Modular Cardboard Mockup Panels for Rapid Office Space Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for constructing mockups of office spaces are inefficient, requiring significant time, manpower, and posing safety risks, while generating substantial waste due to the use of traditional construction materials like wood and drywall.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing cardboard panels with a honeycomb interior and U-shaped supporting and connecting members that can be easily assembled and disassembled without power tools, allowing for rapid setup and reuse of materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional construction materials (wood frame, drywall, Masonite) are used to construct mockups, then the mockup can be structurally sound and durable, but the construction time increases to weeks and safety risks increase due to power tools and heavy materials
Solution Approach 1:
The mockup system is divided into modular panels that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each panel is a self-contained unit with integrated framing and wall surfaces, eliminating the need for complex on-site construction. This segmentation allows for rapid assembly while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified replica system that copies the essential structural functions of traditional construction materials without using them. Instead of building with actual wood and drywall, the system uses engineered panels that replicate the visual and structural characteristics of traditional materials at a fraction of the construction time and safety risk.
2Reliability
If traditional construction materials are used, then the mockup can be durable, but waste increases significantly due to inability to reuse materials
Solution Approach 1:
The modular panel system is designed for complete disassembly and reuse. After the mockup serves its purpose, all panels can be systematically disassembled, stored, and reused for future projects. This recovering process eliminates the waste associated with traditional construction materials, as the same panels can serve multiple clients and purposes without degradation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static, permanent construction to dynamic, reconfigurable structures. The panels are designed with movable connections that allow easy assembly and disassembly, enabling the mockup to adapt to different configurations and be reused in various locations. This dynamic design ensures that materials remain in circulation rather than becoming waste.
3Reliability
If teams of individuals with equipment are used to construct mockups, then the mockup can be constructed with traditional materials, but the cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular panels are designed to be self-assembling through simple connection mechanisms that require minimal tools and expertise. The panels include integrated features such as pre-attached framing members and standardized connection points that allow individuals to assemble the mockup without requiring skilled construction workers or specialized equipment. This self-service approach maintains construction quality while dramatically reducing complexity.
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AI summary
A wall forming system for modeling office space having a plurality of panels having a first sheet and a second sheet in parallel spaced alignment separated by a support sheet. The system also includes a plurality of support members having a first sidewall and a second sidewall in parallel spaced relation separated by a transverse wall. The system also includes a plurality of connecting members having a first sidewall and a second sidewall in parallel spaced relation separated by a transverse wall. The support members connect to and provide support to the panels. The connecting members also connect to the panels as well as connect to adjacent support members and connecting members thereby providing a wall forming system that is convenient and easy to use.