Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
  • E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
  • E04B2/7433—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts
  • E04B2/7438—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts
  • E04B2/7442—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts hinged connections
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
  • E04B2/7453—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with panels and support posts, extending from floor to ceiling
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2/76—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal
  • E04B2/78—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of metal characterised by special cross-section of the frame members as far as important for securing wall panels to a framework with or without the help of cover-strips
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2/82—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the building; Means therefor; Special details of easily-removable partitions as far as related to the connection with other parts of the building
  • E04B2/821—Connections between two opposed surfaces (i.e. floor and ceiling) by means of a device offering a restraining force acting in the plane of the partition
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2002/7479—Details of connection of flexible sheets to frame or posts
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
  • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
  • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
  • E04B2002/749—Partitions with screw-type jacks
  • E04B2002/7492—Partitions with screw-type jacks used in partitions extending from floor to ceiling
  • E04B2002/7494—Partitions with screw-type jacks used in partitions extending from floor to ceiling the jacks being located at the top or the side of the partition

Definitions

• the invention relates to a wall system, comprising substantially vertically extending columns and wall panels for connecting to the columns.
• Such wall systems are generally known in the form of walls formed by metal columns against which plasterboard is fixed.
• the present invention has for its object to provide a wall system wherein changes can be carried out without excessive material being lost during modification of the wall system configuration.
• the wall panels can be connected to the columns by means of a resilient, form- locking connection.
• the resilient, form-locking connection enables easy separation of the wall panels from the vertical columns, so that the wall panels can be removed without damage and can be readily reused.
• the form- locking connection between the columns and the wall panels allows a mutual angular displacement through a maximum of 45" .
• the columns or the profiles associated with wall panels each comprise a profile part which is provided with at least one cylinder segment-shaped cavity which extends over an angle of at least 180'
• profiles associated with the wall panels or the columns comprise a profile part which is provided with at least one cylinder segment-shaped body which extends over an angle of at least 225', and in the case of a closed connection the substantially cylindrical body is situated concentrically within the substantially cylinder-shaped cavity.
• This embodiment results in a combination of a great strength of the connection between the columns and the wall panels, wherein the freedom necessary to provide the required angular displacement is however still obtained.
• the columns are provided with four segment-shaped cavities which are distributed symmetrically over the periphery of the column.
• This structure enables arranging of walls in a rectangular grid, while the mutual angle of 90°, together with the maximum permissible angular displacement of 45°, enables walls to be connected to each other at all possible angles .
• extensions which extend outward in substantially radial direction are arranged on the distal ends of the wall parts of the cylinder-shaped cavities.
• the cylinder segment-shaped body of the profiles fixed to the wall elements is hollow, and is connected to the remaining part of the profile by means of two profile pieces.
• a simple, easily extrudable profile form is hereby obtained which still meets the necessary strength requirements.
• the wall panels comprise two plates, each of which is connected to both profiles and between which there is a hollow space.
• the plates preferably each comprise two thin walls which are mutually connected by connecting pieces. Using this construction the material consumption is minimized, while a sufficient strength is nevertheless obtained. It is pointed out here that such a panel can for instance be made from extrudable materials.
• a weighting panel extends in the hollow space between the wall panels. This weighting panel also contributes toward the stability of the construction, and moreover enhances the acoustic insulation. With a correct choice of material for this weighting panel a greater degree of fire-retarding is furthermore obtained.
• a specific preferred embodiment teaches that the cylinder segment-shaped bodies are hollow and that the weighting panel extends into the cylinder segment-shaped bodies.
• the effectiveness of the weighting panel is hereby increased, thus improving the favourable effects thereof on the construction.
• a further embodiment teaches that oblique wall pieces are arranged in the hollow space in the cylinder segment- shaped bodies for guiding the weighting panels when the weighting panels are moved into the hollow space, and that the profile is provided with inward extending wall pieces, wherein the distance between the wall pieces is as great as the distance between the profile pieces with which the hollow cylinder-shaped body is connected to the profile.
• the insertion of the weighting panels is facilitated with this construction, while on the other hand the wall pieces bring about a sealing of the profiles, which results in a further improvement in acoustic and thermal insulation.
• the profiles are provided on at least one of their sides with a groove for form-locking with a cover profile for arranging on the outer side of the profile. It is firstly possible with this cover profile to cover the space between the wall panels and the columns, which enhances the appearance of the constructed wall.
• a further wall covering to be arranged on the wall panels, for instance in the form of wallpaper, veneer, a plastic layer and the like, and wherein the profile can be used to cover joins in this wall covering.
• a specific preferred embodiment comprises the measure that wall panels each comprise an element which can be coupled to the profile, and that both elements comprise wall pieces which are slidable along each other.
• This construction provides the option of applying the wall construction in situations where wall pieces not corresponding to the modular size have to be fitted in. Sawing of wall panels can also be prevented in these situations, since the measure provides for sliding of the wall pieces along each other.
• the wall system according to the invention comprises connecting profiles which are flat on one side and which can be coupled to the profiles.
• Another preferred embodiment provides frame profiles which can be coupled to the profiles . It hereby becomes possible to arrange windows and doors in the wall system according to the invention. According to a final preferred embodiment, the components of the wall system are manufactured from plastic. Although it is unusual in wall systems to apply plastic to any great extent, many plastics have been found to have
• Figure 8 shows a frame profile 32 which can be clamped onto profiles 9.
• Frame profile 32 is provided with grooves 33 in which sheets of glass can be placed.
• Frame profile 32 can in addition be used as bar between sheets of glass owing to the presence of grooves 34 on the other side .

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