Abstract:
A temporary, non-load bearing wall panel that when joined together with other one or more like panels, is used as a barrier (also known as a barricade wall) that keeps a construction area, vacant store, or any other undesirable element out of the reach and view of pedestrians. If required by the end user, the panels could be laminated with a visual graphic for reasons of aesthetic enhancement, advertisement of service, announcement of future business expectations, etc. A door and/or window display, dust curtains, etc. may be added to the panels as dictated by the end user.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/528,495 filed on Jun. 20, 2012, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/709,558 filed on Feb. 22, 2010, which claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/178,216 filed on May 14, 2009, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    1. Field 
         [0003]    The present invention relates to a barrier wall system, and more specifically, to a non-load bearing wall panel that when joined together with other panels is used as a barrier. 
         [0004]    2. Brief Discussion of Related Art 
         [0005]    A temporary, non-load bearing wall panel that when joined together with other like panels, is used as a barrier (also known as a barricade wall) that keeps a construction area, vacant store, or any other undesirable element out of the reach and view of pedestrians. 
         [0006]    Partition systems are often employed to separate portions of a building or room. Partitions serve as a barrier to unsightly construction, noise, light and the like. In construction zones, partitions are also useful for protecting a clean area from a work area. 
         [0007]    Workers at construction sites often use rudimentary techniques for installing partitions. Some simply nail, screw, or staple a curtain or partition material to the floor, ceiling, and abutting walls, resulting in damage to their surfaces. Others tape or otherwise adhere a curtain or plastic sheet to the walls and ceilings. The tape usually fails to stick, but if it does stick, as the tape is removed, paint usually pulls off with the tape or adhesive is left behind. 
         [0008]    There is a need for an easy to install barrier in-situ that provides flexibility to be adapted to various space requirements and customer&#39;s purposes. There is a need for a dust-free panel system that effectively provides dust protection across the panel system. There is a need for panels that could be laminated with a visual graphic for reasons of aesthetic enhancement, advertisement of service, announcement of future business expectations, with seamless connections without frames and interruptions in the visual image surface. There is a need for a door and/or window display, dust curtains, etc., that may be added to the panels as dictated by the end user. There is a need to have environmentally friendly barriers that can be reused continually and then be able to be totally recycled at the end of expected life term, thereby greatly reducing landfill waste. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0009]    A temporary, non-load bearing wall panel that when joined together with other like panels, is used as a barrier (also known as a barricade wall) that keeps a construction area, vacant store, or any other undesirable element out of the reach and view of pedestrians. If required by the end user, the panels could be laminated with a visual graphic for reasons of aesthetic enhancement, advertisement of service, announcement of future business expectations, etc. A door and/or window display, dust curtains, etc., may be added to the panels as dictated by the end user. 
         [0010]    One aspect is a non-loading bearing panel and connection system including at least two panels, an aluminum frame, a connector, and a quick connect clasp assembly. Each of the at least two panels includes two vertical sides, two horizontal sides, and a planar panel extending therebetween. The planar panel has a front surface and a back surface. The aluminum frame is attached to the back surface of the at least two panels, and the aluminum frame extends adjacent the perimeter of the two vertical sides defining vertical frames. The connector is attached to the aluminum frame along one of the two vertical sides. The quick connect clasp assembly removably joins together two adjacent vertical frames from the opposing at least two panels. The at least two panels are connected together defining a panel joint, and the connector extends between the panel joint preventing dust from flowing through the panel joint. 
         [0011]    Additional aspects include each of the at least two panels provides a frameless front surface, the panels are formed from recyclable raw materials, i.e. a co-polymer sheet, the panels are flame retardant, and/or at least one of the at least two panels can be flexible and the two vertical sides bend at an angle up to about 270° defining a corner panel. Further, at least one of the at least two panels can further include the aluminum frame attached to the back surface of the at least two panels, and the aluminum frame extends adjacent the perimeter of the two horizontal sides defining horizontal frames. At least one of the at least two panels can further include the aluminum frame attached to the back surface of the at least two panels extending between the vertical frames or the horizontal frames providing support along the length of the panels. 
         [0012]    As above-mentioned, a vinyl graphic can be applied to the front surface of each panel, wherein the graphic is seamless between the panel joints. The system can further include a door attached to one of the at least two panels, and the door is flush mounted to the front surface of at least one of the at least two panels. 
         [0013]    Additionally, the system can further include a wall shop attached to the vertical frames of adjacent panels. The wall shop is an inset box-like structure including a bottom wall, a top wall, a back wall, two opposed sidewalls and a front planar panel. The back wall and the two opposed sidewalls extend between the top wall and the bottom wall. The front planar panel defines an open front to access an interior to the wall shop and the front planar panel is flush with the front surface of the at least two panels. The front planar panel is attached to the vertical frames of the at least two panels. 
         [0014]    Furthermore, the connector can be directly attached to one of the two vertical sides and the aluminum frame is slidably attached to the connector. The connector includes a male coupling member and a female coupling member, and the female coupling member and the male coupling member of opposing panels are mateable therewith to prevent dust from flowing through the panel joint and to assist with alignment of the panels. The connector can include a tail, a head and a middle attachment section extending between the tail and the head. The aluminum frame is slidably attached to the head, and the tail includes a longer portion defining the male coupling member and a shorter portion. The longer portion protrudes from the perimeter of one of the two vertical sides, and another of the two vertical sides is arranged having the shorter portion inset from another of said two vertical sides and inset from the aluminum frame defining the female coupling member. Additionally, the tail can be attached to the back surface of the panel. Further, the connector can be directly attached to the back surface of the panel, the connector includes a head and a middle portion attached to the head, and the aluminum frame slidably attaches to the head of the connector. 
         [0015]    Additionally, the quick connect clasp assembly is a U-shaped plate having a planar plate and two end plates perpendicular to the plate. The end plates are connected to the planar plate by materials continuity, an L-shaped plate extends from the planar plate perpendicularly therefrom, and the L-shaped plate extends a portion of an edge of the planar plate. The locking portion is attached to the planar plate, and the locking portion includes a joining member attached to the planar plate, a back portion pivotally connected to the joining member, an elongated curved portion pivotally connected to the back portion. The elongated curved portion extends beyond the planar plate to attach to one of the aluminum frames, pivoting the back portion away from the elongated curved portion locks the quick connect clasp assembly to the aluminum frame. 
         [0016]    Further aspects are each of the end plates includes a pair of openings therethrough for attachment of the panel to a perpendicular surface; the planar plate includes a pair of elongated openings perpendicular to the locking portion; a fastener extends through the opening and a locking member secures the fastener to the planar plates; and the quick connect clasp assembly is removably attached to the aluminum frames and slidable along the aluminum frame. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0017]    For a further understanding of the above objects and advantages, reference is made to the following detailed description and to the drawings, in which: 
           [0018]      FIG. 1  is a back plan view showing a partial panel assembly including horizontal supports of the present invention; 
           [0019]      FIG. 2  is a cross sectional view of the support frame of the present invention; 
           [0020]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the support frame of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0021]      FIG. 4  is a cross sectional view of the connector member of the present invention; 
           [0022]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the connector member of  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0023]      FIGS. 6 and 7  are cross sectional views of a partial panel assembly of the present invention; 
           [0024]      FIG. 8  is a cross sectional view of the panel assembly of the present invention; 
           [0025]      FIG. 9  is a cross sectional view of the panel assembly of the present invention; 
           [0026]      FIG. 10  is a cross sectional view of the connector member of the present invention; 
           [0027]      FIG. 11  is a back plan view showing a partial panel assembly including a vertical support of the present invention; 
           [0028]      FIG. 12  is a back plan view showing a corner panel assembly absent horizontal supports of the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 13  is a back plan view of various panel assemblies attached together; 
           [0030]      FIG. 14  is a cross sectional view of the quick-connect of the present invention; 
           [0031]      FIGS. 15 and 16  are perspective views of the quick-connect of  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0032]      FIGS. 17 and 18  are top plan views of the quick-connect of  FIG. 14 ; and 
           [0033]      FIGS. 19-24  are views of the insertable wall shop of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0034]    The invention is shown in  FIGS. 1-24  and described herein. Unlike other types of barricades that are made of non-recyclable material such as, sheet rock (gypsum board), wood, thermally laminated pressed board, etc., this unique wall panel is constructed of a highly fire retardant, recycled co-polymer sheet that is attached to a rigid recycled aluminum frame by the use of cement/adhesive, all 100% recyclable. Since the co-polymer sheet could be separated from the aluminum frame, the entire wall panel could be easily recycled if the panel is ever damaged beyond reasonable repair. Additionally, the wall panel provides for easy maintenance because it never has to be painted and requires only soap and water to clean. Further, 90.9% of a typical 4′×12′ frame is welded for high strength. 
         [0035]      FIG. 1  shows the panel assembly  10  of the present invention.  FIG. 1  shows the panel assembly  10  is generally rectangular in shape but other configurations are contemplated. Panel assembly  10  includes a frame structure  28  and a panel  20  attached thereto. A frame structure  28  is defined by a pair of vertically extending side frames  12 ,  14 , and a pair of horizontally extending side frames  16 ,  18  and horizontal cross members  22  extending between the side frames  12 ,  14 . The frame structure  28  is formed from aluminum to provide strength and light weight. The horizontally extending side frames include a top frame  16  and a bottom frame  18 . The horizontal cross members  22  extend between the vertically extending side frames  12 ,  14  and top frame  16  and bottom frame  18  to provide structural support to the panel  20 . 
         [0036]    The bottom frame  18  extends along the bottom of the panel assembly  10  such that the width (W) of the panel assembly  10  is the same as the length of the bottom frame  18 . Side frames  12 ,  14  rest on top of and attach to the bottom frame  18  such that the external surface of side frames  12 ,  14  do not exceed the perimeter of the bottom frame  18 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . The side frame  12  extends from the bottom frame  18  to the top frame  16 . The internal side surface of the side frame  12  abuts the end of the top frame  16 , lapping the joint, and is attached to the top frame  16  such that the top frame  16  does not add to the length (L) of the panel assembly  10 . The side frame  14  abuts the bottom surface of the top frame  16  and the top surface of the bottom frame  18 , as shown in  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 1  also shows side frame  12  is longer than side frame  14  by the thickness of top frame  16 . Bottom frame  18  is longer than the top frame  16  by the width of side frame  14 . 
         [0037]    The cross members  22  are connected to the vertically extending side frames  12 ,  14  by welding forged aluminum gussets to the corner where the cross member  22  extends perpendicularly from the vertically extending side frames  12 ,  14 . Additionally, gussets  24  are used in the four corners that connect each vertically extending side frame  12 ,  14  to each of the horizontally extending frame  16 ,  18 . Panel  20  is a planar sheet attached to the frame structure  28 .  FIGS. 1 and 8  show panel  20  includes two vertical sides ( 20   a,    20   b ), two horizontal sides ( 20   c,    20   d ), a front surface ( 20   e ) and a back surface ( 200 . Panel  20  is constructed of a highly fire retardant, recycled co-polymer sheet. The recycled co-polymer is specially formulated with fire and smoke inhibitors that allow the extruded panel to meet ASTM E84, Class 1, standards that are the highest classification for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Panel  20  has a smooth surface on one side and a hair-cell textured finished on the other side. The smooth surface finish insures proper surface binding with the first connector  26  or with the frame  28  and the hair-cell textured surface resists soiling and provides easy removal of vinyl graphic applications. Sandwiched between the panel  20  and the vertically extending frame  12  is a first connector member  26  which protrudes from the profile of the frame structure  28 . 
         [0038]    The first connector member  26  is attached to the edge of the panel  20  by an adhesive material to mechanically bond the first connector member  26  to the panel  20  such as glue, cement, tape and the like. The adhesive material  25  shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9  is a special industrial strength, high tack, and double-sided foam core tape. The first connector member  26  provides the appearance of no seams, seamlessly securing two panel assemblies  10  together. A first connector member  26  may also be applied to the top frame  16  of the panel assembly  10  to allow for stacking of panel assemblies  10  in the vertical direction, as shown in  FIG. 1 . The panel assemblies  10  can be stacked at greater heights than other systems due to the design of the panel assembly  10  and the inherent strength of the materials, as shown in  FIG. 13 . When the wall panel assemblies  10  are joined side by side or extended at the top, the joints of the panel  20  are barely visible creating an almost seamless wall. The panels  20  are almost seamless when joined together as shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , so there are no noticeable surface imperfections when a vinyl graphic is applied to the front surface  20   e  of panels  20  in  FIG. 8 . 
         [0039]      FIGS. 2 and 3  show a cross sectional view of the individual frame components  44  which form the frame structure  28 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . The individual frame components  44  are formed from an extruded aluminum and have an X-shaped profile. The individual frame components  44  include a center core  46  which is square in-shape and arrow portions  48  extending from each corner of the center core  46 . The arrow portion  48  includes a base  50  extending from the center core  46  to an arrow head portion  52 . The surfaces of the center core  46 , base  50  and internal surface of the arrow head portion  52  creates a frame channel  54  for receiving the first connector member  26 , as in  FIGS. 6 and 7 . 
         [0040]    A first connector member  26  or a second connector member  56 , as shown in  FIGS. 4 and 10  respectively, is used in conjunction with the frame structure  28  and a quick-connect member  70  of  FIG. 18  to attach two panel assemblies  10  together. There are two types of connector members.  FIGS. 4 and 5  show the first connector member  26  which includes a tail  32 .  FIGS. 9 and 10  show a second connector member  56  absent a tail. The first connector member  26  is an elongated connector co-polymer profile made from 100% recycled material that slides into the aluminum frame slot, or channel  30  and protrudes beyond the frame  28  of which is to attached to, as shown in  FIGS. 6-8 .  FIGS. 4 and 5  show the first connector member  26  is an extended plastic member including a tail  32 , a head  34  and a middle attachment section  36  attaching the head  34  to the tail  32 . 
         [0041]    The head  34  includes a flat top portion  34   a  with angled sides  34   b  extending therefrom. The angled sides  34   b  extend between the top portion  34   a  and a vertical side  34   c.  The vertical side  34   c  extends between the angled sides  34   b  and an inwardly horizontal lip section  34   d.  The horizontal lip section  34   d  is perpendicularly attached to the middle attachment member  36 . The tail  32  is a generally planar and is slightly offset from the attachment point  32   b  to the middle attachment member  36 , such that the tail  32  extends on either side from the middle attachment  36  but the tail  32  extends longer on one side than the other side. The tail  32  includes a longer portion  32   a,  attachment point  32   b  and a shorter portion  32   c.  The horizontal lip  34   d , middle attachment  36  and the tail  32  define channels  38 ,  39  for accepting the frame member therein. 
         [0042]      FIGS. 6 and 7  show the cross sectional view of the vertically extending side frame  12 ,  14  attached to the first connector member  26 . A first connector member  26  is sandwiched between each vertically extending side frame  12 ,  14  and the panel  20 . The head  34  of the first connector member  26  seats within the frame channel  54  of the frame to attach the vertically extending side frame  12 ,  14  to the first connector member  26  and the panel  20 .  FIG. 6  shows the first connector member  26  attached to the side frame  12  and the panel  20 . The first connector member  26  is engaged with the side frame  12  such that the longer tail  32   a  extends beyond the perimeter of the panel  20 .  FIG. 7  shows the first connector member  26  is attached to the side frame  14  such that the shorter tail  32   c  extends towards the edge of the panel  20  but does not exceed the perimeter of the panel  20 .  FIG. 7  shows a side channel  30  is defined by the space between the panel  20 , shorter tail  32   c  and the frame  14 . The side channel  30  accommodates the protruding profile of the longer tail  32   a  from an adjacent adjoining panel assembly  10  which is connected to the panel assembly, as shown in  FIG. 8 . The side channel  30  provides a connection guide and the longer tail  32   a  provides a dust shield when two or more panels are connected side by side, or top to bottom. 
         [0043]      FIG. 8  shows the first connector member  26  directly connected to the panel  20 .  FIG. 9  shows the second connector member  56  is slidably attached directly to two individual aluminum frames  28  from different assembly panels  10 .  FIG. 10  shows the cross sectional view of the second connector member  56  which is similar to first connector member  26  of  FIGS. 4 and 5  but without the tail  32 . The second connector member  56  includes a head  58  attached to a shaft, or middle portion  60 . The head  58  is similar to the head  34  of first connector member  26 , and the middle portion  60  is similar to the middle attachment section  36  of first connector member  26 . 
         [0044]    Specifically, the head  58  includes a flat top portion  58   a  with angled sides  58   b  extending therefrom. The angled sides  58   b  extend between the top portion  58   a  and a vertical side  58   c.  The vertical side  58   c  extends between the angled sides  58   b  and an inwardly horizontal lip section  58   d.  The horizontal lip section  58   d  is perpendicularly attached to the middle portion  60 . The middle portion  60  extends perpendicularly from the horizontal lip section  58   d.  The first connector member  26  and the second connector member  56  provide a dust barrier between the connected panel assemblies  10 . 
         [0045]      FIG. 11  shows a panel assembly  11  which is similar to panel assembly  10  of  FIG. 1  including a frame structure  17  and a planar panel  20 . The frame structure  17  includes top frame  16 , bottom frame  18  and side frame  12  and  14 . Panel assembly  11  includes vertical cross member  23  which extend between the top frame  16  and the bottom frame  18 . The vertical cross member  23  is attached to the top and bottom frames  16 ,  18  by welding a gusset  24  to the perpendicular connection corners between the vertical cross member  23  and the top and bottom sides  16 ,  18 . While  FIG. 11  shows one vertical cross member  23 , it is contemplated that a plurality of vertical cross members may be included. The frames  16 ,  18  and vertical cross member  23  are made from the same frame component  44  as shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . 
         [0046]      FIG. 12  shows a corner panel assembly  13  which is similar to the panel assembly  10  of  FIG. 1  including a pair of vertically extending sides  15  and a planar panel  20 . Panel assembly  13  is absent horizontal frames and cross members to allow the panel  20  to flex and bend providing curved corners, as shown in  FIG. 13 . The corner panel assembly  13  exhibits flexural capabilities, such that the panel will be able to bend at an angle (A) up to 270 degrees, as shown in  FIG. 13 . 
         [0047]      FIGS. 13-15  and  18  show two or more wall panel assemblies  10  and corner panel assembly  13  are removably secured together by use of a specialized quick-connect spring loaded clasp and plate assembly or quick-connect  70 . The quick-connect  70  straddles two adjoining wall panel frames  28  on the back side of the panel assemblies  10  where the two wall panel assemblies come together. Once in place, one or two bolts  62  are placed through slots  72  in the quick-connect plate  70  and into the framing, as shown in  FIG. 14 . Once tightened, the bolts  62  ensure a positive, secure connection. The quick-connect  70  also doubles as an attachment point for either top or bottom (or both) anchoring the panel assembly  10  to the floor or other structure.  FIG. 13  also shows a door  27  flush mounted to one of the panel assemblies  10 . 
         [0048]      FIGS. 14-17  show the quick-connect  70  of the present invention. The quick-connect  70  includes a plate  74  and a clamp mechanism  90 . The plate  74  is rectangular in-shape with two ends  76  on either side of a center portion  78 . Each of the two ends  76  is bent upwardly, perpendicular to a center portion  78 . The plate  74  has a U-shaped side profile with one side edge  64  being an unattached end and the other side edge  66  having an L-shaped extension member  80  extending from a portion of the other side edge  66 . The L-shaped extension member  80  extends downwardly from the center portion  78  in the opposing direction of the two ends  76 . The L-shaped extension  80  includes a longer leg  82  and a shorter leg  84 . 
         [0049]    The longer leg  82  is perpendicularly extending from the center portion  78 . The shorter leg  84  extends from the other end of the longer leg  82 , and parallel to the center portion  78 .  FIG. 14  shows the L-shaped extension member  80  in combination with the center portion  78  provide securement of the quick-connect  70  about one of the frame structures  28 , i.e. vertical side  14 . The plate  74  includes a plurality of elongated slots  72  and holes  68 . The elongated slots  72  are used in combination with t-bolts  62  to secure the quick-connect  70  to the frame structure  28 . Bolts, screws or other anchoring hardware are placed through holes  68  to attach the panel assembly  10  to a floor or other external structure. The bottom surface of plate  74  is in contact with the support structure. The top surface of plate  74  includes a clamp mechanism  90  attached thereto. 
         [0050]    The clamp mechanism  90  includes a base plate  92 , a hook  94  and a lever  96  as shown in  FIGS. 15-18 . The base plate  92  is a flat, planar plate having a U-shaped design. The base plate  92  is attached to the plate  74  by mechanical attachment such as welding. The base plate  92  has a pair of extensions  93  which extend perpendicularly from the base plate  92 . Each extension  93  includes an aperture  91  for acceptance of a rod  86  therethrough. The lever  96  is seated between the pair of extensions  93 . The lever  96  is attached to the base pate  92  by the rod  86  which extends through the apertures  91  of the extensions  93  and though holes (not shown) in the lever  96 . The lever  96  pivots on the rod  86 . The lever  96  includes a pair of sidewalls  97  attached on opposing edges of a bottom wall  98 , and an angled front wall  99  extending from an edge of the bottom wall  98 . The front wall  99  is used by the operator to pivot the lever  96  into and out of a locking position. Hook  94  is pivotally attached to the lever  96 . Bar  88  extends through apertures in the lever  96  and one end of hook  94  is wrapped about the bar  88  such that the hook  94  pivotally rotates about the bar  88 . Hook  94  is a curved strip  95  of metal with an L-shaped attachment  100  at one end for securement to a frame structure  28 , i.e. vertical side  12  as shown in  FIG. 14 . 
         [0051]      FIGS. 15 and 18  show the clamp mechanism  90  in the locked position where the lever  96  and the hook  94  extend in opposite directions and the hook  94  is in contact and secured against the frame structure  28 .  FIG. 17  shows clamp mechanism  90  in an unlocked position where the hook  94  is extended outward in the same direction as the lever  96 , the lever  96  is pivoted over such that the top surface is facing upwardly, and the bottom surface is against the hook  94 . Also the hook  94  is disengaged from the frame structure  28 . Pivoting the lever  96  extends the hook outwardly away from the base frame  92  or inwardly toward the base frame  92  for engagement and locking to the frame structure  28 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 18  shows the clamp mechanism  90  in the locked position and securing two frame structures  28  together.  FIG. 15  shows the clamp mechanism  90  in the locked position and securing two frame structures  28  together in addition to securing the frame structures  28  to an external support structure. 
         [0053]    The frame structure  28  and clamp mechanism  90  is used to form panels as a temporary wall as above discussed. In addition, the frame structure  28  and clamp mechanism  90  can be used to incorporate various features into the panel assembly  10 , such as doors, windows, built in wall units and the like. For example, access doors may be added into a panel and are flush mounted, as shown in  FIG. 13 . The framing of the various features are attached to the frame structure  28  and the frame structure  28  is attached to the panel assembly  10  in the same manner as above described, using the clamp mechanism to secure the frame structures together. 
         [0054]      FIGS. 19-24  show an insertable wall shop  110  using frame structure  28 . The wall shop  110  has a generally rectangular box shape free standing unit with a bottom wall  112 , a top wall  113 , a back wall  114  and two opposed sidewalls  115 ,  116  extending therebetween and an open front  117 . The open front  117  is defined by the top wall  113 , bottom wall  112  and two opposing sidewalls  115 ,  116 . Surrounding the open front  117  is a front planar panel  118 .  FIG. 20  shows the frame structure  28  attached to the bottom wall  112 , the top wall  113 , the back side wall  114  and the opposed sidewalls  115 ,  116  to provide structural support for the walls. The frame structure  28  of the wall shop  110  includes vertical extents and horizontal extents to provide further support across the walls. 
         [0055]    The frame structure  28  is also attached to the front planar frame  118  about the open front  117  to create an almost seamless juncture when attached to the panel assembly  10 . The wall shop  110  is attached to the frames structure  28  of the panel assembly  10  on either side of the wall shop  110  to provide an insertable wall shop  110  where the front planar panel  118  is flush with the panel assembly  10  as shown in  FIGS. 23 and 24 . The frame structure  28  of the wall shop  110  is attached to the panel assembly  10  in the same manner as opposing panel assemblies  10  are attached together using a second connector member  56  of  FIGS. 9 and 10  in conjunction with a quick-connect member  70  of  FIGS. 15-17 , as above-discussed. 
         [0056]    The wall shop  110  may include various components attached and inserted within such as a cabinet  119  and a drawer  120 . Additionally, the back wall  114  includes a slat wall panel  121  with horizontal Z-channels  122  formed to allow for attachment of racks, hooks, shelving and cabinet  119  using a hook  123 , as shown in  FIGS. 19 and 20 . The wall shop  110  also includes lighting  125 , a receptacle  126  which is powered through the back wall  114 , and/or an overhead coiling door  124  which is concealed by the front planar panel  118 , as shown in  FIGS. 19 ,  20 ,  23  and  24 . The coiling door  124  is used to enclose the wall shop  110  and cover the front open wall  117 . The coiling door  124  uncoils and recoils along a track as shown in  FIGS. 19 ,  23  and  24 . L-shaped lockable clasps  125  are located in the door and the base of the wall shop  110  as shown in  FIGS. 20 ,  23  and  24 . The L-shaped lockable clasps  125  are used to secure the coiled door  124  to the front planar panel  118  at the base of the wall shop  110  in a closed position. 
         [0057]    While various embodiments of the present invention are specifically illustrated and/or described herein, it will be appreciated that modifications and variations of the present invention may be effected by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and intended scope of the invention. Further, any of the embodiments or aspects of the invention as described in the claims or in the specification may be used with one and another without limitation.