EP3008257B1 - Modular wall installation - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a modular wall installation.
- the general shape of a building can constrain the shape of an office or a living space.
- a typical building can have approximately vertical walls and approximately horizontal floors and ceilings, which can define the building's envelope.
- the walls can be approximately perpendicular to the floors and ceilings.
- the shape of interior spaces, such as office or living spaces can be at least partially defined by the exterior shape of the building's envelope.
- Typical buildings also can include internal partitions or walls, which can define individual spaces within the building.
- partitions can define office spaces, conference rooms, utility rooms, etc.
- partitions or walls that define individual spaces also have approximately perpendicular orientation relative to the building's floor. As such, in some instance, occupants of the individual spaces may have a perception of confinement. Accordingly, there are a number of disadvantages in modular walls and partitions that can be addressed.
- US 5,078,284 discloses a portable display platform foldable into a flat package for storage and transport.
- the display platform may also be unfolded and attached to a display frame.
- the portable display includes multiple panels made from fabric. Rods extend between hinged brace members in order to support the structure and the panels.
- the display panel is supported on a pair of horizontal feet hingedly connected to a pair of inclined braces.
- the platform frame includes vertical and horizontal supports US 3,156,018 discloses a modular wall installation.
- the invention provides a modular wall installation as defined in claim 1 for forming individual spaces within a building. More specifically, implementations can involve partitions and/or walls that can define an individual space, which can produce a perception for occupants that the individual space is larger than actual dimensions thereof. As such, the occupants of the individual space can have a perception or experience of being in an individual space that is non-confining or less confining than a conventional individual space.
- Implementations of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatus for forming individual spaces within a building. More specifically, implementations can involve partitions and/or walls that can define an individual space, which can produce a perception for occupants that the individual space is larger than actual dimensions thereof. As such, the occupants of the individual space can have a perception or experience of being in an individual space that is non-confining or less confining than a conventional individual space.
- the walls that define the individual space include one or more angled panels oriented at a non-orthogonal angle relative to a floor and/or a ceiling of such individual space.
- the angled panels form an obtuse angle with an interior portion of the floor (i.e., relative to the floor inside the individual office space).
- the angled panels also can form an acute angle with an interior portion of the ceiling, which is parallel to the interior portion of the floor.
- the angled panels can angle outward from the interior of the individual space.
- the walls formed by the angled panels can provide an increased space at an upper portion of the individual space as compared with the lower portion thereof.
- Increased space in the upper portion of the individual space i.e., the volume differential between the upper and lower portions
- volume differential between the upper and lower portions can provide an appearance that the individual space is larger than the actual dimensions thereof.
- implementations include modular walls.
- the walls may have one or more wall modules, which can connect together in any number of suitable configurations, to form modular walls.
- a single wall module can include one or more angled panels secured thereto or incorporated therein.
- the angled panels can couple to and/or between multiple wall modules. In any case, however, the builder or installer can easily position and reposition wall modules and/or the angled panels to configure and/or reconfigure the shape, use, or any number of other parameters of an individual space.
- FIGS 1A-1B illustrate an exemplary modular wall 100.
- the modular wall 100 includes one or more vertical supports, such as vertical supports 110 (e.g., vertical supports 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d). Implementations also include angled panels 120 connected to and between the vertical supports 110.
- the vertical supports 110 can have an angled face 111 and a base 112.
- the angled face 111 can be oriented at an acute angle relative to the base 112.
- the angled face 111 can face an interior of the individual space. Accordingly, the angled face 111 can be angled outward relative to the interior of the individual space.
- the installer can position or set the base 112 on a support surface, such as a floor.
- the vertical supports 110 can have any number of suitable configurations, which can vary from one implementation to another.
- the base 112 of the vertical supports 110 can have a width of about 12" to 36".
- the vertical supports 110 can include a frame and multiple panels (e.g., panels 113, 114, 115, 116) connected to the frame in a manner that at least partially conceals the frame.
- the panel 115 can form or define the angled face 111.
- the builder or installer can form the vertical supports 110 that have any suitable appearance. Specifically, the builder can choose a suitable color, pattern, transparency or translucency, and other appearance characteristics for the panels that connect to the frame of the vertical supports 110.
- the panels can removably connect to the vertical supports 110. Consequently, the panels can detach from the frame of the vertical supports 110 to allow for reconfiguration of the vertical supports 110. Particularly, after detaching current panels from the frame of the vertical supports 110, the installer can connect replacement panels thereto. Hence, for example, the installer can match and/or coordinate the panels of the vertical supports 110 with interior of the individual space.
- the panels of the vertical supports 110 also can provide additional support and/or rigidity for the vertical supports 110. Accordingly, the frame of the vertical supports 110 can be smaller than a similar vertical support that does not include panels. In any event, the vertical supports 110 can have sufficient strength and/or rigidity to support the angled panels 120.
- the angled panels 120 can connect to the angled face 111 of the vertical supports 110.
- the angled panels 120 may be oriented approximately parallel relative to the angled face 111 of the vertical supports 110.
- the angled panels 120 can form an obtuse angle with the floor inside the individual space.
- the angled panels 120 can connect to the vertical supports 110 in any number of suitable ways.
- the installer can fasten the angled panels 120 to the vertical supports 110 (e.g., with screws, bolts, rivets, etc.).
- the angled panels 120 can detachably or removably connect to the vertical supports 110. Accordingly, the installer can detach and/or replace the angled panels 120 from the modular wall 100. Consequently, the installer can easily modify the configuration of the modular wall 100 into any suitable configuration.
- the angled panels 120 can connect to the vertical supports 110 in any number of suitable locations and orientations.
- the angled panels 120 can pass through the panel 114 and panel 115 of each of the vertical supports 110 and can connect to the frame and/or to the panel 114 and/or panel 115 of the vertical supports 110.
- the panels 114, 115, and the angled panels 120 can interconnect together and can increase rigidity and stability of the modular wall 100.
- the angled panels 120 are shown as substantially planar, it should be appreciated that this disclosure is not so limited.
- the angled panels 120 can have a non-planar configuration.
- the angled panels 120 can have a waive-like shape.
- the angled panels 120 can comprise any number of materials, which may vary from one implementation to another.
- the angled panels 120 can include glass, thermoplastic resin, similar material, or combinations thereof, which can be at least partially transparent and/or translucent. It should be appreciated, however, that the angled panels 120 can include any number of materials that may be opaque or substantially opaque.
- the installer can coordinate the selection of suitable angled panels 120 with, for example, the design of the building and/or of the individual space by connecting suitable angled panels 120 to the vertical supports 110.
- the angled panels 120 can include substantially rigid materials. Alternatively, however, the angled panels 120 can include flexible and/or sheet-like materials.
- the angled panels 120 can comprise a fabric, film, or similar thin and/or flexible material.
- the angled panels 120 comprising a thin and/or flexible material can be stretched between adjacent vertical supports 110 (e.g. between the vertical supports 110a and the vertical supports 110b), such that the angled panels 120 acquire and maintain a substantially planar configuration or shape.
- the angled panels 120 may be partially stretched between the adjacent vertical supports 110, in a manner that at least a portion of the angled panels 120 sags or droops out of the planar configuration.
- the particular shape of the vertical supports 110, angled panels 120, and/or of the modular wall 100 can vary from one implementation to the next and can depend, for example, on particular suitability for a specific installation and/or individual space.
- the angled panels 120 and/or the modular wall 100 may have an approximately rectangular shape. Additional or alternative implementations can include the angled panels 120 that have a square, oval, or any number of suitable shapes.
- the angled panels 120 can completely or partially cover the space between the adjacent vertical supports 110.
- the angled panels 120 together with the vertical supports 110 can form a substantially uninterrupted modular wall 100.
- the angled panels 120 may partially cover or close the space between the adjacent vertical supports 110, such as to leave an opening.
- a bottom of the angled panels 120 may be offset from the floor, in a manner that forms a gap between the floor and the bottom of the angled panels 120.
- the angled panels 120 may have a shape that is different from the shape formed by the space between the vertical supports 110 (e.g., an oval shape), and the difference between the shapes can form one or more openings in the modular wall 100.
- the modular wall 100 includes the angled panels 120 oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the floor of the individual space.
- the angled panels 120 can connect to the base 112, which may define the angle between the angled panels 120 and the floor.
- the angled panels 120 can connect to one or more other portions of the vertical supports 110 (e.g., angled panels 120 may pass through the vertical supports 110).
- the angled panels 120 may be oriented relative to the floor at a different angle than the base 112.
- the base 112 can be approximately parallel to the floor, while the angled panels 120 may form an acute or obtuse angle with the floor. Alternatively, the angled panels 120 may be approximately perpendicular relative to the floor. In any event, the angled panels 120 can connect to the vertical supports 110, while a portion of the vertical supports 110 and/or the angled panels 120 that define the individual space can have a suitable orientation relative to the floor in such individual space.
- the vertical supports 110 may have sufficient length and/or width (i.e., length and width of the base 112) to provide sufficient stability to the modular wall 100 without any additional connections or structures to secure the modular wall 100. For instance, once interconnected together with the angled panels 120, the vertical supports 110 can have sufficient stability to stand on their own without any additional connections.
- the base 112 of the vertical supports 110 can connect to the floor (e.g., the installer can bolt or otherwise anchor the base 112 to the floor).
- the modular wall 100 can include a weighted support extension 130, which can increase the stability of the modular wall 100.
- the weighted support extension 130 can extend away from the base 112 and into the individual space. Additionally or alternatively, the weighted support extension 130 can extend away from the base 112 and may remain outside or on the exterior of the individual space. In any event, the weighted support extension 130 can increase the surface area of the modular wall 100 that is in contact with the floor, thereby increasing the stability of the modular wall 100 relative to the floor.
- the weighted support extension 130 can connect (e.g. bolt or otherwise anchor) to the floor, thereby securing the modular wall 100 to the floor.
- the weighted support extension 130 can have sufficient weight and/or surface area to provide stability to the modular wall 100 relative to the floor. Consequently, the installer can easily position and reposition the modular wall 100 to configure and reconfigure individual spaces without damaging or otherwise modifying the floor for anchoring the modular wall 100 thereto.
- the modular wall 100 also can provide one or more functional components for the occupants of the individual space and/or for the occupants of the building generally.
- the weighted support extension 130 can include a bench or a seating surface 140.
- the weighted support extension 130 can include a work surface (e.g., a desk, a table, etc.), a storage compartment, a bed (e.g., a bunk bed), and the like.
- the weighted support extension 130 and functional components connected thereto or defined thereby can be on the interior and/or on the exterior of the individual space.
- Additional or alternative implementations can include any number of features or elements that can secure and/or stabilize the vertical supports 110 relative to the floor.
- one or more guy-wires can connect any of the vertical supports 110 to the floor, the ceiling, and/or each other, thereby providing sufficient stability to maintain the modular wall 100 stable relative to the floor, the ceiling, and/or each other. Consequently, in some instances, the installer can secure the vertical supports 110 such that the base 112 rest on the floor and remain stable relative thereto. Alternatively, the installer can abut a top portion of the vertical supports 110 against the ceiling and/or can suspend the vertical supports 110 between the floor and the ceiling with guy-wires.
- the weighted support extension 130 also may interconnected together to provide additional structural rigidity and/or stability for the modular wall 100.
- one or more guy-wires can interconnect together the weighted support extension 130 to provide additional rigidity to the modular wall 100.
- the guy-wires can connect the weighted support extension 130 to the floor, thereby securing the modular wall 100 to the floor.
- FIGS 2-3 illustrate an individual space 150 defined by a modular wall installation 105, which includes modular wall 100a and a modular wall 100b.
- the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b and their respective materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as the modular wall 100 ( Figures 1A-1B ) and its respective materials, elements, and components.
- each of the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b can comprise multiple vertical supports 110 connected together in a similar or in the same manner as in the modular wall 100 ( Figures 1A-1B ).
- the individual space 150 can have the modular walls 100a, 100b connected to and/or set on (or supported by) a floor 160 thereof. Furthermore, the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b connect together with one or more connecting elements, namely crossbeams 170.
- the crossbeams 170 can provide additional stability and/or rigidity to the modular walls 100a, 100b. In one or more implementations, the crossbeams 170 can have a non-parallel orientation relative to the floor 160.
- the crossbeams 170 can have a first portion thereof oriented at a first angle 180a relative to an angled face 111a of the modular wall 100a, and a second portion thereof oriented at a second angle 180b relative to an angled face 111b of the modular wall 100b.
- first and second angles 180a, 180b can be approximately 90°. Additional or alternative implementations can include the first and second angles 180a, 180b that can be acute or obtuse.
- the crossbeams 170 can comprise a single unitary, elongate element or member. In additional or alternative implementations, the crossbeams 170 can include any number of interconnected elements, which together can connect the modular wall 100a to the modular wall 100b.
- one, some, or each of the crossbeams 170 can include two portions connected together or integrated with one another. Such portions can connect to the respective, opposing modular walls 100a, 100b. Moreover, such portions can have a non-parallel orientation relative to each other in a vertical plane (or in a vertical direction). For instance, the first and second portions of the crossbeams 170 can form an obtuse angle therebetween. It should be appreciated that the crossbeams 170 can form any number of suitable angles in any number of planes or directions.
- the crossbeams 170 allow the installer to secure one or more panel thereto, which define or form a ceiling in the individual space 150.
- the top panels 190 can connect to the crossbeams 170 in a manner that forms the ceiling of the individual space 150.
- the ceiling formed by the top panels 190 includes openings between the top panels 190.
- the top panels 190 can connect to the crossbeams 170 in any number of suitable positions and/or orientations.
- the top panels 190 can pass through the crossbeams 170.
- the top panels 190 can be oriented relative to the angled faces 111a, 111b at approximately the same angle as the top panels 190 (e.g., at the first and second angles 180a, 180b).
- the crossbeams 170, top panels 190, angled panels 120, and combinations thereof can connect together the individual vertical supports 110 to form the modular wall 100a and modular wall 100b that can be connected together to define the individual space 150.
- the crossbeams 170 can have any number of suitable shapes.
- the crossbeams 170 can have an approximately rectangular or square cross-sectional shape.
- the crossbeams 170 can have a C shape, a U shape, or can be an I-beam.
- the installer can connect the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b with one or more cables.
- a cable can connect the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b together and can connect each to the floor 160 and/or to another support surface of the building.
- the crossbeams 170 can connect together the modular wall 100a and the modular wall 100b.
- the angled panels 120 positioned on the opposing modular walls 100a, 100b have a non-parallel orientation relative to each other. More specifically, the panels 120 on the modular wall 100a are at a non-parallel orientation relative to the panels 120 on the modular wall 100b in a vertical place or a vertical direction. For instance, the panels 120 on the modular wall 100a and the panels 120 on the modular wall 100a can form an acute angle therebetween.
- the crossbeams 170 can comprise a single member or multiple members. Furthermore, the crossbeams 170 comprising multiple members can have such members oriented relative to one other in any suitable manner. Hence, the crossbeams can position and orient the respective opposing modular walls connected thereby.
- Figure 4 illustrates a modular wall installation 105a, which has crossbeams 170a including a first portion 171a, and a second portion 172a. Except as otherwise described herein, the modular wall installation 105a and its materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as the modular wall installation 105 ( Figures 2-3 ) and its respective materials, elements, and components.
- the modular wall installation 105a can include modular walls similar to or the same as any of the modular walls 100, 100a, 100b ( Figures 1A-3 ) connected together by the crossbeams 170a.
- the crossbeams 170a can be oriented approximately perpendicular relative to the angled faces of the opposing modular walls.
- the first and second portions 171a, 172a can have a nonparallel orientation relative to the floor.
- the 171a, 172a also can have a nonparallel orientation relative to each other.
- the 171a, 172a can form an angle 182, which can be an obtuse angle.
- the angle 182 can be 90° or can be an acute angle, as may be suitable for a particular installation.
- Some implementations can include modular walls or portions thereof (e.g., angled panels) that have an approximate parallel orientation relative to one another in a horizontal plane.
- the width of the individual space defined between such opposing wall modules at any given height thereof can remain approximately constant along the length thereof.
- a nonparallel orientation of the 171a, 172a relative to each other in the horizontal plane or direction can produce or facilitate a nonparallel orientation in the horizontal plane or direction of the opposing modular walls connected by the crossbeams 170a. That is, a nonparallel orientation of the opposing modules can produce the width of the wall module that varies along the length thereof (e.g., the floor space of the individual space may be wider at one end as compared with the opposing end thereof).
- modular wall installations described above involved two opposing wall modules connected together. It should be appreciated that this disclosure is not so limited. Particularly, a modular wall installation can include any number of wall modules connected together. For instance, connecting together four modular walls can form an approximately square- or rectangular-shaped individual space.
- Figure 5 illustrates a partial view of a modular wall installation 105b that includes four modular walls connected together, which define an approximately rectangular individual space 150b.
- the modular wall installation 105b and its materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as any of the modular wall installations 105, 105a ( Figures 2-4 ) and their respective materials, elements, and components.
- the modular wall installation 105b can include modular walls 100c, 100d, 100e and a fourth modular wall (not shown) similar to or the same as any of the modular walls 100, 100a, 100b ( Figures 1A-3 ) connected together by the crossbeams.
- the modular walls 100c, 100d, 100e and a fourth modular wall can define a completely enclosed individual space 150b, which can have an approximately rectangular shape.
- the modular wall installation can have any number of wall modules that together can form any suitable shape (e.g., square, polygonal, rounded, such as round, oval, etc., and other shapes).
- Implementations also can include one or more doors (e.g., a door 200) or other entrance and/or exit components, which can allow an occupant to enter and exit the individual space 150b.
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Description
- This invention relates to a modular wall installation.
- Commonly, the general shape of a building can constrain the shape of an office or a living space. For instance, a typical building can have approximately vertical walls and approximately horizontal floors and ceilings, which can define the building's envelope. Particularly, the walls can be approximately perpendicular to the floors and ceilings. Hence, the shape of interior spaces, such as office or living spaces, can be at least partially defined by the exterior shape of the building's envelope.
- Typical buildings also can include internal partitions or walls, which can define individual spaces within the building. For example, a number of partitions can define office spaces, conference rooms, utility rooms, etc. Usually, partitions or walls that define individual spaces also have approximately perpendicular orientation relative to the building's floor. As such, in some instance, occupants of the individual spaces may have a perception of confinement. Accordingly, there are a number of disadvantages in modular walls and partitions that can be addressed.
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US 5,078,284 discloses a portable display platform foldable into a flat package for storage and transport. The display platform may also be unfolded and attached to a display frame. The portable display includes multiple panels made from fabric. Rods extend between hinged brace members in order to support the structure and the panels. The display panel is supported on a pair of horizontal feet hingedly connected to a pair of inclined braces. The platform frame includes vertical and horizontal supports
US 3,156,018 discloses a modular wall installation. - The invention provides a modular wall installation as defined in claim 1 for forming individual spaces within a building. More specifically, implementations can involve partitions and/or walls that can define an individual space, which can produce a perception for occupants that the individual space is larger than actual dimensions thereof. As such, the occupants of the individual space can have a perception or experience of being in an individual space that is non-confining or less confining than a conventional individual space.
- Additional features and advantages of exemplary implementations of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.
- In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. For better understanding, the like elements have been designated by like reference numbers throughout the various accompanying figures. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
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Figure 1A illustrates a perspective view of a wall module in accordance with one implementation of the present invention; -
Figure 1B illustrates another perspective view of the wall module ofFigure 1A ; -
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a modular wall installation in accordance with one implementation of the present invention; -
Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the modular wall installation ofFigure 2 ; -
Figure 4 illustrates a top view of a modular wall installation in accordance with one or more implementations of the present invention; and -
Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a modular wall installation in accordance with at least one implementation of the present invention. - Implementations of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatus for forming individual spaces within a building. More specifically, implementations can involve partitions and/or walls that can define an individual space, which can produce a perception for occupants that the individual space is larger than actual dimensions thereof. As such, the occupants of the individual space can have a perception or experience of being in an individual space that is non-confining or less confining than a conventional individual space.
- For example, the walls that define the individual space include one or more angled panels oriented at a non-orthogonal angle relative to a floor and/or a ceiling of such individual space. Particularly, the angled panels form an obtuse angle with an interior portion of the floor (i.e., relative to the floor inside the individual office space). Accordingly, the angled panels also can form an acute angle with an interior portion of the ceiling, which is parallel to the interior portion of the floor. In any event, the angled panels can angle outward from the interior of the individual space.
- Consequently, the walls formed by the angled panels can provide an increased space at an upper portion of the individual space as compared with the lower portion thereof. Increased space in the upper portion of the individual space (i.e., the volume differential between the upper and lower portions) may provide a perception of openness inside the individual space. Moreover, volume differential between the upper and lower portions can provide an appearance that the individual space is larger than the actual dimensions thereof.
- Additionally, implementations include modular walls. In other words, the walls may have one or more wall modules, which can connect together in any number of suitable configurations, to form modular walls. Similarly, in at least one implementation, a single wall module can include one or more angled panels secured thereto or incorporated therein. In alternative or additional implementations, the angled panels can couple to and/or between multiple wall modules. In any case, however, the builder or installer can easily position and reposition wall modules and/or the angled panels to configure and/or reconfigure the shape, use, or any number of other parameters of an individual space.
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Figures 1A-1B illustrate an exemplarymodular wall 100. For convenience of description, references will be made to themodular wall 100. Themodular wall 100 includes one or more vertical supports, such as vertical supports 110 (e.g.,vertical supports angled panels 120 connected to and between thevertical supports 110. - For example, the
vertical supports 110 can have anangled face 111 and abase 112. Particularly, theangled face 111 can be oriented at an acute angle relative to thebase 112. For example, theangled face 111 can face an interior of the individual space. Accordingly, theangled face 111 can be angled outward relative to the interior of the individual space. The installer can position or set thebase 112 on a support surface, such as a floor. - The
vertical supports 110 can have any number of suitable configurations, which can vary from one implementation to another. For instance, thebase 112 of thevertical supports 110 can have a width of about 12" to 36". Hence, in one or more implementations, thevertical supports 110 can include a frame and multiple panels (e.g.,panels panel 115 can form or define theangled face 111. In any event, the builder or installer can form thevertical supports 110 that have any suitable appearance. Specifically, the builder can choose a suitable color, pattern, transparency or translucency, and other appearance characteristics for the panels that connect to the frame of the vertical supports 110. - It should be appreciated that the panels can removably connect to the vertical supports 110. Consequently, the panels can detach from the frame of the
vertical supports 110 to allow for reconfiguration of the vertical supports 110. Particularly, after detaching current panels from the frame of thevertical supports 110, the installer can connect replacement panels thereto. Hence, for example, the installer can match and/or coordinate the panels of thevertical supports 110 with interior of the individual space. - Moreover, the panels of the
vertical supports 110 also can provide additional support and/or rigidity for the vertical supports 110. Accordingly, the frame of thevertical supports 110 can be smaller than a similar vertical support that does not include panels. In any event, thevertical supports 110 can have sufficient strength and/or rigidity to support theangled panels 120. - More specifically, in at least one implementation, the
angled panels 120 can connect to theangled face 111 of the vertical supports 110. For example, theangled panels 120 may be oriented approximately parallel relative to theangled face 111 of the vertical supports 110. As such, theangled panels 120 can form an obtuse angle with the floor inside the individual space. - The
angled panels 120 can connect to thevertical supports 110 in any number of suitable ways. For example, the installer can fasten theangled panels 120 to the vertical supports 110 (e.g., with screws, bolts, rivets, etc.). In some instances, theangled panels 120 can detachably or removably connect to the vertical supports 110. Accordingly, the installer can detach and/or replace theangled panels 120 from themodular wall 100. Consequently, the installer can easily modify the configuration of themodular wall 100 into any suitable configuration. - Moreover, the
angled panels 120 can connect to thevertical supports 110 in any number of suitable locations and orientations. For example, theangled panels 120 can pass through thepanel 114 andpanel 115 of each of thevertical supports 110 and can connect to the frame and/or to thepanel 114 and/orpanel 115 of the vertical supports 110. Accordingly, thepanels angled panels 120 can interconnect together and can increase rigidity and stability of themodular wall 100. - Although the
angled panels 120 are shown as substantially planar, it should be appreciated that this disclosure is not so limited. In one example, theangled panels 120 can have a non-planar configuration. For instance, theangled panels 120 can have a waive-like shape. - The
angled panels 120 can comprise any number of materials, which may vary from one implementation to another. In one example, theangled panels 120 can include glass, thermoplastic resin, similar material, or combinations thereof, which can be at least partially transparent and/or translucent. It should be appreciated, however, that theangled panels 120 can include any number of materials that may be opaque or substantially opaque. In any case, the installer can coordinate the selection of suitableangled panels 120 with, for example, the design of the building and/or of the individual space by connecting suitableangled panels 120 to the vertical supports 110. - In one or more implementations, the
angled panels 120 can include substantially rigid materials. Alternatively, however, theangled panels 120 can include flexible and/or sheet-like materials. For example, theangled panels 120 can comprise a fabric, film, or similar thin and/or flexible material. Furthermore, theangled panels 120 comprising a thin and/or flexible material can be stretched between adjacent vertical supports 110 (e.g. between the vertical supports 110a and thevertical supports 110b), such that theangled panels 120 acquire and maintain a substantially planar configuration or shape. Alternatively, theangled panels 120 may be partially stretched between the adjacentvertical supports 110, in a manner that at least a portion of theangled panels 120 sags or droops out of the planar configuration. - Furthermore, the particular shape of the
vertical supports 110,angled panels 120, and/or of themodular wall 100 can vary from one implementation to the next and can depend, for example, on particular suitability for a specific installation and/or individual space. In one example, theangled panels 120 and/or themodular wall 100 may have an approximately rectangular shape. Additional or alternative implementations can include theangled panels 120 that have a square, oval, or any number of suitable shapes. - Moreover, it should be appreciated that the
angled panels 120 can completely or partially cover the space between the adjacentvertical supports 110. For instance, theangled panels 120 together with thevertical supports 110 can form a substantially uninterruptedmodular wall 100. Alternatively, however, theangled panels 120 may partially cover or close the space between the adjacentvertical supports 110, such as to leave an opening. For example, a bottom of theangled panels 120 may be offset from the floor, in a manner that forms a gap between the floor and the bottom of theangled panels 120. Also, theangled panels 120 may have a shape that is different from the shape formed by the space between the vertical supports 110 (e.g., an oval shape), and the difference between the shapes can form one or more openings in themodular wall 100. - In one or more implementations, the
modular wall 100 includes theangled panels 120 oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the floor of the individual space. As mentioned above, theangled panels 120 can connect to thebase 112, which may define the angle between theangled panels 120 and the floor. In at least one implementation, theangled panels 120 can connect to one or more other portions of the vertical supports 110 (e.g.,angled panels 120 may pass through the vertical supports 110). Thus, theangled panels 120 may be oriented relative to the floor at a different angle than thebase 112. - For instance, the base 112 can be approximately parallel to the floor, while the
angled panels 120 may form an acute or obtuse angle with the floor. Alternatively, theangled panels 120 may be approximately perpendicular relative to the floor. In any event, theangled panels 120 can connect to thevertical supports 110, while a portion of thevertical supports 110 and/or theangled panels 120 that define the individual space can have a suitable orientation relative to the floor in such individual space. - In at least one implementation, the
vertical supports 110 may have sufficient length and/or width (i.e., length and width of the base 112) to provide sufficient stability to themodular wall 100 without any additional connections or structures to secure themodular wall 100. For instance, once interconnected together with theangled panels 120, thevertical supports 110 can have sufficient stability to stand on their own without any additional connections. In one or more implementations, for additional stability, thebase 112 of thevertical supports 110 can connect to the floor (e.g., the installer can bolt or otherwise anchor the base 112 to the floor). - In additional or alternative implementations, the
modular wall 100 can include aweighted support extension 130, which can increase the stability of themodular wall 100. In one implementation, theweighted support extension 130 can extend away from thebase 112 and into the individual space. Additionally or alternatively, theweighted support extension 130 can extend away from thebase 112 and may remain outside or on the exterior of the individual space. In any event, theweighted support extension 130 can increase the surface area of themodular wall 100 that is in contact with the floor, thereby increasing the stability of themodular wall 100 relative to the floor. - In one or more implementations, the
weighted support extension 130 can connect (e.g. bolt or otherwise anchor) to the floor, thereby securing themodular wall 100 to the floor. Alternatively, however, theweighted support extension 130 can have sufficient weight and/or surface area to provide stability to themodular wall 100 relative to the floor. Consequently, the installer can easily position and reposition themodular wall 100 to configure and reconfigure individual spaces without damaging or otherwise modifying the floor for anchoring themodular wall 100 thereto. - Moreover, the
modular wall 100 also can provide one or more functional components for the occupants of the individual space and/or for the occupants of the building generally. For instance, theweighted support extension 130 can include a bench or a seating surface 140. In additional or alternative implementations, theweighted support extension 130 can include a work surface (e.g., a desk, a table, etc.), a storage compartment, a bed (e.g., a bunk bed), and the like. As noted above, theweighted support extension 130 and functional components connected thereto or defined thereby can be on the interior and/or on the exterior of the individual space. - Additional or alternative implementations can include any number of features or elements that can secure and/or stabilize the
vertical supports 110 relative to the floor. For instance, one or more guy-wires can connect any of thevertical supports 110 to the floor, the ceiling, and/or each other, thereby providing sufficient stability to maintain themodular wall 100 stable relative to the floor, the ceiling, and/or each other. Consequently, in some instances, the installer can secure thevertical supports 110 such that the base 112 rest on the floor and remain stable relative thereto. Alternatively, the installer can abut a top portion of thevertical supports 110 against the ceiling and/or can suspend thevertical supports 110 between the floor and the ceiling with guy-wires. - Similarly, the
weighted support extension 130 also may interconnected together to provide additional structural rigidity and/or stability for themodular wall 100. For instance, one or more guy-wires can interconnect together theweighted support extension 130 to provide additional rigidity to themodular wall 100. Also, the guy-wires can connect theweighted support extension 130 to the floor, thereby securing themodular wall 100 to the floor. - As mentioned above, the modular walls can connect together to form or define an individual space. Moreover, such individual space can be fully enclosed or at least partially open. For example,
Figures 2-3 illustrate anindividual space 150 defined by amodular wall installation 105, which includesmodular wall 100a and amodular wall 100b. Except as otherwise described herein, themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b and their respective materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as the modular wall 100 (Figures 1A-1B ) and its respective materials, elements, and components. For example, each of themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b can comprise multiplevertical supports 110 connected together in a similar or in the same manner as in the modular wall 100 (Figures 1A-1B ). - In some instances, the
individual space 150 can have themodular walls floor 160 thereof. Furthermore, themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b connect together with one or more connecting elements, namelycrossbeams 170. Thecrossbeams 170 can provide additional stability and/or rigidity to themodular walls crossbeams 170 can have a non-parallel orientation relative to thefloor 160. For instance, thecrossbeams 170 can have a first portion thereof oriented at afirst angle 180a relative to anangled face 111a of themodular wall 100a, and a second portion thereof oriented at asecond angle 180b relative to anangled face 111b of themodular wall 100b. - For example, the first and
second angles second angles crossbeams 170 can comprise a single unitary, elongate element or member. In additional or alternative implementations, thecrossbeams 170 can include any number of interconnected elements, which together can connect themodular wall 100a to themodular wall 100b. - In one example, one, some, or each of the
crossbeams 170 can include two portions connected together or integrated with one another. Such portions can connect to the respective, opposingmodular walls crossbeams 170 can form an obtuse angle therebetween. It should be appreciated that thecrossbeams 170 can form any number of suitable angles in any number of planes or directions. - Furthermore, the
crossbeams 170 allow the installer to secure one or more panel thereto, which define or form a ceiling in theindividual space 150. Particularly, thetop panels 190 can connect to thecrossbeams 170 in a manner that forms the ceiling of theindividual space 150. The ceiling formed by thetop panels 190 includes openings between thetop panels 190. - Also, the
top panels 190 can connect to thecrossbeams 170 in any number of suitable positions and/or orientations. For example, thetop panels 190 can pass through thecrossbeams 170. Moreover, thetop panels 190 can be oriented relative to theangled faces second angles crossbeams 170,top panels 190,angled panels 120, and combinations thereof can connect together the individualvertical supports 110 to form themodular wall 100a andmodular wall 100b that can be connected together to define theindividual space 150. - Furthermore, the
crossbeams 170 can have any number of suitable shapes. In one example, thecrossbeams 170 can have an approximately rectangular or square cross-sectional shape. In additional or alternative implementations, thecrossbeams 170 can have a C shape, a U shape, or can be an I-beam. Also, in addition to thecrossbeams 170, the installer can connect themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b with one or more cables. For example, a cable can connect themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b together and can connect each to thefloor 160 and/or to another support surface of the building. In any event, thecrossbeams 170 can connect together themodular wall 100a and themodular wall 100b. - Also, it should be appreciated that the
angled panels 120 positioned on the opposingmodular walls panels 120 on themodular wall 100a are at a non-parallel orientation relative to thepanels 120 on themodular wall 100b in a vertical place or a vertical direction. For instance, thepanels 120 on themodular wall 100a and thepanels 120 on themodular wall 100a can form an acute angle therebetween. - As mentioned above, the
crossbeams 170 can comprise a single member or multiple members. Furthermore, thecrossbeams 170 comprising multiple members can have such members oriented relative to one other in any suitable manner. Hence, the crossbeams can position and orient the respective opposing modular walls connected thereby. For instance,Figure 4 illustrates amodular wall installation 105a, which hascrossbeams 170a including afirst portion 171a, and asecond portion 172a. Except as otherwise described herein, themodular wall installation 105a and its materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as the modular wall installation 105 (Figures 2-3 ) and its respective materials, elements, and components. For example, themodular wall installation 105a can include modular walls similar to or the same as any of themodular walls Figures 1A-3 ) connected together by thecrossbeams 170a. - In one implementations, as described above, the
crossbeams 170a can be oriented approximately perpendicular relative to the angled faces of the opposing modular walls. In other words, the first andsecond portions angle 182, which can be an obtuse angle. Alternatively, theangle 182 can be 90° or can be an acute angle, as may be suitable for a particular installation. - Some implementations can include modular walls or portions thereof (e.g., angled panels) that have an approximate parallel orientation relative to one another in a horizontal plane. In other words, the width of the individual space defined between such opposing wall modules at any given height thereof can remain approximately constant along the length thereof. Alternatively, a nonparallel orientation of the 171a, 172a relative to each other in the horizontal plane or direction can produce or facilitate a nonparallel orientation in the horizontal plane or direction of the opposing modular walls connected by the
crossbeams 170a. That is, a nonparallel orientation of the opposing modules can produce the width of the wall module that varies along the length thereof (e.g., the floor space of the individual space may be wider at one end as compared with the opposing end thereof). - The modular wall installations described above involved two opposing wall modules connected together. It should be appreciated that this disclosure is not so limited. Particularly, a modular wall installation can include any number of wall modules connected together. For instance, connecting together four modular walls can form an approximately square- or rectangular-shaped individual space.
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Figure 5 illustrates a partial view of amodular wall installation 105b that includes four modular walls connected together, which define an approximately rectangularindividual space 150b. Except as otherwise described herein, themodular wall installation 105b and its materials, elements, or components can be similar to or the same as any of themodular wall installations Figures 2-4 ) and their respective materials, elements, and components. For example, themodular wall installation 105b can includemodular walls modular walls Figures 1A-3 ) connected together by the crossbeams. - Particularly, the
modular walls individual space 150b, which can have an approximately rectangular shape. As described above, however, the modular wall installation can have any number of wall modules that together can form any suitable shape (e.g., square, polygonal, rounded, such as round, oval, etc., and other shapes). Implementations also can include one or more doors (e.g., a door 200) or other entrance and/or exit components, which can allow an occupant to enter and exit theindividual space 150b. - The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description.
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- A modular wall installation for forming an individual space, the modular wall installation comprising:a first modular wall (100a); anda second modular wall (100b), positioned opposite to each other to define the individual space, each modular wall (100) comprising:a plurality of vertical supports (110) having a base (112) positioned on a support surface; and one or more angled panels (120) connected to the plurality of vertical supports (110) and spanning therebetween,wherein the one or more angled panels (120) are oriented at an acute or obtuse angle relative to the support surface,wherein the modular wall installation further comprises one or more weighted support extensions (130) connected to or integrated with one or more of the vertical supports (110) and extending away from the base (112) of the one or more vertical supports (110);one or more crossbeams (170) connected to respective top portions of the first and second modular walls (100a, 100b) to connect the first modular wall (100a) to the second modular wall (100b); anda plurality of top panels (190), connected to the one or more crossbeams (170),wherein at least some of the top panels (190) are spaced apart from each other, andwherein the one or more angled panels (120) of the first modular wall (100a) and the one or more angled panels (120) of the second modular wall (100b) are not parallel relative to each other in a vertical direction.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 1, wherein the one or more crossbeams '(170) comprise a first portion (171a) connected to the first modular wall (100a) and a second portion (172a) connected to the second modular wall, the first and second portions forming an obtuse angle (182) therebetween.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 2, the first portion (171a) being oriented approximately perpendicular relative to the one or more angled panels (120) of the first modular wall (100a) and the second portion (172a) being oriented approximately perpendicular relative to the one or more angled panels (120) of the second modular wall (100b).
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 1, wherein the one or more angled panels (120) of the first modular wall (100a) and the one or more angled panels (120) of the second modular wall (100b) are not parallel to each other in the horizontal direction.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 1, wherein the weighted support extensions (130) include one or more functional components.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 5, wherein the one or more functional components include one or more of a seating surface (140), a storage compartment, and a bed.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the weighted support extensions (130) extends into the individual space.
- The modular wall installation as recited in claim 1, wherein one or more of the vertical supports (110) of the first modular wall (100a) and the second modular wall (100b) include a frame and one or more panels (113-116) connected to the frame.
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