Modular walling systems

Abstract

A system for the modular construction of partitions, the system comprising a plurality of modules, each module comprising a security panel and a frame, the security panel being attached to one or more surface of the frame, the frame comprising at least one box shaped profile, each profile being adapted for connection to an adjacent profile of an adjacent module or to a structural building member.

1 . A method of using a system for the modular construction of a partition wall, the method comprising:
 a) arranging a first of a plurality of modules adjacent to the structure of a building or adjacent module;   b) securing the first module to the adjacent structure or module using removable fixings;   c) repeating steps a) and b) for a second and each remaining module of the plurality of modules;   d) hanging a cladding panel to one face of each module so as to provide a finished wall.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the method comprises removing one of the plurality of modules by removing the removable fixings securing said module, and replacing said module with a replacement module having a different configuration including replacing the removable fixing to secure the replacement module in place. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the method includes reusing the removed module in a second partition wall. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the method comprises hanging a cladding panel on both sides of each module. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the step of removing a module comprises removing a cladding panel from at least one side in order to access the removable fixings. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of arranging each module adjacent to a structure or adjacent module includes the step of adjusting the height of said module by adjusting at least one foot. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of hanging a cladding panel comprises engaging a male feature with a female feature and moving the cladding panel in a first direction in order to cause the male feature and female feature to move relative to each other and from a first position in which the male and female features are not engaged to a second position where the male and female features are arranged to secure the cladding panel to the module. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the method comprises removing a cladding panel and replacing it with a replacement cladding panel having a different configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the method comprises reusing the removed cladding panel in a second partition wall. 
     
     
         10 . A system for the modular construction of a partition wall, the system comprising a plurality of modules, each module being bounded about an edge by a frame, wherein the frame is adapted to hang at least one cladding panel on a front or back of the module and the frame being adapted to be secured to an adjacent module or structure of a building via removable fixings. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the frame of each module is adapted to receive a security layer. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the frame includes one of a male or female feature and the cladding panel includes the other of the male or female member, wherein the male and female features are adapted such that moving the cladding panel in a first direction to causes the male feature and female feature to move relative to each other and from a first position in which the male and female features are not engaged to a second position where the male and female features are arranged to secure the cladding panel to the module. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the female feature includes a self centre feature. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein each module includes adjustable feet. 
     
     
         15 . A module for use in the system of  claim 10 , the module being bounded about an edge by a frame, wherein the frame is adapted to hang at least one cladding panel on a front or back of the module and the frame being adapted to be secured to an adjacent module or structure of a building via removable fixings.