Drywall Apparatus and Method

Abstract

Described herein is a drywall apparatus for constructing planar partitions and corners. The drywall apparatus includes a first drywall panel having a first edge and a second drywall panel having a second edge. An elongating hinge connects the first edge to the second edge, and allows the first drywall panel and the second drywall panel to assume a range of angles therebetween to enable the apparatus to be used for constructing planar partitions and corners. The elongating hinge is designed to elongate from a contracted position to an elongated position as the first edge and the second edge are displaced apart.

1 . An apparatus for constructing planar partitions and corners comprising:
 a first panel having a first edge;   a second panel having a second edge; and   an elongating hinge connecting the first edge to the second edge, wherein the elongating hinge a) allows the first panel and the second panel to assume a range of angles therebetween to thereby enable the apparatus to be used for constructing planar partitions and corners, and b) is designed to elongate from a contracted position to an elongated position as the first edge and the second edge are displaced apart.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongating hinge is accordion shaped. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the elongating hinge is made of metal. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , further comprising a second hinge connecting the first panel to the second panel. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are composed of one of drywall, medium-density fiberboard, plywood and aluminum. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are composed of drywall. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the first panel and the second panel have surfaces laminated with drywall paper, the second hinge being formed therefrom. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are composed of one of drywall, medium-density fiberboard, plywood and aluminum.