Suspended Ceiling Bracket Geometry for Noise Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suspended ceiling brackets do not effectively address noise reduction and ease of installation, particularly in modern construction and architecture.
Innovation Solution
A bracket with specific dimensions, including a rectangular flat part between 1.5 to 2.5 times its width, made of a single piece of bent metal sheet, featuring a connector part and an anchor part with attachment means for easy installation and noise reduction properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the bracket uses conventional dimensions, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but noise reduction is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by specifying precise dimensional ratios for the bracket's flat part (length at least 1.5 times width, length between 30-70 times thickness). These parameter modifications optimize the bracket's acoustic performance and structural efficiency without fundamentally changing the bracket's basic design or manufacturing process
2Ease of operation
If the bracket is made of multiple parts, then installation flexibility is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functional parts into a single integrated bracket structure made from one piece of bent metal sheet. The flat part, connector part, and anchor part are combined into one component, eliminating the need for assembly during installation while maintaining all necessary functions for ceiling suspension and noise reduction
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the bracket uses optimized dimensions for noise reduction, then acoustic performance is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent defines specific parameter ranges (length 1.5-2.5 times width, length 30-70 times thickness) that balance noise reduction performance with manufacturability. These parameter specifications provide clear manufacturing targets while achieving the desired acoustic performance through optimized dimensional relationships
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket (1) for holding a suspended ceiling has a first end (2) for anchoring the bracket (1) to a beam or the like of a building structure and a second end (3) to which a mounting profile is attachable on which a building panel is mountable. The bracket (1) has a rectangular and flat part (4) that in use is horizontally arranged between the first and second ends (2, 3). The length (L) of the flat part (4) between the first and second ends (2, 3) is at least 1.5 times as long as the width (W) of the flat part (4).