Abstract: An arrangement for interconnecting wall panels of corresponding construction with one another to form walls of predetermined size and orientation is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a series of spaced apart parallel channels in the vertical sides of the wall panels; outwardly and upwardly extending fingers along each vertical side of each of the wall panels and positioned between the parallel channels; a columnar vertical standard which is received between the respective vertical sides of the adjoining wall panels and which column includes a plurality of spaced apart parallel vertical flanges which are of a size and spacing for being engagingly received in the channels; and parallel sets of vertical web members positioned at locations along the columnar standard which correspond to the location of the upwardly facing fingers along each vertical side of the adjoining wall panels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 30, 1986
Date of Patent:
January 5, 1988
Assignee:
Alma Desk Company
Inventors:
Thomas Harper, James Langham, Francis J. Idol
Abstract: Modular wall panels are provided which are interconnected by pairs of upper and lower side connectors and which are rigidly interconnected together in substantial alignment to form a wall construction. The wall panels are provided with a vertically arranged bracket supporting means adapted for receiving brackets and accompanying shelves or furnishings at desired locations.