USRE48722E1 - Integrated reconfigurable wall system - Google Patents

Abstract

A movable reconfigurable wall system having at least one module having a front and rear surface, the at least one module having: vertical end frames disposed at least at its side edges, each the vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed toward the front surface and a vertically extending flange directed toward the rear surface; a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the pair of vertical end frames; and an aesthetic surface affixed to the stringers; and a removable connecting strip, the connecting strip adapted to affix about one of the two flanges on one of the vertical end frames and join the one of the two flanges to a corresponding flange on one of a second module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present inventionNotice: More than one reissue application has been filed for the reissue of U.S. Pat. No. 8,024,901. The reissue applications are: the present application, Reissue application Ser. No. 14/681,874 (now RE46,929), Reissue application Ser. No. 14/305,819 (now RE47,132), and Reissue application Ser. No. 15/074,383 (now RE47,693). Reissue application Ser. No. 14/681,874 was filed on Apr. 8, 2015 and is a reissue divisional of Reissue application Ser. No. 14/032,931. Reissue application Ser. No. 14/305,819 was filed on Jun. 16, 2014 and is a continuation reissue of Reissue application Ser. No. 14/032,931. Reissue application Ser. No. 15/074,383 was filed on Mar. 18, 2016 and is a continuation reissue of Reissue application Ser. No. 14/032,931. This application is an application for reissue of U.S. Pat. No. 8,024,901, which claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/601,985, entitled “INTEGRATED RECONFIGURABLE WALL SYSTEM”, filed Aug. 17, 2004.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a wall moveable system, and more particularly to a reconfigurable moveable wall system comprising reconfigurable components and design elements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Wall systems, or dividers as they are sometimes called, are used most commonly in an office environment to separate work areas and to give people privacy where permanent walls are lacking. It is beneficial to have a wall system that is easily movable and easily reconfigured given the ever changing needs and requirements in these environments. Another important aspect in an office is to maximize available space. Aesthetics are also important, including the ability to provide the aesthetic element independently of underlying structural componentry.

Previous wall systems have lacked some or all of these attributes. Some are difficult to reconfigure or to move without significant amounts of labour and dislocation. Most systems lack the flexibility to quickly change the height of a wall, or to use or substitute different types of panels, or replace a module in the middle of a wall without taking apart the entire wall. There also is a need to be able to use the wall system against an existing wall as a curtain wall for an integrated look and to provide the design flexibility needed in those spaces bordered by permanent walls.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a preferred embodiment, the present wall system comprises at least one module, where each module includes a frame and a plurality of tiles mounted to the frame by means of a tile clip system. Clips are attached to the rear surface of each tile and the tile is then pressed into place, aligning the clips with a capture detail on the horizontal frame stringers. Tiles can span adjacent frames where required. Horizontal frame stringers may include a cantilever channel detail where desired to allow objects to be hung along the width. A single frame comprised of two verticals frame members and a plurality of horizontals stringers mounted to an existing wall by connecting the horizontal members to brackets attached to the existing wall allows tiles to be mounted as a curtain wall on the existing wall. Two frames may be supported back to back within a framework for modules used to divide adjacent work spaces. A spline is attachable to the top of the frame to extend the frame and allow for additional tiles to be added on to increase a module's height if so desired. The spline is also used to connect a different style of frame above the existing frame if so desired. For example, this allows a framed glass module to be attached above a framed wood substrate module. Two adjacent modules are connected using a removable zipper interface. The zipper contains two flexible gasket components. Where tiles will span adjacent frames or meet one another without a gap, the gaskets bend back behind the tiles. Where tiles do not span adjacent frames and a gap is wanted, the gaskets point outward from the frame, between the tiles. At the edge of a module where no other module is to be connected, a starter strip may be placed, wherein the starter strip includes an integral flexible gasket which conforms to the shape of the surrounding environment while providing both light and sound baffling. The cantilever channel between tiles allows for various accessories or mill work to be supported from the outside of the module at convenient locations and to be adjusted as needed.

The present wall system also includes a glass wall module, where each module includes a frame and a plurality of glass tiles mounted within the frame. The glass may be center mounted, front mounted or rear mounted. A channel within each end frame extrusion holds a full length gasket extrusion or notch. The glass is retained within the gasket extrusion, around the full perimeter of the glass tile. Extra horizontal or vertical extrusions are attached within the frame to further divide the module into smaller areas.

The present wall system also includes levelers. Levelers include upper, middle and lower sections. The upper section includes a hollow cylinder which is threaded along the interior, and a flat upper plated perpendicular to the leveler. The middle section is a hollow cylinder where the interior and exterior surfaces are threaded in opposite directions, with a fixed nut at one end of the middle section for adjustment. The lower section includes a solid cylinder threaded to correspond with the middle section, a fixed lower nut and an inverted V-shaped lower plate. The leveler is used by having the flat plate in the upper section engage a continuous channel in an the lowermost extrusion of a module's frame, and the lower plate engaging a continuous universal foot, located beneath each module. The V-shape of the lower plate distributes the weight of the wall in the direction of the connection channels of continuous universal foot. A leveler can be placed at any location along the width of the module, allowing for a plurality of levelers to be used if needed. Along the base of the universal foot is a plurality of grippers, which can be adapted for either carpet or hard flooring surfaces. The attachment of the leveler to the module is secure and without extra fastener requirement of any sort. Sliding the leveler plates into the extrusion channels, followed by the attachment of subsequent vertical members, secures the levelers in place.

A base trim is provided which, in one embodiment, can be removably secured to the universal foot to provide access to the levelers when needed but which otherwise provides a finished look to the modules. The base trim can be modular, or span multiple frames.

Wall modules can be adapted to include integrated rear projection video systems or digital whiteboards. Front projection screens or whiteboards can be mounted within the frame confines, or spanning adjacent frames.

The present wall system provides for true curved walls. Curved wall frames are comprised of straight vertical extrusions and stretch formed horizontal extrusions which are curved to the required radius. Glass or other substrate tiles are curved to match the radius of the frame and mounted in the same manner as planar wall modules.

The present wall system can incorporate universal slat wall constructions which would accept all standard slat wall accessories. The slat wall component is a horizontal structural extrusion, interlocking above and below the cantilever channel horizontal member or other slat wall extrusions.

The present wall system can also support desktops and work surfaces using support brackets in the cantilever channel.

The present wall system also integrates completely with a related furniture panel system. A furniture panel system is comprised of a frame and plurality of tiles attached to the frame. The furniture panel system is designed to serve as cubicle type dividers or desk type units, rather than full height walls. The integration to the furniture panel system is seamless, as the zipper connection detail, tile clip capture detail and cantilever detail are identical to the wall system connection details. All components used in or on the wall system can also be used in or on the furniture panel system.

According to the present invention then, there is provided a movable reconfigurable wall system comprising: at least one module having a front and rear surface, said at least one module having: vertical end frames disposed at least at its side edges, each said vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed toward said front surface and a vertically extending flange directed toward said rear surface; a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said pair of vertical end frames; and an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and a removable connecting strip, said connecting strip adapted to affix about one of said two flanges on one of said vertical end frames and join said one of said two flanges to a corresponding flange on one of a second module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Preferred embodiments of the applicant's integrated reconfigurable wall system will now be described in greater detail and will be better understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a module representative of the present tile cladded wall system;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wall system including two adjacent modules, one tile cladded and one glass wall;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the wall system ofFIG. 3 showing the connection between adjacent modules;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view ofFIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a frame member including a finishing trim;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a frame member including a wall starter trim where a module meets an existing wall;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a height extension to an existing module;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of a wall module showing the orientation of horizontal members with integrated cantilever channel;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion ofFIG. 8 showing cantilever bracket details and tile clip connection details;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wall panel incorporating slat wall construction;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the slat wall construction ofFIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the related panel furniture system utilizing the same connectors and slat wall extrusion to support a work surface;

FIG. 13 is a perspective, partially exploded view showing the assembly of a leg used to support the panel furniture system, utilizing the same connection zipper as the wall components ofFIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a perspective, exploded view of a leveller for use with the present wall system;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a leveller mounting system as it slides into the channel of a lower glass wall extrusion and universal foot extrusion;

FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of the base trim connection to the leveller assembly;

FIG. 17 is a perspective, schematic view of the present wall system including integrated media panels and storage areas;

FIG. 17A is a perspective, schematic view of the wall system shown in FIG. 17, albeit showing vertical end frames with extended depth;

FIG. 17B is a schematic, comparative top end view of different vertical end frames with varying depth;

FIG. 18 is a perspective, schematic view of the present wall system incorporating an integrated media center;

FIG. 19 is a plan view of a two-way rectilinear connector for the present wall system;

FIG. 20 is a plan view of an alternative (radial) two-way connector for the present wall system;

FIG. 21 is a plan view of a three-way connector for the present wall system;

FIG. 22 is a plan view of a variance of a 90 degree connector for the present wall system;

FIG. 23 is a plan view of a 120 degree connector for three merging walls according to the present wall system;

FIG. 24 is a plan view of an end vertical and gasket for abutting existing walls with the present wall system;

FIG. 25 is a plan view of a connector for connecting to existing walls according to the present wall system;

FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of a floor leveller and ceiling connector for a solid (tile clad) wall;

FIG. 27 is a side elevational view of a floor leveller and ceiling connector for a glass wall;

FIG. 28 is a plan view of two wall panels having a gap between adjoining panels;

FIG. 29 is a plan view of two wall panels directly abutting each other and being sealed with a zipper;

FIG. 30 is a plan view of two wall panels directly abutting each other and having a zipper with no fins;

FIG. 31 is a plan view of an end vertical and gasket for abutting existing walls with the present glass wall system; and

FIG. 32 is a plan view of a connector for connecting to existing walls according to the present glass wall system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference toFIG. 1, the present invention is directed towards awall system10 made up of one ormore modules20. Each module comprises a pair of vertical end frames12 that will be spaced apart by the desired width of each module.Modules20 may be clad withtiles18 and can be one or two sided with a finished wall surface on both sides or a finished wall surface on one side only.Tiles18 can be made of wood, plastic, metal fabric glass or other material, and endframes12 may be interconnected by a plurality ofhorizontal stringers8 that will be described in greater detail below.

With reference toFIG. 2, the nextadjacent module20 can be identical to its neighbour, or, as shown in this figure, may consist of two vertical end frames17 and one ormore dividers14 which can be, for example, glass or plastic if transparency is desired. End frames17 used for such dividers are shaped as shown most clearly inFIG. 4 and include anotch19 that receives and holds the divider's vertical edge.

Stringers8 are horizontally spaced apart at intervals along the height of the module for strength and rigidity. To support objects,cantilever channel stringers40, including acantilever channel portion41, are used, as shown inFIGS. 8 and 9.Stringers8 that do not includechannel portion41 can be used anywhere structure is required but the channel portion is not required for supporting objects. For example, thelowest stringer8a may not includecantilever channel portion41. The stringers are connected to endframes12 by fasteners, usually threaded screws, in a manner to be described below.

If the module will be visible from both sides, finishingtiles18 can be connected to the stringers on both sides ofmodule20. It is not necessary that the tiles on one side of the wall be at all like the tiles on the other. They can be different materials or even aligned differently as shown inFIG. 1, in which the tiles on one side of the module are horizontally mounted and the tiles on the other side of the wall are vertically mounted for a different look. The tiles can also span adjacent modules, if required. For example, FIG. 1A depicts finishingtiles 18 spanningadjacent modules 20. If only one side of the module will be visible, which can be the case for example if the module is used as a curtain wall to cover an existing wall, its necessary to applytiles18 to only one side of the module as needed.

The depth or thickness of the module can be selected by varying the width of frame12 (see also frame 12a, FIG. 17A). For example, as will be described below, the modules can house a rear projection or digital video system and the greater depth is needed to enclose the componentry.

With reference toFIGS. 3, 4, 528 and29, eachend frame12 and17 includes a pair of rearwardly extending L-shapedflanges23 that align vertically with correspondingly positioned and shapedflanges23 onopposite end frame12 or17 so thatframes12 and17 can be connected together by connecting strips (“zippers”)25. If theadjacent module20 itself comprises anend frame12 as shown inFIGS. 28 and 29,flanges23 will abut and will be connected together in the samemanner using zippers25. As shown most clearly inFIG. 28, each offlanges23 is formed with abead27. Eachzipper25 is generally T-shaped in cross-sectional shape and includes acentral spine29 that fits betweenflanges23 and a pair offlexible arms30 on opposite sides of the spine. Each arm includes abead31 that snap fits withbeads27 onflanges23 for a secure but releasable connection. When two adjacent modules are connected together in this way, there is enough of a gap between them that the zippers can be accessed for removal, allowing an individual module to be removed should the need arise.

As illustrated inFIGS. 28 and 29, each zipper can also include a pair of flexibleextended fins32 extending rearwardly from thespine29. Depending on the application, a user may wish adjacent modules to be abutted together completely or to have a gap between them. InFIG. 28, a gap exists between the modules, and this gap is sealed using extendingfins32. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the width of the gap is variable sinceextensions32 are flexible and can accommodate various widths.

If no gap is desired, or if tiles span adjacent modules,FIG. 29 illustrates an embodiment having adjacent panels. In thiscase extensions32 are behind each panel, and the force ofextensions32 against the rearward side of the module creates an acoustic seal for the wall.

In an alternative embodiment illustrated inFIG. 30, it is also possible to have azipper25 withoutextensions32. This may be desirable whenmodules20 abut and an acoustical seal is not required.

As such, in various embodiments, thezipper 25 may be positioned in a recessed location within thewall system 10, as illustrated. The recessedzipper 25 may allow for asingle tile 18 to spanmultiple modules 20 without interference from thezipper 25. Additionally, a recessedzipper 25 may allow for the free movement ofaccessories 47 betweenadjacent wall modules 20 within acantilever channel 41.

FIG. 5 shows anend piece35 similar to endframe17 but lackingnotch19. This end piece is therefore used to finish the vertical edge ofmodule20 usingzippers25 if no additional module is to be connected to it.

If either offrames12 or17 is to start, or end, at an existing wall, flexible starter strips37 can snap-fit ontoflanges23 as shown most clearly inFIG. 6. Starter strips37 include curvedflexible gaskets38 which will conform to the shape of the existing wall and will provide sound and light barriers. This can also be seen inFIGS. 24 and 32.

Alternatively, as illustrated inFIGS. 25 and 31, awall start43 can be mounted to an existing wall to provide a start to a module. Wall start43 is preferably an aluminum extrusion mounted vertically to an existing wall using known mounting techniques. The mounting technique of screws shown inFIG. 25 is not meant to be limiting.

Wall start43 includes aflanges23 and is connected to anend frame12 or17 using azipper25. As indicated above,extensions32 can provide a seal against the wall and panel.

To increase the height of an existingmodule20, or to combine a glass module above or below a tile-clad module, aspline39 can be used to connect end frame12 (or17) to anextension frame12e as shown most clearly inFIG. 7. Actually, as shown in this figure,extension frame12e is a length offrame17, which allows the lower portion of the wall to be hung with standard tiles and the upper extended portion of the wall to be finished in a glass or plastic divider14 (e.g., withinnotch 19 of either frame 17) for a combination of finished looks. The upper and lower extrusions90 (comprisingnotch 92, see also FIG. 15), which complete the framing ofdivider14, will be described below in connection with a levelling system in which the same extrusion is used.

It is desirable that work surfaces, mill work and wall accessories such as trays or document holders be connectable tomodules20. This can be easily achieved in the present system by usingcantilever channel stringers40 with channel brackets horizontally disposed in the channel betweenadjacent tiles18 as shown most clearly inFIGS. 8 and 9.

Eachchannel stringer40 includes a central horizontally extendingchannel portion41 with a generally L-shapedslot42 formed along its length adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shapedhook45 formed on awall accessory47 such as the document holder shown inFIG. 8. A pair of diagonally extendingwebs49 connectschannel portion41 to upper andlower portions51 and53 respectively. Each portion includes atile support55 that is the connection point for thetiles18 that are mounted above and belowchannel portion41. The tiles are connected to the channel stringers via opposing snap-fit tile connectors. More specifically, the upper and lower edges oftiles18 are provided with aconnector strip60 tile connector in the form of a tile clip (connector strip 60), which is attached by means of screws, adhesive or any other suitable fastening to the rear surface oftile 18, as illustrated. Eachconnector strip 60 includes a pair of opposedflexible arms62 to snap-fit with a generally arrow shapedbead64 another wall tile support in the form of a protrusion (a generally arrow shaped bead 64) formed along the edge offlanges67 that are formed on and extend the length of each upper andlower portion51 and53. This allowsindividual tiles18 to be removed or replaced without having to disassemble the entire wall. Theflanges23 formed on vertical end frames12 and17 that are connected together byzippers25 are located sufficiently inwardly that the zippers will not interfere with the continuity ofslot42 from one module to the next so that wall accessories, mill work or work surfaces can be connected or moved between modules without interference.

The upper and lower edges oftiles18 thatabut channel portion41 of each channel bracket are camphored for clearance as seen most clearly inFIG. 9.

The upper andlower portions51 and53 of thechannel stringer40 are advantageously formed with longitudinally extendedcircular recesses57 andinner channels58.Recesses57 are adapted to receive screws used to connect end frames12 or17 to channelstringers40.Channels58 can be used to support mounting hardware for audio-video equipment mounted within the modules, cable management clips or any other hardware to be housed or contained in the module's interior.Channels58 are also used to connect a single-sided tile clad module to brackets attached to existing wall surfaces.

With reference toFIG. 10, another embodiment of the invention is shown incorporating a section ofstandard slat wall69 includingslats70 andslat wall channels71 for connection to allslat wall accessories47. Slat wall panels can make up some or all of the panels incorporated into any onemodule20 and the modules themselves are configured for use with end frames12 andzippers25 so that the modules themselves can be connected together in any desired combination. Slat wall modules can be one (FIG. 11) or two sided (FIG. 10) for use as either dividing or curtain walls.

As shown inFIG. 12, in the applicant's related panel furniture system, a work surface ordesktop76 can be connected tomodules20. Thedesktop76 can hook into eithercantilevered channel stringers40 or intoslat wall channels71 and otherwise the construction of theindividual modules20 is the same as described above forwall system10.Furniture legs80 shown in the example ofFIG. 12 consist of avertical frame12 zipper connected to a finishingend extrusion35 usingzippers25 as shown inFIG. 13, in the same manner as thewall system10. The lower end of eachfurniture leg80 is finished with aconcentric sleeve79 which conceals a threadedbolt84 in the lower end of each leg which can be used for levelling.

As illustrated inFIG. 23, threevertical extrusions2310 are connected to each other to create the connection point for the three wall systems, and each wall meets the others at an angle of 120 degrees.

In the case of modules having tiles that extend all the way down to the floor, applicant has developed a leveller mounting system that allows levellers to be placed anywhere along the length of a module and extra levellers to be added where needed. There are two variations of the leveller mounting system shown inFIGS. 15 and 16, one to be used withmodules comprising tiles18, and the other with modules using glass or plastic dividers.

Referring first toFIG. 15, this is the levelling system to be used with modules having glass or plastic dividers extending down to floor level. This system includes astructural extrusion90, which is generally an inverted U-shaped channel with anotch92 to engage the lower edge of the glass or plastic divider, and auniversal foot100.

Extrusion90 anduniversal foot100 are interconnected by means of dual threadedlevellers110, an example of which is shown inFIG. 14.

Leveller110 has three distinct sections, anupper section112, amiddle section115 and alower section120.Upper section112 is cylindrical in shape and is internally left or right hand threaded. Aplate113 is connected to the section's upper end for a permanent connection thereto.Middle section115 is both internally and externally threaded. The external threads will match the direction of the internal threads onupper section112 while the internal threads will be in the opposite direction to match the external threading oflower portion120. A fixedmiddle nut114 is disposed at the lower end ofmiddle section115.Nut114 can be used to turnmiddle section115 relative to the upper and lower sections of the leveller.

As mentioned, thelower section120 of the leveller is externally threaded and the threading will be in the opposite direction to the internal threading ofupper section112. In this way, each turn ofnut114 doubles the expansion or contraction of the leveller to halve the levelling time. The lower end ofsection120 includes its own fixedadjustment nut124 and an inverted V-shapedlower plate125.

FIG. 15 shows howleveller110 is installed.Plate113 aligns withchannels94 inextrusion90 to be slidable along the length of the channel to any desired location. The V-shapedlower plate125 aligns with and slides intogrooves101 infoot100. Those levellers that fit at the end of a foot are slightly modified to includetabs126 at the outer corners ofplate125 which prevent the plate from moving inwardly. When vertical end frames12 or17 are attached toextrusion90,plate113 is prevented from moving outwardly so that the leveller is held in its position at the very end offoot100.Frames12 or17 are connected toextrusion90 by means of screws that thread into one or more ofcircular slots117 in the extrusion.

Ifmodules20 are situated atop carpet,toothed carpet grippers130 are inserted intoslots129 infoot100. If the modules are installed on hard surfaces, nonskid grippers can be inserted instead. The grippers can be placed precisely where needed to bear the modules weight and can be easily moved, replaced or switched over as needed.

FIG. 16 shows aleveller110 installed onmodules20 and illustrates the installation ofbase trim140 used to conceal thelevellers110 when they're not being adjusted. In this view,plate113 is again slidingly received into channels formed in the module's lowermost extrusion andplate125 is received intogrooves101 infoot100. Thebase trim140 includesbaseboards142 and snappieces144.Snap pieces144 snap-fit ontofoot100 as shown withgrooves145 and147 on the snappiece engaging flanges108 and109 on the foot. Each snap piece includes a longitudinally extendingelevated hook149 and a similarly longitudinally extendingchannel150. Each baseboard includes ahook143 to engagehook149 on the snap piece, and abead153 that snap fits intochannel150 to retain the baseboards in a vertical position to provide a finished look. Because the baseboards are installed usually after the modules have been assembled together, the boards can span multiple modules for longer runs and fewer seams.

Reference is now made toFIGS. 26 and 27. As illustrated, besides the bottom connection with the leveller (as described with relation toFIGS. 15 and 16 above), a ceiling connection is also preferred.

FIG. 26 shows a ceiling connection for a solid wall, such as those described above having tile cladding. Aceiling track2601 is affixed to the ceiling above the area for the desired wall. Each module includes two horizontal uppers2610 abut thereto (on either side of the ceiling track), the horizontal upper including anupper flange2612. Aceiling trim2614 is affixed toupper flange2612.Ceiling trim2614 is flexible and allows variable spacing of the wall with the ceiling. Specifically, thetrim2614 will flex to allow the wall to move closer or further from the wall as required based on levelling needs.

Horizontal upper2610 further includes abead64 protrusion (bead 64) as described above to attach a tile (via the flexible arms of the illustrated tile clips) to the horizontal upper. Further, recesses2616 are used to attach horizontal uppers toframes12 or17.

To affix a wall, an installer can first installceiling track2601 in the correct location. The wall is then created withlevellers110 in a lowermost position. Thelevellers110 are then extended to level the wall and to further cause horizontal uppers2610 toabut ceiling track2601 on either side ofceiling track2601, as illustrated inFIG. 26.

Alternatively, if a divider such as a glass panel is being used, a one piece upper2701 can be used, as illustrated inFIG. 27. The one piece upper2701 comprises aflange2712 to connect aceiling trim2714 to.Ceiling trim2714 is preferably the same asceiling trim2614. Upper2701 further includes achannel2716 for receiving a divider.

Thepresent wall system10 includes curved walls using curved aluminum stringers and extrusions andcurved tiles18. In conventional systems, curved walls are constructed of faceted panels rather than true, radii arcs. A curved wall is illustrated inFIG. 19.

With reference toFIG. 17, amodule20 is shown in which a couple oftiles18 have been replaced with anintegrated media panel190. The panel can be a Fresnel lens, a plasma screen, an LCD screen or a digital whiteboard. FIGS. 17A and 17B show how a vertical end frame of extended depth (12B) can be used to create more depth in the wall module itself. For example, FIG. 17B shows vertical end frames 12, 12a of comparatively different depth, which can in turn be used as appropriate for the given depth ofmedia panel 190. Thus, the wall module of FIG. 1 contrasts with that 17A by having vertical end frames 12, 12a of different depths, wherein the module of FIG. 17A has greater depth than the module shown in FIG. 1. Rear projection technology can be used to project images onto the Fresnel lens, or the digital whiteboard technology allows sketching, writing, layout or computer screen emulation. In the example shown,adjacent tiles18 incorporatespeakers192 to provide sound.Tile18 surrounding the screen area can be used for integrated storage areas.

With reference toFIG. 18, there is shown schematically amodule20 with anintegrated media center200 suspended therein.

Various connectors are also provided to allow the present reconfigurable wall system to form corners. Reference is now made toFIGS. 19, 20, 21 and 22.

FIG. 19 illustrates a two-wayrectilinear connector1910.Connector1910 includes a finished outer surface onsides1912 and1914. Further,flanges23 are provided onsides1916 and1918.Flanges23 can be used withzipper25 to connect to endframes12 or17. Anextension1920 extends betweensides1916 and1918 to form a finished corner oncemodules20 are connected to these sides. Further,sides1912 and1914 include anelongate end1922 for hidingzipper25 and creating a finished surface.

FIG. 20 is similar toFIG. 19, with the principle difference being the radial finishedouter surface2012 replacingsides1912 and1914. Otherwise similar reference numerals are used betweenFIGS. 19 and 20.

FIG. 21 illustrates a three way connector for a “T” connection. Threemodules20 are connected toconnector2101.Connector2101 includes a finished outer surface2112.Flanges23 are used to connectmodules20.Extensions1920 provide a finished look betweenadjacent modules20. Further,elongate end1922 provides a finished look on the outside of the wall.

FIG. 22 illustrates an alternative 90 degree connector. In this case, anextrusion2201 is affixed to the end of amodule20. Two extrusions are connected using aconnector2312. Sinceconnector2312 is flexible, an angle greater than or less than 90 degrees is possible. In a preferred embodiment, the swing on the connector is approximately 15 degrees.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention are meant to be illustrative of preferred embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications, which would be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, are intended to be within the scope of the present invention. The only limitations to the scope of the present invention are set forth in the following claims appended hereto.

Claims (55)

What is claimed is:

1. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:

i) a vertical end frame disposed adjacent to each of said right and left side edges, each vertical end frame having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and

iii) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post.

2. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim1 8, wherein said connecting strip includes a spine adapted to fit between said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange.

3. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim2 8, wherein said connecting strip further includes a pair of flexible fin extensions extending opposite to said flexible arms for providing a seal.

4. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim1 8, wherein said aesthetic surface includes a tile panel on said front surface, said rear surface, or both said front surface and said rear surface.

5. The movable reconfigurable wall system ofclaim 4, wherein each said stringer includes one or more protrusions, said reconfigurable wall system further including tile clips for affixing tiles to said one or more protrusions.

6. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim1 8, wherein said aesthetic surface is a single divider selected from a group consisting of substrates consisting of glass, plastic, or wood and metal.

7. The movable reconfigurable wall system ofclaim 6, wherein said stringers and the first and second vertical end frames include a channel for receiving said divider.

8. The movable reconfigurable wall system ofclaim 1, A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:

i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and

iii) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post;

wherein said stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, said cantilever channel stringer having:

a central horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, said L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory;

an upper portion having a tile support;

a lower portion having a tile support; and

a pair of extending webs connecting said channel portion to said upper and a lower portion.

9. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim1 8, wherein said system further comprises an extension frame, said extension frame including a pair of vertical extension end frames and at least one stringer, said extension frame being affixed atop of said at least one module with a spline on each end of said end frame connecting each of said vertical extension end frames to one of said first vertical end frame and said second vertical end frame.

10. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim1 8, wherein said aesthetic surface includes a slat wall, said slat wall having slats and slat wall channels for connection to slat wall accessories.

11. The movable reconfigurable wall system ofclaim 1, said system further comprising A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:

i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and

iii) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post;

a levelling system having:

a universal foot;

a leveller capable of engaging said universal foot; and

a structural extrusion to engage surface of said at least one module, said structural extrusion connecting to said leveller, wherein said leveller provides the sole connection between said universal foot and said module.

12. The movable reconfigurable wall system ofclaim 11, wherein said leveller comprises: a cylindrical internally threaded upper section; an internally and externally threaded middle section, said external threads matching said internally threaded upper section; and an externally threaded lower section, said externally threaded lower section matching internal threads of said middle section, wherein said middle section can be twisted to extend or contract said leveller.

13. The movable reconfigurable wall unit ofclaim 11 further comprising a base trim, said base trim attaching to said universal foot.

14. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, further comprising a ceiling connection, said ceiling connection including:

a ceiling track affixed to a ceiling;

a horizontal upper section affixed to said module, said horizontal upper section adapted to fit about said ceiling track; and

a flexible gasket affixed to said horizontal upper section and extending above said horizontal upper section to contact the ceiling.

15. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, wherein said wall bracket comprises:

an extrusion for connection to an existing wall in alignment with said at least one of the two vertical end frame frames; and

first and second flanges on said extrusion corresponding to said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange on said at least one of the two vertical end frame frames and arranged in opposition thereto.

16. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, further comprising a wall joint, said wall joint comprising a flexible gasket and a channel, said channel adapted to connect to a flange of said at least one module.

17. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, wherein said at least one module includes curved stringers and curved aesthetic surfaces.

18. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, wherein said connection post includes at least two sides having vertically extending flanges thereon corresponding to and arranged in opposition to said first and second flanges on said at least one of the two vertical end frame frames.

19. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, wherein said aesthetic surface includes a multimedia component.

20. The movable reconfigurable wall unit ofclaim 19, wherein said multimedia component is a video monitor.

21. The movable reconfigurable wall unit ofclaim 1, A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:

i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and

iii) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post;

wherein said vertical end frame depth is extended to provide a deeper wall.

22. The movable reconfigurable wall unit ofclaim 21, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate a rear-projection video system.

23. The movable reconfigurable wall unit ofclaim 21, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate an integrated storage system.

24. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, further comprising a wall mounted module for mounting to an existing wall face, said wall mounted module having: a) vertical end brackets disposed at least at its side edges, each said vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed away from said existing wall face; b) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said pair of vertical end brackets; and c) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers.

25. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim1 8, further comprising a furniture system connectable to said at least one module, the furniture system having: a work surface, said work surface connectable to said stringers; and furniture legs, said furniture legs connecting to said work surface at a first end and connecting to a threaded bolt at a second end opposite said first end, said threaded bolt allowing levelling of said work surface.

26. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, the flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;

a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module;

a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, the first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, the flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;

a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module;

a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module; and

a wall tile affixed to at least one of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and the second plurality of horizontal stringers via wall tile connectors;

wherein at least one of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and the second plurality of horizontal stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, the cantilever channel stringer having:

a horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, the L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory; and

a wall tile support.

27. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein:

the wall tile support spans a length of the cantilever channel stringer; and

a right edge of the wall tile support in the first wall module substantially aligns with a left edge of a wall tile support of the second wall module when the first wall module is connected to the second wall module.

28. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 27, wherein the wall tile comprises a connector strip with a pair of opposed flexible arms that attach to a bead of the wall tile support.

29. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising:

a multimedia center suspended within the first wall module or within the second wall module;

wherein a front face of the multimedia center does not extend beyond a front face of the wall tile.

30. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising:

a leveling system having:

a foot;

a leveler engaging and supported by said foot and engaging and supporting a horizontal member in said at least one module;

wherein said leveler

(a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted and

(b) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or said foot.

31. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 30, wherein the leveler comprises:

a cylindrical internally threaded upper section;

an internally and externally threaded middle section, the external threads matching the internally threaded upper section; and

an externally threaded lower section, the externally threaded lower section matching internal threads of the middle section, wherein the middle section can be twisted to extend or contract the leveler.

32. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein:

the wall tile connectors comprise a connector strip with a pair of opposed flexible arms;

the wall tile support comprises a beaded portion;

the flexible arms of the connector strip of the wall tile snap-fit to the beaded portion of the wall tile support; and

the wall tile support provides an attachment interface that is parallel to the first or second plurality of horizontal stringers.

33. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein each of the first and second plurality of horizontal stringers comprises a cantilever channel stringer, further comprising:

a wall accessory mounted to and cantilevering from a cantilever channel stringer of the first and second plurality of horizontal stringers;

wherein the wall accessory extends beyond a front surface of the wall tile.

34. The modular wall system as recited in claim 33, wherein:

the removable connecting strip is positioned sufficiently inwardly of the channel portion of the cantilever channel stringers of the first and second wall modules, such that the wall accessory can be moved between the first and second wall modules without interference with the removable connecting strip.

35. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said wall tile comprises a material selected from a group consisting of glass, plastic, wood, and metal.

36. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 35, wherein said stringers and the first and second vertical end frames further include a channel for receiving a divider comprising a material selected from the group consisting of glass, plastic, wood, and metal.

37. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein:

the system further comprises an extension frame;

the extension frame includes a pair of vertical extension end frames and at least one stringer, and

the extension frame is affixed atop of the at least one wall module with a spline affixed adjacent to a first side and a second side of the at least one wall module.

38. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising a ceiling connection, the ceiling connection including:

a ceiling track affixed to a ceiling;

a horizontal upper section affixed to the module, the horizontal upper section adapted to fit about the ceiling track; and

a flexible gasket affixed to the horizontal upper section and extending above the horizontal upper section to contact the ceiling.

39. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein:

the wall tile is affixed to one or more of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and to one or more of the second plurality of horizontal stringers;

the wall tile spans at least a portion of both the first wall module and the second wall module.

40. The modular wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising:

a wall accessory mounted in a cantilever manner to the first wall module within the corresponding cantilever channel stringer; and

the wall accessory extends beyond a front surface of the wall tile.

41. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising a multimedia center suspended within the first wall module or within the second wall module.

42. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 41, wherein a front face of the multimedia center is flush with a front face of the wall tile.

43. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 41, wherein the multimedia center comprises a video monitor.

44. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein:

each of the first and second plurality of horizontal stringers further comprises an intermediate horizontal stringer affixed between the vertical end frames of the corresponding first or second wall modules; and

each of the intermediate horizontal stringers is positioned below an upper horizontal stringer and above a lower horizontal stringer.

45. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 44, wherein:

each of the intermediate horizontal stringers comprises a horizontally extending cantilever channel portion for receiving wall accessories.

46. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 44, wherein:

each of the intermediate horizontal stringers comprises a wall tile support extending a horizontal length of the respective intermediate horizontal stringer;

the wall tile is connected to a plurality of the wall tile supports through a snap-fit connection.

47. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 46, wherein a depth associated with the vertical end frames of the first wall module is deeper than a depth associated with the vertical end frames of the second wall module, such that the first wall module comprises a deeper wall.

48. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 47, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate a rear-projection video system, or an integrated storage system.

49. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 44, wherein the removable connecting strip is recessed behind an outermost portion of the intermediate horizontal stringer.

50. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, the at least one wall module having:

i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of the first vertically extending flange and the second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the vertical end frames at the right and left side edges;

iii) a wall tile affixed to the stringers; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of the arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange on the first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of the arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange connecting to the arms of the connecting strip to hold the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting the at least one wall module to the other of the second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post;

wherein at least one of the plurality of horizontal stringers includes a cantilever channel stringer, the cantilever channel stringer having:

a horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, the L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory; and

a wall tile support.

51. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 50, further comprising:

a leveling system having:

a foot;

a leveler engaging and supported by said foot and engaging and supporting a horizontal member in said at least one module;

wherein said leveler:

(a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted; and

(b) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or said foot.

52. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, the at least one wall module having:

i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of the first vertically extending flange and the second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;

ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the vertical end frames at the right and left side edges;

iii) a wall tile affixed to the at least one wall module; and

b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of the arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange on the first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of the arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of the connecting strip to hold the first vertically extending flange or the second vertically extending flange and the opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting the at least one wall module to the other of the second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post;

wherein the horizontal stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, the cantilever channel stringer having:

a horizontally extending channel portion with a slot, the slot adapted to receive and engage a hook formed on a wall accessory;

wherein the wall accessory cantilevers from the slot.

53. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 52, further comprising:

a leveling system having:

a foot;

a leveler engaging and supported by said foot and engaging and supporting a horizontal member in said at least one module;

wherein said leveler:

(a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted; and

(b) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or said foot.

54. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:

a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, the flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;

a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module;

a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, the first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, the flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;

a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module;

a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module; and

a wall tile affixed to one or more of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and to one or more of the second plurality of horizontal stringers via wall tile connectors, such that the wall tile spans at least a portion of both the first wall module and the second wall module.

55. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 54, wherein:

the wall tile connectors comprise one or more connector strips with a pair of opposed flexible arms; and

the wall tile connectors connect the wall tile to beaded wall tile supports extending from both of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and the second plurality of horizontal stringers.

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