Modular Building Space Divider With Coupling Strips

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing building space divider systems either lack ease of transportation and assembly or require significant time and tools for installation, and often do not provide effective temperature management, sound insulation, and flexible room configurations.

Innovation Solution

A building space divider system comprising floor beams, framework beams, ceiling support beams, corner beams, and coupling strips with undercut grooves and zippers for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for swift creation of separate rooms with independent temperature control and sound insulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If permanent separation wall systems with posts and beams are used, then effective temperature management and sound insulation are achieved, but installation requires significant time and tools

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature managementVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the separation wall into modular panels that can be independently assembled and disconnected. Each panel is a self-contained unit with integrated insulation and structural elements, allowing rapid deployment without requiring extensive on-site construction work while maintaining thermal and acoustic performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The panels are pre-assembled with integrated structural frames, insulation layers, and connection mechanisms before reaching the installation site. This preliminary preparation of complete functional units eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site assembly of individual components while ensuring proper thermal and acoustic integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If permanent separation wall systems with posts and beams are used, then effective temperature management and sound insulation are achieved, but tooling and time for installation are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound insulationVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The separation wall system is segmented into complete modular panels that encapsulate all necessary functional elements including acoustic insulation, structural support, and connection interfaces. This segmentation transforms a complex installation process requiring multiple tools into a simple process of positioning and interconnecting pre-fabricated units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The panels incorporate self-contained connection mechanisms and alignment features that enable installation without requiring specialized tools or extensive skilled labor. The interlocking design allows workers to assemble the structure using basic hand tools while the panels themselves provide their own structural integrity and functional performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If light weight temporary barrier systems are used, then easy mounting and removal are achieved, but effective temperature management and sound insulation are not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting easeVSAvoidtemperature management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the ease of operation characteristic from temporary barrier systems with the thermal and acoustic performance of permanent walls by integrating insulation cores and structural frames into modular panels. This combination allows the panels to be as easy to assemble and disassemble as temporary systems while providing the insulation performance of permanent construction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The panels utilize composite construction combining lightweight structural frames with integrated thermal and acoustic insulation materials. This composite approach maintains the portability and ease of assembly of temporary systems while incorporating the insulating properties traditionally associated with permanent construction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Reliability

If permanent separation wall systems are used, then effective sound insulation is achieved, but the systems are more permanent and require tooling and time to install

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound insulationVSAvoidreconfiguration flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The modular panel design enables the separation wall to be divided into discrete, movable units that can be easily reconfigured or relocated. Each panel maintains its acoustic insulation performance while the modular nature allows flexible adaptation to different spatial requirements, combining the benefits of permanent sound isolation with temporary system flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3362618B1Building space divider system
Publication Date: 2021.06.16 ZIPPERWALL HLDG BV
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AI summary

The invention provides a building space divider system for providing one or more rooms in a building space, said building space divider system comprising at least two framework beams and coupling strips,wherein said framework beams extend in a longitudinal direction, and said framework beams comprising longitudinal beam coupling parts wherein two of said framework beams are back-to-back coupled via said coupling strips, each coupling strip comprising two strip parts each having a beam coupling end extending along a longitudinal side of the strip part for coupling to said beam coupling part of said framework beam, and a strip coupling end extending along an opposite longitudinal side of said strip part.