Dual-Channel Acoustic Baffle Coupler for Secure Ceiling Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling suspension acoustic baffle systems face challenges in effectively absorbing and managing sound energy, leading to issues such as noise interference, strain, anxiety, and privacy concerns due to inadequate sound dampening materials and installation methods.
Innovation Solution
The development of an acoustic baffle coupler that secures acoustic baffles to a ceiling suspension system, utilizing materials like polyester and fiberglass with non-woven structures and channels with triangular teeth to enhance sound absorption and secure attachment to the ceiling, using extruded materials like aluminum for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional ceiling suspension acoustic baffle systems are used, then installation is simple, but sound absorption effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The acoustic baffle system is divided into separate functional components: the coupler body with channels and teeth for structural support and attachment, and the acoustic material layers (polyester and fiberglass) for sound absorption. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite material construction by combining polyester acoustic material with fiberglass acoustic material in layered configurations. This composite approach leverages the complementary sound absorption properties of both materials to achieve superior acoustic performance compared to single-material systems.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If more sound dampening materials are used, then noise reduction improves, but cost and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
Different acoustic materials are strategically positioned in specific locations within the coupler structure. The polyester material and fiberglass material are arranged in particular layers and configurations where they can most effectively address noise from different directions and frequencies, optimizing noise reduction per unit of material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes porous acoustic materials (polyester and fiberglass) that provide high sound absorption coefficients. The porous structure allows sound waves to penetrate and dissipate energy through friction and viscous effects, achieving effective noise reduction with relatively thin material layers and reduced overall material quantity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If acoustic baffles are securely attached to ceiling, then stability improves, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupler incorporates integrated attachment features (channels and teeth) that enable the acoustic baffle to be self-securing to the ceiling structure. The design allows the baffle to attach itself without requiring additional fasteners or complex mounting hardware, achieving stable attachment while simplifying installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into the single coupler component: structural support, acoustic material housing, and ceiling attachment mechanisms. By merging the attachment features directly into the coupler body, the system eliminates separate mounting hardware and simplifies the overall installation process while maintaining attachment stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The acoustic baffle system effectively absorbs and reduces sound energy by at least 20%, providing aesthetic appeal and reducing noise by up to 90% through the use of materials like polyester and fiberglass with non-woven structures and channels with triangular teeth.
Implementation Method 1
acoustic baffle that absorbs sound energy
Implementation Method 2
non-woven structures and channels with triangular teeth
Data Source
AI summary
An acoustic baffle system that includes an acoustic baffle coupler, an acoustic baffle, and one or more fasteners to secure the acoustic baffle system to a ceiling. The acoustic baffle coupler includes a body comprising an upper end, a first lateral end, a second lateral end, a lower end, a slot defined in the upper end and extending from a first end to a second end, a first channel defined in the first lateral end and extending from the first end to the second end, and a second channel defined in the second lateral end and extending from the first end to the second end. An acoustic baffle is secured into the first and second channels of the acoustic baffle coupler. The one or more fasteners are disposed within the slot of the acoustic baffle coupler and the one or more fasteners are secured to the ceiling.