Movable Drywall with Folding Wings for Reversible Room Division
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for modifying room configurations are tedious, time-consuming, and result in material loss, and do not allow for dynamic changes between single and multiple room configurations, while movable partitions fail to provide a closed room environment.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall system with a support structure coupled to the ceiling and a modular wall featuring a pair of wings that can move between open and closed positions, allowing the wall to divide a room into multiple spaces without permanent alterations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional methods are used to modify room configurations by breaking walls, then the number of rooms can be increased, but the process becomes tedious, time-consuming, and results in material loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a movable partition wall system that can be repositioned along tracks mounted on ceiling and floor structures. This allows the partition to dynamically change its position and orientation, enabling flexible room configuration changes without permanent alterations or time-consuming demolition work
Solution Approach 2:
The partition wall is segmented into multiple modular sections that can be independently moved and reconfigured. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different spatial requirements by assembling and disassembling wall sections in various configurations, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and time consumption
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional methods are used to modify room configurations by breaking walls, then the number of rooms can be increased, but material loss occurs due to breaking of existing walls
Solution Approach 1:
The movable partition system allows for dynamic reconfiguration of spaces without permanent structural changes. The partition can be moved, removed, or repositioned without damaging existing walls, thereby preventing material loss while maintaining adaptability for different room configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The modular partition components can be easily removed, relocated, and reused in different configurations. This recovering principle ensures that materials are not lost or wasted but can be continuously reused across different spatial arrangements, addressing both adaptability and material conservation
3Adaptability or versatility
If a movable partition is provided to partition rooms, then the room can be divided into two spaces, but a closed room environment is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall is divided into multiple modular sections that can be positioned and locked together to form complete, continuous barriers. This segmentation allows the system to provide full closed-off environments when needed while maintaining the ability to be reconfigured or opened, thus achieving both reliability for closed rooms and adaptability for space division
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AI summary
A movable drywall is provided. The movable drywall includes a supporting member and a pair of wings operatively coupled to the supporting member. The pair of wings is configured to move relative to the supporting member.