| 摘要 |
A modular wall assembly for mounting between a ceiling (20) and a floor (30). The modular wall assembly includes an elongated top runner (40) having a generally inverted U-shaped cross section and a groove (49) parallel to a longitudinal axis on each opposite side opening towards the floor (30) and being compatible with the ceiling (20) for attachment thereto. At least two vertical beams (60) are provided, each having an adjustable foot (80) at the bottom thereof, and a plurality of longitudinal partitions for vertical dispatching of utility services. Each of the vertical beams (60) is provided with a support member (70) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top runner (40) at the bottom of the vertical beams (60). Each of the vertical beams (60) further includes an adjustable foot (80) to accout for variations in the height of the ceiling (20). A bottom runner (90) having a generally U-shaped cross section and a groove (95) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top runner (40) on each opposite side defining an opening on the top surface thereof is inserted between two adjacent vertical beams (60) and rests on a corresponding one of the support member (70). A first pair of panels (100) rests in one of the grooves (95) of the bottom runner (90). Lower and upper mid-height runners (110, 120) are also provided, the mid-height runners (120) being mirror images of each other along a longitudinal axis, and being in the same shape and form as the bottom runner (90). The mid-height runners (120) are vertically separated by a generally I-shaped beam (130) defining an opening therebetween, and are inserted between two adjacent vertical beams (60). The lower mid-height runner (110) has a groove on each opposite side opening towards the floor (30) and adapted to receive the top edge of the corresponding panel of the first pair of panels (100). A second pair of panels (140) has a bottom longitudinal edge (141) resting in a respective one of the grooves (121) of the upper mid-height runner (120), and a top longitudinal edge (143) inserted in a respective one of the grooves (49) of the top runner (40). At least one modular panel (170) removably covers the opening defined by the I-shaped beams (130) on each opposite side, for horizontally dispatching the utility services. The wall assembly of the invention combines the modularity of acoustical panels with the finished look and strength of a traditional permanent wall, including adequate soundproofing.
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