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Improved unitary panel modules are used in constructing a partition. The panel modules are assembled and then shipped to a location where they are to be installed. Each unitary panel module includes an adjustable base assembly and a resiliently compressible head assembly. When a partition is being c

Improved unitary panel modules are used in constructing a partition. The panel modules are assembled and then shipped to a location where they are to be installed. Each unitary panel module includes an adjustable base assembly and a resiliently compressible head assembly. When a partition is being constructed, a second unitary panel module is connected with the first panel module by an improved connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector member having hooks which engage a vertical support member on one of the panel modules and slots which are engaged by hooks on another panel module.

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A panel assembly for use in constructing a partition, said panel assembly comprising a main frame, a pair of parallel main panel members fixedly connected to opposite sides of said main frame, said main frame including a rectangular array of wall sections having major side surfaces extending perpend

A panel assembly for use in constructing a partition, said panel assembly comprising a main frame, a pair of parallel main panel members fixedly connected to opposite sides of said main frame, said main frame including a rectangular array of wall sections having major side surfaces extending perpendicular to and disposed between said main panel members, a first rectangular array of flange sections disposed between said main panel members and connected with and extending outwardly from a first edge portion of said rectangular array of wall sections, each flange section of said first rectangular array of flange sections having an outer major side which is engaged by a first one of said main panel members, means for connecting said first main panel member to said first rectangular array of flange sections, a second rectangular array of flange sections disposed between said main panel members and connected with and extending outwardly from a second edge portion of said rectangular array of wall sections, each flange section of said second rectangular array of flange sections having an outer major side which is engaged by a second one of said main panel members, and means for connecting said second main panel member to said second rectangular array of flange sections, said rectangular array of wall sections and said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections corresponding to at least partially define a rectangular recess which is disposed between said main panel members and opens outwardly from said rectangular array of wall sections toward edge portions of said main panel members and is co-extensive with perimeters of said main panel members, a vertically adjustable base assembly disposed adjacent lower end portions of said main frame and main panel members, an upper end portion of said base assembly being disposed between said main panel members in the rectangular recess between said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections, a vertically adjustable head assembly disposed adjacent upper end portions of said main frame and main panel members, a lower end portion of said head assembly being disposed between said main panel members in the rectangular recess between said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections, a first vertical support member connected with said base assembly and extending upwardly from said base assembly along a first side of said main frame to said head assembly, said first vertical support member being disposed between said main panel members in the rectangular recess between said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections, and a second vertical support member connected with said base assembly and extending upwardly from said base assembly along said main frame to said head assembly, said second vertical support member being disposed between said main panel members in the rectangular recess between said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections, said first and second vertical support members each including means disposed between said main panel members in the rectangular recess between said first and second rectangular arrays of flange sections for use in connecting said panel assembly with an adjacent element of the partition.