Quick assembly modular partitions

Abstract

A quick assembly and disassembly modular wall enclosure which comprises essentially a plurality of wall panel assemblies and interconnecting attachment hardware built into each of said wall panel assemblies. The attachment hardware is configured to interconnect the panel assemblies without the use of any additional, separately provided connecting elements and is further configured to enable erecting a surrounding wall structure that defines a fully surrounded interior space within.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A quick assembly and disassembly modular wall enclosure, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panel assemblies; and   interconnecting attachment hardware built-in into each of said wall panel assemblies, said attachment hardware being configured to interconnect said wall panel assemblies without use of any additional, separately provided connecting hardware and being further configured to enable erecting a surrounding wall structure that defines a fully surrounded interior space within.   
     
     
         2 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of wall panel assemblies comprises a rectangular frame structure into which said interconnecting attachment hardware is built-in. 
     
     
         3 . The modular enclosure of  claim 2 , wherein each of said wall panel assemblies comprises an insertable panel which is removably attachable to said frame member. 
     
     
         4 . The modular enclosure of  claim 3 , wherein each said insertable panels constitutes a construction selected from the group consisting of: a solid, opaque wall; a solid wall which is at least in part transparent; a frame and a swingable door held therein; a frame with a window defined therein; and a wall made of mesh materials which allows wind to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         5 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said interconnecting attachment hardware comprises components that are juxtaposed between adjacently placed wall panel assemblies and which are aligned to interfit with one another in a manner which effects connection between adjacently placed wall panel assemblies. 
     
     
         6 . The modular enclosure of  claim 5 , wherein said interconnecting attachment hardware comprises at least one generally pear-shaped opening in one wall panel assembly and a projecting bolt with an enlarged head on an opposing wall panel assembly, configured to be inserted into and catch said opening in said adjacent wall panel assembly. 
     
     
         7 . The modular enclosure of  claim 5 , wherein one wall assembly has a rectangular slot and another has an L-shaped arm that fits therein to thereby interconnect adjacent wall assemblies. 
     
     
         8 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of said wall assemblies are configured of frame members having extending lips that define channels. 
     
     
         9 . The modular enclosure of  claim 9 , wherein at least some of said frame members fit in channels of adjacent members. 
     
     
         10 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , further comprising corner members for interconnecting wall assemblies. 
     
     
         11 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said hardware comprises embedded threaded bolts that are receivable in threaded sockets in adjacent wall panel assemblies. 
     
     
         12 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , further comprising built-in, anti-bending hardware that is configured to prevent bending of wall assemblies relative to each other. 
     
     
         13 . The modular enclosure of  claim 12 , wherein the anti-bending hardware comprises U-shaped brackets that are slidable over a given wall panel assembly and which is positionable over an adjacent wall panel assembly in a manner which maintains adjacent wall panel assemblies in a common, flat plane and which protects said interconnecting attachment hardware from bending mechanical stresses. 
     
     
         14 . The modular enclosure of  claim 13 , wherein said U-shaped brackets comprise lateral bolts extending between and anchored in opposed, depending walls and slidable within a sliding slot in a corresponding wall assembly. 
     
     
         15 . The modular enclosure of  claim 13 , wherein each wall assembly comprises said anti-bending hardware having a pair of said U-shaped brackets, including one at the top end and the other at the bottom end thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , further comprising a removable covering structure for the enclosure, where the covering structure is movable over a removable ceiling made of reeds. 
     
     
         17 . The modular enclosure of  claim 16 , wherein the covering structure comprises a rollable, synthetic cover to cover the ceiling. 
     
     
         18 . The modular enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein each wall panel assembly comprises an integrated panel surrounded by four frame members. 
     
     
         19 . The modular enclosure of  claim 6 , wherein adjacent wall panel assemblies are interconnectable by lifting one wall assembly sliding its projecting wall into the opening in the adjacent wall assembly and dropping the lifted wall assembly to interlock the two wall assemblies with one another. 
     
     
         20 . The modular enclosure of  claim 6 , wherein said pear-shaped opening is defined in a supporting structure located in a channel of said wall panel assembly.