Wall system and room arrangement
The wall system addresses the challenge of flexible room use by allowing easy reconfiguration with perpendicular movement and integrated support systems, enhancing stability and space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/067184
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-05-19
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing movable wall systems do not allow for flexible room use while enabling easy changes in configuration, requiring complex adjustments.
A wall system with a wall element that can be displaced along linear guides at a non-zero angle, allowing for perpendicular movement and integration with fixed elements, including support profiles for cables and ventilation, and featuring sliding, revolving, or folding doors for flexible room layouts.
Enables easy reconfiguration of room spaces with minimal additional steps, improving stability, visual aesthetics, and space utilization through integrated furniture movement and enhanced design features.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Wall system and room layout
[0002] The invention relates to a wall system and a room arrangement with at least one such wall system.
[0003] Movable walls are known from the prior art. For example, EP 1 153 188 B1 discloses a sliding wall with several wall elements that allows the wall elements to be moved parallel to each other. This allows a wall opening to be closed or opened, thus dividing a room into several rooms. Flexible use of the individual rooms is therefore possible, but changing the use is complex.
[0004] The invention is based on the objective of providing a wall system that enables flexible room use while simultaneously allowing for easy changes in use. A further objective of the invention is to provide a room arrangement with at least one such wall system. These objectives are achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.
[0005] According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a wall system comprising a wall element and at least one linear guide. The wall element has a vertical extension direction and a first horizontal extension direction. The at least one linear guide extends in a second horizontal extension direction. The wall element is displaceable along the at least one linear guide in the second horizontal extension direction. The first horizontal extension direction and the second horizontal extension direction are at a non-zero angle to each other.
[0006] The angle can be between 60 and 120 degrees, particularly between 80 and 100 degrees, and preferably 90 degrees. In the latter case, the first horizontal direction of extension and the second horizontal direction of extension are perpendicular to each other. The non-zero angle thus shifts the wall system perpendicularly to a principal plane of the wall element, the principal plane of the wall element being defined by the vertical direction of extension and the first horizontal direction of extension.
[0007] Such a wall system can be used for room layouts, whereby the wall element can be moved within the layout, thereby enlarging or reducing the size of at least two areas within the layout. This allows for flexible use of the two areas. In particular, the wall system can be designed in such a way that, apart from moving the wall element, no or only a few additional steps are required for these flexible uses.
[0008] In one embodiment of the wall system, several, in particular two, three, or four parallel linear guides are provided. The wall element can then be moved by means of several or all of the linear guides. This can increase the stability of the movement.
[0009] In one embodiment of the wall system, the at least one linear guide comprises a fixed element and a movable element. The movable element is connected to the wall element, in particular mechanically. The fixed element can be connected to a side wall, a ceiling element, or a floor element, in particular mechanically. The side wall, ceiling element, or floor element can be part of a room arrangement. In particular, the fixed element can be permanently connected to a room and / or a building.
[0010] In one embodiment of the wall system, the fixed element is arranged within a support. The support has a first support profile section for the fixed element. The movable element engages with this first support profile section. This allows for an efficient arrangement of the wall system. Furthermore, the support can improve the mechanical stability of the wall system.
[0011] In one embodiment of the wall system, space for a cable chain is also provided in the first support profile section. This space for the cable chain is located on the side of the stationary element facing away from the wall element. The cable chain can be used to supply power to the wall element. Because the cable chain is located on the side of the stationary element facing away from the wall element, it is not directly visible, thus improving the visual appearance of the wall element.
[0012] In one embodiment of the wall system, the support further comprises at least a second support profile section. The second support profile section can, for example, be provided for ventilation or for additional electrical conduits.
[0013] In one embodiment of the wall system, the wall element has at least one crossbeam arranged between two linear guides. The crossbeam enables a simple construction of the wall element. For example, forces acting on the wall element can be transferred via the crossbeam into the linear guides. The crossbeam can, in particular, be made of steel and thus be a steel crossbeam.
[0014] In one embodiment of the wall system, the crossbeam has an opening facing the second support profile section. This allows feeds to be routed from a side wall into the crossbeam.
[0015] In one embodiment of the wall system, a ventilation duct connected to the opening is guided through the crossbeam. This makes it possible, in particular, to direct air guided through the second support profile section into the interior of the wall element via the crossbeam.
[0016] In one embodiment of the wall system, a flat wall section is attached to the traverse.
[0017] In one embodiment of the wall system, a ventilation duct is guided in the second support profile section.
[0018] In one embodiment of the wall system, it features a sliding door. The sliding door is movable in the first horizontal direction such that, in a closed position, it seals off an opening in the wall element, and in an open position, it opens the opening. Thus, the sliding door can both open and close an opening through the wall element. This allows for more flexible room layouts. For example, the sliding door can be positioned in front of or behind the wall element with respect to the second horizontal direction.
[0019] In one embodiment of the wall system, it features a revolving door and / or a folding door. The revolving door and / or folding door is movable such that, in a closed position, it closes off an opening in the wall element, and in an open position, it opens the opening. Thus, the revolving door and / or folding door can both open and close an opening through the wall element.
[0020] This allows for more flexible use of room layouts.
[0021] In one embodiment of the wall system, the wall element has a pocket adjacent to the opening. The sliding door is at least partially, and in particular completely, positioned within the pocket when open. This results in a space-saving arrangement. The pocket can be located, in particular, between two outer elements of the wall element. The wall element can, in particular, be constructed in three layers, with two outer elements and a central element with a recess for the pocket.
[0022] In one embodiment of the wall system, it further comprises a furniture element. The furniture element is connected to the wall element, in particular mechanically. This can especially include the fact that the furniture element is movable together with the wall element, i.e., that a displacement of the wall element in the second horizontal direction also results in a displacement of the furniture element in the second horizontal direction.
[0023] In one embodiment of the wall system, the furniture element is hinged to the wall element. This can include, in particular, that a hinge axis of the furniture element is aligned parallel to the first horizontal direction of extension. The hinged furniture element allows for improved space utilization. The position of the hinged furniture element can be set and / or predetermined by a mechanism, in particular by the position of the wall element relative to the second horizontal direction of extension. In another embodiment of the wall system, the furniture element is pivotably mounted to the wall element. This can include, in particular, that a pivot axis of the furniture element is aligned parallel to the vertical direction of extension. The pivotable furniture element allows for improved space utilization.It may be specifically provided that the furniture element is both foldable and pivotable on the wall element. The position of the pivotable furniture element can be set and / or predetermined by a mechanism, particularly by the position of the wall element relative to the second horizontal direction of extension.
[0024] In one embodiment of the wall system, the wall element comprises a wall section offset in the second horizontal direction and a covering section. The covering section and the offset wall section form a spatial element of the wall element. The spatial element is designed to at least partially accommodate a piece of furniture when the wall element is in a first position and the furniture is accessible in a second position of the wall element. The spatial element may, in particular, have one or more side walls that laterally define the spatial element, i.e., limit it with respect to the first horizontal direction. The dimensions of the spatial element may, in particular, be such that at least one bed can be arranged beneath it.The room element can therefore cover an area of at least 200 centimeters by 140 centimeters, particularly at least 200 centimeters by 160 centimeters, in the horizontal directions, and have a height of at least 20 centimeters, preferably at least 40 centimeters, and particularly at least 50 centimeters, in the vertical direction. In particular, the distance between the covering section and a lower edge of the wall element can be at least 40 centimeters, preferably at least 50 centimeters. In an alternative embodiment, the dimensions of the room element can be such that a child's bed can be placed underneath it. The room element can therefore cover an area of at least 140 centimeters by 70 centimeters, particularly at least 150 centimeters by 90 centimeters, in the horizontal directions.In this configuration, the height can be greater and, in particular, allow the arrangement of a crib with a minimum of 90, preferably at least 100 centimeters in the room element.
[0025] In one embodiment of the wall system, it comprises a further wall element. This further wall element also has a vertical extension and a first horizontal extension. The wall element and the further wall element are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other and mechanically connected such that a displacement of the wall element in the second horizontal extension results in an identical displacement of the further wall element in the second horizontal extension. The wall element and the further wall element can be connected, in particular, via a base element and / or a side wall element.
[0026] In one embodiment of the wall system, the linear guide has a magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support. The magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support can be configured, in particular, as disclosed in EP 3 844 360 A1. Specifically, the rail 10 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 A1 can be the fixed element of the linear guide, while the sliding piece 50 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 A1 can be the movable element of the linear guide. Alternatively, the rail 10 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 A1 can be the movable element of the linear guide, while the sliding piece 50 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 A1 can be the fixed element of the linear guide.
[0027] In one embodiment of the wall system, the linear guide further comprises at least one mechanical sliding support. A mechanical sliding support can, in particular, comprise a ball recirculation guide and / or a ball or roller cage guide and / or guide rollers. In particular, the mechanical sliding support is in mechanical contact with the stationary element of the linear guide. It can be provided that magnetic elements of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support are arranged on both sides of the mechanical sliding support.
[0028] In one embodiment of the wall system, the linear guide comprises two mechanical sliding supports, wherein at least one magnetic element of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support is arranged between the mechanical sliding supports.
[0029] In one embodiment of the wall system, it further comprises a locking element. This locking element can hinder or prevent movement of the wall element in the second horizontal direction. The locking element can act on the wall element and / or the linear guide, in particular mechanically and / or magnetically. The locking element can include a safety switch, especially one arranged on the wall element. When the safety switch is actuated, the locking element can be released. This can be achieved, for example, by the locking element having a magnetically displaceable pin that can be arranged in at least two different positions depending on the actuation of the safety switch.
[0030] In one embodiment of the wall system, it incorporates a sound-insulating element. This element comprises a flexible profile and a ferromagnetic element. The ferromagnetic element may contain a magnet and / or a magnetizable material and interact with another ferromagnetic element. The flexible profile allows for the closure of the space separated by the wall element.
[0031] In one embodiment of the wall system, the wall element includes a position sensor. The wall element has at least one lighting element. A control unit is configured to control a parameter, such as intensity and / or light color, of the lighting element based on an output from the position sensor. The position sensor can, in particular, be arranged within the wall element.
[0032] According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a room arrangement with a wall system according to the invention. The wall system separates a first room area from a second room area. Furthermore, the room arrangement has a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged parallel in a parallel section. The wall system is arranged between the first side wall and the second side wall in this parallel section. In particular, the first side wall and the second side wall can be continuously parallel. The second horizontal extension direction can, in particular, be parallel to the first side wall or to the second side wall in the parallel section.
[0033] By moving the wall element, the size of the first and second room areas can be changed, so that the first and second room areas contain different surfaces depending on the wall element's position. This allows for flexible room usage. In one embodiment of the room arrangement, moving the wall element of the wall system reduces the size of the first room area in favor of the second, or enlarges the first room area at the expense of the second. Thus, the room area currently intended for use can be enlarged, while the room area not currently in use can be reduced in size.
[0034] In one embodiment of the spatial arrangement, the at least one linear guide comprises a fixed element and a movable element. The movable element is connected to the wall element. The fixed element is connected to the first side wall, the second side wall, a ceiling element, or a floor element of the spatial arrangement. In particular, two, three, or four linear guides may be provided. With three linear guides, two may be at the same height (relative to the vertical direction of extension), and the third at a different height. With four linear guides, two may be arranged at the same height. In alternative embodiments, the linear guides may be arranged at different heights.
[0035] In one embodiment of the room arrangement, it further comprises another wall system according to the invention. The wall system and the further wall system are movable independently of each other in the second horizontal direction of extension.
[0036] In one embodiment of the room arrangement, at least one linear guide guides both the wall system and the other wall system. In particular, all existing linear guides can be used to guide both wall systems. This results in a simplified design of the room arrangement.
[0037] In one embodiment of the room arrangement, it further comprises a third side wall and a fourth side wall. The first room area is arranged between the fourth side wall and the wall element. The second room area is arranged between the third side wall and the wall element. The third and fourth side walls can, in particular, be parallel to the wall element. In one embodiment of the room arrangement, a kitchenette is arranged against the third side wall. A bathroom area is arranged against the fourth side wall. In particular, the kitchenette is arranged directly adjacent to the third side wall. In particular, the bathroom area is arranged directly adjacent to the fourth side wall.
[0038] In one embodiment of the room layout, a kitchenette and a bathroom area are arranged adjacent to the wall element. In particular, the kitchenette and bathroom area can be designed to be movable together with the wall element. For example, the wall system can include the additional wall element described above, and the bathroom area can be arranged between this wall element and the additional wall element. Both wall elements can be positioned at a fixed distance from each other. Alternatively, the kitchenette can also be arranged adjacent to the bathroom area.
[0039] The aforementioned and further listed features can be used individually or in any combination. The embodiments shown and described are not to be understood as an exhaustive list, but rather serve as examples for the description of the invention. Further advantages and properties of the invention will become apparent from the claims and the description of the figures. The figures are shown schematically.
[0040] Fig. 1 shows a side view of a wall system;
[0041] Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of the wall system of Fig. 1;
[0042] Fig. 3 shows a room arrangement with a wall system in a first position;
[0043] Fig. 4 shows the room arrangement of Fig. 3 with the wall system in a second position;
[0044] Fig. 5 shows a cross-section through another wall system;
[0045] Fig. 6 shows a top view of another wall system; Fig. 7 shows a top view of a room arrangement;
[0046] Fig. 8 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 7 with a displaced wall element;
[0047] Fig. 9 shows a cross-section through the wall element of Figures 7 and 8;
[0048] Fig. 10 shows a top view of a room arrangement with one wall system and another wall system;
[0049] Fig. 11 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 10 with a further wall element shifted;
[0050] Fig. 12 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 10 with a displaced wall element;
[0051] Fig. 13 shows a top view of a room arrangement with one wall system and another wall system;
[0052] Fig. 14 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 13 with a displaced wall element;
[0053] Fig. 15 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 13 with a further wall element shifted;
[0054] Fig. 16 shows a top view of a room arrangement;
[0055] Fig. 17 shows a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 16 with a displaced wall element;
[0056] Fig. 18 is a top view of a room arrangement; Fig. 19 is a top view of the room arrangement of Fig. 18 with a displaced wall element;
[0057] Fig. 20 a locking element;
[0058] Fig. 21 shows a sound insulation element in a first position;
[0059] Fig. 22 shows a sound insulation element in a second position;
[0060] Fig. 23 shows a support;
[0061] Fig. 24 shows a cross-section through a beam and a wall element;
[0062] Fig. 25 shows a schematic arrangement of the support and the wall element of Fig. 24;
[0063] Fig. 26 shows a cross-section through a wall element;
[0064] Fig. 27 shows a magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support;
[0065] Fig. 28 a mechanical sliding support;
[0066] Fig. 29 shows a first arrangement of sliding supports;
[0067] Fig. 30 shows a second arrangement of sliding supports; and
[0068] Fig. 31 shows a cross-section through a wall element.
[0069] In the figures, identical or equivalently functioning elements are designated with identical reference numerals. Fig. 1 shows a wall system 1 comprising a wall element 10 and at least one linear guide 100. The wall element 10 has a vertical extension direction 11 and a first horizontal extension direction 12.
[0070] Fig. 2 shows a cross-section through the wall system 1 of Fig. 1. The at least one linear guide 100 extends in a second horizontal direction 13. This second horizontal direction 13 extends into the plane of Fig. 1. The wall element 10 is displaceable along the at least one linear guide 100 in the second horizontal direction 13. The first horizontal direction 12 and the second horizontal direction 13 are at a non-zero angle to each other.
[0071] In Figures 1 and 2, the angle is 90 degrees, meaning that the first horizontal extension direction 12 and the second horizontal extension direction 13 are perpendicular to each other. In general embodiments, the angle can be between 60 degrees and 120 degrees, preferably between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The non-zero angle thus displaces the wall system 1 perpendicularly to a principal plane of the wall element 10, the principal plane of the wall element 10 being defined by the vertical extension direction 11 and the first horizontal extension direction 12.
[0072] Such a wall system can be used for a room layout, whereby the wall element 10 is moved within the room layout, thereby enlarging or reducing at least two areas of the room layout. This allows for flexible use of the two areas. In particular, the wall system 1 can be designed such that, apart from moving the wall element 10, only a few other steps are required for the flexible uses.
[0073] Figures 1 and 2 show further optional features, which are explained below and referred to as exemplary embodiments. These may be present, but are not mandatory.
[0074] In one embodiment of the wall system 1, several, in particular two, three or four, parallel linear guides 100 are provided. Figure 1 shows, in particular, four linear guides 100. The wall element 10 can then be moved by means of several or all of the linear guides 100. This can increase the stability of the movement.
[0075] In one embodiment of the wall system 1, the at least one linear guide 100 has a fixed element 101 and a movable element 102. In Fig. 1, all linear guides 100 have a fixed element 101 and a movable element 102. The movable element 102 is connected (in each case) to the wall element 10, in particular mechanically connected. The fixed element 101 can be connected, in particular mechanically connected, to a side wall, a ceiling element, or a floor element. In Fig. 1, the fixed elements 102 are shown as being connectable to side walls. This means that the fixed elements 102 project laterally (with respect to the first horizontal extension direction 12) beyond the wall element 10. The side wall, the ceiling element, or the floor element can be part of a room arrangement. In particular, two, three, or four linear guides 100 can be provided.With three linear guides, two can be mounted at the same height (relative to the vertical direction 11) and the third at a different height. With four linear guides 100, two can be arranged at the same height. This is shown by way of example in Fig. 1.
[0076] In one embodiment of the wall system 1, it features a sliding door 14. The sliding door 14 is movable in the first horizontal direction 12 such that, in a closed position, it closes a passage 15 in the wall element, and in an open position, it opens the passage 15 in the wall element 10 (as shown in Figures 1 and 2). The sliding door 14 can therefore both open and close a passage 15 through the wall element 10. This allows for more flexible use of the room layout. Alternatively, the wall element 10 can also be provided with only the passage 15, without a sliding door 14.
[0077] In one embodiment of the wall system 1, the wall element 10 has a pocket 16 adjacent to the opening 15. The sliding door 14 is arranged at least partially, and in particular completely, in the pocket 16 when in the open position. This results in a space-saving arrangement. The pocket 16 can, in particular, be arranged between two outer elements 17 of the wall element 10. The wall element 10 can, in particular, be constructed in three layers with two outer elements 17 and a central element 18 with a recess 19 for the pocket 16. In one embodiment of the wall system 1, the linear guide 100 has a magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support 103. The magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support 103 can, in particular, be designed as disclosed in EP 3 844 360 A1.In particular, the rail of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 Al (there designated by reference numeral 10) can be the stationary element 101 of the linear guide 100, while the sliding element of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 Al (there designated by reference numeral 50) can be the movable element 102 of the linear guide 100. Alternatively, the rail of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 Al can be the movable element 102 of the linear guide 100, while the sliding element of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support of EP 3 844 360 Al can be the stationary element 101 of the linear guide 100. If, as shown in Fig. 1, several linear guides 100 are present, they can each have an identical construction with respect to the rail and the sliding element.
[0078] In one embodiment of the wall system 1, it further comprises, as shown in Fig. 2, a locking element 21. By means of the locking element 21, movement of the wall element 10 in the second horizontal direction 13 can be made more difficult or prevented. In the embodiment of Fig. 2, the locking element 21 acts, in particular, mechanically on the wall element 10. The locking element can, for example, include a bolt that can be extended laterally (relative to the first horizontal direction 12) from the wall element and that interacts, for example, with receptacles in a wall. In an alternative embodiment, the locking element 21 can, for example, act on the linear guide 100 or on several of the linear guides 100.
[0079] Fig. 3 shows a top view (i.e., viewed from the vertical direction 11) of a room arrangement 50, which includes a wall system 1 with a wall element 10 as already described. The wall system 10 separates a first room area 51 from a second room area 52. Furthermore, the room arrangement 50 has a first side wall 53 and a second side wall 54. The first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54 are arranged parallel in a parallel section 55. In the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 3, the parallel section 55 comprises only a portion of the side walls 53, 54. Alternatively, the parallel section 55 can also extend over the entire side walls 53, 54. The wall system 50 is arranged between the first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54 in the parallel section 55. In particular, the first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54 can be continuously parallel.The second horizontal extension direction 13 can in particular be parallel to the first side wall 53 or to the second side wall 54 in the parallel section 55 or over the entire length of the side walls 53, 54.
[0080] By moving the wall element 10, the size of the first room area 51 and the second room area 52 can each be changed, so that the first room area 51 and the second room area 52 contain different areas depending on the position of the wall element 10. This allows for flexible room use. The moving can be accomplished by means of the linear guide 100 already described. In Fig. 3, the fixed element 101 of the linear guide 100, which extends over the parallel section 55, is shown. In particular, at least one fixed element 101 is arranged on both the first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54. It can also be provided that a plurality of fixed elements 101 are arranged on one or both of the side walls 53, 54, which can then be arranged one above the other with respect to the vertical direction of extension 11.
[0081] Also shown in Fig. 3 is that the wall element 10 has the optional passage 15 with the optional sliding door 14, which can be configured as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. This makes it possible to reach the second room area 52 from the first room area 51. Alternatively, the wall element 10 can also have only the passage 15 without the sliding door 14.
[0082] Fig. 4 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 3 after the wall element 10 has been moved. By moving the wall element 10 of the wall system 1, the first room area 51 is enlarged at the expense of the second room area 52. Thus, the room area 51, 52 that is currently intended for use can be enlarged, while the room area 51, 52 that is not currently intended for use can be reduced in size.
[0083] In particular, the area 56, located in the parallel section 55 between the first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54, can be assigned to either the first room area 51 or the second room area 52 by moving the wall element 10. This allows for flexible use of the room areas 51 and 52. Specifically, this makes it possible to create fully functional living space in a small apartment, offering various usage options depending on the required use by moving the wall element 10. Figures 3 and 4 show further optional features of the room arrangement, which are referred to below as exemplary embodiments.
[0084] In one embodiment of the room arrangement 50, it further comprises a third side wall 57 and a fourth side wall 58. The first room area 51 is arranged between the fourth side wall 58 and the wall element 10. The second room area 52 is arranged between the third side wall 57 and the wall element 10. The third side wall 57 and the fourth side wall 58 can, in particular, be parallel to the wall element 10. Optionally, a door 59 can be provided in the fourth side wall 58, through which the room arrangement 50 can be entered. The side walls 53, 54, 57, 58 can, in particular, enclose the room arrangement 50.
[0085] In one embodiment of the room arrangement 50, a kitchen unit 61 is arranged on the third side wall 57. A bathroom area 62 is arranged on the fourth side wall 58. Specifically, the kitchen unit 61 is arranged directly adjacent to the third side wall 57. Specifically, the bathroom area 62 is arranged directly adjacent to the fourth side wall 58. The bathroom area can be separated from the first room area 51 by means of two interior walls 63. One of the interior walls 63 (in Figures 3 and 4, the interior wall 63 facing the second side wall 54) can have a door 59.
[0086] Further embodiments of the wall system 1, optionally in combination with further embodiments of the room arrangement 50, are shown below. These can each be provided in the configurations shown in Figures 1 to 4.
[0087] Fig. 5 shows a cross-section of an embodiment of the wall system 1, which further comprises a furniture element 30. The furniture element 30 is connected to the wall element 10, in particular mechanically. This can especially include the fact that the furniture element 30 is movable together with the wall element 10, i.e., that a displacement of the wall element 10 in the second horizontal direction 13 also results in a displacement of the furniture element 30 in the second horizontal direction 13.
[0088] In the embodiment of the wall system 1 shown in Fig. 5, the furniture element 30 is arranged to fold on the wall element 10. This can particularly include the fact that a folding axis 31 of the furniture element is aligned parallel to the first horizontal extension direction 12. The foldable furniture element 30 allows for improved space utilization. An arrow indicates a folding direction 32 of the furniture element 30. The folding direction 32 is designed such that the furniture element 30 can be folded downwards away from the wall element 10. This can be the case, for example, with a folding bed and / or a folding table.
[0089] Fig. 6 shows a top view of an embodiment of the wall system 1, which also includes a furniture element 30. The furniture element 30 is pivotably mounted on the wall element. This can particularly include a pivot axis 33 of the furniture element 30 being aligned parallel to the vertical direction 11. The pivotable furniture element 30 allows for improved space utilization.
[0090] In particular, it may be provided that the furniture element 30 is arranged on the wall element 10 in a way that is both foldable as shown in Fig. 5 and pivotable as shown in Fig. 6.
[0091] Fig. 7 shows a top view of a room arrangement 50, which corresponds to the room arrangement 50 of Figs. 3 and 4, unless differences are described below. The interior wall 63, which separates the bathroom area 62 from the first room area 51, extends here to the second side wall 52. Furthermore, this interior wall 63 has a passage 15 with a sliding door 14, analogous to the wall element 10 already described. In this embodiment, the first room area 51 is designed as a sleeping area 64 and the second room area 52 as a kitchen-living room 65. The wall element 10 of the wall system 1 is shifted in the second horizontal direction 13 such that the first room area 51, i.e., the sleeping area 64, is as small as possible and the second room area 52, i.e., the kitchen-living room 65, is as large as possible.
[0092] In the kitchen-living room 65, an exemplary arrangement shows a sofa 121, a television 122, a table 123 with chairs, and a sideboard. The table 123 can be a mobile folding table, and the television 122 can also be movable, for example, by means of a television cabinet. In the sleeping area 64, a wardrobe 125 is arranged, but it is inaccessible because the interior wall 63 to the bathroom area 62 and the wall element 10 are positioned so close together that the wardrobe 125 fills the entire space between them. The sofa 121 and the wardrobe 125 are designed as furniture elements 30 connected to the wall element 10, without either the folding mechanism of Fig. 5 or the swiveling mechanism of Fig. 6 being provided. Furthermore, the third side wall 57 has a window 66. The wall element 10 and the sofa 121 are arranged above a bed 126 which is not yet visible in the illustration of Fig. 7.
[0093] Fig. 8 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 7 after the table 123 and chairs were folded up and stored in the sideboard 124, and the television was also moved. Afterwards, there was sufficient space in the kitchen-living room 65 to move the wall element 10 in the second horizontal direction 13, thereby enlarging the first room area 51, i.e., the sleeping area 64, at the expense of the second room area 52, i.e., the kitchen-living room 65. The wardrobe 125 and a bed 126 are now accessible in the sleeping area 64.
[0094] Fig. 9 shows a cross-section through a section of the room arrangement 50 of Figs. 7 and 8, in which the wall element 10 is arranged in the position shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 shows, in particular, the inner wall 63 of the bathroom area 63, the bed 126, the wardrobe 125, the wall element 10, and the sofa 121. In this embodiment, the wall element 10 has a wall section 22 offset in the second horizontal direction 13 and a covering section 23. The covering section 23 and the offset wall section 22 form a room element 24 of the wall element 10. The room element 24 is designed to at least partially accommodate a piece of furniture when the wall element 10 is arranged in a first position and the furniture is accessible in a second position of the wall element 10. This piece of furniture is the bed 126 in Figs. 7 to 9, which in Fig. 9 is at least partially arranged in the room element 24.The room element 24 can, in particular, have one or more room element side walls 25 that laterally delimit the room element 24, i.e., delimit it with respect to the first horizontal extension direction 12. The position of such a room element side wall 25 is indicated in Fig. 8 by the corresponding reference numeral. The dimensions of the room element 24 can, in particular, be such that at least one bed 126 can be arranged underneath it. The room element can thus, in particular, cover an area of at least 200 centimeters by 140 centimeters, in particular at least 200 centimeters by 160 centimeters, in the horizontal extension directions 12, 13, and have a height of at least 40 centimeters, in particular at least 50 centimeters, in the vertical extension direction 11. This can include, as shown in Fig. 9, a furniture element 30 (here the cabinet 125) also delimiting the room element 24 at the top.In particular, the distance between the covering section 23 and a lower edge 26 of the wall element 10 can be at least 40, preferably at least 50 centimeters. The room arrangement 50 shown in Figures 7 to 9 can, for example, be a micro-apartment. It can be provided that a hallway in front of the bathroom area 62 is between 1 and 2 square meters in size. The bathroom area 62 can be between 3 and 5 square meters in size. The sleeping area 64 can be between 2 and 3 square meters in the state shown in Figure 7 and between 10 and 12 square meters in the state shown in Figure 8. The kitchen-living room 65 can be between 20 and 22 square meters in the state shown in Figure 7 and between 12 and 13 square meters in the state shown in Figure 8. Thus, a usable area of between 34 and 41 square meters can be achieved on a total area of between 26 and 32 square meters by moving the wall element 10.This allows, for example, an improvement in space utilization of approximately 25 to 30 percent with regard to the external dimensions of the side walls 53, 54, 57, 58.
[0095] Fig. 10 shows a further embodiment of a room arrangement 50. The room arrangement 50 comprises the wall system 1 already described and, in addition, a further wall system 2. The wall system 1 and the further wall system 2 are movable independently of each other in the second horizontal extension direction 13. The further wall system 2 can, in particular, have a further wall element 40, wherein the further wall element 40 can be configured in one of the previously described embodiments of the wall element 10. The further wall element 40 separates the second room area 52 from a third room area 60. Furthermore, the second wall element 40 also has a passage 15 and a sliding door 14, in particular configured as described in connection with Fig. 2. Otherwise, the room arrangement 50 can be configured as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 or 7 and 8, unless differences are described below.In this embodiment, the second room area 52 is a living area 67. The third room area 60 includes a kitchen 68 in which the kitchen unit 61 is arranged.
[0096] In sleeping area 64, a bed 126, designed as a furniture element 30, is arranged. The bed 126 is a folding bed with the folding mechanism shown in Fig. 5, with the folding axis 31 located on the inner wall 63 facing the bathroom area 62 and not on the wall element 10. Furthermore, a furniture element 30, here the wardrobe 125, is arranged on the wall element 10 in sleeping area 64. In this case, the wardrobe 125 can extend to the floor or lower edge 26 of the wall element 10, since the wardrobe 125 does not need to be moved over the bed 126. The wardrobe 125 can move with the wall element 10. In the arrangement of the wall elements 10 and 40 shown in Fig. 10, the bed 126 is close to the wardrobe 125, and the wardrobe is not accessible. Furthermore, an optional interior longitudinal wall 69 is shown, which extends in the second horizontal direction 13 and leads from the interior wall 63 to the bathroom area 62 up to the wall element 10.The sleeping area 64 can be completely closed off by means of the inner longitudinal wall 69, so that the bed 126 and the wardrobe 125 are no longer visible.
[0097] In this embodiment, living area 67 contains a sofa 121 and a shelf 127. The shelf 127 can optionally be attached to the wall element 10 and moved with it. Furthermore, living area 67 contains a desk 128, designed as a furniture element 30, which is attached to another wall element 40 and can be folded by means of the folding mechanism explained in connection with Fig. 5. A television 122 is also integrated into the wall element 10 of the wall system 1. In this arrangement, the desk 128 is particularly accessible, and the sofa 121 is positioned relatively close to the television 122.
[0098] In kitchen 68, a kitchen table 129 is arranged, which is also connected to the further wall element 129 and which can be pivoted about a pivot axis 33 by means of the mechanism described in connection with Fig. 6. The kitchen table 129 is pivoted in the representation of Fig. 10.
[0099] Fig. 11 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 10 after the further wall element 40 was moved towards the second room area 52 and the kitchen table 129 was swung out. Before the movement, the desk 128 was folded up. Furthermore, the sofa 121 was moved up to the folded-up desk 128.
[0100] Fig. 12 shows the room arrangement 50 of Figs. 10 and 11 after the kitchen table 129 has been folded back in and the additional wall element 40 has been returned to the position shown in Fig. 10. Furthermore, the sofa 121 has been moved closer to the desk, and the wall element 10 has been shifted towards the second room area 52. The bed 126 has also been unfolded. In addition, the sleeping area 64 is now accessible, as the wall element 10 has been moved away from the interior longitudinal wall 69. The wardrobe 125, which was moved along with the wall element 10, is also now accessible. In Figs. 10 to 12, windows 66 are also shown; however, these are located in the first side wall 53 and not in the third side wall 57. One window 66 is assigned to the kitchen 68, while another window 66 is assigned to the living area 67 or to the living area 67 and the sleeping area 64, depending on the position of the wall element 10.Alternatively, this window 66 can also be made smaller with respect to the second horizontal extension direction 13, so that the window 66 can then be assigned either to the living area 67 or to the sleeping area 64.
[0101] The room arrangement 50 shown in Figures 10 to 12 can, for example, be a micro-apartment. In this arrangement, a hallway in front of the bathroom 62 can be between 1 and 2 square meters in size. The bathroom 62 can be between 3 and 5 square meters in size. The sleeping area 64 can be between 2 and 3 square meters in the configuration shown in Figures 10 and 11, and between 10 and 12 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 8. The living area 67 can be between 14 and 16 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 10, between 10 and 12 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 11, and between 6 and 9 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 12. The kitchen 68 can be between 8 and 10 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 11, and between 4 and 6 square meters in the configuration shown in Figures 10 and 12. Thus, on a total area of between 24 and 32 square meters, a usable area of between 36 and 45 square meters can be achieved by moving wall element 10.This allows, for example, an improvement in space utilization of approximately 40 to 50 percent with regard to the external dimensions of the side walls 53, 54, 57, 58.
[0102] The room arrangement described in connection with Figures 10 to 12 can therefore be used in different and flexible ways, depending on the position of the wall elements 10, 40. Figure 10 shows, in particular, a work environment. By folding down the desk 128 and moving the sofa 121, a living environment can be achieved. In the position of the wall elements 10, 40 in Figure 10, working or leisure activities such as watching television are possible. In particular, the second room area 52 is shown in its largest dimension. Figure 11 shows, in particular, a cooking and dining environment. The kitchen 68 and the third room area 60 are shown here in their largest dimensions. Figure 12 shows a sleeping environment. Here, the first room area is shown in its largest dimension. In the Figures 10 to 12, the room arrangement can be used in different ways.In the spatial arrangement 50 shown in Figures 10 to 12, continuous linear guides 100 can be provided on which both wall elements 10, 40 can be moved. In particular, the fixed element 101 can be continuous, and each wall element 10, 40 can accordingly have at least one movable element 102. Of course, more than one linear guide 100 can also be configured in this way.
[0103] Fig. 13 shows another embodiment of a room arrangement 50. Analogous to Figs. 10 to 12, the room arrangement 50 has the wall system 1 and the further wall system 2. In Fig. 13, the first room area, designed as a sleeping area 64, is accessible, and a wardrobe 125 and a bed 126 are available. The wall element 10 can, in particular, correspond to the wall element 10 of Fig. 9, so that the wardrobe 125 is arranged on the wall element 10 and the wall element 10 has the room element 24 already described, with which the bed 126 can be covered. In the second room area 52, which is designed as a living area 67, a sofa 121 and a television 122 are arranged, the television 122 being attached to the further wall element 40. The third room area 60, which includes the kitchen 68 with kitchenette 61, is separated from the second room area 52 by means of the further wall element 40.The wall elements 10, 40 and the interior wall 63 arranged between the first room area 51 and the bathroom area 62 each have a passage 15 with a sliding door 14.
[0104] Fig. 14 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 13 after the wall element 10 has been moved and the bed 126 is now arranged in the room element 24, analogous to Fig. 7. The sofa 121 and the wardrobe 125 were moved together with the wall element 10. In the living area 67, a table 123 with chairs is now arranged, which can be designed as a folding table and was stowed away in Fig. 13.
[0105] Fig. 15 shows the room arrangement 50 of Figs. 13 and 14, with the wall element 10 moved back to the position shown in Fig. 13. The other wall element 40 is also moved, so that the second room area 52 now has a minimum size and the third room area 60, i.e., the kitchen 68, is enlarged.
[0106] In the room layout of Fig. 13, the sleeping area 64 and the living area 67 are particularly usable, although the latter is somewhat restricted. In Fig. 14, the living area 67 is fully usable. In Fig. 15, the sleeping area 64 and the kitchen 68 are fully usable. It is also possible to arrange wall element 10 as shown in Fig. 14 and the other wall element 40 as shown in Fig. 15. In this case, the kitchen 68 would be fully usable and the living area 67 partially usable. Theoretically, it would also be conceivable to arrange wall element 10 as shown in Fig. 14 and to shift the other wall element 40 as far as possible towards wall element 10. In this case, a large kitchen could be used, for example, for a party. The latter could also be provided in the embodiment shown in Figs. 10 to 12.
[0107] The room arrangement 50 shown in Figures 13 to 15 can, for example, be a micro-apartment. A hallway in front of the bathroom 62 can be between 1 and 2 square meters in size. The bathroom 62 can be between 3 and 5 square meters in size. The sleeping area 64 can be between 9 and 11 square meters in the configuration shown in Figures 13 and 15, and between 2 and 3 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 14. The living area 67 can be between 6 and 8 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 13, between 14 and 16 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 14, and between 3 and 4 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 15. The kitchen 68 can be between 4 and 6 square meters in the configuration shown in Figures 13 and 14, and between 8 and 10 square meters in the configuration shown in Figure 15. Thus, on a total area of between 24 and 32 square meters, a usable area of between 35 and 44 square meters can be achieved by moving wall element 10.This allows, for example, an improvement in space utilization of approximately 30 to 40 percent with regard to the external dimensions of the side walls 53, 54, 57, 58.
[0108] The room arrangement described in connection with Figures 13 to 15 can therefore be used in different and flexible ways, depending on the position of the wall elements 10, 40. Figure 13 shows, in particular, a sleeping environment combined with a limited living area. Figure 14 shows, in particular, a living area. Figure 15 shows a sleeping and cooking environment. Here, the first room area is shown in its largest dimension, and the kitchen 68 is also shown as usable.
[0109] In the room arrangement 50 shown in Figures 13 to 15, continuous linear guides 100 can be provided on which both wall elements 10, 40 can be moved. In particular, the stationary element 101 can be continuous, and each wall element 10, 40 can have at least one movable element 102. Of course, more than one linear guide 100 can also be configured in this way. Figure 16 shows a further embodiment of a room arrangement 50. Analogous to Figures 7 and 8, the room arrangement 50 has a wall system 1, but not a further wall system. The wall system 1 has a further wall element 40. The further wall element 40 also has the vertical extension direction 11 and the first horizontal extension direction 12.The wall element 10 and the further wall element 40 are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other and mechanically connected such that a displacement of the wall element 10 in the second horizontal direction 13 results in an identical displacement of the further wall element 40 in the second horizontal direction 13. The wall element 10 and the further wall element 40 can be connected, in particular, via a floor element 71 (optionally shown in Fig. 16) and / or a side wall element. The side wall element can optionally be realized by means of an interior wall 63 connecting the wall element 10 and the further wall element 40, as shown in Fig. 16. Both wall elements 10, 40 can have the passageways 15 and sliding doors 14 already described, as shown in Fig. 16. A door 59 can be arranged in the interior wall connecting the wall elements 10, 40.
[0110] In the embodiment shown in Fig. 16, a kitchen unit 61 and a bathroom area 62 are arranged adjacent to the wall element 10. In particular, it can be provided that the kitchen unit 61 and the bathroom area 62 are designed to be slidable together with the wall element 10. The bathroom area 62 is arranged between the wall element 10 and the further wall element 40.
[0111] The wall system 1 is arranged between the first room area 51 and the second room area 52. In Fig. 16, the first room area 51 is adjacent to the further wall element 40, and the second room area 52 is adjacent to the wall element 10. The first room area 51 is further bounded by an interior longitudinal wall 69, which extends in the second horizontal direction 13. By means of the interior longitudinal wall 69, the sleeping area 64 arranged in the first room area 51 can be completely closed off, so that the bed 126 and the wardrobe 125 are no longer visible. This is also shown in Fig. 16.
[0112] In the second room area 52, a kitchen-living room is arranged, with a sofa 121, a television 122, and a table 123 with chairs next to the kitchenette. The table 123 is foldable. Furthermore, a window 66 is located in the third side wall 57.
[0113] Fig. 17 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 16 after the two wall elements 10, 40, and with them the kitchen unit 61 and the bathroom area 62, have been moved. Access to the sleeping area 64 is now clear between the further wall element 40 and the interior longitudinal wall 69. The bed 126 can again be designed as a fold-down bed, with the folding mechanism in this embodiment being located on the fourth side wall 58. Furthermore, the wardrobe 125 is attached to the further wall element 40 and can move with it. It would also be conceivable to arrange the bed 126 on the further wall element 40 and to design it to move with it, while the wardrobe 125 is located on the fourth side wall 58.
[0114] In the kitchen-living room 65, the table 123 is folded up and stored away, while the sofa 121 and television next to the kitchenette 61 can still be used.
[0115] In the embodiment shown in Figures 16 and 17, a flexible water pipe, a flexible wastewater pipe, and a flexible electrical cable can be provided for the kitchen unit 61 and the bathroom element 62. These can be arranged, in particular, below the floor element 71.
[0116] Fig. 18 shows another embodiment of a room arrangement 50. Here, the room arrangement 50 is designed as an office environment and also features a wall system 1 with a wall element 10 that is movable in the second horizontal direction 13. The wall element 10 is arranged between the first side wall 53 and the second side wall 54. Next to the second side wall 54, a corridor 72 is arranged, which is located between the second side wall 54 and another wall 74. In particular, the corridor 72 is independent of the position of the wall element 10. The second room area 52 is designed here as an office 75 with desks 128.
[0117] Fig. 19 shows the room arrangement 50 of Fig. 18 after the wall element 10 has been moved in the second horizontal direction 13. The space no longer assigned to the second room area 52 is now the first room area 51, which is designed as a storage room 76 with shelves 127. Thus, the wall system 1 according to the invention can also be used effectively in office environments. Figs. 18 and 19 also show a second wall system 2, which has another wall element 40 and separates the first room area 51 from a third room area 60, which is also an office 75. A desk 128 and a sideboard 129 are arranged in this office. The size of this office 75 can also be changed using the second wall system.
[0118] In office environments such as those shown in Figures 18 and 19, it may be necessary to avoid moving the wall elements 10, 40 daily in order to accommodate different uses throughout the day. Nevertheless, the wall systems 1, 2 according to the invention allow for a more flexible design of the office environment compared to, for example, drywall partitions, so that the invention can also be used effectively in office environments.
[0119] The wall elements 10, 40 shown in Figures 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10 to 19 can have the locking elements 21 already described. By means of the locking elements 21, movement of the wall elements 10, 40 in the second horizontal extension direction 13 can be made more difficult or prevented. The locking elements 21 can act, in particular, mechanically on the wall elements 10, 40 and / or the linear guides 100.
[0120] Fig. 20 shows a cross-section through a possible locking element 21. The locking element 21 has a safety switch 130, which is arranged here on the wall element 10. When the safety switch 130 is actuated, the locking element 21 can be released. The locking element 21 has a magnetically displaceable pin 131. The magnetically displaceable pin 131 is moved into the position shown in Fig. 20 by means of a permanent magnet 132, by the permanent magnet 132 repelling the magnetically displaceable pin 131. An electromagnet 133 can also be operated by means of the safety switch 130, which moves the magnetically displaceable pin 131 in the direction of the permanent magnet 132. This movement removes the magnetically displaceable pin 131 from a recess 134 in the first side wall 53, thus allowing movement of the wall element 10. The illustration in Fig.The arrangement of the locking element 21 shown in Fig. 20 is particularly advantageous in that the electromagnet 133 only needs to be energized to move the wall element 10, and otherwise the permanent magnet 132 secures the position of the wall element 10. Alternatively, an electromagnet 133 can be provided which, when energized, permanently holds the magnetically displaceable pin 131 in the position shown in Fig. 20 and only moves the magnetically displaceable pin 131 when the energization is interrupted, thus releasing movement of the wall element. Instead of the recess 134, it can also be provided that movement of the wall element 10 can be prevented or made more difficult solely by friction.
[0121] Fig. 21 shows a wall element 10 in a first position. The wall system 1 here includes a sound-insulating element 140. The sound-insulating element 140 comprises a flexible profile element 141 and a ferromagnetic element 142. The ferromagnetic element 142 can, in particular, be inserted into the flexible profile element 141. The ferromagnetic element 142 can include a magnet and / or a magnetizable material and interact with a further ferromagnetic element 143, which is arranged in the first side wall 53 in Fig. 21. It can, in particular, be provided that at least one of the ferromagnetic elements 142, 143 includes a magnet.
[0122] Fig. 22 shows the wall element 10 of Fig. 21 after displacement. The ferromagnetic elements 142, 143 are positioned so close together that a magnetic interaction between them causes the flexible profile element 141 to attract the first side wall 53. The flexible profile element 141 then closes a gap between the wall element 10 and the first side wall 53, thus improving sound insulation. The additional ferromagnetic element 143 can be concealed behind a veneer 144 to improve the visual appearance. The wall element 10 can have corresponding flexible profiles 141 on multiple sides or on all sides.
[0123] Fig. 23 shows a cross-section through a wall system 1, illustrating the transition from a linear guide 100 to the wall element 10. The linear guide 100 has a fixed element 101 and a movable element 102. The fixed element 101 is connected to a first side wall 53. The movable element 102 is connected to the wall element 10 by a connecting element 104. The fixed element 101 is arranged in a support 105. The support 105 has a first support profile section 106 for the fixed element 101. The movable element 102 engages in the first support profile section 106. This enables an efficient arrangement of the wall system 1. Furthermore, the support 105 can improve the mechanical stability of the wall system 1.
[0124] It can optionally be provided, as shown in Fig. 23, in the first support profile section 106 furthermore.
[0125] Space 107 is provided for a drag chain 108. This space is located on the side of the fixed element 101 facing away from the wall element 10. The drag chain 108 can supply power to the wall element 10, thus enabling, for example, lighting and / or power supply to the locking element 21. Because the drag chain 108 is located on the side of the fixed element 101 facing away from the wall element 10, it is not directly visible, thus improving the visual appearance of the wall element 10.
[0126] It can optionally be provided, as shown in Fig. 23, that the support 105 further comprises at least one second support profile section 109. Fig. 23 shows two second support profile sections 109. The second support profile sections 109 can, for example, be provided for ventilation or for additional electrical lines.
[0127] The support profile sections 106 and 109 have C-profiles that are open, particularly in the direction of the wall element 10. Furthermore, cover caps 110 can be provided which can close the support profile sections 106 and 109, especially the second support profile section 109.
[0128] Fig. 24 shows a cross-section of a wall system 1 in which the wall element 10 has a crossbeam 150. The crossbeam 150 can, in particular, be arranged between two linear guides 100. However, Fig. 24 shows only one of the two linear guides 100, consisting of a fixed element 101 and a movable element 102. In particular, the crossbeam 150 can be connected to the movable element 102 of the linear guide 100. The crossbeam 150 enables a simple construction of the wall element 10. For example, forces acting on the wall element 10 can be transferred via the crossbeam 150 into the linear guides 100. The crossbeam 150 can, in particular, be made of steel and thus be a steel crossbeam.
[0129] In an embodiment of the wall system 1 also shown in Fig. 24, the crossbeam 150 has an opening 151 facing the second support profile section 109. This allows feeds to be made from a side wall 53 into the crossbeam 150.
[0130] In an embodiment of the wall system 1 also shown in Fig. 24, a ventilation duct 152, connected to the opening 151, is guided through the crossbeam 150. This makes it possible, in particular, to direct air guided through the second support profile section 109 into the interior of the wall element 10 via the crossbeam 150. In another embodiment of the wall system 1 also shown in Fig. 24, a flat wall section 80 is attached to the crossbeam 150.
[0131] In an embodiment of the wall system 1 also shown in Fig. 24, a ventilation duct 111 is guided in the second support profile section 109.
[0132] Figure 24 also shows partition walls 112 in the ventilation duct 111. The partition walls 112 can, in particular, be fixed and used for ventilation control.
[0133] Fig. 25 shows a schematic arrangement of the support and the wall element of Fig. 24. The illustration shows that the partition walls 112 are L-shaped, and in particular, one leg of each L-shaped partition wall 112 is aligned parallel to the ventilation duct 111, while the other leg of each L-shaped partition wall 112 is angled such that it faces the wall element 10. Thus, the partition walls 112 form ventilation sections, and the position of the wall element 10 influences the amount of air exiting the ventilation duct 111 on both sides of the wall element 10. This enables ventilation control and control of the mass flow in the room areas 51 and 52 without the need for any moving parts in the ventilation duct 111. Control can therefore be achieved solely via the position of the wall element 10.
[0134] Fig. 26 shows a cross-section through a partial section of a wall element 10, in which a flat wall section 80 is arranged on a support 150. The support is designed as an H-beam with two cross braces or as a double H-beam. The ventilation duct 152 is arranged between the two cross braces, and the support 150 has installation spaces 153 on its exterior, for example, for lighting elements, storage space, or other uses. An optional opening 154 allows airflow from the ventilation duct 152 into one of the installation spaces 153. Alternatively or additionally, the opening 154 can, for example, serve to provide an access panel for the ventilation duct 152 and / or to route an electrical connection cable for a lighting element from the installation space 153 into the interior of the support 150.
[0135] Fig. 27 shows a magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support 103, in which the movable element 102 is U-shaped and has two magnetic elements 113 arranged on opposite sides of the stationary element 101. The magnetic field generated by the magnetic elements 113 when the movable element 102 moves within the stationary element 101 allows the weight of the wall element 10 to be fully or at least partially supported.
[0136] Fig. 28 shows a mechanical sliding support 114, in which a mechanical support element 115 is arranged between the movable element 102 and the stationary element 101. The mechanical sliding support 114, and in particular the mechanical support element 115, can comprise, in particular, a ball recirculation guide and / or a ball or roller cage guide and / or guide rollers.
[0137] Fig. 29 shows a first arrangement of sliding supports 103, 114, in which a mechanical sliding support 114 is arranged between two magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports 103. The magnetic field generated by the magnetic elements 113 when the movable element 102 moves within the stationary element 101 in the area of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports 103 allows the mechanical sliding support 114 to be at least partially relieved of the weight of the wall element 10. In this embodiment, the magnetic elements 113 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports 103 are arranged on both sides of the mechanical sliding support 114.
[0138] Fig. 30 shows a second arrangement of sliding supports 103, 114; in this arrangement, compared to the first arrangement in Fig. 29, further mechanical sliding supports 114 are arranged outside the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports 103. In particular, the linear guide 100 comprises two mechanical sliding supports 114, with at least one magnetic element 113 of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support 103 being arranged between the mechanical sliding supports 114. Thus, an arrangement consisting of one magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support 103 and two mechanical sliding supports 114 adjoining it on both sides can also be provided. Here, too, the magnetic field generated in the area of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports 103 can at least partially relieve the mechanical sliding support 114 of the weight of the wall element 10.
[0139] Fig. 31 shows a cross-section through a wall element 10, which has a position sensor 81. The wall element 10 has at least one lighting element 83. A control unit 82 is configured to control a parameter, for example, an intensity and / or a light color, of the lighting element 83 based on an output from the position sensor 82. The position sensor 82 can, in particular, be arranged in the wall element, as shown in Fig. 1. Alternatively, the position sensor can also be arranged on a side wall 51, 52, 53, 54 or on a ceiling 160. By controlling the lighting element 82 based on its position, different lighting scenes can, for example, be automatically switched in the room areas 51, 52, 60, depending on the intended use of the room areas 51, 52, 60.
[0140]
[0141] 1 wall system
[0142] 2 more wall systems
[0143] 10 wall elements
[0144] 11. Vertical direction of extension
[0145] 12 first horizontal direction of extension
[0146] 13 second horizontal direction of extension
[0147] 14 sliding doors
[0148] 15th round
[0149] 16 bags
[0150] 17 Exterior element
[0151] 18 center element
[0152] 19 Exclusion
[0153] 21 Locking element
[0154] 22 offset wall section
[0155] 23 Coverage section
[0156] 24 room elements
[0157] 25 room element side wall
[0158] 26 bottom edge
[0159] 30 furniture elements
[0160] 31 Folding axle
[0161] 32 Folding direction
[0162] 33 Swivel axis
[0163] 34 Swivel direction
[0164] 40 additional wall elements
[0165] 50 Room layout
[0166] 51 first room area
[0167] 52 second room area
[0168] 53 first side wall
[0169] 54 second side wall
[0170] 55 Parallel section
[0171] 56 area
[0172] 57 third side wall
[0173] 58 fourth side wall
[0174] 59 Door 60 Third room area
[0175] 61 Kitchenette
[0176] 62 Bathroom area
[0177] 63 Interior wall
[0178] 64 sleeping area
[0179] 65 Kitchen-living room
[0180] 66 windows
[0181] 67 Living area
[0182] 68 Kitchen
[0183] 69 Interior longitudinal wall
[0184] 71 floor element
[0185] 72 Hall
[0186] 74 more walls
[0187] 75 Office
[0188] 76 storage rooms
[0189] 80-area wall section
[0190] 81 Position sensor
[0191] 82 Control unit
[0192] 83 Lighting element
[0193] 100 linear guides
[0194] 101 fixed element
[0195] 102 movable element
[0196] 103 magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding supports
[0197] 104 Connecting element
[0198] 105 carriers
[0199] 106 first carrier professional section
[0200] Room 107
[0201] 108 tow chain
[0202] 109 second carrier profession section
[0203] 110 Cover cap
[0204] 111 Ventilation duct
[0205] 112 Partition wall
[0206] 113 Magnetic element
[0207] 114 mechanical sliding support
[0208] 115 mechanical support element
[0209] 121 Sofa 122 Television
[0210] 123 Table with chairs
[0211] 124 Sideboard
[0212] 125 cabinet
[0213] 126 beds
[0214] 127 shelf
[0215] 128 desk
[0216] 129 Kitchen table
[0217] 130 circuit breakers
[0218] 131 magnetically movable pen
[0219] 132 Permanent magnet
[0220] 133 Electromagnet
[0221] 134 Exclusion
[0222] 140 sound insulation element
[0223] 141 flexible profile element
[0224] 142 ferromagnetic element
[0225] 143 further ferromagnetic element
[0226] 144 Fumierl50 Traverse
[0227] 151 Opening
[0228] 152 Ventilation duct
[0229] 153 Construction space
[0230] 154 Opening
[0231] 160 ceiling
Claims
Protection claims 1. Wall system (1) comprising a wall element (10) and at least one linear guide (100), wherein the wall element (10) has a vertical extension direction (11) and a first horizontal extension direction (12), wherein the at least one linear guide (100) extends in a second horizontal extension direction (13) and the wall element (10) is displaceable along the at least one linear guide (100) in the second horizontal extension direction (13), wherein the first horizontal extension direction (12) and the second horizontal extension direction (13) are at a non-zero angle to each other.
2. Wall system (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one linear guide (100) has a fixed element (101) and a movable element (102), wherein the movable element (102) is connected to the wall element (10) and wherein the fixed element (101) can be connected to a side wall (53, 54) or a ceiling element or a floor element.
3. Wall system (1) according to claim 2, wherein the fixed element (101) is arranged in a support (105), wherein the support (105) has a first support profile section (106) for the fixed element (101), wherein the movable element (102) engages in the first support profile section (106).
4. Wall system (1) according to claim 3, wherein in the first support profile section (106) there is further space (107) is arranged for a drag chain (108), wherein the space (107) for the drag chain (108) is arranged on the side of the fixed element (101) facing away from the wall element (10).
5. Wall system (1) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the support (105) further comprises at least a second support profile section (109).
6. Wall system (1) according to claim 5, wherein the wall element (10) has at least one traverse (150) arranged between two linear guides (100), wherein the traverse (150) has an opening (151) facing the second support profile section (109).
7. Wall system (1) according to claim 6, wherein a ventilation duct (152) connected to the opening (151) is guided through the crossbeam (150).
8. Wall system (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a planar wall part (80) is attached to the traverse (150).
9. Wall system (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, wherein a ventilation duct (111) is guided in the second support profile section (109).
10. Wall system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the wall element (10) has a sliding door (14), wherein the sliding door (14) is displaceable in the first horizontal extension direction (12) such that the sliding door (14) closes a passage (15) of the wall element (10) in a closed position and releases the passage (15) of the wall element (10) in an open position.
11. Wall system (1) according to claim 10, wherein the wall element (10) has a pocket (16) adjacent to the passage (15), wherein the sliding door (14) is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, in the pocket (16) in the open position.
12. Wall system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a furniture element (30), wherein the furniture element (30) is connected to the wall element (10).
13. Wall system (1) according to claim 12, wherein the furniture element (30) is arranged to be foldable on the wall element (10).
14. Wall system (1) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the furniture element (30) is pivotably arranged on the wall element (10).
15. Wall system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the wall element (10) has a wall section (22) offset in the second horizontal extension direction (13) and a covering section (23), wherein the covering section (23) and the offset wall section (22) form a room element (24) of the wall element (10), wherein the room element (24) is configured to at least partially accommodate a piece of furniture (121, 123, 124, 125, 126) when the wall element (10) is arranged in a first position and in a second position of the wall element (10) the furniture (121, 123, 124, 125, 126) is accessible.
16. Wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall system (1) comprises a further wall element (40), wherein the further wall element (40) also has the vertical extension direction (11) and the first horizontal extension direction (12), wherein the wall element (10) and the further wall element (40) are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other and are mechanically connected in such a way that a displacement of the wall element (10) in the second horizontal extension direction (13) results in an identical displacement of the further wall element (40) in the second horizontal extension direction (13).
17. Wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the linear guide (100) has a magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support (103).
18. Wall system (1) according to claim 17, wherein the linear guide (100) further comprises at least one mechanical sliding support (114).
19. Wall system (1) according to claim 18, wherein the linear guide (100) comprises two mechanical sliding supports (114), wherein at least one magnetic element (113) of the magnetically supported and magnetically guided sliding support (103) is arranged between the mechanical sliding supports (114).
20. Wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a locking element (21), wherein by means of the locking element (21) movement of the wall element (10) in the second horizontal extension direction (13) can be made more difficult or prevented.
21. Wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a sound insulation element (140), wherein the sound insulation element comprises a flexible profile element (141) and a ferromagnetic element (142).
22. Wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall system (1) has a position sensor (81) for the wall element (10), wherein the wall element (10) has at least one lighting element (83), wherein a control unit (82) is configured to control a parameter of the lighting element (83) based on an output of the position sensor (81).
23. Room arrangement (50) comprising a wall system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall system (1) separates a first room area (51) from a second room area (52), further comprising a first side wall (53) and a second side wall (54), wherein the first side wall (53) and the second side wall (54) are arranged parallel in a parallel section (55), wherein the wall system (1) is arranged between the first side wall (53) and the second side wall (54) in the parallel section (55).
24. Room arrangement (50) according to claim 23, wherein by a displacement of the wall element (10) of the wall system (1) the first room area (51) is reduced in favor of the second room area (52) or the first room area (51) is enlarged at the expense of the second room area (52).
25. Room arrangement (50) according to claim 23 or 24, wherein the at least one linear guide (100) has a fixed element (101) and a movable element (102), wherein the movable element (102) is connected to the wall element (10) and wherein the fixed element (101) is connected to the first side wall (53) or the second side wall (54) or a ceiling element or a floor element of the room arrangement (50).
26. Room arrangement (50) according to one of claims 23 to 25, further comprising a further wall system (2) according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the wall system (1) and the further wall system (2) are movable independently of each other in the second horizontal extension direction (13).
27. Room arrangement (50) according to claim 26, wherein at least one linear guide (100) guides both the wall system (1) and the further wall system (2).
28. Room arrangement (50) according to any one of claims 23 to 27, further comprising a third side wall (57) and a fourth side wall (58), wherein the first room area (51) is arranged between the fourth side wall (58) and the wall element (10), and wherein the second room area is arranged between the third side wall (57) and the wall element (10).
29. Room arrangement (50) according to claim 28, wherein a kitchen unit (61) is arranged on the third side wall (57), and wherein a bathroom area (62) is arranged on the fourth side wall (58).
30. Room arrangement (50) according to claim 28, wherein a kitchen unit (61) and a bathroom area (62) are arranged adjacent to the wall element (10).
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