MX2015002232A - Modular wall system. - Google Patents

Abstract

A wall panel of a moveable and demountable frameless 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 frameless panel, an upper clamp assembly, a ceiling track configured to be removably inserted into the ceiling rail, a lower clamp assembly, a first height adjustment mechanism secured to the lower clamp assembly, a second height adjustment mechanism, and a bottom floor channel receiving the first height and second height adjustment mechanisms.

Description

MODULAR WALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is concerned with a wall panel system. More particularly, the present invention is concerned with a movable and removable non-progressive movable wall panel system for enameled end wall panels.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Fixed wall systems, movable wall systems and non-progressive wall systems are well known in the art.

Some problems associated with fixed wall systems are the inability to move and / or move fixed wall systems once they are mounted; the inability to easily install through components (wiring, etc.) after fixed wall systems have been assembled and the inability to easily change aspects and elements of fixed wall systems once they are installed. In addition, fixed wall systems are also disadvantageous because their installation is quite long. For example, for conventional plasterboard walls, first support posts must be installed, then fix the plasterboard panels to them, then plaster them, wait for the plaster to dry, Subsequently sanding and then finishing the surfaces of the plasterboard walls. It is well known in the art that the assembly of such fixed wall systems usually lasts several days and requires a lot of manual labor, which is thus very inefficient and very inefficient in cost.

Some of the problems associated with movable wall systems are that very often their components are over-designed (eg, too heavy), different and specialized tools are required for the mounting of such movable wall systems and movable wall systems comprise in general several different components that are not easily interchangeable. As a result of the aforementioned, the installation of such movable wall systems is generally quite lengthy and annoying. Furthermore, it is well known in the art that such movable wall systems, by virtue of their design, generally offer very low sound insulation, light protection and / or vibration protection properties.

Some of the problems associated with non-progressive wall systems are the inability to independently change, move and / or alter a particular component of the non-progressive wall system without affecting the other components operatively connected to that particular component. Of course, by virtue of its design, non-progressive wall systems in general have several components that are intricately connected to each other and thus prevent a particular component thereof from being changed, moved and / or altered without altering the other components of the non-progressive wall system.

In addition, with several conventional wall panel systems, certain components thereof need to be secured (penetrated, nailed, screwed, etc.) to the floor or ceiling, which leads to substantial deficiencies, such as holes in the floor and / or corresponding carpet, property damage, etc. In addition, it is also known that in some jurisdictions, when the components of the wall panel systems are permanently fixed to the infrastructure of a building, they become the property of the owner of the building, which is very undesirable for owners and / or users of such wall panel systems. It is also known that in large corporations, different departments need to be restructured on a regular basis, consequently, leading to a frequent reorganization of office spaces with associated inconveniences. Therefore, it would be very useful to have a modular and prefabricated wall panel construction system that could be assembled without permanently fixing an infrastructure of a building and that could be easily moved and removed from one site to another, either within the same building or a building at next, without leaving behind any adverse or destructive effects.

Known for the applicant are the following US documents describing 5 different wall panel systems and accessories: 2,387,389; 2,394,443; 2,822,898; 3,040,847 3,048,882 3,057,005; 3,057,444; 3,141,189; 3,159,866 3,228,160 3,234,582; 3,302,353; 3,305,983; 3,352,078 3,363,383 3,381,436; 3,411,252; 3,566,559; 3,585,768 3,670,357 3,675,382; 3,697,028; 3,722,026; 3,802,480 3,829,930 3,925,933; 4,027,714; 4,037,380; 4,067,165 4,086,734 4,103,463; 4,104,829; 4,109,429; 4,167,084 4,263,761 4,277,920; 4,282,631; 4, 399.644; 4,449,337 4,450,658 4,555,880; 4,625,476; 4,640,072; 4,703,598 4,757,657 4,825,610; 4,873,741; 4,907,384; 4,914,880 5,042,555 5,056,577; 5,125,201; 5,159,793; 5,161,330 5,207,037 5,212,918; 5,228,254; 5,237,786; 5,379,560 5,381,845 5,433,046; 5,467,559; 5,491,943; 5,542,219 5,603,192 5,644,877; 5,644,878; 5,735,089; 5,845,363 5,875,596 5,881,979; 5,996,299; 6,047,508; 6,088,877 6,094,872 6,112,485; 6,115,968; 6,141,925; 6,167,937 Bl 6,122,871; 6,170,213 Bl; 6,176,054 Bl; 6,185,784 Bl; 6,209,610 Bl; 6,329,591 B2; 6,336,247 Bl; 6,349,516 Bl; 6,405,781 B2; 6,493,995 B2; 6,530,181 Bl; 6,571,519 Bl; 6,889,477 Bl; 7,021.007 B2; 7,293,389 B2; 7,520,093 B2; 7,624,549 B2; 2002/0053166 Al; 2002/0088188 Al; 2002/0157335 Al; 2003/0014853 Al; 2004/0003556 Al; 2005/0000164 Al; 2006/0277850 Al; 2007/0017065 Al; and 2008/0202030 Al.

Known for the applicant are also the following foreign documents: CA 2,002,674; FR 1,450,017; FR 1,526,637 and GB 2,171,135 A.

A movable and removable wall panel system for frame wall panels, that is, substantially rectangular-shaped wall panels comprising opposed upper and lower distance channels and opposite side vertical posts with external covers, having been designed by the Applicant of the present case, it is that described in the US Patent No. 6,688,056 B2 granted on February 10, 2004 to VON HOYNINGEN HUENE et al. More particularly this document describes a movable and removable wall panel system including a plurality of panels, each having opposite upper and lower distance channels, opposite left and right vertical posts, a panel cover, a ceiling rail and an articulation floor channel. The distance channels and vertical posts are fixed to each other by connecting uprights in order to form a rectangular support frame of the panel. The hinge floor channel is operatively linked to a lower portion of the rectangular support frame by means of left and right sliding assemblies. rights mounted to receiving channels of the left and right vertical posts respectively. In articulation floor channel it is used to operatively secure the rectangular support frame of the panel to a floor surface. Each vertical post has at least one receiving flange extending along a direction substantially parallel to the vertical axis of the panel.

Despite several improvements in the field, when office spaces are assembled using frameless enameled end wall panels, these office spaces are still constructed using a "built-in" or "collapsible" procedure. This is, in general, one goes to the site, the different measures are taken, including deviations from the floor and / or ceiling where the office space is going to be assembled and then in general the corresponding glass panels of different heights and widths in order to accommodate or compensate for these different individual deviations and the office space is assembled very progressively on the site. By assigning each specific glass panel of different dimensions to a corresponding place where it is assigned and after that adjusting the position, height and vertical displacement of each of such different types of glass panels manually, using a plurality of shock absorbers that are inserted well below each of the panels glass in an attempt to have a global uniform wall panel assembly and compensate for possible floor and / or roof deviations. Obviously, this procedure is not only very long, but it is quite annoying from a logistical point of view, also as it is quite intense work and is not very efficient when you have to assemble several office spaces in large corporations.

None of the patents mentioned above seems to reveal or even suggest a movable non-progressive movable removable wall panel system that is designed to assemble "frameless" enameled end wall panels very quickly, easily, conveniently, appropriately, systematically and effective in cost, thereby avoiding the corresponding deficiencies of the "on-site fabrication" procedure of conventional wall panel systems.

Hence, in light of the foregoing, there is a need for an improved system which, by virtue of its design and components, would be able to overcome or at least minimize some of the problems of the prior art mentioned above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Some embodiments are concerned with a wall panel of a wall panel system without movable frame and removable that is secured between the floor of a room and a ceiling rail secured to the ceiling of the room. The wall panel includes a panel without a frame, an upper clamp assembly, a roof slide configured to be removably inserted to the ceiling rail, a lower clamp assembly, a first height adjustment mechanism secured to the lower clamp assembly, a second height adjustment mechanism and a lower floor channel that receives the first and second height adjustment mechanisms.

Some embodiments are concerned with movable and removable wall panel systems for defining an office space with a plurality of wall panels that can be disposed substantially vertically between a floor and a ceiling, each having a series of higher deviations respectively and lower, each wall panel has a vertical axis and a horizontal axis and comprises: at least one panel without a prefabricated frame, each panel has a given height defined between upper and lower edges and a given width defined between left and right side edges , the upper edge of each panel is provided with a roof slider configured to be removably insertable to a corresponding roof rail extending along the roof and delimiting the office space; a lower floor channel associated with each corresponding panel and which is configured to operatively rest against the floor opposite the roof rail extending along the roof; first and second integrated motorized height adjustment assemblies associated with each panel and insertable into a corresponding lower floor channel, each height adjustment assembly comprises a supporting edge to operatively support a lower portion of each panel, each adjustment set of height is selectively operable to be raised or lowered adjustably, thereby enabling a vertical height adjustment of each panel and a rotational angle adjustment thereof and At least one connecting plate for removably attaching a pair of lower floor channels, each connector and lower channel being positioned, formed and dimensioned together to ensure that the side edges of a pair of neighboring prefabricated frameless panels cooperate with each other with In order to define office space.

Some modalities provide a modular enamelled end wall panel construction system without a prefabricated frame that can be moved and removed from one site to another without a "built in" procedure and without leaving behind any adverse or destructive effects. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for using the aforementioned wall panel system and / or components thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for installing the aforementioned wall panel system and / or components thereof is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an office space having been defined with the aforementioned wall panel system and / or components thereof is provided. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a kit with corresponding components is provided for assembling the aforementioned office space.

In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for assembling components of the aforementioned kit is also provided. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for doing business with the above-mentioned wall panel system and / or corresponding method (s) is also provided.

The objects, advantages and other elements of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following non-restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, given for purposes of exemplification only, with reference to the accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of a set of office space that has been assembled with a wall panel system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the set of office space is shown with wall panels of enameled end and a pair of corresponding doors.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a wall panel without an enameled end frame cooperating with a roof rail according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is an enlarged view of an upper portion of what is shown in Figure 3.

Figure 5 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a partial top perspective view of an assembly of a pair of enameled end wall panels disposed along an angular 180 ° connection according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown without Roof cover to better illustrate the roof slide of each wall panel.

Figure 7 is a partial bottom perspective view of a set of a pair of end wall panels enameled arranged along an angular 180 ° connection according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown without a lower cover to better illustrate the lower channel and height adjustment assemblies of each wall panel, also as the connecting plate interconnecting ends of a pair of lower channels according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a partial bottom perspective view of an assembly of a pair of enameled end wall panels disposed along an angular 90 ° connection according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown without lower covers to better illustrate the lower channel and height adjustment assemblies of each wall panel, also as the connecting plate interconnecting ends of a pair of lower channels according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a top perspective view of a set of enameled end wall panels arranged along a tridirectional connection in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown with corresponding roof covers.

Figure 12 is a partial bottom perspective view of a set of enameled end wall panels arranged along a three-way connection, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown with corresponding lower covers.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view, taken along a given segment of what is shown in Figure 12.

Figure 14 is a partial bottom perspective view of an enameled end wall panel assembly disposed along a tridirectional connection, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is shown with corresponding lower covers.

Figure 15 is a side elevational view of an enameled end wall panel assembly disposed along a tridirectional connection in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wall panel assembly is shown with top covers and inferiors Figure 16 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 15.

Figure 17 is a perspective view of a height adjustment assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 18 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 17.

Figure 19 is a top plan view of what is shown in Figure 17.

Figure 20 is a front elevational view of what is shown in Figure 17.

Figure 21 is another side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 18, the height adjustment assembly is shown in a raised configuration.

Fig. 22 is another side elevational view of what is shown in Fig. 21, the height adjustment assembly is shown in a collapsed configuration.

Figure 23 is a perspective view of a height adjustment stem provided with a pair of distal cuspids, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 24 is a side elevation view of the height adjustment stem shown in Figure 23.

Figure 25 is a front plan view of what is shows in figure 24.

Figure 26 is a side elevational view of one of the cowls shown in Figure 23.

Figure 27 is a rear elevation view of what is shown in Figure 26.

Figure 28 is a perspective view of the height adjustment assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height adjustment assembly is shown in folded configuration.

Fig. 29 is another perspective view of what is shown in Fig. 28, the height adjustment assembly is now shown with certain parts having been removed to better illustrate internal components of the height adjustment assembly.

Figure 30 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 28, the height adjustment assembly is now shown in a raised configuration.

Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 30.

Figure 32 is another side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 30, the height adjustment assembly is now shown in a collapsed configuration.

Figure 33 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 32.

Figure 34 is a perspective view of a set of height adjustment according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 35 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 34.

Figure 36 is another side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 34.

Figure 37 is a side elevational view of the components shown in Figure 36.

Figure 38 is a front elevational view of one of the components shown in Figure 37.

Figure 39 is a top plan view of what is shown in Figure 38.

Figure 40 is a perspective view of one of the components shown in Figure 37.

Figure 41 is a perspective view of the height adjustment assembly, according to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height adjustment assembly is shown with certain components having been removed from it to better illustrate internal components of the assembly of height adjustment.

Figure 42 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 41.

Figure 43 is a perspective view of a tie plate provided with four projections and a securing hole around the center point, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 44 is a top plan view of what is shown in Figure 43.

Figure 45 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 43.

Figure 46 is another perspective view of what is shown in Figure 43, the projections of the tie plate are now provided with corresponding nuts and the tie plate is further provided with a threaded fastener extending down from a center point of the tie plate, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 47 is a top plan view of what is shown in Figure 46.

Figure 48 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 46.

Figure 49 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly provided with enameled end distraction markers, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 50 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 49.

Figure 51 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 49.

Figure 52 is an enlarged view of a portion of the shown in figure 50.

Figure 53 is a perspective view of a complementary accessory assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 54 is an exploded view of the component shown in Figure 53.

Figure 55 is a side view of what is shown in Figure 53.

Figure 56 is a side view of what is shown in Figure 54.

Fig. 57 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly provided with enameled end insert wood shelves, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 58 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Fig. 57.

Fig. 59 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Fig. 58.

Figure 60 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 58.

Figure 61 is a perspective view of a complementary accessory assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 62 is an exploded view of the components shown in Figure 61.

Figure 63 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 61.

Figure 64 is a side elevation view of what is shown in Figure 62.

Figure 65 is a partial view of a wooden deck provided with a hook plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 66 is a perspective view of the latch plate shown in Fig. 65.

Figure 67 is a front plan view of what is shown in Figure 66.

Figure 68 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly that is provided with glazed end insert glass covers according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 69 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 68.

Figure 70 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 68.

Figure 71 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 69.

Figure 72 is a perspective view of a complementary accessory assembly according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 73 is an exploded view of the component shown in figure 72.

Figure 74 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 72.

Figure 75 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 73.

Fig. 76 is a side elevational view of a sliding door assembly operatively mounted on a roof slide comprising a sliding wooden door according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 77 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 76.

Fig. 78 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Fig. 76.

Figure 79 is a perspective view of a sliding door mounting bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 80 is a partial top view of a sliding door assembly operatively mounted on a corresponding roof rail and roof rail, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, some of the components are shown in exploded relationship, including The wood door and door mounting clamp.

Figure 81 is a side elevational view of the physical components of the sliding door which are shown in exploded relation with a sliding door mounting bracket, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 82 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in Figure 78.

Figure 83 is a perspective view of what is shown in Figure 76.

Fig. 84 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of what is shown in Fig. 83.

Figure 85 is a perspective view of the lower guide plug shown in Figure 84.

Figure 86 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in Figure 84.

Fig. 87 is a side elevational view of a sliding door assembly operably mounted on a roof slide and roof rail and comprising a glass sliding door according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 88 is a schematic side view of what is shown in Figure 87.

Figure 89 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in FIG. figure 88 Figure 90 is a partial top perspective view of a sliding door assembly operatively mounted on a corresponding roof and roof rail slider and comprising a sliding glass door according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, some of which the components shown in exploded relation to others to better illustrate a corresponding glass clamp according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 91 is a side elevation view of the physical components of the sliding door that are shown in exploded relation to a corresponding glass clamp, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 92 is a top plan view of a portion further to the right of what is shown in Figure 91.

Figure 93 is a partial side elevation view of a portion further to the right of what is shown in Figure 91.

Fig. 94 is a perspective view of the upper glass clamp shown in Fig. 90, the upper glass clamp is shown provided with a height adjustment fastener.

Figure 95 is a front elevation view of what is shown in Figure 94.

Figure 96 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 94.

Figure 97 is another side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 94.

Fig. 98 is a partial bottom perspective view of a glass sliding door assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, some of the components are shown in exploded relation to others to better illustrate a glass clamp bottom according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 99 is a perspective view of the lower glass clamp shown in Figure 98.

Figure 100 is a front elevational view of what is shown in Figure 99.

Figure 101 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 99.

Figure 102 is a side elevational view of a pair of glass pole panels that are assembled one on top of the other, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 103 is an enlarged view of an upper portion of what is shown in Fig. 102.

Fig. 104 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Fig. 102.

Figure 105 is a bottom plan view of a pair of glass pole panels that are assembled one above the other, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 106 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in Fig. 105.

Fig. 107 is a partial top view of a tridirectional glass pole panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 108 is a partial bottom view of a tridirectional glass pole panel assembly, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 109 is a side elevational view of a three-way glass pole panel assembly, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 110 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 109.

Figure 111 is a cross-sectional view of a three-way glass pole panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 112 is an enlarged view of a portion of what is shown in Figure 111.

Figure 113 is a perspective view of a wall panel assembly that includes a solid panel and a glass pole panel assembled one above the other, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 114 is an enlarged view of an upper portion of what is shown in Figure 113.

Figure 115 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 113.

Figure 116 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 113.

Figure 117 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 116.

Fig. 118 is a perspective view of a wall panel assembly including a door post, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 119 is a side elevation view of what is shown in figure 118.

Figure 120 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly comprising two solid panels assembled one above the other, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 121 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Figure 120, an outer cover of one of the solid panels has been removed to better illustrate the internal components of the assembly.

Figure 122 is a perspective view of a post connection fastener according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 123 is a side elevational view of what is shown in Figure 122.

Fig. 124 is a top plan view of what is shown in Fig. 122.

Fig. 125 is a side elevation view of a solid panel metal frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the solid panel metal frame is shown with an adjustable lower cover.

Figure 126 is a side view of what is shown in figure 125.

Figure 127 is a perspective view of an intermediate distance channel in exploded relationship with a vertical post of a solid panel metal frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 128 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled configuration of what is shown in Fig. 127.

Figure 129 is a side elevation view of a solid panel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 130 is a partial enlarged view of some components of a solid wall panel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, some of the components are shown in exploded relationship.

Figure 131 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a solid wall panel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 132 is a perspective view of what is shown in Figure 131.

Figure 133 is a perspective view of a metal cover engaging assembly of the solid panel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 134 is a cross-sectional view of what is shown in Figure 133.

Figure 135 is a cross-sectional view of a solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 136 is a cross-sectional view of a solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 137 is a partial perspective view of a wall panel that is provided with latching channels according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 138 is an exploded view of what is shown in figure 137.

Fig. 139 is a schematic representation of a latch clamp cooperating with a horizontal latch channel of a wall panel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 140 is a partial view of a wall panel that is provided with a pair of latching clamps, one of the latching clamps is shown in a configuration engaged within the horizontal latch channel and the latch clamp is shown in a intermediate configuration.

Fig. 141 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly disposed along a main article configuration according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 142 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an upper portion of what is shown in Figure 141.

Fig. 143 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of what is shown in Fig. 141.

Fig. 144 is a fragmentary perspective view of a glass panel with frame that is provided with a drop cover according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 145 is a bottom perspective view of what shown in Fig. 144, the glass panel with frame is now without a bottom cover.

Figure 146 is a side view of a frame wall panel that is provided with a spring-loaded lowering cover according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 147 is a cross-sectional view of a frame wall panel that is provided with a spring-loaded lowering cover according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 148 and 149 are perspective views showing a wall panel system without an enamelled end frame during installation according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 150 is an exploded view of the wall panel without pre-assembled frame according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 151 is a perspective view of an upper clamp assembly of the preassembled wall panel of Figure 150.

Figure 152 is a perspective view of the height adjustment assembly of the preassembled wall panel of Figure 150.

Figure 153 is a perspective view of a door frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 154 is an enlarged view of area 154-154 of Fig. 153.

Figure 155 is a top view of the enlarged area of Figure 149.

Fig. 156 is an enlarged view showing upper portions of adjacent enameled end wall panels, without frame, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 157 is a sectional view taken along line 157-157 of Fig. 156.

Fig. 158 is a front view of a top interconnect of Fig. 157 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 159 is a side view of the upper interconnection of Fig. 158 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 160 is an enlarged view showing lower portions of enameled end wall panels without adjacent frames according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 161 is a top view of the lower interconnection of Figure 160 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 162 is a side view of the interconnection bottom of Figure 161 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 163-167 show a height adjustment assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 168 shows a wall panel system without frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 169-171 show rail and mosaic systems usable with the wall panel system of Figure 168.

Fig. 172 shows a rear view of the wall panel system of Fig. 168.

Fig. 173 is a sectional view along line 173-173 of Fig. 168.

Figures 174 and 175 are enlarged views of portions of Figure 172.

Figures 176 and 177 show components of an electrical plug assembly of the wall panel system of Figure 168 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In the following description, the same references Numerical refer to similar elements. The modalities, geometrical configurations, mentioned materials and / or dimensions shown in the figures or described in the present invention are preferred modalities only, given for purposes of exemplification only.

In addition, although the present invention as exemplified hereinafter is designed primarily for wall systems designed in work environments, to define office spaces, etc., they could be used with other objects and for other purposes, as is evident for the person experienced in the technique. For this reason, expressions such as "work", "office", "space", "wall", "panel" and any other reference and / or other equivalent expression shall not be construed to limit the scope of this invention and includes all of such other objects and all other applications with which the present invention could be used and may be useful.

Further, in the context of the present invention, the terms "system", "kit", "game", "set", "product" and "device", also as any other equivalent expressions and / or combined words thereof , known in the art, will be used interchangeably, as is evident to the person skilled in the art. This also applies to any other expression mutually equivalent, such as for example: a) "assemble", "assemble", "define", "build", "erect", etc .; b) "wall", "panel", etc., c) "office", "workspace", "environment", "structure", "enclosure", etc .; d) "turn", "push", "move", "move", "bear", "transport", etc .; e) "interchangeable", "modular", "progressive", etc .; f) "activate", "enable", "allow", etc .; g) "hold", "secure", "attach", "secure", "adjust", "place", etc .; h) "hole", "perforation", "slot", "slit", "cavity", etc .; i) "rotate", "pivot", "flip", "roll", etc .; j) "roof", "upper", "upper part", etc .; k) "floor", "bottom", "bottom", etc .; 1) "glass", "laminate", "panel", "plaster", "board", etc .; m) "placement", "spacing", "location", "arrangement", "arrangement", etc .; n) "adjacent", "neighbor", "sequential", etc .; o) "components", "parts", "elements", etc .; also as any other mutually equivalent expression pertaining to the aforementioned expressions and / or any other structural and / or functional aspect of the present invention, as is also apparent to the person skilled in the art.

Furthermore, in the context of the present description, expressions such as "joined" and "unible" or "assembled" and "mountable" will be considered interchangeable in that the present invention is also concerned with a kit with corresponding components to assemble a fully assembled office space.

Furthermore, in the context of the present invention, it is also important to make a distinction between a "frame" wall panel that usually consists of a substantially rectangular shape and comprises opposed upper and lower distance channels and opposite left and right vertical posts that form the "frame" of the panel panel with frame and a "frameless" wall panel, which is a wall panel devoid of such distance channels and vertical posts (eg, a straight glass panel that does not have a frame around it, etc.) as can be easily understood by the person experienced in the art.

Further, although the preferred embodiments of the present invention as illustrated in the appended figures may comprise several components and although the preferred embodiment of the wall panel system as shown consists of certain geometric configurations as explained and illustrated herein, all these components and geometries are essential for the invention and thus should not be interpreted in their restrictive sense, that is, they should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention. It will also be understood, as is also apparent to the person skilled in the art, that other appropriate components and cooperation between them, as well as other appropriate geometric configurations can be used for the wall panel system and corresponding components according to the present invention, as will be briefly explained below and as can be easily inferred from them by the person experienced in art, without deviating from the scope of the invention.

List of numerical references for some of the corresponding preferred components illustrated in the attached figures: 301. wall panel system 303. office space 305. wall panel 307. floor 309. ceiling 311. vertical axis 313. horizontal axis 315. wall panel 317. height 319. top top edge 321. bottom edge 323. width 325. lateral edge 325a. left side edge 325b. right side edge 326. upper clamp set 327. sliding roof 329. ceiling rail 331. lower floor channel 333. height adjustment set 334. first vertical element 335. support edge 336. second vertical element 337. junction plate 338. third vertical element 339. base 340. fourth vertical element 441. first end cap 441a. first end cap component (first end cap 441) 441b. second end cap component (first end cap 441) 443. second end cap 443a. first end cap component (second end cap 443) 443b. second end cap component (second end cap 443) 445. stem height adjustment 447. first threaded segment 449. second threaded segment 451. first adjustment leg 451a. lowered portion 452. second extreme 452a. first extreme 453a. lowered portion 453. second adjustment leg 455. stringer component 457. stringer component 459. pivot shaft 461. first cap 463. second cap 465. bra 466. worm gear 466a. worm gear 467. receptacle 469. first clamp 471. second clamp 472. lower clamp assembly 473. Board location 475. connector 477. notch 479. cap 481. longitudinal axis 483. central point 485. projection 487. hole 489. nut 491. set screw 493. hole 495. sharp point 497. securing hole 499. securing 501. projection element 503. ) end (projection element) 505. longitudinal slit 507. roof cover 509. cover of the background 511. meeting 513. through hole 515. complementary accessory 517. cap 517b. cap 519b. first threaded stud 521b. second threaded stud 519. first threaded stud 521. second threaded stud 523. washer 525. relaxation marker 527. pressure wood deck 529. coupling knob 531. hanging plate 533. hanging hook 535. hole 537. pressure glass cover 539. separation amount 541. sliding door set 543. sliding door 545. physical elements of sliding door 547. sliding door mounting clamp 549. bottom guide plug 551. floor stamp background 551a. dock 553. sliding glass door 555. glass clamp 555a. upper glass clamp 555b. lower glass clamp 557. height adjustment bra 559. floor stamp background 561. meeting 563. tightening set 565. hood mechanism 567. wall panel with frame 569. channel distance from the bottom 571. drop cover 573. dock 575. vertical pole 577. pole connection fastener 579. groove 581. intermediate distance channel 583. outer cover (or metal cover) 585. Internal hanging component 587. Stiffening component 589. hook channel 591. coupling clamp 593. coupling portion 595. hanging portion 597. cleavage 599. complementary wall panel 800. sliding door frame 802. first jamb 804. second jamb 806. headboard 810. clamp set 812. cover set 813. reception channel 820. first portion 822. second portion 900. upper clamp 902. first vertical leg 904. second vertical leg 906. openings 908. self-tapping screws 930. lower clamp 932. openings 950. glass pole panel 952. three-way glass pole panel assembly 954. 956 three-way glass pole panel assembly. wall panel assembly 980. wall panel set 982. doorpost 990. Solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly 992. Solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly 1002. wall panel set 1004 glass panel with frame 1006. drop cover 1008. bottom cover 1010. wall panel with frame 1014. wall panel with frame 1102. wall structure 1104. wall structure 1106. cap 1120. nut 1120a. nut 1202. vertical tree 1204. vertical tree 1591. Stacked components By virtue of its design and its components, the present wall panel system is a movable and removable non-progressive movable wall panel system, particularly suitable for mounting frameless wall panels, such as enamelled end wall panels, for example, very quickly, easily and systematically, something that is not possible with conventional wall panel systems.

Of course, the present invention is the next and innovative generation of wall panel systems, being a considerable improvement over other wall panel systems, such as, for example, the one designed by the applicant of the present case and described in FIG. US Patent No. 6,688,056 B2 granted on February 10, 2014 to VON HOYNINGEN HUENE et al., the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Broadly described, the wall panel system (301) according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in the appended figures, is a removable and removable wall panel system (301) for defining an office space. (303) with a plurality of wall panels (305) that can be arranged substantially vertically between a floor (307) and a roof (309), each having respectively a series of upper and lower deviations, each wall panel (305) having an axis vertical (311) and a horizontal axis (313) and comprising: at least one panel without prefabricated frame (315), each panel (315) has a given height (317) defined between upper and lower edges (319, 321) and a given width (323) defined between left and right side edges (325a, 325b), a pair of upper clamp assemblies (326) secured to the upper edge (319) of each panel (305), such that the upper edge (310) is provided with a roof slide (327) configured to be removably insertable to a corresponding roof rail (329). ) extending along the roof (309) and delimiting the office space (303); a lower floor channel (331) associated with each corresponding panel (315) and which is configured to operatively rest against the floor (307) opposite the roof rail (329) extending along the roof (309); first and second integrated motorized height adjustment assemblies (333) associated with each panel (315) and insertable into a corresponding lower floor channel (331), each height adjustment assembly (333) comprises a supporting edge (335) to operatively support a lower portion of each panel (315), each height adjustment assembly (333) is selectively operable to be raised or lowered adjustably, thereby enabling a vertical height adjustment of each panel ( 315) and a rotational angular adjustment thereof by virtue of a pivot axis (459), as illustrated for example in Figure 18 and At least one junction plate (337) for removably attaching a pair of lower floor channels (331), each junction plate (337) and lower floor channel (331) is placed, formed and dimensioned together to ensure that side edges (325) of a pair of neighboring prefabricated frameless panels (315) cooperate with each other in order to define the office space (303). An example of a resulting office space (303) is shown in Figure 1.

According to a first preferred embodiment of the invention and as best shown in Figures 2-27, each height adjustment assembly (333) may comprise a scissors height adjustment mechanism that includes: a) a base (339) ); b) first and second opposite end caps (441,443) projecting from the base (339); c) a height adjustment stem (445) which is rotatably mounted around the end caps (441, 443), the height adjustment stem (445) has first and second threaded segments (447, 449) each being threaded opposite each other and d) first and second adjustment legs (451, 453), the first adjustment leg (451) has a first end (452a) pivotally mounted on a stringer component (455) threadedly engaged on the first threaded segment (447) of the height adjustment stem (445) and a second end (452) mounted pivotably on the support edge (335) and the second adjustment foot (453) having a first end (452a) pivotally mounted on a stringer component (457) threadedly engaged on the second threaded segment (449) of the height adjustment stem (445) and a second end (452) pivotally mounted on the support edge (335), such that the rotation of the Common height adjustment stem (445) along a first direction causes the elevation of the supporting edge (335) and the rotation of the common height adjustment stem (445) along a second and opposite direction causes the descent of the edge of support (335).

Preferably, the second ends 452 of the first and second adjustment legs (451.453) are pivotally mounted on a lower portion of the support edge (335) about a common pivot axis (459), as best shown in FIGS. 17, 18, 21 and 22.

Preferably also, the adjustment legs (451, 533) comprise recessed portions (451a, 453a) to avoid the height adjustment stem (445) when the adjustment legs (451,453) are extracted to a collapsed configuration, as can be better understood when referring to figures 17, 18 and 22.

The height adjustment stem (445) can be manufactured in a greater number of ways, but according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it comprises first and second spaced apart stem components being provided with the first and second threaded segments (447). , 449) respectively, the first shank component comprises an end with a male component being insertable securely to a female component of a corresponding end of the second shank component, as can be easily understood when referring to Figs. 22-25.

Referring to Figures 17-27, it is shown how the height adjustment stem (445) can be rotatably mounted about first and second ferrules (461, 463) provided on the first and second end caps (441, 443) respectively , although other suitable mounting methods may be used in accordance with the present invention. Figure 20 provides an illustration of the first bushing (461) for example, while Figure 17 provides an illustration of the second bushing 461.

According to a preferred embodiment, each end cap (441, 443) comprises a first cap component of the end (441a, 443a) that is removably attachable via at least one corresponding fastener (465) on a second end cap component (441b, 443b) that is fixed to the base (339) of the height adjustment assembly (333) ), as can be easily understood from figures 17 and 20.

As shown in Figure 20, at least one distal end of the height adjustment stem (445) is provided with a receptacle (467) for receiving a corresponding insert from a driving tool, but preferably both ends of the adjusting stem of height (445) are provided with a receptacle (467) for receiving a corresponding insert from a driving tool, to enable the height adjustment assembly (333) to be put into operation on both sides thereof.

Preferably and as can be easily understood from Figures 3-22, each receptacle (467), height adjustment stem (445) and support edge (335) of each height adjustment assembly (333) substantially falls on the same vertical plane, under a corresponding wall panel (305, 315).

According to another preferred aspect of the present invention and also as shown for example in figures 17 and 19, each height adjustment assembly (333) comprises first and second opposing clamps (469, 471) to define a clamp assembly bottom (472) to hold a lower portion of a wall panel corresponding (315). Preferably, the internal surfaces of the first and second clamps (469, 471) are provided with a joint at the site (473), as can be easily understood when referring to figures 6, 7 and 17.

As best shown in Figures 17-22, each height adjustment assembly (333) comprises at least one connector (475) extending between the first and second clamps (469, 471). Preferably, each connector (475) is a clamp screw that is configured with respect to the first and second clamps (469, 471) to drive such clamps (469, 471) toward each other via a corresponding rotation of the clamp screw. Each connector (475) may be provided with a bushing (479) and in such a case, the bushing is preferably a nylon bushing (479), although other suitable components and materials may be used in accordance with the present invention.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower edge of each panel without prefabricated frame (315) is provided with at least one positioning notch (477) to cooperate with a corresponding connector (475), which is part of the assembly of clamp (472). Each notch (477) is preferably prefabricated on each panel (315) accurately using an appropriate method. As long as the notch (s) (477) is not (are) visible (s) for example, in figures 7 and 9, a mode of the notch (477) can be seen in figure 150. Among other advantages, the presence of such positioning notches (477) allows each panel (315) to be easily and accurately placed on a corresponding pair of height adjustment assemblies (333), as can easily be understood when referring to figures 7 and 9 by example. In this regard, each height adjustment assembly (333) is preferably fabricated symmetrically along a longitudinal axis (481) thereof.

According to another preferred aspect of the present invention, each height adjustment assembly (333) is a motorized height adjustment assembly (333) that is selectively adjustable via a mechanical bore by means of a corresponding receptacle (467) of the assembly. of height adjustment (333). The receptacle (467) of the height adjustment assembly (333) can extend in a substantially parallel relationship with respect to the support edge (335) thereof, as explained above and is exemplified in Figures 17-22. Alternatively, the receptacle (467) of the height adjustment assembly (333) can extend in a substantially transverse relationship with respect to the support edge (335) thereof.

Obviously, several other types of appropriate height adjustment sets (333) and cooperations with components The remaining of the present wall panel system (301) can be used in accordance with the present invention, as is evident to the person skilled in the art. By way of example reference is made to Figures 28-33, among several alternatives, there is shown a plug-in height adjustment assembly (333) which includes a screw-to-plug height adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism includes a first substantially vertical element (334) that is cylindrical in shape and has internal threads and external threads, a second substantially vertical element (336) that is cylindrical in shape and has internal and external threads and a third substantially vertical element (338) that is of cylindrical shape and has internal and external threads. The third vertical element (338) is received by plug in the second The third vertical member (338) is received by plug in the second vertical element (336) and the second vertical element (336) is received by plug in the first vertical element (334). If desired, more or less plug-in elements (for example, a fourth vertical element (340)) is received plug-in in the third vertical element 338) are provided. Actuation of the adjustment mechanism (for example, using a worm gear) includes the rotation of the first, second and third elements, (334, 336, 338) together to extend the third element (338) of the second element (336) and the second element (336) of the first element (334).

In other embodiments, as shown in Figures 34-42, the system (301) includes a double-tree height adjustment assembly (333) that includes a screw-type height adjustment mechanism. As illustrated, the double-tree height adjustment assembly (333) includes a first vertical shaft 1202 extending upwardly from a base 339 and a second vertical shaft 1204 extending upwardly from a base 339. The first tree vertical 1202 and the second vertical shaft can be rotated by the worm gear 467. The first vertical shaft 1202 can be coupled with a first nut 1120a, which is disposed within the second clamp 471 while the second vertical shaft 1204 it can be coupled with a second nut 1120, which is disposed inside the first clamp 469. As can be seen, the nuts 1120, 1120a are arranged against rotation within the first clamp 469 and the second clamp 471, respectively and thus the rotation of the first and second vertical shafts 1202, 1204 may cause the clamps 469, 471 to move vertically in response to the rotation of the screw gear endless 467.

Preferably, each panel without prefabricated frame (315), each lower floor channel (331) and each set of height adjustment (333) associated with each wall panel (305) are provided on-site in a "pre-assembled" manner prior to mounting the wall panels (305, 315) together at the site, to define the space of office (303), in order to facilitate and expedite the installation. It should also be understood that, according to some embodiments, each non-frame panel (315) is pre-assembled in addition to each upper clamp assembly (326) and each roof slide (327) associated with each wall panel (305) in a "pre-assembled" way. In other words, the wall panels (305) are provided on-site for installation with the lower floor panels (331), height adjustment assemblies (333), upper clamp assemblies (326) and roof slides (327). ) pre-assembled or preassembled in another way to panels without a frame (315).

According to another preferred aspect of the present invention and as best shown in Figures 43-48, each attachment plate (337) is a non-invasive attachment plate (337) having a central point (483). "Non-invasive" means that the junction plate (337) does not need to be anchored (penetrated, nailed, screwed, etc.) on the floor, except in areas subject to earthquakes, in which case the legislation may require a corresponding reinforcement to the floor , which is why the present joint plate (337) can also come in a "seismic" version, as explained later in the present.

Preferably each attachment plate (337) comprises a plurality of projections (485) arranged around the center point (483), each projection (485) is positioned, formed and sized to receive a corresponding positioning hole of a neighboring lower floor channel (331) of the wall panel system (301), the placement between a pair of adjacent projections (485) is configured to ensure proper placement between adjacent wall panels (305, 315) of the system when the lower floor channels ( 331) are connected to each other via the same junction plate (337), as can be easily understood with reference to figures 7 and 9, for example.

As best shown in Figures 43-48, each projection (485) is preferably a threaded projection configured to receive a corresponding nut (489) to removably secure an adjacent lower floor channel (331) against the tie plate (337). . The radial angle (Q) originating from the center point (483) of the junction plate (337) and extending between a pair of adjacent projections (485) is substantially the same throughout the junction plate (337). In the case where the junction plate (337) comprises first and second projections (485), the radial angle (Q) between adjacent projections (485) is around 180 °. In the case where the junction plate (337) further comprises third and fourth projections (485) and the radial angle (Q) between adjacent projections is around 90 °.

When the present wall panel system (301) is used in a carpeted floor, each joint plate (337) is preferably a carpet fastener. Preferably also, each projection (485) comprises an adjusting screw (491) threadably engageable to a corresponding hole (493) of the attachment plate (337) and each adjusting screw (491) further preferably comprises a sharp tip (495) to insert between fibers of a corresponding fiber of the floor (307), to avoid damaging or leaving marks on the carpet, as can easily be understood by the person skilled in the art.

In case the junction plate (337) is intended to be used as a seismic junction plate (337), the seismic junction plate (337) preferably comprises a securing hole (497) disposed about the center point (483). ) to receive therein a threaded fastener (499) or other suitable component configured to extend downward and secure the seismic attachment plate (337) on the floor (307).

As shown in Figures 43-48, each junction plate (337) preferably has a substantially orthogonal shape, although other shapes and appropriate configurations they can be used, depending on the particular applications for which the present wall panel system (301) is used and the desired final results, as can be easily understood by the person skilled in the art.

As exemplified in the various accompanying drawings, the wall panel (305, 315) comprises a roof rail (329) associated with each wall panel (305, 315), the roof rail (329) is removably mounted on the roof (309), as shown in Figure 1, appropriately, as is well known in the art, such as with Caddy fasteners, for example. The roof rail (329) is illustrated for example in figures 6 and 11. As shown in the figures, the roof rail (329) is preferably substantially U-shaped and comprises a pair of projection elements (501) having ends (503) inclined towards each other, as shown in figure 4, for example.

Preferably, the roof slide (327) of each wall panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315) is an extruded profiled roof slide (327) being substantially complementary to that of the roof rail (329) and comprises a pair of longitudinal slits (505) to receive a corresponding pair of projecting elements (501) of the roof rail (329). As shown in figures 4 and 150, the roof slide (327) is secured optionally to the upper edge (319) of the panel (305) by a pair of upper clamp assemblies (326). Figure 151 is an enlarged view of the clamp assembly (326). In some embodiments, the pair of upper clamp assemblies (326) are laterally spaced a distance similar to that of the pair of lower clamp assemblies (472). Each of the upper clamp assemblies (326) is substantially shorter in length than the roof slide 327, for example, being about the same length as the lower clamp assemblies (472). In other embodiments, each panel (305) includes a pair of roof slides (327) having lengths substantially less than the overall width of the panel (305), each of the roof slides (327) secured to a clamp assembly corresponding top (326).

As exemplified in the various accompanying drawings, such as Figures 4 and 11, the wall panel system (301) preferably comprises a roof cover (507) associated with each wall panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315), the Roof cover (507) is removably mounted on the roof slide (327) of the panel frame without prefabricated frame (305, 315) in a variety of appropriate ways, as is evident to the person skilled in the art. Similarly, the system of wall panel (301) comprises a bottom cover (509) associated with each wall panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315), the bottom cover (509) is removably mountable on the bottom floor channel (331) of the wall panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315) in a variety of appropriate ways, as is evident to the person experienced in the art. The lower cover (509) is illustrated, for example, in figures 12 and 13.

According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, each wall panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315) is a frameless glass panel (305, 315) for defining an enameled end assembly without frame (303), as shown in FIG. exemplifies in figure 1, for example. Preferably, a joint (511) is provided between adjacent side edges (325) of neighboring panels (305, 315), as shown in Figure 8, for example.

Referring now to Figures 49-75 and in accordance with another preferred aspect of the present invention, each panel without prefabricated frame (305, 315) comprises at least one pre-drilled through hole (513), as seen in the figure 49, to receive a corresponding complementary accessory (515). Preferably, the accessory accessory (515) comprises a socket (517) insertable to a corresponding through hole (513), the socket (517) has opposite ends provided with first and second threaded studs (519, 521) configured to receive respectively first and second components of the complementary accessory (515), as best shown in figure 56, for example. Preferably also, the complementary accessory (515) comprises a washer (523) disposed between each end of the bushing (517) and a corresponding component.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention exemplified in Figures 49-56, the complementary accessory (515) comprises an enameled end deviation marker (525) and at least one of the first and second components of the complementary accessory is a deviation marker (525). Preferably, the complementary accessory (515) comprises a pair of deflection markers (525), both internal and external, as shown.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention exemplified in Figures 57-67, the accessory accessory (515) may comprise an enameled end pressure wood deck (527), in which case, at least one of the first and second components of the accessory accessory (515) is preferably a latching knob (529), as best shown in Fig. 62. Preferably also, the latching knob (529) is configured to receive a hanging plate (531) of the enamelled end pressure wood deck (527) and the hanging plate (531) preferably comprises a hanging hook and at least one hole (535) for receiving a corresponding fastener, as can best be understood by referring to Figs. 65 - 67 According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention exemplified in Figures 68-75, the accessory accessory (515) may comprise an enamelled end pressure glass cover (537), in which case at least one of the first and second components of the complementary accessory (515) is preferably a threaded spacer (539). Preferably also, the accessory accessory (515) further comprises another bushing (517b) having opposite ends provided with first and second threaded struts (519b, 521b) configured to respectively receive the threaded pillar (539) and a deflection marker ( 525), as best exemplified in Figures 70-75.

The panels without prefabricated frame (305) to be used with the present invention can be of various types and nature, as can be easily understood by the person skilled in the art. For example, the panels without prefabricated frame (305) could be an appropriate laminated panel (305) or as exemplified in the drawings, simply a glass panel (305), which is preferably tempered or laminated. However, it is worth mentioning that several other suitable types of "frameless" panels (305) can be used and could be useful with the present invention, such as, for example, gypsum, melanin, MDF, etc.

Preferably and as exemplified in the appended figures, ie, Figures 1 and 76-100, the wall panel system (301) comprises a sliding door assembly (541) that is removably mountable on the roof slide (327) of a wall panel without a given prefabricated frame (305, 315) of the wall panel system (301).

As shown for example in Figures 76 and 77, the sliding door assembly (541) preferably comprises a sliding door (543) removably mountable on the physical components of the sliding door (545) of the sliding door assembly (541) via an upper sliding door mounting bracket (547) as illustrated in figure 78. Preferably, a lower portion of the sliding door (543) is provided with a lower guide plug (549), as best shown in the figures 84 and 85. Preferably also, a lower portion of the sliding door (543) is provided with a lower floor seal (551) and the lower floor seal (551) can be spring loaded via a spring 551a to be propelled toward below, as exemplified in figure 86.

Alternatively and referring to figures 87 - 100, the sliding door assembly (541) may comprise a sliding glass door (553) removably removable on physical sliding door elements (545) of the sliding door assembly (541) via a pair of upper glass clamps (555a), the The sliding door assembly (541) further comprises a height adjustment fastener (557) cooperating between the physical elements of the sliding door (545) and each upper glass clamp (555a) and configured to selectively adjust the vertical distance between the elements. physical elements of sliding door and each upper glass clamp (555a), to in turn selectively adjust the height and angle of the sliding glass door (553) with respect to the floor (307). Preferably, the sliding glass door (553) is provided with a pair of lower glass clamps (555b), which in turn are preferably provided with a lower floor seal (559). Preferably also, opposite inner surfaces of each glass clamp 555 are provided with corresponding gaskets 561.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each glass clamp (555) comprises a clamping assembly (563) for driving the inner surfaces of the clamp (555) toward each other via a corresponding tightening of the clamping assembly ( 563), as can be easily understood by referring to figures 89 and 94 100.

In one way or another, whether it is a sliding wooden door (543) or a sliding glass door (553), the physical sliding door elements (545) are preferably provided with a smooth stop mechanism, not illustrated.

Figure 102 is a side elevational view of a pair of glass pole panels 950 that are assembled together according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 103 is an enlarged view of an upper portion and Fig. 104 is an enlarged view of the pair of glass pestle panels 950. Fig. 105 is a bottom plan view of a pair of glass pole panels that are assembled together in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention illustrating the junction plate 337 and the lower floor channel 331. FIG. 106 is a cross-sectional view taken along a given segment of what is shown in FIG. figure 105.

Fig. 107 is a partial top view of a tridirectional glass pole panel assembly 952 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 108 is a partial bottom view of the tridirectional glass pole panel assembly 952. Fig. 109 is a side elevational view of the three-way glass pole panel assembly 952. Fig. 110 is a view. enlarged from a lower portion of the tridirectional glass pole panel assembly 952.

Fig. 111 is a cross-sectional view of a three-way assembly of glass pole panel 954. Fig. 112 is an enlarged view of a portion of the glass pole three-dimensional panel assembly 954.

Figure 113 is a perspective view of a wall panel assembly 956 that includes a solid panel 970 and a glass pole panel 950 assembled one above the other according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 114 is an enlarged view of an upper portion of the wall panel assembly 956. Fig. 115 is an enlarged view of the wall panel assembly 956. Fig. 116 is a side elevational view of the wall panel assembly 956. Figure 117 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of the wall panel assembly 956.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each wall panel without prefabricated frame (305) of the wall panel system (301) has substantially the same height and the same width, the same height corresponding to a predetermined average height between the floor (307) and the roof (309) and each height adjustment assembly (333) is selectively adjusted to compensate for deviations between the floor (307) and the ceiling (309).

In view of the foregoing, some methods for pre-assembling the wall panels (305) at the manufacturing site for installation between the floor of the room at the installation site or work site and the roof rail (329) secured to the ceiling of the room, as described below. In some embodiments, the pre-assembly includes securing a first set of lower clamp assemblies (472), shown in Figure 5, to the front and rear of the panel without frame (315) in the lower portion of the panel without frame ( 315). As a second of the upper clamp assemblies (472) is also optionally secured to the lower portion of the frameless panel (315), the first and second clamp assemblies (472) are generally located towards opposite sides of the panel without frame (315).

As illustrated for example in Figures 7 and 8, the lower floor channel (331) extends in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel (315) along the bottom of the panel without frame (315) . A first of the height adjustment mechanisms (333) is secured to the first of the lower clamp assemblies (472) and the lower floor channel (331), the first adjustment mechanism (333) is configured to selectively modify the position Vertical panel without frame (315). One second of the height adjustment mechanisms (333) is secured to the lower floor channel (331), the second height adjustment mechanism (333) is configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame (315) independent of the first height adjustment mechanism (333). As illustrated, the first height adjustment mechanism (333) and the second height adjustment mechanism (333) can be arranged in opposite lower corners of the panel without frame (315). Thus, during installation, the user (not shown) is able to selectively raise the left and right sides of the panel without frame (315) (for example, manually or using a motorized tool), according to some modalities.

In some embodiments, the roof slide (327) shown in Figure 6 extends in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame (315) along the top of the panel without frame (315), the roof slide (327) is configured to be removably inserted into the roof rail (329). In particular, one of the higher or upper clamp assemblies (326) is secured to the front and back of the panel without frame (315) in the upper portion of the frame without frame (315) and the upper clamp assembly ( 326) is secured to the roof slide (327), using a bolt fastener, for example. In some embodiments, a second of the clamp assemblies upper (326), illustrated in figure 4, is secured to the upper portion of the panel without frame (315), the first and second upper clamp assemblies (326) are generally located towards opposite sides of the panel (315). Following the pre-assembly, one or more of the pre-assembled wall panels (305) are delivered to the installation site. In some embodiments, a plurality of pre-assembled wall panels (305) are provided as a shipping kit or kit of parts to the installation site with additional components of the wall panel system (301).

As shown in Figures 148 and 149, some methods for installing the wall panel system (301) between the floor of the room and the ceiling rail (329) include aligning the roof slide (327) of the panel panel. pre-assembled (305) with roof rail (329). The roof slide (327) is removably inserted to the roof rail (329) by aligning or tilting the upper part of the wall panel (305) forward. The lower part of the wall panel (305) is brought forward and the floor channel (331) is operatively supported against the floor, with the roof slide (327) received in the roof rail (329). The vertical position of the pre-assembled wall panel (305) is then adjusted by actuating one or more of the adjustment mechanisms (333) with the roof slide (327) being restricted from the front to the rear by the roof rail (329) while also being able to slide up and down vertically as the vertical position of the pre-assembled wall panel (305) is adjusted.

In some embodiments, the height adjustment is effected manually (ie, without the aid of a power tool, such as an electric drill). In other modalities, the adjustment mechanisms are activated using a motorized tool. In some embodiments (e.g., as shown in Figures 19-22), actuating the adjustment mechanism includes driving a first end of a first leg and first end of a second leg toward each other, a second end of the second leg. The first leg is pivotally connected in relation to a second end of the second leg. In some embodiments (e.g., as shown in Figures 28-33), actuating the adjustment mechanism (e.g., using a worm gear such as worm gear 466) includes rotating the first, second and third elements (334, 336, 338) to each other to extend to plug the third element (338) of the second element (336) and the second element (336) of the first element (334). As illustrated, a lower cover (509) fits along the bottom.

According to another preferred aspect of the invention, The present wall panel system (301) can be used with and further comprises at least one wall panel with frame (567) to be assembled with at least one other wall panel (305, 315, 567) of the wall system. wall panel (301), either a "frameless" wall panel (315) or a "frame" wall panel (567). The assembly of the wall panels (305, 315, 567) is via corresponding components, as exemplified in the accompanying drawings and preferably a pair of integrated and motorized height adjustment assemblies (333) is also associated with each wall panel with frame (567) and is insertable to (or is pre-assembled with) a corresponding bottom floor channel (331) of the frame wall panel (567), each height adjustment assembly (333) comprises a supporting edge (335) to operatively support a lower distance (569) of the wall panel with frame (567), to selectively raise or lower the wall panel with frame (567) when raising or lowering the lower distance channel (569) thereof in accordance, thereby allowing the vertical height adjustment of the wall panel with frame (567) and the rotational angular adjustment thereof, similarly to each wall panel "without frame" (315) of the wall panel system (301) .

Preferably, the frame wall panel (567) comprises a drop cover (5671), such a cover of lowering (571) is connectable within the lower distance channel (569) of the frame wall panel (567) and is operable between lowered and raised configurations to selectively access the height adjustment assemblies (333) associated with the panel wall with frame (567), as can easily be understood by referring to figures 144 - 147.

Preferably, the lowering cover (571) is spring loaded with a corresponding spring (573) disposed between the lower distance channel (569) and the lowering cover (571) to drive the lowering cover (571) toward a configuration despondent, against the floor (307) as can easily be understood when referring to figures 146 and 147.

Figure 118 is a perspective view of a wall panel assembly 980 that includes a door post 982 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 119 is a side elevational view of the wall panel assembly 980.

Referring now to Figures 120-124, the first and second frame wall panels (567) are attached to each other with at least one pole attaching clip (577) that is removably insertable into a pair of slots (579). of adjacent vertical posts (575).

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wall panel with frame (567) comprises a intermediate distance channel (581) and an outer cover (583) provided with an internal hanging component (585), the outer cover (583) is mounted on the wall panel with frame (567) when hanging the hanging component (585) thereof on the intermediate distance channel (581), as can easily be understood by referring to figures 125-132.

The outer cover (583) can be a metal cover (583), in which case, the internal hanging component (585) thereof is also a reinforcing component (587) for providing structural rigidity to the metal cover (583), as it is exemplified in figures 133 and 134.

Figure 135 is a cross-sectional view of a solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly 990 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention that includes a wall structure 1102 made of a first material.

Figure 136 is a cross-sectional view of a solid / stackable panel MDF and glass pole panel assembly 992 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, which includes a wall structure 1104 made of a second material and which includes a layer 1106.

According to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention and as best shown in Figures 137-140, the frame wall panel 567 may comprise a horizontal engagement channel 589 defined between a pair. of stacked components (1591) of the wall panel with frame (567), the latch channel (589) is configured to receive at least one latch clamp (591).

Preferably, each latching clamp (591) comprises a latching portion (593) and hanging portion (595), the engaging portion (593) of the latching clamp (591) is complementary to that of the latching channel (591). 589) and the engaging channel (589) preferably comprises a slit (597) that is concave upward, as exemplified in Figure 139.

Fig. 141 is a side elevational view of a wall panel assembly 1002 disposed along a clear floor configuration according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 142 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an upper portion of the wall panel assembly 1002. Figure 143 is an enlarged view of a lower portion of the wall panel assembly 1002.

Figure 144 is a fragmentary perspective view of a glass panel with frame 1004 that is provided with a drop cover 1006 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 145 is a bottom perspective view of the glass panel with frame 1004, the glass panel with frame 1004 which is now without a bottom cover 1008.

Preferably, the wall panel system (301) comprises at least one other complementary wall panel (599) selected from the group consisting of glass pole panel, solid panel, door post, metal frame panel, stackable panel and Clear floor panel, to enable a variety of different wall panel assemblies, as exemplified in the attached drawings.

As can be better appreciated now, the present ntion is a substantial improvement over conventional wall panel systems, as can be readily understood by the person skilled in the art when reference is made to the accompanying drawings and the present description.

For example, with respect to the "enameled end panel" embodiment of the present ntion, it may have the following components, aspects, arrangements, interrelations, variants and / or resulting advantages, i.e.: a) modular panels with a base cover continuous and roof covering; b) continuous roof and roof covering to be assembled at the work site; c) tempered glass of 0.9525 cm (3/8 inch) with a 0.3175 cm (1/8 inch) chamber on the vertical edge for a perfect splice in a 2-birectional, 3-directional or 4-directional installation; d) the height of the base deck remains constant; e) height adjustment of around +/- 2.5 cm (1 inch), the components travel to the interior of the floor channel and base deck; f) the height adjustment will be mechanical via motorized or manual tools (option 1 - gearbox and counter-threaded stem, option 2 - connected radial rotating tubular gears and option 3 - double shaft and gearbox); g) the setting will be accessible from both sides of the panel; h) Carpet fastener / seismic floor plate ensures consistent and accurate distance / separation between adjacent panels; i) carpet fastener / seismic floor plate ensures that the panel is placed at any angle and j) vertical enameled end filler / connector ensures stiffness and exclusive design appearance.

With respect to the "carpet fastener / seismic floor annexation" mode of the present ntion, it may have the following components, aspects, arrangements, interrelationships, variants and / or resulting advantages, ie: a) all panels are insured to the floor channel with the threaded carpet fastener; b) maintains the dimensions, prevents the system from growing on the working side and c) adjustment screws are used as carpet fasteners but also to keep the floor channel in place (in seismic areas, the floor channel is fixed with a nut on the adjusting screw and the plate will be bolted to the floor).

With respect to the "glass pole panel" embodiment of the present ntion, it may have the following components, elements, arrangements, interrelations, variants and / or resulting advantages, that is to say: a) the glass panels are modular unitary panels with a discounted base; b) glass panels accept 0.635 cm (1/4 inch) and 0.9525 cm (3/8 inch) glass; c) the glass panel frame consists of aluminum or slotted steel post-coated with aluminum extrusions; d) panel-to-panel connection is obtained by standard grooved slotted-in attachment clips along the vertical edges of the post; e) there will be a relief of approximately 0.9525 cm (3/8 of an inch) between panels; f) top distance channel 6.35 cm (2.5 inches), bottom distance channel 7.62 cm (3 inches); g) height adjustment of about +/- 2.5 cm (1 inch), travel into the floor channel - the glass is preferably held in place by a clamp secured to the frame; h) the recessed base with a loaded spring loading cover that conceals the height adjustment mechanism; i) pre-assembled spring-loaded lowering deck in the factory and j) distance pole channels designed with a radius of around 10.16 cm (4 inches).

With respect to the "solid panel" embodiment of the present invention, it may have the following components, elements, provisions, interrelations, variants and / or resulting advantages, that is to say: a) the solid panels are modular unitary panels with a recessed base; b) the solid panels are stackable; c) the solid panel frame is made of steel, with vertical grooving in the post; d) the connection from panel to panel by means of a clip in the slotted steel post; e) grooving in the post will also provide a way to hang different kinds of accessories (ie, raised elements, work surfaces, furniture, shelving, etc.) - also, this could be obtained horizontally via the horizontal slide channel; f) the covers are fastened or suspended with reinforcement elements to the frame to spring steel / steel fasteners which are fastened to the interior of the frame or hung horizontally; g) the recessed base with loaded loading deck by built-in spring; h) height adjustment of about +/- 2.5 cm (1 inch), travel to the inside of the floor channel, the clamp is bolted to the frame; i) the height will be adjusted with a mechanical tool from the side of the panel; j) optional continues the horizontal hook channel incorporated into the frame; k) optional continues the horizontal hook channel with stackable panels and 1) the total width of the hook hook is 0.9525 cm (3/8 inch), the slot is formed round to accept a clamp in the same way, designed to prevent the clamp from falling.

With respect to the "height adjustment assembly" embodiment of the present invention, it may have the following components, elements, arrangements, interrelations, variants and / or resulting advantages, ie: a) height adjustment of about + / - 2.5 cm (1 inch), which travels into the floor channel, the clamp is bolted to the frame or is holding 0.9525 cm (3/8 inch) or 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) glass; b) the height will be adjusted with a motorized tool from the side of the panel; c) a gearbox assembly operates the counter-threaded rod which in turn operates the cross-attached steel arms that are secured to the glass retaining clips and d) the height adjustment is accessible from both sides.

According to the present invention, the wall panel system and corresponding parts are preferably manufactured from substantially rigid materials, such as metallic materials (aluminum, stainless steel, etc.), hardened polymers, composite materials and / or the like, while that other components thereof according to the present invention, in order to obtain the resulting advantages briefly discussed herein, may preferably be manufactured from an appropriately malleable and resilient material, such as a material polymeric (plastic, rubber (rubber), etc.) and / or the like, depending on the particular applications for which the resulting wall panel and workspace system are designed and the different parameters in cause, as is evident for the person experienced in the technique.

As can also now be further appreciated, the wall panel system according to the present invention is an improvement over the prior art in that it provides a movable and removable non-progressive movable wall panel system, particularly suitable for mounting panels of wall without frame, such as enameled end wall panels, for example, in a very fast, easy, convenient, appropriate, systematic and cost-effective manner, thereby avoiding the corresponding deficiencies of the "on-site fabrication" procedure. of conventional wall panel systems.

Of course, numerous modifications can be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. For example, Figures 150-177 show elements of a wall panel system 301, according to some embodiments.

Figures 150-152 show components of a wall panel without pre-assembled frame 305, in accordance with some modalities As shown, the wall panel 305 includes several components similar to those previously described. In some embodiments, the pre-assembled frameless wall panel 305 includes a pair of spaced-apart upper clamp assemblies (326) (shown in greater detail in Figure 151), a pair of roof slides (327), each of which is configured to be secured to a corresponding assembly of the upper clamp assemblies (326). The pre-assembled frameless wall panel (305) also includes a wall panel (315), a pair of height adjustment assemblies (333) (shown in greater detail in Figure 152) and a lower floor channel ( 331). While several components are shown provided in pairs, more or less than two components are contemplated.

Figures 153 - 155 show a sliding door frame (800) for use with the wall panel system (301). In general, a sliding door assembly (e.g., such as the sliding door assembly (541)) is operatively secured to the sliding door frame (800). As shown, the sliding door frame (800) includes a first jamb (802), a second jamb (804) and a head (806) that extends between the first and second jambs (802, 804).

According to some modalities, the first and second jambs (802, 804) are images reflected together and thus the elements of both jambs (802, 804) are described in association with the first jamb (802). Fig. 154 is a partial view of the door frame (800) in the area 154-154 designated in Fig. 153 and Fig. 155 is a top view of Fig. 154, according to some embodiments. As shown in Figure 155, the first jamb (802) includes a clamp assembly (810) for clamping a panel without adjacent frame (not shown) to present an aesthetically pleasing surface to the system user (301).

In some embodiments, the clamp assembly (810) defines a receiving channel (813) for clamping onto a vertical edge of a panel without adjacent frame, the clamp assembly (810) includes a first portion (820) and a second portion (822), the first and second portions (820, 822) are configured to form a complementary setting to define the reception channel (813). As shown, the clamp assembly (810) also includes retaining elements (824, 826) configured to be secured in opposition to the first and second portions (820, 822), respectively.

The cover assembly (812) optionally includes securing means to secure the cover assembly (812) to the clamp assembly (810). In some embodiments, the securing means consist of a gasket (830) received by the cover assembly (812) and the clamp assembly (810) to frictionally retain the cover assembly (812) to the clamp assembly (810) as shown in figure 155.

In some embodiments, mounting the wall panel system (301) includes securing the first and second portions (820, 822) on opposite sides of the vertical edge of a panel without adjacent frame and securing the portions (820, 822) together using one or more fasteners (832) for securing the frameless panel (not shown) and associated portions of the system (301) to the first jamb (802). The second jamb (804) is optionally secured to another panel without frame (not shown) of the system (301) and the head (806) is secured between the first and second jambs (802, 804). In some embodiments, a sliding door assembly (e.g., such as the sliding door assembly (541)) is operatively secured to the head (806).

Figures 156 - 161 show additional elements of the wall panel system (301) to further improve the resistance of the system (301) against undesirable movement, such as that associated with seismic activity, for example. Figures 156 and 157 show an upper clamp (900) secured to adjacent roof slides (327A, 327B) (for example, similar to the roof slider (327)) and the roof rail (329), the upper clamp (900) reinforcing or otherwise improving the resistance of the system (900) to the movement undesirable. As shown in Figures 158 and 159, the upper clamp (900) includes a first vertical leg (902) and a second vertical leg (904), the first vertical leg (902) is placed above and displaced rearwardly of the second vertical leg (904). The first vertical leg (902) is substantially narrower than the second vertical leg (904) according to some embodiments. As shown, the first and second vertical legs (902, 904) include a plurality of openings (906) for receiving fasteners, such as self-tapping screws (908) (figures 156 and 157).

As shown in Figures 156 and 157, the upper clamp (900), also described as the upper interconnector, is positioned centrally between the adjacent roof slides (327A, 327B), the first vertical leg (902) is secured to the rail. roof (329) and second vertical leg (904) is secured to adjacent roof slides (327A, 327B) using the self-tapping screws (908). At least in this way, the adjacent roof slides (327A, 327B) of the system (301) are secured together and are also secured to the roof rail (329) to provide additional resistance to the undesirable movement of the system. (301) Figures 160-162 show a lower bracket 930 which is capable of being received in adjacent floor channels 331A, 331B and secured to a floor to improve the resistance of the system 301 against undesirable movement. As shown in Figures 160 and 162, the lower clamp (930) is formed as an elongated piece of the U-shaped channel with relatively short side walls, the lower clamp (930) includes two centrally located openings (932).

In service, the lower clamp (930), also described as an interconnector, is received in the adjacent lower floor channels (331A-331B) and a fastener (not shown) such as a cement nail is propelled through the openings (932) to the floor to help secure the lower floor channels (331A, 331B) to the floor.

Figures 163 - 167 show another height adjustment assembly (333), according to some embodiments. As shown, the height adjustment assembly (333) includes a scissors height adjustment mechanism that includes a base (339), first and second opposite end caps (441, 443) projecting from the base (339). ) and a height adjustment stem (445) which is rotatably mounted around the end caps (441, 443). The height adjustment stem (445) has first and second segments threaded (447, 449) each being threaded opposite each other. The height adjustment assembly (333) also includes first and second adjustment legs (451, 453), the first adjustment leg (451) having a pivotally mounted end on a stringer component (455) threadedly connected over the first threaded segment (447) of the height adjustment stem (445) and a second end pivotally mounted on a support edge (335). As shown, the second adjustment leg (453) has one end pivotally mounted on a stringer component (457) threadedly connected to the second threaded segment (449) of the height adjustment stem (445) and a second pivotally mounted end. on the supporting edge (335), in such a way that the rotation of the common height adjustment stem (445) along a first direction causes the raising of the supporting edge (335) and rotation of the height adjustment stem. common (445) along a second direction and opposite direction causes a lowering of the supporting edge (335).

In some embodiments, the second ends of the first and second adjustment legs (451, 453) are pivotally mounted on a lower portion of the support edge (335) about a common pivot axis (459), as best shown in FIGS. Figures 17, 18, 21 and 22. The adjustment legs (451, 453) optionally include reduced portions (451A, 453A) to prevent or receive a portion of the height adjustment stem (445) when the adjustment legs (451, 453) are removed to a collapsed configuration. Figures 165-167 demonstrate the movement of the height adjustment assembly (333) between a retracted or folded state (figure 165), an intermediate state (figure 166) and an extended or expanded state (figure 167).

Figures 168-170 show various elements and components of a wall panel system (301) including a plurality of pre-assembled wall panels (305) similar to the pre-assembled wall panel (305) shown in Figure 150 Figure 168 shows a front perspective view of the wall panel system (301) including a plurality of adjacent pre-assembled panel panels (305), the plurality of wall panels (305) including a first wall panel. pre-assembled (305A), a second pre-assembled wall panel (305B) and a third pre-assembled wall panel (305C). As shown, the panels (305) include through holes (513) that are configured for use with a rail and mosaic system (950).

In some embodiments, the rail and mosaic system (950) includes a plurality of rails (952) that form a support structure and a plurality of tiles (954) supported by the structure. The tiles (954) are optionally secured to the rails (952) by means of fasteners, clips, brackets, adhesives or other means of securing as desired. A variety of rail and tile system configurations are contemplated, wherein Figure 169 shows rails (952) for supporting a mosaic (954) or tiles (954) formed of one or more pieces of fabric. Figure 170 shows rails (952) for supporting a mosaic (954) or tiles (954) formed of a veneer or laminate material and figure 171 shows rails (952) for supporting a mosaic (954) or mosaics (954) formed of laminated glass that can be used as a marker board, for example.

Figure 172 shows a rear perspective view of the system (301) with a second rail and mosaic system (950B) mounted to the rear side of the system (301). The rail and mosaic system (950B) is shown in figure 172 with the tiles removed to show the openings (956B) on the rails (952B) to secure the rails to the panels (305A, 305B, 305C) using the through holes (513). For example, fasteners such as bolts and washers (Figure 174) are threaded through the holes (513) to secure the rail and mosaic systems (950, 950B) in place on opposite sides of the panels (305A, 305B, 305C).

As shown in Figure 186, wall panel fixtures such as a shelf (960) or table extension (962) are optionally secured (eg, cantilevered) to the rails (952) or elements (not shown) included in the mosaics (954). Fig. 173 is an enlarged cross-sectional view along the line 173-173 in Fig. 172 with the second rail and mosaic system (950B) removed for ease of illustration. As shown, the shelf (960) is inserted into the opening in the rail (952) in such a way that the shelf (960) is cantilevered to the rail (952). As shown in Fig. 168, one or more of the tiles (954) includes an opening or other elements for receiving an electrical plug assembly (964). The electrical plug assembly (964) includes any of a variety of low voltage, standard voltage or high voltage plug means, such as a 110 volt electrical outlet, a LAN receptacle, an RF cable receptacle or others. Figure 172 shows the electrical plug assembly (964) from a rear view (as viewed through the panel glass (305B)), where Figure 175 is an enlarged view of the area 175-175 of Figure 172 As shown in Fig. 175, the electric plug assembly (964) includes a clamp (966) that is secured to the tile (954) using fastening means, such as screws, for example. The electric plug assembly (964) is optionally secured to a conduit power supply (figure 176) that is connected to an electrical source (e.g., 110 volt power source, a LAN connection, cable TV or others) . If desired, the set of The conduit feed can run to the lower cover (509) (figure 168) and through the lower cover (509) to the electrical source. The electric plug assembly (964) provides an effective and easily assembled solution for deploying plugs with the 301 system.

Figures 167 and 177 show components of another electrical plug assembly (970) that is configured to be mounted in the lower part of the system (970) adjacent to the lower floor channels (331). As shown, the electrical plug assembly (970) includes a first plug (972), a second plug (974), an electrical interconnect (976), a first mounting bracket (978), a second mounting bracket (980) ), a conduit feed assembly (982) and a modified lower cover (984) that works similarly to the lower cover (509).

The first and second plugs (972, 974) are electrically connected optionally by the electrical interconnection (976). As shown the first and second plugs (972, 974) are configured as standard 110 volt plugs from the United States of America, although as mentioned with the electric plug assembly (964) any of a variety of plug configurations are contemplated. In some embodiments, the first clamp (978) is configured to be clamped over the first plug (972) and the second clamp (980) it is similarly configured to be held on the second plug (974).

In some embodiments, the modified lower cover (984) includes a first opening (990) for operatively exposing the first socket (972) for a user and a second opening (992) for operatively exposing the second socket (974) for the user. The cover (984) also includes a first slot (996) for receiving a portion of the first clamp (978) in a press fit relationship and a second slot (998) for receiving a portion of the second clamp (980) in a pressure adjusting relationship and defines an upper channel (999) configured to receive the first and second plugs (972, 974), the electrical interconnection (976), the first and second mounting brackets (978, 980) and the assembly duct feed (982).

Fig. 177 is an end view showing the press fit or jointly clamped relationship of the second clamp (980) and the lower cover (984) with other portions of the assembly (970) removed for ease of illustration. As shown, the second bracket (980) is inserted to the lower cover (984) with a lower portion (1000) of the second bracket (980) projecting through the second groove (998) (hidden in figure 177). ). With the components completely or partially assembled together, the lower cover (984) is secured to one or more of the lower channels (331) and the conduit feeding assembly (982) is connected to an electrical source (e.g., 100-volt power source, a connection of LAN, cable TV or others). The electrical plug assembly (970) provides an effective and fully assembled solution for deploying low and / or high voltage plugs with the system (301).

Although various elements of modular wall systems and associated methods have been described, it should be understood that a variety of different elements and combinations thereof are contemplated without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, while the embodiments described above relate to particular elements, the scope of the invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of elements and embodiments that do not include all of the elements described. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the invention encompass all such alternatives, modifications and variations as they fall in the claims, along with all equivalents thereof.

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1. A wall panel of a movable and removable wall panel system that is secured between the floor of a room and a ceiling rail secured to the ceiling of the room, the wall panel comprises: a panel without a frame having an upper part, a lower part, a left side, a right side, a front part and a rear part, the panel without frame defines a portion of upper part towards the upper part and a lower portion towards the lower part of the panel without frame, an upper clamp assembly secured to the front and back of the panel without frame in the upper portion of the panel without frame; A roof slide that extends in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame along the top of the panel without frame, the roof slide is secured to the upper clamp assembly and configured to be removably inserted at the top. roof rail; a lower clamp assembly secured to the front and the back of the panel without frame in the lower portion of the panel without frame, such that the clamp assembly is configured to support the weight of the panel without frame; a first height adjustment mechanism secured to the lower clamp assembly and configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame, - a second height adjustment mechanism configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame independently of the first mechanism of height adjustment; a lower floor channel receiving the first and second height adjustment mechanisms and extending in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel along the bottom of the panel without frame, the lower floor channel is configured to be placed on the floor to support the first and second height adjustment mechanisms and an electrical plug assembly that is configured to be mounted to the lower floor channel, the electrical plug assembly includes a lower cover secured to the lower channel and housing a first socket, a first mounting bracket secured to the first socket and a set of duct feed configured to connect to an electrical source.

2. The wall panel of claim 1, further comprising a second plug and an electrical interconnection electrically connecting the first plug and the second plug.

3. The wall panel of claim 2, wherein the lower cover includes a first opening opposite the first plug and a second opening opposite the second plug.

4. The wall panel of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lower cover includes a first slot for receiving the first mounting bracket.

5. The wall panel of any of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a second mounting bracket, the lower cover includes a second slot for receiving the second mounting bracket.

6. A wall panel of a movable and removable wall panel system that is secured between the floor of a room and a ceiling rail secured to the ceiling of the room, the wall panel comprises: a panel without a frame having an upper part, a lower part, a left side, a right side, a front part and a rear part, the panel without frame defines a portion of upper part towards the upper part and a lower portion towards the lower part of the panel without frame, an upper clamp assembly secured to the front and back of the panel without frame in the upper portion of the panel without frame; A roof slide that extends in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame along the top of the panel without frame, the roof slide is secured to the upper clamp assembly and configured to be removably inserted at the top. roof rail; a lower clamp assembly secured to the front and the back of the panel without frame in the lower portion of the panel without frame, such that the clamp assembly is configured to support the weight of the panel without frame; a first height adjustment mechanism secured to the lower clamp assembly and configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame; a second height adjustment mechanism configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame independently of the first height adjustment mechanism; a lower floor channel receiving the first and second height adjustment mechanisms and extending in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel along the bottom of the panel without frame, the lower floor channel is configured to be placed on the floor to support the first and second height adjustment mechanisms and a system of rail and mosaic secured to the panel without a frame through openings formed in the panel without frame.

7. The wall panel of claim 6, wherein the rail and mosaic system comprises a plurality of rails that form a support system.

8. The wall panel of claim 6 or 7, wherein the rail and mosaic system comprises a plurality of tiles supported by the support system.

9. The wall panel of claim 8, wherein the plurality of tiles are secured to the support system.

10. The wall panel of claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the plurality of tiles consist of fabric.

11. The wall panel of any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the plurality of tiles consist of coated or laminated wood.

12. The wall panel of any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the plurality of tiles consist of glass.

13. The wall panel of any of claims 7 to 12, further comprising an attachment secured to the support system.

14. The wall panel of claim 13, wherein the accessory comprises a shelf.

15. The wall panel of claim 13, wherein the accessory comprises a table extension.

16. A removable and removable wall panel system comprising: a ceiling rail that extends along the ceiling of a room; a first wall panel without a prefabricated frame that includes: a panel having an upper portion and a lower portion; an upper clamp assembly secured to the upper portion of the panel; a roof slide secured to the upper clamp assembly and extending in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel along the top of the panel, the roof slide is removably inserted into the roof rail; a lower clamp assembly secured to the lower portion of the panel and a lower floor channel secured to the lower clamp assembly, the lower floor channel rests on the floor of the room and a second wall panel without a prefabricated frame placed adjacent to the first wall panel without a prefabricated frame, the second wall panel without a frame prefabricated includes: a panel having an upper portion and a lower portion; an upper clamp assembly secured to the upper portion of the panel; a roof slide secured to the upper clamp assembly and extending in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel along the top of the panel, the roof slide is removably inserted into the roof rail; a lower clamp assembly secured to the lower portion of the panel and a lower floor channel secured to the lower clamp assembly, the lower floor channel resting on the floor; an upper interconnector including a first vertical leg and a second vertical leg, the first vertical leg is placed above and displaced rearwardly of the second vertical leg, the first vertical leg is secured to the roof rail and the second vertical leg is secured to the roof slides of the first and second wall panels without prefabricated frame and a lower interconnector that includes two openings located centrally, the lower interconnector is received in the lower floor channels of the first and second wall panels without frame pre-fabricated and secured to the floor.

17. The wall panel system of claim 16, wherein the upper and lower interconnectors are centrally positioned between the adjacent roof tracks of the first and second wall panels without prefabricated frame.

18. The wall panel system of claim 16 or claim 17, wherein the first vertical leg of the upper interconnector is substantially narrower than the second vertical leg of the upper interconnector.

19. A method to pre-assemble wall panels in a manufacturing site for installation between the floor of a room in a work site and a ceiling rail secured to the ceiling of the room, the method comprises: provide a panel without a frame having an upper part, a lower part, a left side, a right side, a front part and a rear part, the panel without frame defines an upper portion towards the upper part and a lower portion toward the part bottom of the panel without frame; securing a lower clamp assembly to the front and back of the panel without a frame in the lower portion of the panel without frame; extend a lower floor channel in the direction longitudinal between the right and left sides of the panel along the bottom of the panel without frame; securing a first height adjustment mechanism to the lower clamp assembly and the lower floor channel, the first height adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame and securing a second height adjustment mechanism to the lower floor channel, the second height adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively modify the vertical position of the panel without frame, independently of the first height adjustment mechanism.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: extending a roof slide in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame along the top of the panel without frame, the roof slide is configured to be removably inserted to the roof rail and securing an upper clamp assembly to the front and back of the panel without frame in the upper portion of the panel without frame and securing the upper clamp assembly to the roof slide.

21. The method of claim 19 or claim 20, further comprising shipping a pre-wall panel Assembly of the manufacturing site.

22. The method of any of claims 19 to 21, further comprising shipping a plurality of pre-assembled wall panels from the manufacturing site.

23. A method to install a wall panel system between the floor of a room and a ceiling rail that extends along and secured to the ceiling of the room, the method comprises: removably inserting a roof slide from a pre-assembled wall panel to the ceiling rail at an angle relative to the vertical pre-assembled wall panel including: a panel without a frame having an upper part, a lower part, a left side, a right side, a front part and a rear part, the panel without a frame defines an upper portion towards the upper part and a lower portion towards the lower part of the panel without frame; an upper clamp assembly secured to the front and back of the panel without frame in the upper portion of the panel without frame, the roof slide extends in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame along the the upper portion of the panel without frame and is secured to the upper clamp assembly; rotate the preassembled wall panel to the vertical; operatively supporting a lower floor channel of the preassembled wall panel against the floor opposite the ceiling rail extending along the ceiling, the lower floor channel receiving a first height adjustment mechanism and a second height adjustment mechanism and extending in the longitudinal direction between the right and left sides of the panel without frame along the bottom portion of the panel without frame, the first height adjustment mechanism is secured to the bottom portion of the panel without frame by a clamp assembly bottom secured to the front and back of the panel without frame in the lower portion of the panel without frame and adjust the vertical position of the preassembled wall panel by actuating the first height adjustment mechanism and the second height adjustment mechanism, the roof slide of the preassembled wall panel is restricted from front to back by the ceiling rail while which is apt to slide up and down vertically as the vertical position of the preassembled wall panel is adjusted.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein the first height adjustment mechanism is manually operated.

25. The method of claim 23 or the Claim 24, wherein the first height adjustment mechanism is operated using a power tool.

26. The method of any of claims 23 to 25, wherein driving the first height adjustment mechanism includes driving a first end of a first leg and first end of a second cover toward each other, a second end of the first leg it is pivotally connected in relation to a second end of the second leg.

27. The method of any of claims 23 to 26, wherein the first height adjustment mechanism includes a first substantially vertical element having internal threads and external threads and a second substantially vertical element having external threads, the second element is received at plug in the first end, the method further comprising rotating the first and second elements together to extend to plug the second element of the first element.