Thermal insulation panel for buildings

Abstract

The thermal insulation panel for buildings is an insulation panel for houses, offices and other edifices, the panel having variable thermal insulation properties that depend upon ambient temperature conditions. The thermal insulation panel for buildings includes a thermally insulating core formed from foam, plastic or the like, and a pair of outer layers that are each formed from a functionally graded material. The thermal insulation core is sandwiched between the pair of outer layers. The functionally graded material may be a laminate in the form of a dense ceramic layer formed of Al2O3 and ZrO2 and a nickel layer, or may be formed from boron nanoribbons or the like.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to insulation panels for buildings, and particularly to a thermal insulation panel for buildings constructed from functionally graded material such that the insulating properties of the panel change, depending upon ambient temperature.[0003]2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0004]Various types of insulation are used in the construction of houses, office buildings and the like. Modular insulating panels formed from fiberglass or other insulating materials are extremely common in construction. Such insulating panels, however, are formed from conventional materials with static dimensions and configurations. Thus, the thermal conductivity of the insulating panel never varies. As such, the insulating panel is effective in reducing thermal conductivity through the walls of the building, but cannot effect any heat exchange itself, thus requiring conventional systems, such as internal heat...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a special insulation panel for buildings that can change its insulation properties based on the temperature outside. The panel is made up of a foam or plastic core surrounded by two layers of a graded material. These layers can change the insulation properties when the temperature changes. The panel can be solid or honeycombed, and can include a hollow space to hold a fluid that can change phase to help with insulation. Overall, this patent describes a novel and effective way to insulate buildings.

Problems solved by technology

As such, the insulating panel is effective in reducing thermal conductivity through the walls of the building, but cannot effect any heat exchange itself, thus requiring conventional systems, such as internal heaters, air conditioners and the like, to be the only means for internal temperature control.

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