Demountable Wall Partition Assembly With Reusable Insulated Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing office space partition systems require significant skill and time to build, and when altered or removed, they are often destroyed and cannot be easily reused, lacking in acoustic, fire, and thermal insulation properties.
Innovation Solution
A demountable wall partition system comprising opposed partition panels with panel mount brackets connected by a flange connection element, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and reuse, with optional insulating material and edge covers for improved acoustic properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If pre-fabricated partition wall systems are used, then acoustic, fire and thermal insulation properties are improved, but the walls cannot be easily demounted and reused
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall system is divided into separate modular components: panel mounts attached to boards, connection elements with flanges, and optional insulating material. This segmentation allows the wall to be easily disassembled and reassembled while maintaining insulation properties through the modular design that preserves the integrity of each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection elements are designed to be removable without damaging the boards or insulating material. When the partition wall needs to be relocated, the connection elements can be detached and the entire assembly recovered intact for reuse in another location, eliminating waste and reducing material consumption.
2Ease of operation
If removeable partition systems are used, then ease of demounting and reuse is improved, but acoustic, fire and thermal insulation properties deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating material is nested within the cavity formed by the two boards connected by the panel mounts and connection elements. This nested configuration allows the insulation to be integrated into the removable partition structure, maintaining acoustic, fire, and thermal insulation properties while preserving the ease of demounting and reuse of the entire assembly.
3Strength
If traditional partition walls are constructed, then structural strength and stability are improved, but the complexity of installation and time required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The panel mounts are pre-attached to the boards during manufacturing, and the connection elements are pre-formed with flanges designed for straightforward connection. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site construction activities, reducing installation time and complexity while maintaining structural strength through pre-engineered connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection elements act as intermediaries between the two boards, providing a simplified mechanical linkage that ensures structural strength and stability without requiring complex installation procedures. The flanged connection elements facilitate easy alignment and attachment, reducing installation complexity while maintaining the integrity of the partition wall structure.
4Reliability
If traditional partition walls are constructed, then structural integrity is improved, but the time and skill required for installation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall is segmented into pre-assembled units with panel mounts already attached to boards. This segmentation allows for quick installation by simply connecting the pre-formed units together using the connection elements, significantly reducing the time and skill required compared to traditional wall construction while maintaining structural integrity through the engineered connection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection elements are designed with self-aligning flanges that facilitate automatic positioning during installation, reducing the need for skilled labor and precise measurements. The modular design allows installers to quickly assemble the partition wall by connecting pre-prepared components, minimizing both time and skill requirements while ensuring reliable structural integrity.
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AI summary
A demountable wall partition system includes a first and a second demountable partition panel each including a board and having a front surface and a rear surface, and a flange connection element. At least one panel mount bracket is connected to each board and protrudes from the rear surface and includes a first end flange extending in a first flange plane parallel with the rear surface of the board and a second end flange. The panels are arranged spaced apart with the rear surfaces facing each other such that the at least one panel mount bracket of the respective panel form at least one pair of aligned panel mount brackets, wherein said brackets are connected to each other by means of the flange connection element which is connected to the end flanges of the brackets such that the flange connection element is supported by the brackets.