Panel-type humidity-regulating building materials

Abstract

Porous materials such as diatomaceous earth have moisture-regulating and fire-resistant properties, as well as the ability to absorb harmful substances, helping to maintain a good living environment. However, using them as is on walls and other structures requires time and effort. Furthermore, acoustic panels made of wood and diatomaceous earth with a support material attached to the backside can expose the diatomaceous earth to the surface, which can cause cracks and other damage over time, potentially damaging the decorative appeal of the interior space. Therefore, the present application aims to provide a panel-shaped humidity-regulating building material that combines the breathability and moisture absorption properties of wood and diatomaceous earth, while also being easy to install and offering excellent design. [Solution] A panel-shaped humidity-control building material is manufactured by forming two or more integrated plate-shaped members each consisting of a surface layer made of a wooden material and a layer containing diatomaceous earth, and attaching the members in parallel at intervals to a base material made of a sound-absorbing material. The plate-shaped base material is formed to be slightly larger in both length and width than the integrated plate-shaped members arranged in parallel.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a panel-shaped humidity-control building material using diatomaceous earth. More specifically, the present invention relates to a panel-shaped humidity-control building material in which two or more layers of planar members made of a wooden material and planar members made of a porous material such as diatomaceous earth are combined and attached in parallel to a substrate. [Background technology]

[0002] Wallpaper and plaster walls are traditionally used as interior building materials, but if they have poor moisture absorption and release properties, they can cause condensation and mold to form indoors. Furthermore, if they do not have the ability to adsorb, absorb, or decompose organic compounds such as formaldehyde, some building materials can actually be harmful to health when installed indoors.

[0003] On the other hand, porous materials such as diatomaceous earth are known to have moisture-regulating properties such as moisture absorption and release, fire resistance, thermal insulation, radiation shielding, and soundproofing, as well as the ability to adsorb household odors and harmful substances such as formaldehyde, thereby maintaining a good living environment.

[0004] However, while diatomaceous earth walls occupy a large area and provide humidity control, they are prone to peeling and cracking. Furthermore, the use of adhesive is essential for painting diatomaceous earth, which requires time-consuming drying processes and requires plastering skills, resulting in high costs.

[0005] In addition, soundproofing and sound-absorbing panels made of polyester fiber and other sound-absorbing materials are sometimes installed on walls, but the polyester fiber is exposed on the surface and the shape is generally not designed to take into consideration the design of the interior space.

[0006] As such, building materials used indoors, such as ceilings and walls, must be made of materials that contribute to a comfortable living environment, and because they influence the atmosphere of the living space, it is preferable that they also have excellent design. Design is what people perceive as beautiful and what gives people a sense of healing and comfort, and so-called wood-based materials fall into this category.

[0007] The "building material board and acoustic panel using the same" described in Patent Document 1 is an acoustic panel made by providing a support material on the backside of a building material board made of diatomaceous earth or the like, but the building material board made of diatomaceous earth or the like is exposed on the surface, and there is a risk that the diatomaceous earth may crumble or crack on the surface due to deterioration over time, thereby impairing the decorativeness of the interior space.

[0008] The "decorative veneer-laminated moisture-regulating fireproof building material" described in Patent Document 2 is a building material in which a decorative veneer is affixed to one side of a substrate with moisture absorption and release properties made from diatomaceous earth or the like, but since it is not an integrated structure of multiple building materials, installation costs are incurred. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-153680 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-178444 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] Therefore, the present application aims to provide a panel-type humidity-regulating building material that is easy to install and has excellent design, made from diatomaceous earth, a porous material that has the inherent breathability and moisture absorption properties of wood, as well as higher breathability and moisture absorption / release properties than wood. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above problem, claim 1 provides for the formation of two or more integrated plate-like members consisting of a surface layer made of a wooden material and a layer containing diatomaceous earth, and these are attached in parallel arrangements at intervals to a base material made of sound-absorbing material to produce a panel-shaped humidity-regulating building material.

[0012] In claim 2, the plate-shaped base material is formed to be slightly larger than the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the integrated plate-shaped members arranged in parallel.

[0013] In claim 3, the plate-like substrate is formed into a substantially square shape.

[0014] In claims 4 and 5, a flexible material is used for the plate-like substrate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] This humidity-regulating panel construction material is made by attaching an integrated plate-shaped member, with a wood surface layer and diatomaceous earth laminated underneath, to a plate-shaped base material made of sound-absorbing material, and thus has the advantages of both wood and diatomaceous earth. That is, because the wood is exposed on the surface, the calming, soothing, and relaxing effects of wood can be enjoyed, and the breathability and moisture absorption / release properties of wood and diatomaceous earth are also exhibited.

[0016] The structure is such that the sides of the diatomaceous earth layer are exposed and not covered by the surface layer, allowing them to come into contact with the outside air. When there is more humidity than necessary indoors, the moisture is absorbed by the diatomaceous earth layer. Conversely, when the room is dry, the moisture held by the diatomaceous earth is released into the room, thereby regulating the humidity in the room to an appropriate level.

[0017] Furthermore, it is effective in improving the environment of the installation space by preventing indoor condensation, preventing mold, deodorizing, removing harmful substances, adsorbing and removing volatile components such as formaldehyde, and providing anti-static properties.

[0018] By adjusting the thickness and weight of the integrated board material, which has a two-layer structure of wood and diatomaceous earth, it can be installed not only on walls but also on ceilings.

[0019] Furthermore, because it is a panel-shaped building material, it is easy to install. The plate-shaped base material that serves as the base material is flexible, and the integrated plate-shaped members are arranged and attached to the base material at intervals, so the entire panel-shaped humidity-control building material is flexible, allowing for a high degree of freedom in installation, and it can also be installed by wrapping it around a curved surface, such as a pillar.

[0020] Under the surface layer made of wood materials such as plywood, there is a layer made of diatomaceous earth, which is non-flammable and fire-resistant, so it is expected to have fire prevention functions such as preventing the spread of fire in the event of a fire.

[0021] The humidity-control building material is a roughly square panel, making it easy to install. It can be installed on a wall in any desired location, or multiple panels can be combined for installation.

[0022] By attaching an integrated board material made of wood and diatomaceous earth to a base material made of a larger sound-absorbing material, when combining and installing multiple panels, if the length of the board material is the full dimension of the sound-absorbing panel, it is difficult to install each board material so that they are continuous, and even a slight misalignment can prevent the appearance from looking bad, making installation easier and increasing the degree of freedom in combination.In addition, it is possible to install panels side by side or to combine panels rotated 90 degrees, allowing for a high degree of freedom in combination.

[0023] Air conditioning equipment such as air purifiers consume a large amount of electrical energy and do not function as humidity control when not in operation, but the product of the present invention has no running costs, requires no maintenance, and can provide semi-permanent humidity control simply by being installed on a wall, etc. Furthermore, because it has excellent design properties, even if it is installed on an existing wall later, it can also function as an interior decoration like a painting or an object.

[0024] In addition, because sound-absorbing material is used for the plate-shaped base material, it has a better design than simply installing sound-absorbing material on the wall, and also provides soundproofing and sound-absorbing effects. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view of a panel-shaped humidity-conditioning building material according to the present invention. [Figure 2] Same, front view. [Figure 3] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0027] Fig. 1 is a plan view of a panel-shaped humidity-conditioning building material 1 according to the present invention. The panel-shaped humidity-conditioning building material 1 is made by laminating plate-shaped members made of diatomaceous earth 4 with elongated plywood 3 as a surface material onto a roughly square sound-absorbing panel 2 (sound-absorbing material density: 151 kg / ) made of polyester fiber, and attaching 15 integrated plate-shaped members 5 in parallel. Possible attachment methods include attaching with a stapler or adhesive.

[0028] The sound-absorbing panel 2 is roughly square, measuring 600mm x 600mm, and weighs approximately 500g. The integrated plate-like member 5 has a surface layer 3 made of plywood measuring 587mm long x 27mm wide x 12mm thick, with a plate-like member 4 made of diatomaceous earth laminated underneath the surface layer 3 with adhesive.

[0029] The plate-shaped diatomaceous earth 4 is made by sintering powder or granular diatomaceous earth at high pressure and temperature, and is laminated with a thin surface layer made of wooden material. The total weight of the 15 integrated plate-shaped members 5 is approximately 2,500g. A 0.8mm thick plywood plate is glued to the surface of the diatomaceous earth plate-shaped members 4. The adhesive used is a two-component adhesive.

[0030] The integrated plate-like members manufactured as described above are arranged at predetermined intervals on a panel 2 made of sound-absorbing material, and fixed in place using a stapler or the like.

[0031] In this example, a sound-absorbing material made of polyester fiber is used as the base material, but it is also possible to use plywood, wood fiber board, or the like, which has appropriate rigidity and flexibility.

[0032] In this example, the total weight of the panel-type humidity-regulating building material is about 3,000 grams, making it easy to handle and likely to place little strain on the wall on which it is installed.

[0033] It is possible to increase the proportion of diatomaceous earth to enhance the humidity-regulating function, but this increases the overall weight, so it is desirable to use an appropriate amount.

[0034] Furthermore, the shapes and dimensions of the integral plate-like member and the base material made of sound-absorbing material are not limited to those mentioned above. [Industrial Applicability]

[0035] The present invention can be used as a building material or objet d'art to be used indoors, such as a wall material or ceiling material. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Panel-type humidity-regulating building materials 2. Base material 3. Wooden planks 4. Plate-shaped diatomaceous earth 5. Integrated plate-shaped member

Claims

1. A panel-shaped humidity-regulating building material characterized by having two or more integrated plate-shaped members, each consisting of a surface layer made of a wooden material and a layer containing diatomaceous earth, arranged in parallel at intervals on a plate-shaped base material.

2. The panel-shaped humidity-conditioning building material is characterized in that the plate-shaped substrate is a sound-absorbing material, and the length and width dimensions of the plate-shaped substrate are slightly larger than the length and width dimensions of the plate-shaped members arranged in parallel.

3. 3. The panel-shaped humidity-conditioning construction material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plate-shaped substrate is substantially square.

4. 3. The humidity-conditioning panel construction material according to claim 1, wherein the plate-shaped substrate is flexible.

5. 4. The humidity-conditioning panel construction material according to claim 3, wherein the plate-like substrate is flexible.

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