Interlocking semi-calcite passive brick set

Abstract

A set of interlocking semi-calcite passive bricks comprises three types of brick, each brick 1 defining in use top and bottom walls and two side walls, the walls defining a central airgap 2. A top bri

Description

Description The present invention pertains to the domain of building materials and architectural components, particularly focusing on bricks designed to offer multifunctional attributes. More specifically, the invention relates to the configuration and design of an Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick that combines structural integrity with passive environmental control mechanisms, including humidity management and thermal regulation. The background of Traditional building materials often lacks the capacity to actively contribute to environmental control within architectural structures. Inefficient thermal regulation, moisture accumulation, and structural vulnerabities are recurrent challenges faced in construction. To address these concerns, a novel approach incorporating functional design and material composition has been developed, resulting in the Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick. The Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick, herein referred to as the "brick," is characterized by its strategic geometry and composition, fostering a range of multifaceted functionalities. The brick's fundamental design encompasses precise measurements, including width, length, and vertical elevation. The cornerstone of this design is the integration of a central airgap, distinguished by specified dimensions, enhancing the brick's architectural and functional characteristics. This central airgap is supplemented by a symmetrical semi-circular airgap protruding both upwards and downwards, generating a design synergy that augments the brick's innovative nature. Detailed Description of the Invention: The central airgap, along with the supplementary semi-circular airgap, collectively contribute to the brick's multifunctional aspects. By fostering convective heat transfer mechanisms, the brick actively manages humidity and regulates moisture levels within the architectural construct. The expansive central airgap serves as a reservoir for warmer air, which ascends within the structure due to density differentials driven by temperature gradients. This convective movement efficiently drives moisture-laden air away from the building envelope, mitigating the risk of dampness and condensation. Furthermore, the brick's design incorporates concave fillet curves along comer junctions, strategically minimizing thermal conduction pathways and enhancing structural cohesion. These fillet contours also act as thermal barriers, reducing direct contact between adjacent bricks and minimizing heat flux. The design's ingenuity is further underscored by the integration of six discrete small airgaps, meticulously distributed across the brick's expanse. These small airgaps, combined with the central airgap, facilitate effective thermal insulation and heat flux reduction. The carefully orchestrated positioning of these airgaps fosters efficient convective heat transfer and temperature equilibrium within the architectural assembly. A concave semicircular indentation, situated at the top and bottom of the brick, serves dual purposes: it acts as an interlocking element, fostering seamless engagement with adjacent bricks, while also functioning as a zone optimized for thermal transference. This indentation minimizes direct contact between bricks, diminishing thermal conductivity and promoting upward transmission of thermal flux through the intermediary air gap cavity inherent in the brick. The Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick Set represents a groundbreaking architectural innovation designed to address the challenges of thermal management, moisture regulation, and structural integration within building environments. Comprising three distinct brick components, each meticulously engineered for specific functions, this set redefines the conventional understanding of brick construction. Component 1: Foundational Humidity and Thermal Regulator Component Number 1 serves as the foundational brick unit, featuring a strategic integration of central and semi-circular airgaps that optimize convective heat transfer. The incorporation of concave fillet curves enhances structural cohesion while minimizing cement usage. The brick's interlocking design enables seamless engagement and efficient expulsion of thermal energy, thereby contributing to a harmonized temperature equilibrium. Component 2: Intermediate Thermal Conductor Component Number 2 functions as a thermal conductor, linking the upper and lower bricks. Its unique semi-circular extension optimizes convective air movement while the concave indentation reduces thermal conductivity pathways. This component maximizes energy efficiency by facilitating heat dissipation and maintaining a balanced indoor climate. Component 3: Foundation for Humidity Regulation and Protection Component Number 3, positioned at the base of the assembly, plays a pivotal role in humidity management, moisture regulation, and structural safeguarding. Its intricate airgap configuration enhances convective heat transfer, while the concave indentation facilitates interlocking and thermal insulation. The optimized material composition ensures superior thermal attributes, contributing to enhanced overall performance. The invention's scientific foundation lies in its exploitation of thermodynamics, leveraging heat's natural tendency to rise, and promoting convective currents through strategic airgap placement. The refined material composition further enhances thermal properties, ensuring efficient heat transfer, absorption, and insulation. The Interlocking SemiCalcite Passive Brick Set revolutionizes architectural paradigms, offering a holistic solution for sustainable and energy-efficient building construction. Figure 1. Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick Component Number One in the Isometric Parallel Projection View on Computation-Aided Engineering Software Figure 2. Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick Component Number Two in the Isometric Parallel Projection View on Computation-Aided Engineering Software Figure 3. Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick Component Number Three in the Isometric Parallel Projection View on Computation-Aided Engineering Software

Claims

aims05 04 241. An interlocking brick set for construction, comprising:• Bricks each defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, and including a central air gap with dimensions specifically set to a width of 3.00 cm and a height of 15.00 cm, designed to enhance thermal efficiency within buildings.• Each brick further comprising elongate concave semicircular indentations along the bottom surface, extending the entire length, functioning as interlocking elements with adjacent bricks and serving as zones optimized for thermal insulation.

2. The interlocking brick set of claim 1, wherein:• The bricks include a series of six small air gaps, each with a uniform radius of 0.50 cm, strategically positioned to augment the brick's structural integrity and facilitate airflow, contributing to the regulation of temperature fluctuations .

3. The interlocking brick set of claim 1, wherein:• Each brick features concave fillet curves at corner junctions, designed to reduce the quantity of cement required for construction and facilitate the ease of assembly, thereby enhancing the environmental sustainability of the construction process .

4. A method of constructing a building wall using the interlocking brick set of claim 1, comprising the steps of:• Aligning and securing bricks with complementary concave semicircular indentations and protrusions, effectively utilizing the interlocking feature to stabilize the wall structure without excessive cement use.• Leveraging the central and small air gaps within each brick to promote thermal insulation and airflow, thereby maintaining optimal indoor temperatures.

5. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick component incorporates a configuration of six strategically positioned small airgaps within the component.

6. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick claimed in Claim5, these small airgapsuniform radius of 0.50surface area of 4.80are consistent in size, each having a centimetres, culminating in a combined square centimetres. The arrangementincludes a central small airgap located at a distance of 1.00centimetre from the midpoint of the expansive air gap.05 04 247. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick claimed in Claim 5, upper and lower small airgaps are precisely situated 3.00 centimetres from the upper and lower extremities of the semi-circular air gap.

8. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick component incorporation of concave fillet curves at the corner junctions of Component, a strategic design feature that efficiently reduces the requisite cement per individual brick.

9. An air pathway connecting the adjustment bricks upward and downward, facilitating convective air movement and enhancing thermal dissipation within the brick structure.

10. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick Set comprising three distinct brick components, each engineered for specific functions that collectively redefine conventional brick construction. The components functioning thermodynamic principles for efficient convective heat transfer and leverage refined material composition for better thermal performance, revolutionizing architectural sustainability and energy efficiency.

11. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick claimed in Claim 10, Component Number 1 serves as a foundational unit with integrated airgaps for humidity and thermal regulation. The brick's interlocking design enables seamless engagement and efficient expulsion of thermal energy, thereby contributing to a harmonized temperature equilibrium.

12. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick claimed in Claim 10, Component Number 2 acts as an intermediate thermal conductor, optimizing convective air movement. The extension optimizes convective air movement while the concave indentation reduces thermal conductivity pathways.

13. An Interlocking Semi-Calcite Passive Brick claimed in Claim 10, Component Number 3 functions at the base, regulating humidity, moisture, and structural integrity. Functions in humidity management, moisture regulation, and structural safeguarding. Its intricate airgap configuration enhances convective heat transfer.

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