A modular partition wall that can be converted for use during epidemics and is foldable and extendable.
By using foldable and extendable prefabricated partition walls, and utilizing the design of rotating shafts and steel columns, the hospital's functional spaces can be quickly converted, solving the partition needs during infectious disease outbreaks, reducing costs and time consumption, and improving conversion efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA IPPR INT ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The conversion of existing hospital functional spaces during infectious disease outbreaks is costly, time-consuming, and disrupts normal use. Existing technologies require multiple dismantling and modification operations, making it impossible to quickly achieve functional conversion during both normal and epidemic periods.
The modular partition wall, which can be folded and extended, includes first and second partition units. It can be quickly unfolded and embedded through a rotating shaft and steel columns. Combined with steel keel double-sided resin panels and skirting boards, it forms a modular partition wall that can quickly transform functional spaces during infectious disease outbreaks.
It achieves low-cost and rapid functional conversion, avoids multiple disassemblies and modifications, improves functional conversion efficiency, meets the requirements for sound insulation, fire prevention and impact resistance, and is suitable for infectious disease prevention and control in hospitals.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of building engineering technology, specifically relating to a modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted to a different shape. Background Technology
[0002] During extraordinary times, such as infectious disease outbreaks, the resilient functional spaces of hospitals—that is, the ability to rapidly convert between normal and emergency situations, and between normal and epidemic conditions—has always been a topic of concern. Some hospitals that operate normally under normal circumstances need to be partially or completely converted into spaces specifically designed for infectious disease control during outbreaks, enabling the treatment of infectious disease patients. This necessitates modifications to the existing interior layout, separating contaminated areas for treating infectious disease patients from contaminated pathways. Research on how to quickly and economically achieve the functional conversion of hospital spaces between normal and epidemic conditions, and how to quickly and economically restore these converted spaces to their original state after fulfilling temporary needs, is of significant and practical importance.
[0003] Currently, existing hospital interior design technologies for both normal and epidemic control are based on traditional techniques using lightweight steel frame partitions and doors. These are then dismantled and the original functional layout restored after the infectious disease outbreak is over. This results in multiple demolitions and alterations, leading to high costs and waste. Furthermore, the process of "demolition – material preparation – construction" is time-consuming, slows response times, and disrupts normal hospital operations.
[0004] Therefore, new technologies and equipment are needed to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted between normal and epidemic situations. This enables low-cost and rapid functional conversion, avoiding repeated dismantling and modification, and is of great significance for the routine prevention and control of infectious diseases in hospitals.
[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted to a different type of partition is provided, characterized in that the foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted to a different type of partition includes: at least one second partition unit (20).
[0007] The second partition unit (20) includes a first partition door (21), a second partition door (22), two third steel columns (23), a third wall panel (24), a fourth wall panel (25), two fourth steel columns (26), and a fifth steel column (27). One end of the first partition door (21) and one end of the second partition door (22) are rotatably connected to the third steel column (23), and the other end of the first partition door (21) and the other end of the second partition door (22) are movably connected to one end of the third wall panel (24) and one end of the fourth wall panel (25), respectively. The two fourth steel columns (26) are fixed to the other end of the third wall panel (24) and the other end of the fourth wall panel (25), respectively.
[0008] The first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) are the same size, and the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) are the same size. They are usually stacked together as part of the wall. The fifth steel column (27) is set on one side of two adjacent fourth steel columns (26), and the second rotating shaft (28) is fixedly installed at the outer top corner of two adjacent third steel columns (23). During the epidemic of infectious diseases, the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) rotate around the second rotating shaft (28) and unfold to both sides, and drive the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) to unfold to both sides. The fifth steel column (27) can move and be embedded in the gap between the two third steel columns (23) after unfolding.
[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the convertible, foldable, extendable prefabricated partition wall further includes at least one first partition unit (10);
[0010] The first partition unit (10) includes a first wall panel (11), a second wall panel (12), four first steel columns (13) fixed at both ends of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12), and a second steel column (14).
[0011] The first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are the same size and are usually stacked together as part of the wall. The second steel column (14) is set on one side of the two adjacent first steel columns. The first rotating shaft (15) is fixedly set at the outer top corner of the other two adjacent first steel columns. During the epidemic of infectious diseases, the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) can rotate around the first rotating shaft (15) and unfold to both sides. The second steel column (14) can move and be embedded in the gap between the other two adjacent first steel columns after unfolding.
[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, during an epidemic of an infectious disease, the first partition unit (10) is connected to the second partition unit (20) and sealed with adhesive strips.
[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, skirting boards are formed on the lower surface of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25).
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, skirting boards are formed on the lower surfaces of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12).
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) are steel-framed resin doors.
[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) are double-sided resin panels with steel keel.
[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are double-sided resin panels with steel keel.
[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the double-sided resin board of the steel keel is 10 cm.
[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the structure of this invention can be installed in one go and can quickly convert the partition walls between wards without demolition or modification, thus realizing functional conversion, saving costs, and improving the efficiency of functional conversion. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the first partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is normally used as a partition wall.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, opening to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the elevation of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the second partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is normally used as a partition wall.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, opening to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, which opens to both sides and opens the partition door during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the elevation of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0029] Figure 10 A plan view of the combination of a first partition unit and a second partition unit of a modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic elevation view of the combination of the first partition unit and the second partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0032] Figure 10 This is a plan view of the combination of the first partition unit and the second partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11This is a schematic elevation view of the combination of the first partition unit and the second partition unit of the foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted between epidemic and non-epidemic situations according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to the accompanying drawings, the foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted between epidemic and non-epidemic situations according to the present invention may include at least one first partition unit (10) and at least one second partition unit (20). During an epidemic, the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) can be unfolded and combined together to form a prefabricated partition wall. The units can be sealed and fixed together, for example, by adhesives, sealing strips, etc. Of course, during an epidemic, the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) can also form a partition wall independently. Under normal circumstances, the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) can be combined with ordinary walls to form the walls of a room. At this time, the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) can be in a non-open folded state. There are no particular restrictions on the connection between the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) and the ground and the ceiling, for example, it can be accomplished by appropriate connectors and seals such as bolts and sealing strips.
[0033] The structure of the first partition unit (10) and the second partition unit (20) of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the first partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is normally used as a partition wall. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, opening to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak. Figure 3 This is a plan view of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak. Figure 4 This is a schematic elevation view of the first partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable partitions according to an embodiment of the present invention, after opening to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0035] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the first partition unit (10) may include a first wall panel (11), a second wall panel (12), four first steel columns (13) fixed at both ends of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12), a second steel column (14), and two first rotating shafts (15).
[0036] The first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) can be made of double-sided resin board with steel keel, or other suitable materials, and their thickness can be, for example, 10 cm or other suitable thickness. The dimensions of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are basically the same. The thickness and vertical height of the first steel column (13) can be basically the same as the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12), and can be fixed to the two ends of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) by means of welding, for example. A first rotating shaft (15) is formed on each of the two first steel columns (13) on one side of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12). The upper end and the lower end of the first rotating shaft (15) can be fixed to the top plate and the bottom surface, respectively.
[0037] Normally, the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are stacked together as part of the wall. The second steel column (14) can be installed on one side of two adjacent first steel columns (without a first rotation axis) by means of adhesive, for example. During an epidemic, the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) can rotate around the first rotation axis (15) and unfold to both sides. Before unfolding, the second steel column (14) can be removed and then embedded in the gap between the other two adjacent first steel columns after unfolding, such as... Figure 3 and 4 As shown.
[0038] Additionally, skirting boards can be formed on the lower surfaces of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12).
[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the second partition unit of the modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is normally used as a partition wall. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, opening to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable during an epidemic, according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, which opens to both sides and opens the partition door during an infectious disease outbreak. Figure 9 This is a schematic elevation view of the second partition unit of the prefabricated partition wall, which is convertible to foldable and extendable prefabricated partition wall according to an embodiment of the present invention, after it is opened to both sides during an infectious disease outbreak.
[0040] Referring to the attached drawings, the second partition unit (20) may include a first partition door (21), a second partition door (22), two third steel columns (23), a third wall panel (24), a fourth wall panel (25), two fourth steel columns (26), a fifth steel column (27), and two second rotating shafts (28).
[0041] The first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) can be steel-framed resin doors or other suitable material structures. The third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) are made of steel keel double-sided resin panels or other suitable materials. The thickness of these components can be, for example, 10 cm or other suitable thickness.
[0042] The thickness and vertical height of the third steel column (23) can be basically the same as those of the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22). One end of the first partition door (21) and one end of the second partition door (22) are rotatably connected to the third steel column (23), for example, by means of hinges or pivots. Two second rotating shafts (28) are fixed on the two third steel columns (23) respectively, and the upper and lower ends of the second rotating shafts (28) can be fixed to the top plate and the bottom surface respectively.
[0043] The third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) have the same dimensions and are at the same vertical height as the first partition door (21). The other ends of the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) are movably connected to one end of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25), respectively, meaning that the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) can be opened from the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) when needed. The thickness and vertical height of the two fourth steel columns (26) can be the same as those of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25), and they can be fixed, for example, by welding, to the other ends of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25), respectively.
[0044] Normally, the first partition door (21), the second partition door (22), the third wall panel (24), and the fourth wall panel (25) are stacked together as part of the wall structure; the fifth steel column (27) can be installed on one side of two adjacent fourth steel columns (26) by means of adhesive, for example. During an infectious disease outbreak, the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) can rotate around the second rotation axis (28) and unfold to both sides, thereby causing the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) to unfold to both sides. Before unfolding, the fifth steel column (27) can be removed and, after unfolding, embedded in the gap between two adjacent third steel columns (23) after unfolding, such as... Figure 7 , 8 As shown in Figure 9.
[0045] Additionally, skirting boards can be formed on the lower surfaces of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25).
[0046] The prefabricated partition wall of this invention can be applied to nursing unit buildings in hospitals. For example, in a typical nursing unit of a hospital, during an infectious disease outbreak, it is necessary to admit infectious disease patients. Following the three-zone, two-channel flow requirements of an infectious disease hospital, an additional channel for infected patients needs to be added outside the wards. Conventionally, this would involve removing the partition walls on the outer side of each ward to create the corridor space, then installing new ward partition walls, followed by interior renovations and repairs. This process involves a large amount of demolition and alteration work, costing money and wasting time.
[0047] However, the prefabricated partition wall of this invention can successfully solve the above problems. That is, this prefabricated partition wall can be in a double-layered overlapping state under normal circumstances, possessing the performance of a partition wall, and its performance indicators such as sound insulation, fire resistance, and impact resistance meet the requirements of a partition wall; the partition wall of this invention is constructed in one go during the initial construction and serves as a partition wall between wards under normal circumstances; when an infectious disease outbreak occurs, it can be unfolded, for example, by rotating 90° to unfold to both sides, changing the floor plan and leaving a patient passage on the window side, thus realizing the zoning and circulation requirements of the infectious disease ward.
[0048] The above description of the embodiments is intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand and apply the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to these embodiments, and the general principles described herein can be applied to other embodiments without inventive effort. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and any improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the scope of the invention should be within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall that can be converted for use in epidemic prevention, comprising: At least one second partition unit (20); The second partition unit (20) includes a first partition door (21), a second partition door (22), two third steel columns (23), a third wall panel (24), a fourth wall panel (25), two fourth steel columns (26), and a fifth steel column (27). One end of the first partition door (21) and one end of the second partition door (22) are rotatably connected to the third steel column (23), and the other end of the first partition door (21) and the other end of the second partition door (22) are movably connected to one end of the third wall panel (24) and one end of the fourth wall panel (25), respectively. The two fourth steel columns (26) are fixed to the other end of the third wall panel (24) and the other end of the fourth wall panel (25), respectively. The first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) are the same size, and the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) are the same size. They are usually stacked together as part of the wall. The fifth steel column (27) is set on one side of two adjacent fourth steel columns (26), and the second rotating shaft (28) is fixedly installed at the outer top corner of two adjacent third steel columns (23). During the epidemic of infectious diseases, the first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) rotate around the second rotating shaft (28) and unfold to both sides, and drive the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) to unfold to both sides. The fifth steel column (27) can move and be embedded in the gap between the two third steel columns (23) after unfolding.
2. The modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes at least one first partition unit (10); The first partition unit (10) includes a first wall panel (11), a second wall panel (12), four first steel columns (13) fixed at both ends of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12), and a second steel column (14). The first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are the same size and are usually stacked together as part of the wall. The second steel column (14) is set on one side of the two adjacent first steel columns. The first rotating shaft (15) is fixedly set at the outer top corner of the other two adjacent first steel columns. During the epidemic of infectious diseases, the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) can rotate around the first rotating shaft (15) and unfold to both sides. The second steel column (14) can move and be embedded in the gap between the other two adjacent first steel columns after unfolding.
3. The modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 2, characterized in that: During an infectious disease outbreak, the first partition unit (10) is connected to the second partition unit (20) and sealed with adhesive strips.
4. The modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Skirting boards are formed on the lower surfaces of the third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25).
5. A modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Skirting boards are formed on the lower surfaces of the first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12).
6. The modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first partition door (21) and the second partition door (22) are steel-framed resin doors.
7. A modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The third wall panel (24) and the fourth wall panel (25) are double-sided resin panels with steel keel.
8. A modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first wall panel (11) and the second wall panel (12) are double-sided resin panels with steel keel.
9. A modular, foldable, and extendable prefabricated partition wall as described in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The thickness of the double-sided resin board of the steel keel is 10 cm.