Modular Wall Panel System with Pivotable Trim and Height Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wall panel systems are not easily movable or demountable without causing destructive effects, limiting their flexibility in office and retail space configurations.

Innovation Solution

A modular wall panel system with a ceiling track, height adjustment mechanism, and bottom floor channel, allowing for adjustable and pivotable wall panels that can be easily moved and reconfigured without damaging the environment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If conventional wall panel systems are used to provide stable space separation, then structural stability is improved, but movability and reconfigurability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidmovability and reconfigurability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wall system is divided into discrete modular panels that can be independently positioned and reconfigured. Each panel is a self-contained unit with standardized connection interfaces, allowing the overall structure to remain stable while enabling easy movement and reconfiguration of individual segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wall panels incorporate adjustable height mechanisms and movable base plates that allow the structure to dynamically adapt to different configurations. The height adjustment mechanism enables panels to be positioned at various heights while maintaining structural integrity, and the movable base plates allow for easy repositioning without permanent installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If conventional wall panel systems are installed to ensure secure mounting, then mounting reliability is improved, but ease of installation and reconfiguration deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting reliabilityVSAvoidease of installation and reconfiguration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The wall panels are pre-assembled with integrated connection components, including pre-attached base plates and height adjustment mechanisms. This preliminary preparation allows for quick installation by simply positioning the panels into place and securing them with straightforward fastening operations, eliminating the need for complex on-site assembly while ensuring reliable mounting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs standardized connection interfaces and intermediate mounting components that facilitate easy attachment and detachment. These intermediary elements serve as universal connectors between panels and the supporting structure, enabling reliable mounting through simple mechanical fastening while allowing for quick reconfiguration by removing and repositioning the same components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If fixed wall systems are used to provide stable space division, then space separation effectiveness is improved, but flexibility in reconfiguration deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace separation effectivenessVSAvoidflexibility in reconfiguration
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wall system consists of discrete modular panels that can be independently positioned to create various space configurations. Each panel maintains structural stability for effective space separation while its modular nature allows for easy repositioning and reconfiguration to adapt to changing spatial requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wall panels are designed as multi-functional units that can serve different purposes in different configurations. The standardized interfaces and adjustable features allow the same panels to be used in various arrangements, providing both stable space separation when installed and flexibility for reconfiguration when needed, making the system universally applicable to diverse spatial requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9803361B2Modular wall system with variable trim
Publication Date: 2017.10.31 ALLSTEEL LLC
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AI summary

A moveable and demountable wall panel system that is secured between a floor of a room and a ceiling rail secured to a ceiling of the room. The wall panel includes a lower trim assembly that is both removably connected to a wall panel of the wall panel system and pivotably connected to a floor channel of the wall panel system. The lower trim panel is further configured to adjust in conjunction with wall panel height adjustments made by one or more height adjustment assemblies.