Reconfigurable Modular Wall System Universal Connection Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional modular wall systems lack flexibility in reconfiguration, requiring significant labor and resources to change the arrangement, orientation, or type of modules, limiting user ability to adapt aesthetics or functionality without extensive alterations or system overhauls.
Innovation Solution
A reconfigurable modular wall system with interchangeable modules and universal connection components, allowing modules to be easily rearranged, reoriented, or replaced without disassembling the entire system, using compatible connection interfaces that enable secure attachment in various configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional modular wall systems use fixed connection interfaces between adjacent modules, then structural stability is maintained, but reconfiguration flexibility is lost requiring complete disassembly to change module arrangements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal connection interface that can accommodate multiple module types and configurations through a single standardized mechanism. The connection component features a standardized interface with adjustable positioning elements that can securely attach different module types (solid wall, glass wall, etc.) without requiring different connection hardware, thereby enabling reconfiguration flexibility while maintaining manageable system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system incorporates movable and adjustable elements that allow the interface to adapt to different module arrangements. The connection component can be repositioned and reconfigured to accommodate various module orientations and types, transforming a static fixed connection into a dynamic adaptable connection that maintains stability while enabling flexibility
2Loss of time
If modular wall systems require complete disassembly to replace or rearrange modules, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but labor time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into independent modular units with standardized connection interfaces. Each module can be detached and reattached individually through the standardized interface without affecting other modules, allowing selective replacement or rearrangement of specific modules while leaving the rest of the wall system intact, thereby reducing both time and labor requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized connection interfaces are pre-configured during manufacturing with alignment features and securing mechanisms that enable quick attachment and detachment. The modules are designed with pre-integrated connection components that eliminate the need for on-site assembly adjustments, allowing for rapid module replacement and reconfiguration with minimal labor and time
Data Source
AI summary
An interface for mounting interchangeable components and systems and methods implementing the same, including reconfigurable modular wall systems having a plurality of different types of interchangeable wall modules with different types of compatible connection components, each connection component being configured to align with another connection component at an interface to form an interface connection for securing the connection components together with one or more universal connection interface members. The interface is configured for on-demand reconfiguration without laborious alteration to aspects of the walls system, modules, and components thereof. Reconfiguration of modules is facilitated by removing the universal connection interface member from the interface connection, thereby releasing the attachment mechanism and allowing rearrangement of the module(s). Replacement of the universal connection interface member secures the reconfigured modules in place in the rearranged wall system.