Devices, systems, and components for attaching a modular element to a lateral surface at a variety of different angles include a connector module having a modular element interface on one end and a lateral surface interface on an opposing end. A flexible tip seal is located at the lateral surface in
Devices, systems, and components for attaching a modular element to a lateral surface at a variety of different angles include a connector module having a modular element interface on one end and a lateral surface interface on an opposing end. A flexible tip seal is located at the lateral surface interface of the connector module. The flexible tip seal enables an assembler to attach a modular element to a desired lateral structure at a variety of different angles.
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1. A system comprising the following: a modular wall;a lateral structure; anda connector component employing a flexible material for connecting the modular wall to the lateral structure, the lateral structure including a first end and a second end, the connector component connecting the modular wall
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A system comprising the following: a modular wall;a lateral structure; anda connector component employing a flexible material for connecting the modular wall to the lateral structure, the lateral structure including a first end and a second end, the connector component connecting the modular wall to a space or groove that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the lateral structure, allowing the modular wall to be rotated at the space or groove relative to the lateral structure, comprising: connector module having a lateral structure interface end having a recess, and an opposing modular element interface end connected to a removable modular element; anda tip seal positioned at the lateral structure interface end of the connector module within the recess so that a plurality of flanges extending from the tip seal hold the tip seal within the same recess of the connector module, the tip seal having a hollow portion that extends outwardly and away from the connector module, and that deforms and expands within the space or groove of the lateral structure, thereby flexibly attaching the modular element to intersect the lateral interface at the space or groove that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the lateral structure. 2. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the connector module is narrower at the lateral structure interface end than the modular element interface end. 3. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the modular element interface comprises: a first hook; anda second hook,wherein the first hook extends away from the second hook and the second hook extends away from the first hook. 4. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the lateral structure interface end is shaped to attach via the tip seal to a lateral structure at any of a plurality of different angles, and the opposing modular element interface is configured for attachment to one or more modular elements. 5. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the tip seal remains in the deformed position and is held within the space or groove in the lateral structure before and after rotation of the modular wall component at a plurality of angles up to 90 degrees from the original position of the modular wall. 6. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the first shape comprises a circular shape. 7. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the first shape comprises a rounded shape. 8. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein the second shape comprises planar sides. 9. A connector module that pivotally connects modular elements to lateral structures, comprising: a body that has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends are located on opposing ends of the body, the body being more narrow at the second end than at the first end;a modular element interface located at the first end of the body, the modular element interface being configured to secure the body to a modular element;a recess located at the narrow second end of the body; anda flexible tip seal, the flexible tip seal having a plurality of flanges that extend toward the body on the first side, the plurality of flanges being configured to depress and insert into the recess to secure the flexible tip seal to the body;wherein: the flexible tip seal has a first shape, and wherein a lateral structure includes a first end and a second end, the connector module connecting the modular element to a space or groove that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the lateral structure, the space or groove therein formed by a space between opposed exterior panels, the space or groove having a second shape that is non-reciprocal with the first shape;the flexible tip seal is configured to deform to fit within the space or groove between the opposed exterior panels of the lateral structure, and to remain deformed and held within the space or groove so that the modular element is connected to and intersects with the lateral structure of a variety of different angles, including during rotation of the modular body relative to the lateral structure. 10. The connector module as recited in claim 9, wherein the modular element interface comprises two hooks pointing in opposing directions. 11. The connector module as recited in claim 9, wherein the space or groove on the lateral structure comprises a gap where two modular walls are joined. 12. The connector module as recited in claim 9, wherein the first shape comprises a circular shape. 13. The connector module as recited in claim 9, wherein the first shape comprises a rounded shape. 14. The connector module as recited in claim 9, wherein the second shape comprises planar sides. 15. A modular wall system having a connector module shaped and configured for variably connecting a plurality of adjacent wall modules at a plurality of different angles, comprising: a lateral structure including a first end and a second end, the connector module connecting a plurality of modular elements to a space or groove that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the lateral structure;the connector module having a modular element interface at one end that is attached to the modular element, the connector module also having a lateral structure interface end at an opposing end; anda tip seal extending from and removably coupled to the lateral structure interface end of the connector module, the tip seal further comprising a flexible material having a round-shaped end, the tip seal being deformed and attached within the space or groove that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the lateral structure formed by opposing exterior panels of the lateral structure, such that the modular element can intersect with the lateral structure at a variety of angles without detachment of the tip seal from the space or groove between the exterior panels;wherein: the connector module is narrower at the lateral structure interface than at the modular element interface thereby enabling the connector module to connect the modular element to the lateral structure at a variety of angles. 16. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the modular element is a wall. 17. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the tip seal enables the modular connector to remain connected and held within the space or groove while the modular connector is repositioned at any angle up to 90 degrees from its first position relative to the lateral structure. 18. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the lateral structure is a modular wall. 19. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the modular element interface comprises two hooks coupled to the modular element. 20. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the lateral structure comprises an intersection between two or more modular elements, such that the space or groove is formed therebetween for receiving, at least partially, the tip seal to create an attachment. 21. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the first shape comprises a circular shape. 22. The modular wall system as recited in claim 15, wherein the second shape comprises planar sides.
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