Acoustic tile frame and method of production

Abstract

An acoustic tile, methods of forming and installing the same, and a frame for such are provided. The acoustic tile includes a substantially planar board, where the board can include fiberglass. A frame, which can include a plurality of frame segments, is disposed about a portion of a periphery of the substantially planar board. The frame is coupled to the board where an edge of the board is disposed within a channel of the frame. The frame imparts a majority of the dimensional stability of the acoustic tile, where the frame can include one of extruded metal, extruded plastic, and pultruded fiberglass. The acoustic tile includes a mounting point on the frame configured for coupling the frame to the building surface. A wrapping can be included that substantially covers a face of the board. The acoustic tile can function to absorb, block, or diffuse sound energy.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 580,223, filed on Nov. 1, 2017. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD[0002]The invention relates to acoustic tiles and, more particularly, methods of making acoustic tiles and frames for the same.INTRODUCTION[0003]This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.[0004]A key element to building design is architectural acoustics; for example, as described at [en.wikipedia.org / wiki / Architectural acoustics], the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Architectural acoustics has become particularly important as building design has transitioned to increasingly hard, and often acoustically reflective, surfaces and as the overall occupant experience has become a key to building design, including other concerns like natural daylight and ambient ...

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Benefits of technology

The present technology is related to acoustic tiles and their manufacture. These tiles are used to absorb, block, or diffuse sound energy within a building. They consist of a board, a frame, and a mounting point on the frame for coupling to the building surface. The board can be planar or have different shapes and profiles, while the frame is made of extruded metal, plastic, or fiberglass and provides stability to the tile. The frame has mounting points for attachment to vertical or horizontal surfaces. A covering or wrapping can also be included to cover the entire face of the tile including the frame. The acoustic tiles can effectively provide sound absorption, blocking, or diffusion within a building space.

Problems solved by technology

Second, the edges of the board can be shaped to the desired end design; however, this is typically not done for square edge tiles.

Sixth, the tile can be subjected or passed through to a curing oven to cure the resin, which however, is not possible with tiles that are laminated with perforated plastic.

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