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Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for connecting panels, wall modules, modular walls, partitions, and combinations thereof. Particularly, one or more implementations described herein may facilitate making quick and easy connections between panels, wal

Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for connecting panels, wall modules, modular walls, partitions, and combinations thereof. Particularly, one or more implementations described herein may facilitate making quick and easy connections between panels, wall modules, modular walls, partitions, and combinations thereof. Furthermore, at least one implementation may allow an installer to interconnect panels, wall modules, modular walls, partitions, while providing a pleasing aesthetic in a final structure.

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1. A connector bracket for connecting together adjacent panels or wall modules that each have at least one chamfered edge, the connector bracket comprising: a mounting plate;one or more receiving portions connected to the mounting plate, each of the one or more receiving portions including opposing

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A connector bracket for connecting together adjacent panels or wall modules that each have at least one chamfered edge, the connector bracket comprising: a mounting plate;one or more receiving portions connected to the mounting plate, each of the one or more receiving portions including opposing hook-like protrusions that form one or more openings in the one or more receiving portions, the one or more openings being sized and configured to receive a coupling connector, and the one or more receiving portions being oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the mounting plate; andone or more standoffs that connect the one or more receiving portions to the mounting plate,wherein the coupling connector comprises a center portion that extends through a gap between adjacent edges of the panels or wall modules, such that the center portion extends from a first side of the panels or wall modules to a second side of the panels or wall modules,wherein the coupling connector comprises a connection portion at a first end of the center portion, the connection portion being selectively securable in the common opening formed by the one or more receiving portions and on the first side of the panels or wall modules, andwherein the coupling connector comprises a covering portion at a second end of the center portion, such that the covering portion is disposed on a second side of the panels or wall modules. 2. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, wherein the opposing hook-like protrusions are oriented at an angle of approximately 45° relative to the mounting plate. 3. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, wherein a first hook-like protrusion of the opposing hook-like protrusions is oriented at a first angle relative to the mounting plate and a second hook-like protrusion of the opposing hook-like protrusions is oriented at a second angle relative to the mounting plate, the second angle being different than the first angle. 4. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, further comprising one or more angled plates that connect the one or more receiving portions to the mounting plate. 5. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, further comprising a protrusion configured to engage a cutout in another connector bracket to facilitate alignment of the connector bracket with the another connector bracket. 6. The connector bracket as recited in claim 5, wherein the protrusion extends from one of the one or more receiving portions. 7. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate comprises one or more mounting features that facilitate the connection of the connector bracket to a panel or wall module. 8. The connector bracket as recited in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate comprises one or more clip portions that facilitate mounting of the connector bracket onto one or more rails. 9. Connection hardware for connecting adjacent panels or wall modules that each have at least one chamfered edge, the connection hardware comprising: a coupling connector;a first connector bracket including one or more first receiving portions sized and configured to receive the coupling connector; anda second, same connector bracket including one or more second receiving portions sized and configured to receive the coupling connector, the one or more first and second receiving portions being sized and configured to align relative to each other in a manner that the coupling connector can connect together the first and second connector brackets;wherein the first and second connector brackets comprise corresponding protrusions and cutouts that facilitate alignment of the first and second connector brackets,wherein the coupling connector comprises a center portion that extends through a gap between adjacent edges of the panels or wall modules, such that the center portion extends from a first side of the panels or wall modules to a second side of the panels or wall modules,wherein the coupling connector comprises a connection portion at a first end of the center portion, the connection portion being selectively securable in the common opening formed by the one or more receiving portions and on the first side of the panels or wall modules, andwherein the coupling connector comprises a covering portion at a second end of the center portion, such that the covering portion is disposed on a second side of the panels or wall modules. 10. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein the coupling connector comprises a connection portion sized and configured to be inserted into the one or more first and second receiving portions. 11. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein the coupling connector comprises a covering portion having two protruding portions extending away from a center portion. 12. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein the one or more first and second receiving portions cooperate to form a common opening that is sized and configured to receive the coupling connector therein. 13. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein each of the one or more first and second receiving portions comprises a set of opposing hook-like protrusions. 14. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein the first connector bracket comprises a mounting plate. 15. The connection hardware as recited in claim 14, wherein the mounting plate comprises one or more projections that facilitate the connection of the first connector bracket to a panel or wall module. 16. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein the second connector bracket comprises a mounting plate having one or more clip portions that facilitate mounting of the second connector bracket onto one or more rails. 17. The connection hardware as recited in claim 9, wherein coupling connector comprises a connection portion, a covering portion, and a center portion that extends between the connection portion and the covering portion. 18. The connection hardware as recited in claim 17, wherein the center portion comprises one or more point separators. 19. The connection hardware as recited in claim 18, wherein the one or more point separators comprise a semicircular cross-section. 20. A modular assembly for subdividing open space in a building into one or more individual spaces, the modular assembly comprising: a first panel including one or more first connector brackets each including one or more first receiving portions;a second panel including one or more second connector brackets each including one or more second receiving portions, the first and second receiving portions collectively forming a common opening; anda coupling connector selectively securable in the common opening formed by the first and second receiving portions, thereby connecting together the first and second panels;wherein the first panel and the second panel each comprise a chamfered edge,wherein the coupling connector comprises a center portion that extends through a gap between adjacent edges of the first and second panels, such that the center portion extends from a first side of the first and second panels to a second side of the first and second panels,wherein the coupling connector comprises a connection portion at a first end of the center portion, the connection portion being selectively securable in the common opening formed by the first and second receiving portions and on the first side of the first and second panels, andwherein the coupling connector comprises a covering portion at a second end of the center portion, such that the covering portion is disposed on a second side of the first and second panels. 21. The modular assembly as recited in claim 20, wherein the first panel comprises a squared edge and the second panel comprises a chamfered edge. 22. The modular assembly as recited in claim 20, wherein the covering portion comprises two protruding portions that cover a gap formed between the adjacent edges of the first and second panels. 23. The connector bracket as recited in claim 22, wherein the protrusion extends from one of the one or more receiving portions. 24. The connector bracket as recited in claim 20, wherein the one or more receiving portions comprise opposing hook-like protrusions oriented at an angle of approximately 45° relative to the mounting plate. 25. The connector bracket as recited in claim 20, further comprising one or more angled plates that connect the one or more receiving portions to a mounting plate. 26. The connector bracket as recited in claim 20, further comprising a protrusion configured to engage a cutout in another connector bracket to facilitate alignment of the connector bracket with the another connector bracket. 27. The connector bracket as recited in claim 20, wherein: the one or more receiving portions extend from a mounting plate; andthe mounting plate comprises one or more mounting features that facilitate the connection of the connector bracket to a panel or wall module. 28. The connector bracket as recited in claim 20, wherein the mounting plate comprises one or more clip portions that facilitate mounting of the connector bracket onto one or more rails.