Modular wall assembly system
AssigneeVirginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
InventorJoseph Wheeler
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Abstract
Provided are systems and components for modular wall assembly. The components include horizontal tracks, vertical studs, and floor tracks that have engagement means for assembling the components together into a frame structure. Horizontal tracks and floor tracks have portions for mourning a wall module such as a wall panel unit, bookshelf unit, or cabinet. The horizontal tracks, vertical studs, and floor studs may be CNC cut from a CAD file for precision alignment between interlocking components. The modular wall assembly systems provide for ease of construction and flexibility in designing the layout of an interior wall.
Claims12
A modular wall assembly system, comprising:
- a metal frame, comprising:
- (i) at least one hanging bracket comprising a pair of first male engagement tabs and at least one first wall module engagement cleat;
- (ii) at least one floor track comprising at least one second male engagement tab and at least one second wall module engagement cleat;
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- (iii) a pair of vertical studs comprising a series of first female engagement voids configured to receive said first male engagement tabs of the at least one hanging bracket and a series of second female engagement voids configured to receive said second male engagement tabs of the at least one floor track;
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- at least one wall module comprising at least one horizontal slot configured to receive the first or second wall module engagement cleats such that when installed the wall module is supported on the studs by way of the at least one hanging bracket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.