Modular wall system, mounting frame and wall module
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for designing and integrating home automation systems in buildings are laborious, require specialized tools and skills, and can be inflexible, leading to compatibility issues and high costs due to obsolescence, especially in rental properties where adaptations are needed for changing user needs.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall system comprising interchangeable wall modules and mounting frames with standardized interfaces for easy installation, removal, and reconfiguration, allowing for flexible integration of electronic devices and fixtures without the need for extensive technical expertise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wall installation methods are used, then structural stability is ensured, but flexibility and adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into discrete modular panels that can be independently installed, removed, and reconfigured. Each panel is a self-contained unit with standardized connection interfaces, allowing the wall to be segmented into replaceable sections while maintaining overall structural integrity through the modular framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall system transitions from a static, permanent structure to a dynamic, reconfigurable assembly. Panels can be easily added, removed, or repositioned along the wall framework, enabling the structure to adapt to changing needs while maintaining stability through standardized mechanical connections.
2Manufacturing precision
If specialized tools and skills are required for installation, then installation precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The modular panels are designed with self-aligning features and tool-free connection mechanisms that allow users to install and reconfigure panels without requiring specialized tools or technical expertise. The standardized interfaces guide proper alignment automatically during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection interfaces and mounting frameworks serve as intermediaries between the panels and the wall structure, simplifying the installation process. These intermediary components provide standardized attachment points that eliminate the need for custom installation procedures while ensuring precise alignment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wall modifications are made for home automation, then functionality is improved, but damage to existing infrastructure occurs
Solution Approach 1:
Home automation components are integrated into discrete modular panels rather than being hardwired into the building infrastructure. This segmentation allows electronic devices to be mounted on or within individual panels that can be removed or replaced without damaging the underlying wall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panel system serves as an intermediary layer between the building infrastructure and home automation devices. Power and data connections are routed through the panels rather than directly into the building structure, allowing automation components to be added or removed without modifying the original infrastructure.
4Reliability
If permanent installations are used, then reliability is improved, but loss of time for reconfiguration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system employs dynamic, reversible connections rather than permanent fixed installations. Panels are secured to the framework through mechanical fasteners that provide reliable holding strength during use but can be quickly released and repositioned, enabling rapid reconfiguration without compromising operational reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection interfaces and pre-configured mounting points are prepared in advance during system design and installation. This preliminary structuring of connection points and alignment features enables panels to be quickly attached and detached without requiring complex alignment procedures or extensive reconfiguration time.
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AI summary
The disclosure pertains to a modular wall system that includes a set of wall modules and a set of mounting frames for mounting the wall modules, wherein each of the mounting frames has a unit size and unit shape, wherein each mounting frame of the set of mounting frames includes a mounting interface adapted to releasably mount a wall module, and wherein each wall module of the set of wall modules has a size and shape adapted to the unit size and unit shape of the set of mounting frames and includes a mounting structure for releasably connecting with the mounting interface of a mounting frame.