Abstract: A movable wall module is provided for installation into an opening formed in a building wall structure, such as a room divider wall in a commercial or residential building. The wall module comprises a frame sized and shaped for substantially nested placement into the wall opening, and to support different functional and/or aesthetic components on opposite sides thereof. The wall module is adapted for manual or power-driven displacement to selectively orient and changeably these components relative to the rooms. In one preferred form, the movable wall module may support audio and/or video components on one side and a work surface such as a desk on the opposite side. In another form, the wall module is a partial-height wall such as a kitchen countertop segment or island, and is rotatably movable to selectively and changeably position the partial-height wall relative to adjacent indoor and/or outdoor spaces.

Abstract: A movable wall module is provided for installation into an opening formed in a building wall structure, such as a room divider wall in a commercial or residential building. The wall module comprises a frame sized and shaped for substantially nested placement into the wall opening, and to support different functional and/or aesthetic components on opposite sides thereof. The wall module is adapted for manual or power-driven displacement to selectively orient and changeably these components relative to the rooms. In one preferred form, the movable wall module may support audio and/or video components on one side and a work surface such as a desk on the opposite side. In another form, the wall module is a partial-height wall such as a kitchen countertop segment or island, and is rotatably movable to selectively and changeably position the partial-height wall relative to adjacent indoor and/or outdoor spaces.

Abstract: An improved turntable is provided for use in a building, such as in a residential or office environment, wherein the turntable is constructed from an assembly of modular components for facilitated installation within a relatively low profile space. The turntable comprises a plurality of modular, generally pie-shaped panel units of a lightweight skeletal frame construction. The panel units are joined along radial lines of separation by a plurality of wheel units each including a wheel bracket connected to the adjacent pair of panel units, and a pair of elevationally adjustable wheels for shared distribution of loads applied to the panel units. The wheels may in turn be positioned to ride upon an elevationally adjustable track. A traction drive surface is formed on the periphery of the assembled turntable in a position engaged by a drive roller of a low profile drive unit.

Abstract: A rotary turntable for use in a building, such as in a residential or office environment, includes at least one door and at least one wall panel for cooperating with adjacent stationary building structures such as walls and a ceiling to define a variable floor plan. The turntable door and wall panel include expansion members for engaging and contacting adjacent building structures to provide an acoustic barrier between rooms. In the preferred form, the turntable door is powered for driven movement between open and closed positions which can vary according to the specific rotational position of the turntable.

Abstract: An improved turntable is provided for use in a building, such as in a residential or office environment, wherein the turntable is constructed from modular components for facilitated installation within a relatively low profile space. The turntable comprises a skeletal frame including an outer rim in combination with a plurality of radially extending support beams, wherein the assembled frame defines a plurality of generally pie-shaped openings for nested reception of a corresponding plurality of lightweight modular panel units. Wheels are mounted to the outer rim in adjacent pairs on opposite sides of each radial support beam for shared distribution of loads applied to the turntable during use. A traction drive surface is formed on the periphery of the outer rim in a position engaged by a drive roller of a low profile drive unit.