Acoustic Ceiling Baffles with Recessed Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling suspension systems fail to effectively absorb and manage sound energy in noisy environments, leading to issues like confusion, anxiety, and privacy concerns.
Innovation Solution
Acoustic ceiling baffles are integrated into ceiling suspension systems, utilizing sound-dampening materials like polyester and fiberglass, and innovative attachment mechanisms to absorb and reduce sound energy, with designs that provide aesthetic appeal and structural strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional ceiling suspension systems are used, then the ceiling structure provides basic support and aesthetic appearance, but sound energy is not effectively absorbed or managed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ceiling suspension system with acoustic ceiling baffles into a unified integrated system. The baffles are attached to the suspension system components, merging the structural support function with the sound absorption function into a single cohesive system that simultaneously provides both structural and acoustic performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The acoustic ceiling baffles utilize composite materials including sound-dampening materials such as polyester and fiberglass. These composite materials are integrated into the baffle structure to provide effective sound absorption while maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetic appearance of the ceiling system.
2Reliability
If acoustic ceiling baffles are integrated into ceiling suspension systems, then sound energy absorption is significantly improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ceiling suspension system is designed to serve multiple functions: structural support, acoustic sound absorption, and aesthetic appearance. The integrated baffles are attached to existing suspension components, allowing the same system to simultaneously provide structural and acoustic functions without requiring entirely separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The acoustic ceiling baffle is designed as a separate modular component that can be independently attached to the ceiling suspension system. This segmentation allows the baffle to be installed as an add-on module rather than requiring complete system replacement, thereby managing complexity through modularity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If sound-dampening materials like polyester and fiberglass are used, then sound energy absorption is enhanced, but manufacturing and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The acoustic ceiling baffles utilize porous sound-dampening materials such as polyester and fiberglass that are pre-formed into integrated baffle structures. These porous materials are incorporated during the manufacturing process as pre-formed components, eliminating the need for on-site construction or complex assembly procedures while maintaining effective sound absorption.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The acoustic ceiling baffles significantly reduce sound energy by up to 90%, enhancing sound control and improving environmental comfort through effective sound absorption and reflection.
Implementation Method 1
acoustic ceiling baffles that absorb sound energy in a ceiling suspension system
Implementation Method 2
absorb and reduce sound energy, with designs that provide aesthetic appeal and structural strength
Data Source
AI summary
An acoustic ceiling baffle that includes a baffle body and one or more attachment mechanisms disposed on a top edge of the baffle body configured to couple and decouple from a runner of a ceiling suspension system. The attachment mechanisms include a recessed portion that receives the runner. The recessed portion includes a first section and a second section with an opening disposed between the first section and the second section. The first section is configured to engage with a face of the runner when the acoustic ceiling baffle is coupled to the runner. The attachment mechanism further includes a first retention member and a second retention member formed around the recessed portion, each retention member comprising a bottom edge that is configured to engage with a top surface of a face of the runner.