that the maximum thickness or height of the component is substantially less than its planar extent.

Die Seitenbegrenzungen 2, an denen die Membranen 3, 4 miteinander verschweißt oder verklebt sind, bilden vorstehende Randflansche bzw. Randleisten. Anhand der Fig. 5A bis 5G ist die Herstellung des in Fig. 1 im Schrägriss dargestellten Bauelements 1 näher erläutert. Die Fig. 5A zeigt den Membranzuschnitt 9 einer der beiden Membranen 3 bzw. 4, die die Außenhaut des Bauelements 1 bilden, sowie die als Zwischenmembranen 7 eingesetzten Teile. Fig. 5B veranschaulicht das Einsetzen der Zwischenmembranen 7 zwischen die eine obere und untere die Außenhaut des Bauelements bildenden Membranen 3, 4, wobei die Zwischenmembranen 7 mit den Membranen 3, 4 vorzugsweise verklebt oder verschweißt werden.The side boundaries 2, on which the membranes 3, 4 are welded or glued together, form protruding edge flanges or edge strips. Based on Figs. 5A to 5G is the production of in Fig. 1 in the oblique view illustrated component 1 explained in more detail. The Fig. 5A shows the membrane blank 9 of one of the two membranes 3 and 4, which form the outer skin of the component 1, and the parts used as intermediate membranes 7. Fig. 5B illustrates the insertion of the intermediate membranes 7 between the upper and lower the outer skin of the device forming membranes 3, 4, wherein the intermediate membranes 7 with the membranes 3, 4 preferably glued or welded.

Gemäß Fig. 5C - dies ist wesentlich für die Erfindung - werden die Ecken 10 des Zuschnitts der Membranen 3, 4 zusammengefaltet, sodass geradlinige Seitenbegrenzungen 2 gebildet werden und trotzdem ein Hohlraum im Bauelement 1 sichergestellt ist. Diese zusammengefalteten Ecken 10 werden gemäß Fig. 5D miteinander zu Eckfahnen 11 verschweißt, und es wird ein zu weit vorstehender Teil der zusammengeschweißten Ecken 10 abgeschnitten. Dies zeigt Fig. 5E.According to Fig. 5C - This is essential to the invention - are the corners 10 of the blank of the membranes 3, 4 folded so that linear side boundaries 2 are formed and still a cavity in the component 1 is ensured. These folded corners 10 are according to Fig. 5D welded together to corner lugs 11, and it is too far projecting part of the welded corners 10 is cut off. this shows Fig. 5E ,

Die noch verbleibenden Eckfahnen 11 werden gemäß Fig. 5F umgeknickt und mit dem äußeren Rand der Membranen 3, 4 verschweißt, worauf auch die Ränder der Membranen 3, 4 miteinander verschweißt werden. Anschließend könnten zum Verbinden mit einem benachbarten Folienelement gemäß Fig. 5G die hierdurch als Randflansche bzw. Randleisten ausgebildeten Seitenbegrenzungen 2 mit Ringösen 12, die zum Verbinden mit einem benachbarten Bauelement 1 dienen, versehen werden.The remaining corner lugs 11 are according to Fig. 5F folded over and welded to the outer edge of the membranes 3, 4, whereupon the edges of the membranes 3, 4 are welded together. Subsequently, for connecting to an adjacent film element according to Fig. 5G the hereby formed as edge flanges or edge strips side boundaries 2 with eyelets 12, which serve to connect to an adjacent component 1, are provided.

Herkömmliche aufblasbare Bauelemente weisen oft Falten und Beulen auf, da Luft unter Druck der umhüllenden Membran eine Form aufzwingt, die eine absolut gleichmäßige Druckverteilung innen ermöglicht, ungeachtet der beabsichtigten Formgebung.Conventional inflatable components often have wrinkles and bumps because pressurized air of the enveloping membrane imposes a shape that allows an absolutely even pressure distribution inside regardless of the intended shape.

Die Bauelemente dieser Erfindung zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass sie im aufgeblasenen Zustand absolut faltenfrei sind und exakt die gewünschte Geometrie für die Seitenbegrenzungen 2 aufweisen. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass sich die Bauelementgeometrie aus einzelnen geometrischen Grundkörpern zusammensetzt, die ohnehin dem Selbst-Formfindungsprozess der Druckluft entsprechen würden; nämlich Zylindersegmente entlang der umlaufenden Seitenbegrenzungen und Kegel in den Ecken, während der flache Mittelteil durch die zugbeanspruchten Zwischenmembranen 7 in Form gehalten wird.The components of this invention are characterized in that they are absolutely wrinkle-free in the inflated state and have exactly the desired geometry for the side boundaries 2. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the component geometry is composed of individual geometrical basic bodies which would in any case correspond to the self-form finding process of the compressed air; namely cylinder segments along the peripheral side boundaries and cones in the corners, while the flat central portion is held in shape by the tensioned intermediate membranes 7.

Das in Fig. 5A dargestellte Schnittmuster ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die Abwicklungsflächen dieser ermittelten optimierten Geometrie wiedergibt, wobei in den Eckbereichen 10 ein Zusammenfalten der Membranen zu dreieckigen Eckfahnen 11 erforderlich ist, um die gewünschte Abwicklungsfläche zu ergeben.This in Fig. 5A illustrated pattern is characterized in that it reflects the unwinding surfaces of this determined optimized geometry, wherein in the corner regions 10, a folding of the membranes to triangular corner lugs 11 is required to give the desired unwinding surface.

Wie aus den Fig. 2 bis 4 zu ersehen ist, lassen sich Bauelemente 1', 1'', 1''' dieser Art mit einem Grundriss auch als Quadrat, als regelmäßiges Fünfeck und auch als regelmäßiges Sechseck ausbilden. Je größer die Erstreckung des Bauelements 1', 1'', 1''' in einer Ebene ist, desto mehr Zwischenmembranen 7 sollten eingesetzt sein, um das Bauelement 1', 1", 1''' eben zu halten.Like from the Fig. 2 to 4 can be seen, can components 1 ', 1'',1''' of this type with a floor plan as a square, as a regular pentagon and form as a regular hexagon. The greater the extent of the component 1 ', 1'',1''' in a plane, the more intermediate membranes 7 should be used to keep the component 1 ', 1 ", 1''' flat.

Die Fig. 6, 7 und 8 zeigen Objekte, die von einer Mehrzahl von Bauelementen 1', 1'', 1''' gebildet sind, wobei die Objekte aus untereinander gleichen oder auch aus unterschiedlichen, d.h. Bauelementen 1', 1'', 1''' mit unterschiedlichen Eckanzahlen, gebildet sein können. Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 8 zu entnehmen ist, ist das Objekt von einem Bausatz von Bauelementen 1', 1'', 1''' gebildet, wobei sämtliche Bauelemente von regelmäßigen Vielecken gebildet sind, deren geradlinig verlaufende Seitenbegrenzungen 2 alle gleich lang sind.The FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show objects that are formed by a plurality of components 1 ', 1'',1''', wherein the objects are made of identical or different, ie components 1 ', 1'',1''' with different Eckanzahlen, may be formed. As in particular from Fig. 8 can be seen, the object of a kit of components 1 ', 1'',1''' is formed, wherein all components are formed by regular polygons, the rectilinear side boundaries 2 are all the same length.

Fig. 6A zeigt eine Ausbildung einer Ecke 13 eines Objekts, an der drei Bauelemente 1''', 1''' und 1" aneinanderstoßen. Die Verbindung der Bauelemente mit dem jeweils benachbarten Bauelement erfolgt mittels Klemmleisten 14, die im Detail noch genauer in Fig. 9A und 10A veranschaulicht sind. Die die Seitenbegrenzung 2 bildenden Randleisten benachbarter Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' werden mittels zweier Klemmleisten 14 gegeneinander gepresst, wobei die Fixierung der Klemmleisten 14 mittels Schraubenbolzen 15 erfolgt, die die Klemmleisten 14 und die an den Randleisten 2 vorgesehenen Ringösen 12 durchsetzen. Hierbei sorgen die Ringösen 12 der Randleisten 2 der benachbarten Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' für eine genaue Ausrichtung der benachbarten Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' zueinander. Zum Abdichten der Eckbereiche, bis zu denen die Klemmschienen nicht ganz reichen können, dienen Klebebänder 16. Fig. 6A shows an embodiment of a corner 13 of an object, on the three components 1 ''',1''' and 1 "abutting.The connection of the components with the respective adjacent component by means of terminal strips 14, which in more detail in detail Figs. 9A and 10A are illustrated. The side edges 2 forming edge strips of adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' are pressed against each other by means of two terminal strips 14, wherein the fixing of the terminal strips 14 by means of bolts 15, which the terminal strips 14 and the edge strips. 2 enforce provided eyelets 12. Here, the eyelets 12 of the edge strips 2 of the adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' for accurate alignment of the adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' to each other. To seal the corner areas, to which the clamping rails can not quite reach, serve adhesive tapes 16.

Gemäß den in den Fig. 11 und 12 dargestellten Ausführungsformen dienen zum Verbinden benachbarter Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' handelsübliche Reißverschlüsse 17. Diese werden an den Randleisten 2 durch Annähen, Anschweißen oder Ankleben angebracht. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich um teilbare austauschbare Reißverschlüsse 17 mit abgezählten Zähnen, damit die Reißverschlusshälften der jeweiligen Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' auch beliebig zusammenpassen. Die Länge a eines solchen teilbaren Reißverschlusses 17 beträgt jeweils knapp die Hälfte der Länge der Seitenbegrenzung 2. Vom einen Ende der Seitenbegrenzung 2 beginnend wird jene Reißverschlusshälfte, auf der sich der Schieber 18 befindet, zur Mitte hin angebracht. Die andere Reißverschlusshälfte wird um 180° gedreht und wiederum vom anderen Ende der Seitenbegrenzung 2 zur Mitte hin angebracht. Die Reißverschluss-Schieber 18 werden somit stets vom Ende zur Mitte hin zugeschoben.According to the in the Fig. 11 and 12 illustrated embodiments are used for connecting adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' commercial zippers 17. These are attached to the edge strips 2 by sewing, welding or gluing. Preferably, there are divisible exchangeable zippers 17 with counted teeth, so that the zipper halves of the respective components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' also fit together arbitrarily. The length a of such a divisible zipper 17 is in each case almost half the length of the side boundary 2. Starting from one end of the side boundary 2, that zipper half on which the slider 18 is located is attached towards the middle. The other zipper half is rotated 180 ° and in turn attached from the other end of the side boundary 2 toward the center. The zipper slider 18 are thus always pushed from the end to the middle.

Somit sind alle Seitenbegrenzungen 2 gleich, und es kommen immer die jeweils passenden Reißverschlusshälften zusammen, unabhängig davon, wie die Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' zueinander positioniert werden.Thus, all side boundaries 2 are the same, and it always come together each matching zipper halves, regardless of how the components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' positioned to each other.

Bei Gebilden aus mehreren Bauelementen 1, 1', 1'', 1''' treten die größten Zugkräfte an den Enden der Seitenbegrenzungen 2 auf. Um diese punktuell hohe Zugspannung zu minimieren, ist das Reißverschlussband 19 jedes Reißverschlusses 17 ein wenig länger als die Zahnkette 20. Dadurch wird die punktuelle Belastung teilweise auf die Bandüberlänge abgeleitet.In the case of structures comprising a plurality of components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''', the greatest tensile forces occur at the ends of the side boundaries 2. To minimize this punctually high tension, is the zipper tape 19 of each zipper 17 a little longer than the toothed chain 20. As a result, the punctual load is partially derived on the tape excess length.

Damit auch innerhalb der Zahnkette 20 die Zugspannung gleichmäßiger verteilt wird, ist der Reißverschluss nicht genau parallel zur Seitenbegrenzung 2 positioniert, sondern weist jeweils vor den Enden der Seitenbegrenzung 2 einen vom Bauelement 1, 1', 1'', 1''' wegführenden leichten Bogen 21 auf. Hierdurch werden in diesem Bereich die Materialdehnungen der Membranen 3, 4verringert.Thus, the tensile stress is evenly distributed within the toothed chain 20, the zipper is not exactly positioned parallel to the side boundary 2, but in each case before the ends of the side boundary 2 from the component 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' leading away light Bow 21 on. As a result, the material expansions of the membranes 3, 4 are reduced in this area.

Es ist auch möglich, anstelle der Reißverschlüsse Gleitverschlüsse 22 vorzusehen. Gemäß der Darstellung der Fig. 12 sind Gleitverschlussbänder 23 eines Gleitverschlusses 22 zusätzlich zu einem Reißverschluss 17 vorgesehen, wodurch eine gute Dichtheit zwischen benachbarten Bauelementen 1, 1', 1'', 1''' erzielbar ist.It is also possible to provide slide fasteners 22 instead of the zippers. According to the presentation of the Fig. 12 are Gleitverschlussbänder 23 of a slide fastener 22 in addition to a zipper 17, whereby a good tightness between adjacent components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' can be achieved.

Wie Fig. 8 erkennen lässt, können als Bausatz vorhandene Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' in vielfältiger Form zu Gesamtobjekten nahezu unbegrenzter Größe zusammengefügt werden.As Fig. 8 can recognize, as a kit existing components 1, 1 ', 1'',1''' in a variety of forms to total objects of almost unlimited size are joined together.

Die Kompatibilität der einzelnen Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' ist durch deren gemeinsame Kantenlänge - vorzugsweise von etwa 150 cm - gewährleistet. Die Stabilität eines Objektes wird entweder dadurch erreicht, dass die Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' schalenförmig aneinander gefügt werden, oder dass Querrippen nach dem Decke-Balkenprinzip die Konstruktion aussteifen. Falls die Membran eines Bauelements 1, 1', 1'', 1''' an einer Stelle mechanisch beschädigt wird, tragen die übrigen Bauelemente 1, 1', 1'', 1''' im Verband die Konstruktion weiterhin, und das schadhafte Bauelement kann wie beim Zellverband eines biologischen Organismus ausgetauscht werden.The compatibility of the individual components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' is ensured by their common edge length - preferably of about 150 cm. The stability of an object is achieved either in that the components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' shell-shaped joined together, or that transverse ribs according to the ceiling-beam principle stiffen the construction. If the diaphragm of a component 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' is mechanically damaged at one point, the other components 1, 1 ', 1' ', 1' '' continue to carry the construction in association, and that defective component can be replaced as in the cell assembly of a biological organism.

Die Vorteile der Erfindung sind folgende:

  • modulares Bausatzsystem
  • individuell gestaltbar
  • minimaler Materialbedarf
  • gute Wärmedämmung
  • wasserdicht
  • bei Bedarf lichtdurchlässig
  • minimales Transportvolumen
  • minimaler Lagerbedarf
  • kostengünstig
  • schwimmfähig
  • gute Energie- und Umweltbilanz
  • ungewöhnliches Erscheinungsbild
The advantages of the invention are as follows:
  • modular kit system
  • individually designable
  • minimal material requirement
  • good thermal insulation
  • waterproof
  • if necessary translucent
  • minimal transport volume
  • minimal storage requirement
  • economical
  • floatable
  • good energy and environmental balance
  • unusual appearance

Ein kuppelförmiger Gartenpavillon mit 8 m Durchmesser - ähnlich wie in Fig. 8 dargestellt - kann von zwei eingeschulten Personen innerhalb von zwei Stunden aufgebaut werden. Das Gewicht der einzelnen zu verbindenden Elemente beträgt zwischen 3 kg und 10 kg. Die gesamte Konstruktion hat ein Gewicht von ca. 190 kg.A dome-shaped garden pavilion with 8 m diameter - similar to in Fig. 8 - can be set up by two trained persons within two hours. The weight of the individual elements to be connected is between 3 kg and 10 kg. The entire construction has a weight of about 190 kg.

Trotz des geringen Gewichts sind erfindungsgemäße Konstruktionen stabil und tragfähig. Da die Bauelemente weich und leicht sind, gibt es nahezu kein Verletzungsrisiko für Kinder.Despite the low weight constructions according to the invention are stable and sustainable. Because the components are soft and lightweight, there is almost no risk of injury to children.

Die Kombinationsmöglichkeiten des Bausatzes sind äußerst vielfältig und ermöglichen somit zahlreiche Bauformen.The combination options of the kit are extremely diverse and thus allow numerous designs.

Vorwiegend bietet sich der Einsatz an für: Events, temporäre Ausstellungshallen, Messebau, Freiluftbühnen, Partyzelte, Notunterkünfte, mobile Unterkünfte für Expeditionsteams und Kamerateams, mobile Rundfunkstationen, mobile Sanitätsstationen, Überdachungen von Hallen, Flugdächer, Schwimmbecken-Überdachungen, hinterleuchtete Wand- und Deckenverkleidungen im Innenausbau, Sitz- und Liegelandschaften, schwimmende Luftburgen für Badestrände, Freizeit, Spiel und Sport, etc.The main applications are: events, temporary exhibition halls, trade fair construction, open air stages, party tents, emergency shelters, mobile accommodation for expedition teams and camera teams, mobile radio stations, mobile medical stations, halls of halls, flying roofs, swimming pool canopies, backlit wall and ceiling coverings Interior design, seating and lying areas, floating air castles for swimming beaches, leisure, games and sports, etc.

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  1. A cellular inflatable structural element (1, 1', 1'', 1''') having the following features:
    - it has linear lateral boundaries (2) lying in one plane,
    - all lateral boundaries (2) are of the same length,
    - it has a hollow space,
    - a deformable thin-walled membrane (3, 4) marks the boundary of the hollow space,
    - the membrane which is provided with a valve is the outer boundary of the structural element (1, 1', 1", 1'''), wherein connecting means (14, 17, 22) extending roughly across the length of said element are provided at the lateral boundaries (2) for establishing a connection with an adjacent structural element (1, 1', 1'', 1'''), which structural element is characterized in that
    - at least one deformable thin-walled intermediate membrane (7) extending roughly across the height of the structural element (1, 1', 1'', 1''') is provided in the hollow space,
    - which extends approximately vertically to the plane and which connects the membranes (3, 4) of the structural element (1, 1', 1", 1'''), which extend essentially in the direction of the plane, and that the membrane (3, 4) is formed from cylinder segments along the circumferential lateral boundaries and from cones in the corners, whereas the flat middle part is kept in shape by the intermediate membranes (7) subject to tensile stress.
  2. A structural element according to claim 1, characterized in that it has protruding peripheral flanges or shoulders, respectively, as lateral boundaries (2).
  3. A structural element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that its height (8) is smaller than its largest dimension vertical to the height (8) and that it extends in one plane.
  4. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the membrane (3, 4) is formed from a film, preferably a PVC or polyurethane film.
  5. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the membrane (3, 4) is designed so as to be transparent and/or translucent and/or opaque and/or reflective.
  6. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the membrane (3, 4) is coated on the outside, preferably by means of a granular material.
  7. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a regular geometric figure such as an equilateral triangle, a square, an equilateral pentagon, an equilateral hexagon, etc., is formed by the lateral boundaries (2).
  8. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that clamp rails (14) are provided as connecting means.
  9. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that zip fasteners (17) are provided as connecting means.
  10. A structural element according to claim 9, characterized in that two zips (17) which are of the same length, but extend, at the most, across half the length of a lateral boundary (2) are provided at a lateral boundary (2), wherein one zip can be closed from one side and the other one from the other side with a zip of an adjacent structural element (1, 1', 1", 1''') of the same design.
  11. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a sliding fastener (22) is provided as a connecting means.
  12. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a sliding fastener (22) is provided in addition to a connecting means (14, 17).
  13. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that an adhesive is provided as a connecting means for establishing a connection with an adjacent structural element or that the lateral boundaries (2) are designed as welding flanges.
  14. A structural element according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that intermediate membranes (7) are provided in the hollow space at a constant distance from the lateral boundaries (2), with the configuration of said membranes corresponding to that of the lateral boundaries (2).
  15. A kit of structural elements (1, 1', 1'', 1''') according to any of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises structural elements (1, 1', 1'', 1''') which, in plan view, exhibit regular geometric figures with different numbers of corners, wherein the lateral boundaries (2) of all structural elements (1, 1', 1'', 1''') are of the same length.
  16. An object formed from at least two structural elements (1, 1', 1'', 1''') according to any of claims 1 to 14, preferably formed from a kit according to claim 15.
  17. An object according to claim 16, characterized in that it encloses a space.
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