Modular wall systems

Abstract

A modular wall structure can include a first modular unit having a first face defined by a first perimeter and a second modular unit having a second face defined by a second perimeter. The first modular unit can be operably and selectively coupled to the second modular unit. Base units can be provided to support the first and second modular units.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A modular wall structure comprising:
 (a) a first modular unit, the first modular unit having a first face defined by a perimeter; and   (b) a second modular unit, the second modular unit having a second face defined by a perimeter; and   wherein the first modular unit is operably and selectively coupled to the second modular unit;   wherein the first modular unit is reversible relative to the second modular unit; and   wherein each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit defines a truncated triangular pyramid shape.   
     
     
         2 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of modular units operably connectable to each other; wherein each modular unit of the plurality of modular units is identical to one or both of the first modular unit and the second modular unit. 
     
     
         3 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit further comprises a first side panel, a second side panel, and a third side panel, wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel extends from the perimeter of the respective first face and second face. 
     
     
         4 . The modular wall structure of  claim 3 , wherein the first side panel, the second side panel, the third side panel, and the respective first face and second face for each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit define a cavity. 
     
     
         5 . The modular wall structure of  claim 4 , wherein the first modular unit is coupled to the second modular unit such that the respective cavities are facing in a same direction. 
     
     
         6 . The modular wall structure of  claim 4 , wherein the first modular unit is coupled to the second modular unit such that the respective cavities are facing in opposite directions. 
     
     
         7 . The modular wall structure of  claim 3 , wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel is defined by a panel perimeter comprising two side edges and a distal edge, and wherein corners formed by intersections of lines defined by the distal edge and each of the two side edges are truncated. 
     
     
         8 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first modular unit and the second modular unit are coupled with a fastener selected from the group consisting of magnets, pins, bolts, U-channels, clamps, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a base unit, the base unit being configured to support the first modular unit and the second modular unit. 
     
     
         10 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first modular unit and the second modular unit are collapsible. 
     
     
         11 . The modular wall structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first modular unit and the second modular unit are stackable. 
     
     
         12 . The modular wall structure of  claim 4 , wherein the first modular unit further comprises a rear face panel, wherein the rear face panel is set apart from the first face and parallel thereto. 
     
     
         13 . The modular wall structure of  claim 12 , wherein the rear face panel is selectively attachable to or is monolithically formed as a unitary structure with the first modular unit. 
     
     
         14 . The modular wall structure of  claim 3 , wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel are pivotable relative to the first face. 
     
     
         15 . The modular wall structure of  claim 14 , wherein the first modular unit is convertible between a first, unassembled configuration where the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel are parallel with the first face and a second, assembled configuration where each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel are pivoted between 70° and 120° relative to the first face. 
     
     
         16 . The modular wall structure of  claim 10 , wherein the first modular unit and the second modular unit are wired for electrical applications. 
     
     
         17 . A modular wall structure comprising:
 (a) a first modular unit, the first modular unit having a first face defined by a perimeter; and   (b) a second modular unit, the second modular unit having a second face defined by a perimeter; and   wherein the first modular unit is operably and selectively coupled to the second modular unit;   wherein each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit defines a truncated triangular pyramid shape;   wherein each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit further comprises a first side panel, a second side panel, and a third side panel, wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel extends from the perimeter of the respective first face and second face;   wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, and the third side panel is defined by a panel perimeter comprising two side edges and a distal edge, and   wherein at least one vertex formed by intersections of lines defined by adjacent distal edges and side edges is truncated.   
     
     
         18 . The modular wall structure of  claim 17 , wherein three vertices formed by intersections of lines defined by adjacent distal edges and side edges are truncated. 
     
     
         19 . The modular wall structure of  claim 17 , wherein the first side panel, the second side panel, the third side panel, and respective first face and second face for each of the first modular unit and the second modular unit define a cavity. 
     
     
         20 . The modular wall structure of  claim 19 , wherein the first modular unit is couplable to the second modular unit in a first configuration, in which the respective cavities are facing in a same direction, and a second configuration, in which the respective cavities are facing in opposite directions.