Prefabricated sound attenuating wall system

Abstract

A partially prefabricated sound attenuating partition construction, for the construction of partitions in buildings, and other sound attenuating structures. The partition has two panel assemblies of vertical members defining opposite sides thereof, with a hollow interior. The panels are received in upper and lower generally L-shaped receivers mounted to receive the panel assemblies. A sound attenuating curtain of flexible material is supported from one of the panel assemblies. The sound attenuating curtain is spaced from the second of the panel assemblies by a predetermined air space. A sound attenuation acoustical batting insulation mounted on the other panel assembly within the hollow interior, and, a predetermined airspace between the acoustical batting insulation and the sound attenuating curtain.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to the construction of sound attenuating building barriers such as walls, partitions and the like, which are partially prefabricated in a factory, and are deliverable to a construction site in sections ready for installation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In the construction of building elements such as walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, herein, and the like, it is well known that sound tends to travel relatively easily through partitions, when made of conventional construction. This can create problems both in commercial and industrial and also in residential construction. In residential construction it is particularly troublesome in the construction of semi-detached or row houses and in the construction of condominiums. It is also troublesome in commercial buildings where complete privacy maybe required in a particular space, for example, a medical office, a private meeting room, or the like. [0003] In the past, efforts ha...

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Problems solved by technology

This can create problems both in commercial and industrial and also in residential construction.

In residential construction it is particularly troublesome in the construction of semi-detached or row houses and in the construction of condominiums.

It is also troublesome in commercial buildings where complete privacy maybe required in a particular space, for example, a medical office, a private meeting room, or the like.

Where cost was unimportant, soundproofing to a large extent has been achieved in the past, but, only by the use of expensive construction techniques and costly materials.

These solutions, however, were not practical particularly in residential construction and of course, in most commercial construction.

Only very limited privacy can be achieved using these lightweight construction techniques.

However, it was designed to be constructed on site and required a number of construction frames and layers each of which was built on site, using costly construction labour and time.

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